Ablewell Fish Bar
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About Ablewell Fish Bar
On Ablewell St in Walsall, Ablewell Fish Bar serves as a fish and chips takeaway with no seating on site. Orders are placed at the counter, with chips available in small or large sizes and cod and chips a recurring order alongside curry sauce as a topping. Payment is cash only, though bank transfer is also accepted for those without cash on hand. A wait is common, with a queue often forming outside at busier times. The entrance is step-free and wheelchair accessible, and high chairs are available for families with young children. Parking on the main road is limited to two or three spaces, though customers can park next door at Lidl. The shop opens Monday to Saturday and stays closed on Sundays.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Kids' menu
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cod and chips, chips greasy since new ownership, curry sauce and lidl parking next door.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cod and chips, chips greasy since new ownership, curry sauce and lidl parking next door.
Customer Review Summary
The cod and chips draw the most praise, repeatedly called the best in the area, with a crisp batter and "small" portions that reviewers say are surprisingly generous. Close behind, the curry sauce and traditional chips get steady mentions, one diner calls the kebab "pure poetry," and another highlights the chicken nuggets as good value for the price. Several reviewers credit one particular cook with turning out perfect batter and chunky fish, though they note standards have slipped at times since a change in ownership, with chips described as greasier, less crispy, or arriving cold, and one visit where a portion of fried chicken was so oily it could be measured out afterward. A couple of reviewers describe being treated rudely when they questioned staff, though others describe a chatty, welcoming counter experience instead. One reviewer avoiding pork reports being told everything is fried in the same oil and urges others with dietary restrictions to ask first. Regulars mention children being given sweets during visits and staff sorting occasional order issues without argument.
Customer Review Summary
The cod and chips draw the most praise, repeatedly called the best in the area, with a crisp batter and "small" portions that reviewers say are surprisingly generous. Close behind, the curry sauce and traditional chips get steady mentions, one diner calls the kebab "pure poetry," and another highlights the chicken nuggets as good value for the price. Several reviewers credit one particular cook with turning out perfect batter and chunky fish, though they note standards have slipped at times since a change in ownership, with chips described as greasier, less crispy, or arriving cold, and one visit where a portion of fried chicken was so oily it could be measured out afterward. A couple of reviewers describe being treated rudely when they questioned staff, though others describe a chatty, welcoming counter experience instead. One reviewer avoiding pork reports being told everything is fried in the same oil and urges others with dietary restrictions to ask first. Regulars mention children being given sweets during visits and staff sorting occasional order issues without argument.
Featured reviews
- N KH
“Non-existent customer service since the owner has changed. Extremely rude staff. Food is hit and miss. Avoid at all cost.”
- Isabela Night
“The food is amazing from the first bite you know this isnt a normal chippy its a special one its good the best chippy in walsall”
- Leo
“Waited 25mins to order to receive average food. Never used to be like this but staff were apologetic for wait”
- Indi
“This chip shop used to be great for many years back in the day, but since the change in ownership it has gone downhill. The chips can be decent when fresh, but sometimes they have a noticeable taste of overused oil. My brother ordered fish and chips, & unfortunately the fish wasn’t great, it was soggy & had that same burnt oil taste, similar to what I experienced with my chips. On a positive note, the service is good. The staff are polite & friendly which is appreciated. Parking is limited to around 2/3 spaces directly outside on a main road, but most people tend to use the Lidl next door. Overall, I’d rate it 3 stars. It used to be closer to a 4 & at one point about 15 years ago a 5.”
- Ryan Patterson
“I have been coming here for years but since the takeover, chips are harder more greasy and not as crispy and miss the batter bits. I have been disppointed to open up the food and chips have been cold. Its a shame as the new owners are nice but before there were lines of people out side the door but shop is now empty”
Hours
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- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Small plates
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Free of charge street parking
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Good for kids
- Casual
Show more amenities
- On-site services
- Quick bite
- Tourists
- Usually a wait
- Dining options· 2
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Parking
- Offerings· 1
- Small plates
- Family-friendly· 1
- Kids' menu
Location
Restaurants near Ablewell Fish Bar
- 0.3 miGood for kidsReservations
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- AFGHAN GRILL3.9380.3 mi
grilled chicken, half chicken, kabli rice
- sunny's fish bar3.61730.4 mi
donner meat, chips, burger meal
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ablewell Fish BarGood for kids | 4.4298 | — | cod and chips, chips greasy since new ownership, curry sauce |
| Azad's Kurdish RestaurantGood for kids · Reservations | 4.688 | 0.3 mi | lamb quzi, mixed grill platter, complimentary welcome soup |
| AFGHAN GRILL | 3.938 | 0.3 mi | grilled chicken, half chicken, kabli rice |
| sunny's fish bar | 3.6173 | 0.4 mi | donner meat, chips, burger meal |
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