The Jolly Fryer
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About The Jolly Fryer
The Jolly Fryer is a family-run fish and chips takeaway in Wisbech, at 22 N End, and it has served the town for over 43 years. The kitchen prepares its fish and chips to order, with cod on the menu, and chips come with curry sauce or loaded with salted chilli chicken. Battered Mars bars are also on the menu for something sweet. A pot of tea is served with a fish supper. Alongside the takeaway side, a dining-in area lets customers eat on site.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, curry sauce, loaded chips and battered mars bar.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, curry sauce, loaded chips and battered mars bar.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers center on the fish and chips, with the cod and chips described as piping hot and not greasy, and the fish fried to perfection. Loaded chips with salted chilli chicken and the curry sauce draw praise close behind, and one reviewer was won over by the battered mars bars. Several mention generous portions and good value, and many describe friendly staff and food arriving within five minutes of ordering, even when the place is busy. Diners also call the dining area clean and warm, and one had a fish supper with a pot of tea for two. The one critical review is a three-star complaint about a kebab that cost a lot but came with a tiny portion of meat and stingy chips, with staff described as not very welcoming or smiley. Several others say they have returned after years or plan to come back, and one calls the place unchanged and always excellent.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers center on the fish and chips, with the cod and chips described as piping hot and not greasy, and the fish fried to perfection. Loaded chips with salted chilli chicken and the curry sauce draw praise close behind, and one reviewer was won over by the battered mars bars. Several mention generous portions and good value, and many describe friendly staff and food arriving within five minutes of ordering, even when the place is busy. Diners also call the dining area clean and warm, and one had a fish supper with a pot of tea for two. The one critical review is a three-star complaint about a kebab that cost a lot but came with a tiny portion of meat and stingy chips, with staff described as not very welcoming or smiley. Several others say they have returned after years or plan to come back, and one calls the place unchanged and always excellent.
Featured reviews
- Brown3895
“Only been once while moving my father to Wisbech. Fish and chips was amazing and will definitely visit again when I'm down”
- Russell Ping
“This place is amazing, perfect food everytime. Lovely people, its always busy but you never seem to wait long.”
- Liv Morgie
“I spent quite a lot of money and the kebab is non existent you spend so much on it and they give you tinest but very stingy chips are nice but staff aren’t very welcoming not very smiley”
- Louise Hunt
“I haven’t been to the jolly fryer in years and I’ve got to say the food was amazing!!! Fish was fried to absolute perfection the chips was perfect the curry sauce was amazing! The service was top tier as well I would recommend this place for days on end and the cleanliness was amazing. Nothing bad to say!”
- Richard Simmons
“Best fish and chip shop i have had the joy to be at. Great staff and atmosphere is wonderful. Fish and chips to die for and very generous portions. The fish and chips shop could teach essex how to cook”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Good to know
“Welcome to The Jolly Fryer, a family-run fish and chip shop proudly serving Wisbech for over 43 years. We specialise in freshly cooked fish and chips, alongside a wide range of delicious loaded chips, juicy burgers, and unique special sides that keep our customers coming back for more. Everything is prepared to order using quality ingredients to ensure great taste every time. Whether you’re after a classic chippy tea or something a bit different, The Jolly Fryer offers generous portions, great value, and friendly service you can rely on. A true local favourite in Wisbech.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
Location
Restaurants near The Jolly Fryer
- 0.2 mi£20–30Good for kidsReservations
curry spice level inconsistent, online orders not delivered, menu prices around £50
- Na Talerzu5.01030.5 mi£10–20Good for kids
huge portions, homemade-style cooking, welcoming owner
- Taste Of Paradise4.11110.5 mi£10–40Good for kids
chicken biryani, parathas, chicken doner wrap
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Jolly Fryer | 4.7732 | — | — | fish and chips, curry sauce, loaded chips |
| Alishan Indian RestaurantGood for kids · Reservations | 4.4317 | 0.2 mi | £20–30 | curry spice level inconsistent, online orders not delivered, menu prices around £50 |
| Na TalerzuGood for kids | 5.0103 | 0.5 mi | £10–20 | huge portions, homemade-style cooking, welcoming owner |
| Taste Of ParadiseGood for kids | 4.1111 | 0.5 mi | £10–40 | chicken biryani, parathas, chicken doner wrap |
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