Angel Lane Chippie
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About Angel Lane Chippie
Angel Lane Chippie is a fish and chips takeaway in the centre of Penrith, at 17 Angel Ln, established in 1928. The menu offers both cod and haddock, and the fish is fried to order. Chips and peas sit alongside, and the curry sauce comes in an Irish version too. A Lunchtime Takeaway Special is also offered. Customers order over the counter downstairs, then carry their food upstairs to eat in the 35-seat restaurant. Tables cannot be booked, and the format is walk-in only.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingFree street parking · Paid parking lot · Paid street parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Kids' menu · Family-friendly
- DietaryVegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention large cod, light crispy batter, curry sauce and fresh haddock.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention large cod, light crispy batter, curry sauce and fresh haddock.
Customer Review Summary
Large cod draws the most praise, described as fried to order, fresh and white, with a light, crispy batter. One reviewer found the haddock lovely and better than an earlier visit with cod. The chips and peas are called very good, and the curry sauce comes up repeatedly, described as spicy, thick and with a kick. Staff are called friendly and efficient. The complaints are fewer but specific. One reviewer found a lot of the chips bruised, and another reports an order made wrong with no offer to fix it, along with a concern about staff handling money and food and eating behind the counter without washing hands. A reviewer also explains that the upstairs restaurant works like a kiosk, with orders placed downstairs and food carried up. One diner had the Lunchtime Takeaway Special piping hot at an outside table, and another describes a huge large fish with large chips left unfinished beside it.
Customer Review Summary
Large cod draws the most praise, described as fried to order, fresh and white, with a light, crispy batter. One reviewer found the haddock lovely and better than an earlier visit with cod. The chips and peas are called very good, and the curry sauce comes up repeatedly, described as spicy, thick and with a kick. Staff are called friendly and efficient. The complaints are fewer but specific. One reviewer found a lot of the chips bruised, and another reports an order made wrong with no offer to fix it, along with a concern about staff handling money and food and eating behind the counter without washing hands. A reviewer also explains that the upstairs restaurant works like a kiosk, with orders placed downstairs and food carried up. One diner had the Lunchtime Takeaway Special piping hot at an outside table, and another describes a huge large fish with large chips left unfinished beside it.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Superb fish and chips, friendly and efficient service. Will be visiting again.”
- Google user
“What a lovely surprise of a find. The large fish was huge and the large chips I couldn't finish. Very enjoyable.”
- Google user
“Touching the money and the food, all while eating behind the counter and not washing your hands seems like a terrible thing. The curry was great. They made the order wrong but didn’t even offer to make it right.”
- Google user
“We were staying in Penrith and decided to have a Friday night ‘chippie tea’. We’re so glad we chose Angel Lane as it was great. We just walked in and ordered over the counter. We asked for large cod was fried to order. The fish was beautiful, fresh white and the batter was light and crispy. Very good chips and peas too We’ll definitely be back next time we stay in Penrith”
- Google user
“My first time here. Had a good review so came here. The fish was fresh and cooked well. The Irish curry sauce was nice and thick with a kick. My only disappointment were a lot of the chips had bruises which was off putting. Overall it was good but not the best.”
Highlights
“Traditional fish and chip takeaway and 35 seat restaurant. EST 1928 Official North West No 1 / UK Top 10 2019 Recommended by Mater Chefs Grace Dent in the Guardian “One of the UKs best” (lad bible) Fry TOP 50 winner”
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Free street parking
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
Show more amenities
- Vegetarian options
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Solo dining
- Dining options· 6
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Seating
- Table service
- Offerings· 1
- Small plates
- Facilities· 2
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Parking· 2
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Crowd· 2
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Family-friendly· 2
- Good for kids
- Kids' menu
- Planning· 1
- Usually a wait
Location
Restaurants near Angel Lane Chippie
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Lane ChippieOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.3574 | — | large cod, light crispy batter, curry sauce |
| Lotus Garden Chinese Takeaway | 4.3205 | 0.1 mi | duck with pancakes, crispy beef, salt n chilli pepper squid |
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