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The Old Smithy Fish & Chip Shop
Ambleside · LA22 9DQ
No reviews yet5★ FSA hygieneA central-Ambleside chippy most reviewers rate highly for light, crispy batter, fresh cook-to-order fish and generous portions, though a minority report inconsistency in batter and chips.
Where to find it
The Old Smithy Fish And Chip Shop, 4 The Slack
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“Very good chippy. Friendly staff, fish was cooked to order and tasted fresh. Generous portion (I had a regular size) and reasonable price. Great batter too, one of the lightest and most crispy I have had.”
Category Ratings
🟡 Batter
Light and crispy (though some find it thick/oily)
“Great batter too, one of the lightest and most crispy I have had.”
🐟 Fish
Fresh, cooked to order
“fish was cooked to order and tasted fresh”
🍟 Chips
Well cooked, large portions (some report uncrisp)
“The fish was lovely and the chips were bang on, (very large portion too)”
🍽️ Portion
Generous portions, reasonable price
“Generous portion (I had a regular size) and reasonable price.”
😊 Service
Friendly staff
“I ate here with friends, great food, decent price, friendly staff and clean restaurant, nothing to complain about.”
🎯 Consistency
Mixed — some negative reviews cite thick/oily batter and uncrisp chips
“The batter/crust was excessively thick and oily, which completely overpowered the fish...it felt heavy and greasy, making the dish unpleasant to eat.”
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