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
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- 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
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cod and chips, chip butty, steak and kidney pie and chicken nuggets.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cod and chips, chip butty, steak and kidney pie and chicken nuggets.
Customer Review Summary
Cod and chips draws the most consistent praise, with reviewers repeatedly calling the cod fresh and the portions generous, and several noting the food stays hot even after a drive home. Close behind, the chips themselves get singled out as especially good, though a couple of diners found them over-cooked or under-seasoned one visit. Other named orders come in for praise too, including a steak and kidney pie, a chip butty, and a fish cake and sausage, alongside friendly, welcoming staff mentioned across nearly every review. The shop runs busy, especially on phone-order nights, but most describe service as quick and well organised despite the crowds. Against this, two reviewers report a distinctly bad experience: one describes chips tasting like cardboard and fish batter undercooked and greasy, while another describes a staff member behaving poorly during their visit. One diner also flags that the cash-only policy caught them off guard, though staff arranged a bank transfer as a workaround.
Customer Review Summary
Cod and chips draws the most consistent praise, with reviewers repeatedly calling the cod fresh and the portions generous, and several noting the food stays hot even after a drive home. Close behind, the chips themselves get singled out as especially good, though a couple of diners found them over-cooked or under-seasoned one visit. Other named orders come in for praise too, including a steak and kidney pie, a chip butty, and a fish cake and sausage, alongside friendly, welcoming staff mentioned across nearly every review. The shop runs busy, especially on phone-order nights, but most describe service as quick and well organised despite the crowds. Against this, two reviewers report a distinctly bad experience: one describes chips tasting like cardboard and fish batter undercooked and greasy, while another describes a staff member behaving poorly during their visit. One diner also flags that the cash-only policy caught them off guard, though staff arranged a bank transfer as a workaround.
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
- Yellows4.51802.2 mi£20–30Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessible
deep fried jam sandwich, estrella galicia on tap, £2 a pint
- Gem of Norwich4.71,2372.2 mi£20–40Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
bbq mixed grill, chicken, cocktail
- 2.3 mi£10–20Vegan optionsVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessible
mixed grill platter, nachos, gammon grill
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorpe Fish BarGood for kids | 4.4396 | — | £10–20 | cod and chips, chip butty, steak and kidney pie |
| YellowsOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.5180 | 2.2 mi | £20–30 | deep fried jam sandwich, estrella galicia on tap, £2 a pint |
| Gem of NorwichOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.71,237 | 2.2 mi | £20–40 | bbq mixed grill, chicken, cocktail |
| Norwich Nelson Table TableVegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 3.9781 | 2.3 mi | £10–20 | mixed grill platter, nachos, gammon grill |
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