
Thorpe Fish Bar
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About Thorpe Fish Bar
Thorpe Fish Bar is a fish and chips takeaway on Yarmouth Rd in Norwich, with a menu of 12 dishes covering the counter. Cod and chips comes in regular and large sizes, and the range extends to chip butty, fish cake, sausage, chicken nuggets, and steak and kidney pie with chips. Orders can be placed at the counter or by telephone for collection, and the shop takes walk-ins rather than reservations. Payment is cash only. It opens Monday to Saturday and closes on Sundays.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has kids' menu
- DietaryServes vegetarian dishes
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, cod and chips, steak and kidney pie and chip butty.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, cod and chips, steak and kidney pie and chip butty.
Customer Review Summary
Cod and chips draw the most praise. Reviewers describe the cod as very fresh and not overcooked, and one pair of large and regular portions was still hot after the trip home to Brundall. Some call the chips gorgeous, crisp and hearty, while others round out orders with a steak and kidney pie, a chip butty, a fish cake, a sausage or freshly cooked chicken nuggets. Friendly, polite staff come up repeatedly, and a very busy shop is described as running like clockwork with very good portion sizes. The chips are also where complaints gather. One reviewer found them slightly overcooked, another wanted more seasoning and thought the salt and vinegar was tight, and one diner reports chips that tasted like cardboard, batter not cooked properly on the fish and sausage, and a greasy, funky smell. Even the more critical reviewers still called the visit very good overall, and one regular says they used to come once a week.
Customer Review Summary
Cod and chips draw the most praise. Reviewers describe the cod as very fresh and not overcooked, and one pair of large and regular portions was still hot after the trip home to Brundall. Some call the chips gorgeous, crisp and hearty, while others round out orders with a steak and kidney pie, a chip butty, a fish cake, a sausage or freshly cooked chicken nuggets. Friendly, polite staff come up repeatedly, and a very busy shop is described as running like clockwork with very good portion sizes. The chips are also where complaints gather. One reviewer found them slightly overcooked, another wanted more seasoning and thought the salt and vinegar was tight, and one diner reports chips that tasted like cardboard, batter not cooked properly on the fish and sausage, and a greasy, funky smell. Even the more critical reviewers still called the visit very good overall, and one regular says they used to come once a week.
Featured reviews
- julie king
“Absolutely gorgeous chips, that’s all we fancied on that day but they were the best chips I have tasted for a long time, and all staff are so friendly and uncle Philip loved them”
- Frank G
“Large cod & chip and regular cod & chips, very nice. Best in the area and still nice and hot by the time we got them back home to Brundall. Recommend.”
- Molly
“My partner just come back from here and it’s awful. Chips taste like cardboard, the batter on the fish is not cooked properly and on the sausage too. It all smells very funky and very very greasy. …”
- Raymond Bewry
“My recent visit to Thorpe Fish Bar was a genuinely pleasant experience. From the moment I arrived, I was warmly welcomed by the proprietors, Suk Yee and Eamon, whose friendly manner immediately set a positive tone. I opted for chips with a steak and kidney pie, accompanied by a Pepsi Max. The food was satisfying and well prepared—the chips were crisp and hearty, and the pie was rich and comforting, exactly what you’d hope for from a classic choice like this. One thing to note is that the establishment does not accept credit or debit cards, which may catch some customers who miss the displayed notice off guard. However, this was handled thoughtfully, as Suk Yee kindly allowed me to pay via bank transfer, which was both convenient and appreciated. Overall, the combination of warm hospitality and good food made for an enjoyable visit. I’d happily return and would recommend Thorpe Fish Bar to anyone looking for a friendly, no-frills, traditional fish and chips eatery.”
- Chris
“First time using Thorpe Fish Bar the fish and chips were very good and tasty my friends enjoyed there chip butty and fish cake and sausage. The staff are very friendly and polite. I will definitely come back for more fish and chips in the future.”
Hours
- Monday
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- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Offers takeaway
- Good for kids
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Casual
Show more amenities
- On-site services available
- Quick bite
- Dining options· 2
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Accessibility· 1
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Popular for· 2
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Family-friendly· 1
- Has kids' menu
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking
Location
Restaurants near Thorpe Fish Bar
- The Frying Machine4.34801.1 miWheelchair accessible
loaded chips on mondays, fish and chips, beef dripping cooking
- Castle Carvery - Racecourse4.22,0701.7 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
carvery roast dinner, roast potatoes, outdoor kids' play park
- Yellows4.51802.2 mi£20–30Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessible
deep fried jam sandwich, estrella galicia on tap, £2 a pint
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorpe Fish BarGood for kids | 4.4396 | — | £10–20 | fish and chips, cod and chips, steak and kidney pie |
| The Frying MachineWheelchair accessible | 4.3480 | 1.1 mi | — | loaded chips on mondays, fish and chips, beef dripping cooking |
| Castle Carvery - RacecourseOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.22,070 | 1.7 mi | £10–20 | carvery roast dinner, roast potatoes, outdoor kids' play park |
| YellowsOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.5180 | 2.2 mi | £20–30 | deep fried jam sandwich, estrella galicia on tap, £2 a pint |
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