Bells Fish and Chips

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  Nigel Williams

  ·1 month ago

  “Probably the best fish and chip restaurant i have experienced, the service was impeccable, fabulous hostess and the service was prompt and quite quick considering everything was freshly cooked to order. The cleanest restaurant toilets i have ever seen, the staff tke enormous pride in ensuring every aspect of your visit is a pleasant experience. The menu featured local Whitby scampi and i could not resist being up in North Yorkshire, the half half salad and chips was a real pleasure to see as often too much chips can ruin a meal but this was a great option. Next time i am up, i will 100% be coming back 😊”

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  Vanessa West

  ·1 month ago

  “The fish and chips were fantastic. The restaurant decor is excellent, very interesting features about the local mining industry. We will come back again for sure! Try them, you will not be disappointed!”

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  Danielle Marie Jones

  ·1 month ago

  “Gorgeous fish, chips and mushy peas. Attentive and polite staff. Toilets smelt lovely and really clean. A must after sea glass hunting, definitely be back!”

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  K “Yoyo” Yau

  ·3 months ago

  “We visited this restaurant for fish and chips and had a lovely family meal. The takeaway and restaurant have separate entrances, and we accidentally walked into the takeaway. we were seated quickly. It wasn't too busy, and we liked the modern décor. The toilets were also clean and well maintained. We ordered two portions of fish and chips and a combo platter to share. The food took a little longer than expected to arrive, possibly because of the combo platter, but we weren't in a rush, so it wasn't an issue. The food was excellent. The fish was beautifully cooked with a crispy coating, and everything tasted fresh and delicious. I was particularly impressed that you can choose salad instead of chips, or even have half salad and half chips, which is a great healthier option. The service was good throughout our visit. The staff checked back to make sure everything was okay and that we had everything we needed. Most importantly, my kids really enjoyed themselves. They were given crayons and a colouring book, which kept them entertained while waiting for the food. Overall, we had a great experience and thoroughly enjoyed our meal.”

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  Lewis Foster

  ·5 months ago

  “You can't go wrong with Bells in Seaham for a proper feed. I went for the fish bites and a sausage, and it was spot on—none of that soggy rubbish, just fresh fish and a decent, meaty banger. The chips were bang out of order in the best way, proper fluffy and perfect for dunking into a tub of their curry sauce, which had a cracking bit of spice to it. It’s a clean, smart spot but it hasn't lost its soul—just good, honest bait that fills a hole without breaking the bank. Proper job.”

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  Pam Donnelly

  ·5 months ago

  “Not a fan of this place to be truthful. Ordered chicken wings with Thai honey sauce. Wasn't told it was just sweet chilli sauce. Ordered cod and chips. Best part was the tartar sauce. Large fish but most of it was batter with a small piece of fish inside. The chips were all bitty. They gave our drinks to someone else, and when I asked about our drinks she laughed and said oh I gave them someone else. I did enjoy the blackberry and apple crumble with custard. I understand it's a mining community was thought it was very strange to have a large picture of a miner looking at you in the disabled toilet. Made me feel very uncomfortable. My friend had the prawn cocktail with a piece of dry brown sliced bread. Followed by two pieces of battered haddock and chips. Which she said tasted like a dry piece of chicken and her chips were so bitty she didn't want them. She did enjoy the gooseberry and apple crumble but couldn't taste the treacle crumb. The atmosphere felt cold and the music sounded like it was being played theough someones phone on the otherside of the room. The bar is in the middle of the room which to me.makes it feel off. We sat in a small fenced area next to the bar so there was no flow to the room. The place is designed with a beach feel but pictures of miners on the walls. Staff seem to disappear, I never was asked once if anything was ok. Ignored when finally informed them of the meals. Made to wait over 15 mins for the bill as they we stood chatting near the kitchen with the cooks. When I got up and asked if I could pay. They looked a bit surprised and asked if I had the bill. Obviously not as they hadn't given it to me. Took them another 5 mins to go and print the bill. Then find a small dish to clip it to and put two mints on the dish. Not an experience I wish to do again.”

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  Samantha Vincent

  ·5 months ago

  “Lovely staff, amazing food. Went in and said Im coeliac and Steph went and checked what’s safe for me to eat in the kitchen, and kept checking back with me letting me know what’s safe to eat. I had the cheese patty. Wow. Compliments to the chef it was delicious. Thank you for a lovely meal while on our little holiday. We will return.”

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  David Marsland

  ·5 months ago

  “Absolutely amazing place. But I had cod. Sorry, couldn’t resist 😂. Seriously though, this was definitely the best fish and chips I’ve tasted. I didn’t have to wait long but there was a constant flow of customers. They even have a restaurant attached if you want to have your food in comfort. Service was excellent all round. Fantastic food and great customer service. I think the lady I spoke to on my visit was called Tess. She was very knowledgeable and passionate about the business, the history of the town and the rapport she has with her customers. A diamond you’d say. A very good ambassador for the business. Award winning business too. Don’t take my work for it. Go and pay them a visit, you won’t be disappointed. 👌🏻”

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  mick brown

  ·9 months ago

  “I really enjoyed this meal.If I had to pick a fault the haddock was in two pieces. Chips and onion rings were perfect. Prawn Cocktail to start very nice. The staff were very friendly. We will be back.”

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  Alan Hutchison

  ·11 months ago

  “What a fantastic place to visit, a beautiful place dedicated to the local mining industry with amazing mining statue right outside the front door. Haddock and chips was really good with great portion. Teresa who was serving at takeaway part of the restuarant was super nice and a credit to the place, she arranged for me to have a look around while my haddock was being cooked...I will be back”

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