
The Blue Whale
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About The Blue Whale
The Blue Whale is a fish and chip shop in Rotherham, at 65-67 Tickhill Rd. Fish and chips is the core of the menu, and chips and gravy sits alongside it. The shop also makes mixed kebab wraps, which gives the counter a second option beyond the fryer. Gluten-free options are available, and the staff look after coeliac customers, so people avoiding gluten can order here with confidence. Orders can also be placed online and picked up from the shop.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention mixed kebab wrap, gluten free fish and chips, fish and chips and chips and gravy.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention mixed kebab wrap, gluten free fish and chips, fish and chips and chips and gravy.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the mixed kebab, with one calling the mixed kebab wrap with garlic mayo and chilli chips the best chippy meal they have had, another naming the mix kebabs best in the village, and a third saying they obliterated the kebab. Close behind is the gluten free fish and chips, which coeliac customers praise, with one ordering online specifically for the gluten free options and finding the food kept warm after a late pickup. Staff come up repeatedly as friendly, helpful and welcoming, and one visitor describes a bottle of water offered for their dog. Servings are called big and the inside super clean by one reviewer, though another finds the chips and gravy portion small for the money. Waiting is the recurring complaint: one online order with a stated 20 minute collection meant a further 20 minutes in the shop, and that reviewer says ordering online makes no difference. One unhappy visit brought cold food, pale kebab meat that was not cooked properly, and fish with soggy, undercooked batter, most of it thrown away despite lovely staff.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the mixed kebab, with one calling the mixed kebab wrap with garlic mayo and chilli chips the best chippy meal they have had, another naming the mix kebabs best in the village, and a third saying they obliterated the kebab. Close behind is the gluten free fish and chips, which coeliac customers praise, with one ordering online specifically for the gluten free options and finding the food kept warm after a late pickup. Staff come up repeatedly as friendly, helpful and welcoming, and one visitor describes a bottle of water offered for their dog. Servings are called big and the inside super clean by one reviewer, though another finds the chips and gravy portion small for the money. Waiting is the recurring complaint: one online order with a stated 20 minute collection meant a further 20 minutes in the shop, and that reviewer says ordering online makes no difference. One unhappy visit brought cold food, pale kebab meat that was not cooked properly, and fish with soggy, undercooked batter, most of it thrown away despite lovely staff.
Featured reviews
- Andy Holden
“Best gluten free fish and chips between London and Newcastle. Always friendly people who really care about looking after coeliac customers.”
- Alfie Marshall
“I'm not one to usually do this but I'm unfortunately unsatisfied with the portion you're given for chips and gravy for £4. It feels like you should get more for your money. Not the best portion. Would be great to see a slightly bigger portion of chips and gravy for £4”
- Marty Knicks
“Ordered online, said 20 min collection, waiting a further 20 mins in the shop. Good food, don’t bother if you are in a hurry, ordering online makes no difference”
- Coby Skelson
“Seriously no bullshit this is the best chippy I’ve had in 26 years of my life 10/10 n I highly recommend mixed kebab wrap with lettuce onion garlic mayo and chilli chips beautiful but that wrap omg🥵”
- Tim Carter
“Ordered online, specifically for the GF options. Was not disappointed with regards to price, quality, or service. Even though we were late for pick up, the food had been kept warm. Will definitely be ordering again”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Good to know
- ParkingFree street parking · Parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Kids' menu
Amenities
- Free street parking
- Takeout
- Good for kids
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Quick bite
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- Solo dining
- Tourists
- Dining options· 2
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Parking· 1
- Parking
- Family-friendly· 1
- Kids' menu
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