Old Town Fryer
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Quick info
About Old Town Fryer
Old Town Fryer sits on E Beach St in Hastings, a fish and chips restaurant built into a sea front fish and chip shop. Upstairs seating gives diners a view of the sea front, above the counter where orders are taken on a walk-in basis. The menu covers plaice, haddock, and cod, each served with chips, mushy peas, and a choice of curry sauce or mayonnaise and tartar sauce. A kids menu adds nuggets and chips and sausage with chips for younger diners. Fish is cooked freshly to order rather than held in advance, and table service is offered once seated, so orders are brought over rather than collected at the counter.
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Menu & Prices
58 dishes · mains £5–15- Coke£2.50
- Diet Coke£2.50
- Tango£2.50
- 7up£2.50
- Dr. Pepper£2.50
- Shandy£2.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention haddock and chips, crispy chunky chips, plaice and kids menu.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention haddock and chips, crispy chunky chips, plaice and kids menu.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“First time visited Hastings and decided to have lunch at Olg Town Fryer. It was the best Fish & Chips I have ever had. Great view upstairs 👌”
- Google user
“Friendly welcome and service. Our meal was cooked freshly for us and delivered with a smile I had the huss and my wife the haddock, both cooked to perfection (beautiful moist with a light batter) served with tasty crispy chips As much mayo or tartar sauce as required We will definitely be returning when next in Hastings Well done team”
- Google user
“Day trip to Hastings. With so many places to choose Fish and chips from I decided here. Good choice. I had haddock and chips. The fish was nice and crispy without being oily. The chips were fluffy on the in and a bit of crisp on the out. Definitely worth a visit.”
- Google user
“I love the food her our food came out in about 10 mins and is decorated beautifully. There is a specific member of staff and his name is buddy he was very nice and helpful and he made our stay so easy overall 10 out of 10.”
- Google user
“Good traditional fish and chips. Good choice of food with kids menu too. Nice crispy chips and a selection of other fish available too. Didn't wait too long despite being freshly cooked. Nice and hot when it got to the table with the offer of additional sauces too. Great service even though they were busy. Would recommend a visit.”
Hours
- Monday
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Customer Review Summary
Diners most often come for the fish and chips, with haddock, cod, plaice and huss each named as cooked freshly, with a light, crispy batter that is not oily. Chips come close behind, described as chunky, fluffy inside and crunchy outside, and portions are called large. Reviewers repeatedly praise friendly, accommodating staff and smooth table service, even when the place is busy, and one says food arrived in about 10 minutes. Others mention a kids menu with nuggets, sausage, mushy peas and curry sauce, plus as much mayo or tartar sauce as needed. The upstairs room is singled out for its view, and one reviewer found the decor fitting for the beach area. The main criticism comes from a single mixed review: the calamari was rubbery, and the quirky fish plates were impractical and difficult to eat from. That reviewer still called the service the best thing about the place and noted adjustable vegan options. One couple closed by saying both the huss and the haddock were cooked to perfection.
Location
Restaurants near Old Town Fryer
- Rock a Nore Kitchen4.72760.2 mi£15–30
panna cotta, potted crab, sea bream special
- Pizza Hour4.91061.4 mi£1–10
£5 collection pizzas, Texas BBQ pizza, stuffed crust pizza
- Ali's Kitchen - Hastings4.63543.1 mi£10–20Vegetarian options
lamb doner, chicken and lamb shish, lamb ribs
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town Fryer | 4.3844 | — | — | haddock and chips, crispy chunky chips, plaice |
| Rock a Nore Kitchen | 4.7276 | 0.2 mi | £15–30 | panna cotta, potted crab, sea bream special |
| Pizza Hour | 4.9106 | 1.4 mi | £1–10 | £5 collection pizzas, Texas BBQ pizza, stuffed crust pizza |
| Ali's Kitchen - HastingsVegetarian options | 4.6354 | 3.1 mi | £10–20 | lamb doner, chicken and lamb shish, lamb ribs |
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