Swallownest Fish Bar
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About Swallownest Fish Bar
On High Street in Sheffield, Swallownest Fish Bar is a fish and chips takeaway operating under new ownership. Fish is cooked to order rather than held in advance, and the menu runs beyond the usual cod and chips to kebabs served with salad and donner meat. Chips are also sold in a large portion size, alongside cod and curry sauce. The shop takes walk-in orders at the counter, and it opens daily. Families with young children can make use of the high chairs, while takeaway and delivery both suit those eating off site. The kitchen keeps to a straightforward chip shop format, with the cooked-to-order approach applied across the wider menu rather than fish alone.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingFree of charge street parking
- Good for kidsHas kids' menu
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cod and chips, portion sizes shrinking, curry sauce and overcooked burnt chips.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cod and chips, portion sizes shrinking, curry sauce and overcooked burnt chips.
Customer Review Summary
Opinions split sharply under new ownership. Several reviewers who visited more recently describe fish and chips cooked to order, with one praising a large, meaty cod portion at £6.80 alongside curry sauce and chips judged tasty and adequate, and another noting the fish came out fresh after a wait, even during a quiet January. But a recurring thread of complaints centers on declining value and inconsistent cooking: multiple reviewers describe portions shrinking, including a large chips order split between two that looked more like a regular portion, and a £6 kebab arriving without any salad. Others report chips served overcooked, dark brown, and tasting burnt, or fish that was soggy and chewy rather than crispy despite a half hour wait. One reviewer disliked the batter texture entirely, comparing it to breadcrumbed cod, and another struggled specifically with skin left on the fried fish. Several long-time customers say the shop has "gone downhill" from what they recall as the best chippy in the area, though at least one hopes standards improve and says they'd return.
Customer Review Summary
Opinions split sharply under new ownership. Several reviewers who visited more recently describe fish and chips cooked to order, with one praising a large, meaty cod portion at £6.80 alongside curry sauce and chips judged tasty and adequate, and another noting the fish came out fresh after a wait, even during a quiet January. But a recurring thread of complaints centers on declining value and inconsistent cooking: multiple reviewers describe portions shrinking, including a large chips order split between two that looked more like a regular portion, and a £6 kebab arriving without any salad. Others report chips served overcooked, dark brown, and tasting burnt, or fish that was soggy and chewy rather than crispy despite a half hour wait. One reviewer disliked the batter texture entirely, comparing it to breadcrumbed cod, and another struggled specifically with skin left on the fried fish. Several long-time customers say the shop has "gone downhill" from what they recall as the best chippy in the area, though at least one hopes standards improve and says they'd return.
Featured reviews
- Aaron Farrell
“Tasted aa though they had fried the Bread Crumbed Cod in Batter. I prefer my Fish in normal Batter”
- Mark Charlesworth
“Had donner meat today. Son had large cod. Cannot fault the quality perfect thank you”
- Tom and Kirsty Stamp
“It used to be really good but lately the value for money has gone down massively. We bought a large portion of chips between two people and this is what we’ve got. Very disappointed as it’s not even what would normally be a regular portion but we still got charger full price. When your curry sauce takes up more space than your large bag of chips you know something is wrong.”
- Megan Easom
“I do not review often but this was the worst fish and chips I have ever had! The fish and chips were anaemic, so much so that my fish was soggy and chewy not crispy. Will not be going back here again! I understand Fridays are busy but after waiting half an hour in store i'd expect my food to be cooked properly.”
- Sue Sm
“We've had fish and chips from here a couple of times and the first time it was soggy batter, the second time ( because we give the benefit of the doubt) I struggle with having skin on fried fish. I've never come across this before and it's weird and not enjoyable. For this reason we probably won't be buying the fish here again.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
Amenities
- Free of charge street parking
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Has kids' menu
- Casual
- On-site services available
Show more amenities
- Quick bite
- Dining options· 2
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Popular for· 2
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
Location
How Swallownest Fish Bar compares to nearby restaurants
- Swallownest Fish Bar · This shop3.8235 reviews
Mentioned in reviews: cod and chips, portion sizes shrinking, curry sauce
- 149 reviews0 mi
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- 82 reviews0.1 mi
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- 138 reviews0.1 mi
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Swallownest Fish Bar This shop | Cafe Maranto's | Popadom Express | Zorba's Grill And Pizza House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8(235) | 2.8(149) | 3.4(82) | 3.6(138) | |
| Price | £1–10 | £10–20 | £10–20 | £10–20 |
| Distance | — | 0 mi | 0.1 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Open today | ||||
| Reservations | — | — | — | ✓ |
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