
Swallownest Fish Bar
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About Swallownest Fish Bar
On High St in Sheffield, Swallownest Fish Bar is a fish and chips takeaway operating under new management. Fish is cooked to order, and cod and chips form the core of the counter alongside kebabs and doner meat. Chips are available in large portions, with curry sauce offered as an option. The shop takes walk-ins rather than bookings, and it opens daily. High chairs at the counter make it workable for families with young children waiting on an order, and both takeaway and delivery let customers eat off site. Given the made-to-order cooking, some patience is needed once an order goes in.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking
- Good for kidsHas kids' menu
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cod and chips, curry sauce, cooked to order fish and kebab with salad.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cod and chips, curry sauce, cooked to order fish and kebab with salad.
Customer Review Summary
Cod is the most mentioned item, and reviewers split sharply on it. Those who liked it describe a large, meaty, well cooked portion, with tasty chips and curry sauce, and one praises fish cooked to order and fresh. Another reviewer was happy with a large cod and doner meat, finding nothing to fault. Several, though, say the shop has gone downhill since the change of owners, and that it used to be really good. Complaints about the fish include soggy, anaemic batter, a chewy result after a half hour wait on a Friday, skin left on the fried fish, and breadcrumbed cod that tasted fried in batter. Chips draw criticism too, with one reviewer finding them dark brown, soft and burnt. Value is the other recurring complaint. A large portion of chips shared between two was less than a regular portion at full price, with curry sauce taking up more space than the chips, and a kebab ordered with salad arrived without any, alongside a half full tray of chips and cheese.
Customer Review Summary
Cod is the most mentioned item, and reviewers split sharply on it. Those who liked it describe a large, meaty, well cooked portion, with tasty chips and curry sauce, and one praises fish cooked to order and fresh. Another reviewer was happy with a large cod and doner meat, finding nothing to fault. Several, though, say the shop has gone downhill since the change of owners, and that it used to be really good. Complaints about the fish include soggy, anaemic batter, a chewy result after a half hour wait on a Friday, skin left on the fried fish, and breadcrumbed cod that tasted fried in batter. Chips draw criticism too, with one reviewer finding them dark brown, soft and burnt. Value is the other recurring complaint. A large portion of chips shared between two was less than a regular portion at full price, with curry sauce taking up more space than the chips, and a kebab ordered with salad arrived without any, alongside a half full tray of chips and cheese.
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”
- Neil Leary
“I used visit this shop many times .but it has new owners absolutly did not enjoy my small fish and chips at £8.00 way too much for a ordinary meal which was poor.... i will.never revisit this shop again gone downhill It used be best chippy in the area”
- Laura Bellamy
“Ordered a kebab with salad for £6 except it came without any salad, and a tray of chips and cheese which was only half full for £4. Really gone downhill, used to be lovely…”
- 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.”
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
Restaurants near Swallownest Fish Bar
- Cafe Maranto's2.81490 mi£10–20
donner kebab, mixed kebab, pizza
- Popadom Express3.4820.1 mi£10–20
chicken tikka dishes, pickle tray, pathia
- 0.1 mi£10–20Reservations
large portion sizes, garlic bread, gyros with meat
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swallownest Fish Bar | 3.8235 | — | £1–10 | cod and chips, curry sauce, cooked to order fish |
| Cafe Maranto's | 2.8149 | 0 mi | £10–20 | donner kebab, mixed kebab, pizza |
| Popadom Express | 3.482 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | chicken tikka dishes, pickle tray, pathia |
| Zorba's Grill And Pizza HouseReservations | 3.6138 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | large portion sizes, garlic bread, gyros with meat |
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