Hixon Fish Bar
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About Hixon Fish Bar
On Smithy Ln in Stafford, Hixon Fish Bar is a fish and chips takeaway operating on a walk-in basis with no reservations taken. The counter runs a short menu of three dishes, and payment is cash only. Orders can be collected or sent out for delivery, making it workable for those eating off site. A step-free entrance allows visitors with mobility needs to reach the counter without difficulty, and high chairs are available for families with young children. The shop opens Monday to Saturday and stays closed on Sundays. Choice at the counter can be more limited on weekdays than at busier times. Kebab meat is offered as an option alongside the fish and chips range for those wanting an alternative.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has kids' menu
- DietaryServes vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cod and chips, soggy chips, daily deals and kebab meat.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cod and chips, soggy chips, daily deals and kebab meat.
Customer Review Summary
Cod and chips draws the most comment, with reviewers split on execution: some describe good-sized portions and chips well-cooked though very soggy from grease, while others report cod barely warm or the size of "a med battered sausage," and one reviewer calls the batter so thick "you could tarmac a driveway with it." The kebab meat also gets singled out as some of the best a reviewer has eaten. Several praise fast service, with one wait under five minutes, and friendly staff who "make your day," though this is not universal: one reviewer describes a cold, tiny portion and says a staff member called their daughter a name over an extra chips order. A few flag reheated-tasting food, including one who paid close to £30 for fish, chips, and curry sauce and found it "disgusting," suspecting it had sat since lunchtime. Daily deals around £5.50 are noted as good value, and payment is cash only.
Customer Review Summary
Cod and chips draws the most comment, with reviewers split on execution: some describe good-sized portions and chips well-cooked though very soggy from grease, while others report cod barely warm or the size of "a med battered sausage," and one reviewer calls the batter so thick "you could tarmac a driveway with it." The kebab meat also gets singled out as some of the best a reviewer has eaten. Several praise fast service, with one wait under five minutes, and friendly staff who "make your day," though this is not universal: one reviewer describes a cold, tiny portion and says a staff member called their daughter a name over an extra chips order. A few flag reheated-tasting food, including one who paid close to £30 for fish, chips, and curry sauce and found it "disgusting," suspecting it had sat since lunchtime. Daily deals around £5.50 are noted as good value, and payment is cash only.
Featured reviews
- Paul Richardson
“Was on holiday in the area so this was a local chippy, food was good with excellent sized portions, staff were very friendly, no complaints and would definitely go again and highly recommend.”
- Scott Murcott
“Lovely little chippy, limited choice for a Tuesday unfortunately. I'm sure weekends are hopefully better”
- Lindsay Wilcox
“Paid almost £30 for fish chips and curry sauce times 2. Absolutely disgusting. I am sure it has been sat there since lunchtime. Never again.”
- Ben
“We paid about £7 each, which isn’t bad for a chippy, but the food was average. The daily deals (~£5.50) are good value. Chips were well-cooked but very soggy from grease, the fish cake was dry. Great service and friendly staff plus very fast we didn’t wait more than 5 minutes, but it’s cash only.”
- Mark Diggory
“Some of the best kebab meat I've eaten fish good but chips could do with being cooked a little longer as can turn to mush by the time you get home.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
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- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Good for kids
- Serves vegetarian dishes
Show more amenities
- Has salad bar
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Quick bite
- Dining options· 2
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Accessibility· 1
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Popular for· 2
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Family-friendly· 1
- Has kids' menu
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking
Location
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- 9.8 mi away£10–20
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hixon Fish BarGood for kids | 4.1103 | — | £1–10 | cod and chips, soggy chips, daily deals |
| Wingshun Take Away Food Shops | 4.3125 | 5.6 mi away | £10–20 | sweet and sour chicken balls, food arrives hot and fresh, bbq spare ribs |
| Andy‘s Kitchen Chinese Take Away | 4.2117 | 6.4 mi away | £10–20 | singapore chow mein, super king prawns, singapore fried rice |
| Toluca Mexican Cannock | 3.862 | 9.8 mi away | £10–20 | burritos, beef birria tacos, overpriced portions |
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