Hodgson's Chippy
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About Hodgson's Chippy
On Prospect St in Lancaster, Hodgson's Chippy is a fish and chips takeaway with no seating on site. Established in 1998, it became the first fish and chip shop to have two Young Fish Fryer Award winners working there at the same time. The menu centres on cod and chips, served with mushy peas and a choice of homemade tartar sauce or curry sauce, and chips are cut thick in the traditional chip shop style. Homemade fish cakes are also on the menu, and a mini meal deal is available alongside the regular-size orders. It operates on a walk-in basis with no seating, so customers collect and eat elsewhere. Parking near the shop can be difficult, so many arrive on foot.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, mushy peas, curry sauce and homemade fish cakes.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, mushy peas, curry sauce and homemade fish cakes.
Customer Review Summary
Fish and chips draw consistent praise, with reviewers repeatedly calling out crisp, light batter and thick, "proper" chips. Close behind, the mushy peas earn specific mention as some of the best reviewers have had, and the curry sauce and homemade tartare sauce also come up more than once. Several single out the homemade fish cakes as worth crossing town for, and the mini fish and chips with curry sauce gets flagged as good value at lunchtime. Portions are repeatedly described as generous, and the shop itself comes up again and again as spotless with friendly, welcoming staff who stay efficient even when busy. One reviewer traveling from Spain notes staff took time to explain the menu and suggested nearby spots to eat. The lone recurring gripe is parking, which one reviewer called a little difficult. Multiple diners describe returning across years without a bad meal, and several explicitly recommend the smaller meal deal for lighter appetites.
Customer Review Summary
Fish and chips draw consistent praise, with reviewers repeatedly calling out crisp, light batter and thick, "proper" chips. Close behind, the mushy peas earn specific mention as some of the best reviewers have had, and the curry sauce and homemade tartare sauce also come up more than once. Several single out the homemade fish cakes as worth crossing town for, and the mini fish and chips with curry sauce gets flagged as good value at lunchtime. Portions are repeatedly described as generous, and the shop itself comes up again and again as spotless with friendly, welcoming staff who stay efficient even when busy. One reviewer traveling from Spain notes staff took time to explain the menu and suggested nearby spots to eat. The lone recurring gripe is parking, which one reviewer called a little difficult. Multiple diners describe returning across years without a bad meal, and several explicitly recommend the smaller meal deal for lighter appetites.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Popped in during lunch for the mini fish and chips with curry sauce. Thought it was excellent, fresh fish tasty chips and delicious curry sauce for about £8. Definitely would visit again.”
- Google user
“We came all the way from Spain. After reading that this was the best place for fish and chips, we knew we had to try it, and the reviews were absolutely right! Everyone was so friendly, welcoming, and genuinely helpful. They took the time to explain the menu, answered all our questions, and even recommended some lovely places nearby where we could sit and enjoy our meal. They were incredibly patient and made sure we had the best possible experience. They even offered to take a picture of us, which was such a thoughtful touch! The fish and chips were absolutely delicious, and the service was outstanding. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommended!”
- Google user
“Absolutely love this chippy. I have never had a bad meal in all the years I have been going here. The home made fish cakes are worth the journey across town for. Staff are so friendly and the shop is absolutely spotless.”
- Google user
“Absolutely fantastic fish and chips every time. The fish is always fresh with light batter, and the chips are perfectly cooked. The staff are friendly, welcoming and provide excellent service, even when they’re busy. It’s clear they take great pride in the quality of their food and customer experience. Easily one of the best fish and chip shops I have ever been to. Highly recommend!”
- Google user
“Absolutely outstanding fish and chips. The food was cooked fresh and was full of flavour - easily the best we’ve had. Friendly staff, spotless shop, and you can really tell they care about quality. Worth every penny and we’ll be back.”
Highlights
“Family-run Hodgson’s Chippy represents one of Lancaster’s true business success stories. Established in 1998, the shop has been extended and improved over the years, winning a host of industry- related accolades along the way. Hodgson’s Chippy has won the National Fish and Chip Shop of the Year Competition and became the First ever Fish and Chip Shop to have two Young Fish Fryer Award winners working at the same shop. Our aim is to produce delicious Fish and Chips from the finest ingredients we can buy. No visit to Lancaster is complete without having sampled the delicious fish and chips at Hodgson’s Chippy.”
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free parking lot
- Takeout
- Good for kids
- Vegan options
- Casual
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- Curbside pickup
- Onsite services
- Quick bite
- Solo dining
- College students
- Usually a wait
- Dining options· 2
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Offerings· 1
- Vegetarian options
- Parking· 1
- Free street parking
- Crowd· 1
- Tourists
- Family-friendly· 1
- Kids' menu
Location
Restaurants near Hodgson's Chippy
- Gallico Lounge4.58530.5 mi
tapas, churros, gluten free menu
- Merchants 16884.51,9700.6 miWheelchair accessible
sticky toffee pudding, pork rib eye, fish and chips
- Slyne Lodge4.38573 mi$99Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
overcooked steaks, cold food served, order-at-bar system confusion
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hodgson's ChippyVegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.7674 | — | £10–20 | fish and chips, mushy peas, curry sauce |
| Gallico Lounge | 4.5853 | 0.5 mi | — | tapas, churros, gluten free menu |
| Merchants 1688Wheelchair accessible | 4.51,970 | 0.6 mi | — | sticky toffee pudding, pork rib eye, fish and chips |
| Slyne LodgeOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.3857 | 3 mi | $99 | overcooked steaks, cold food served, order-at-bar system confusion |
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