Best chippy in Brighton?

[Shizuoka Dolphin]

Yesterday I found myself with a craving for a good old fashioned bag of fish and chips. Mmmm, I thought as I made my way down to the sea font, picturing the huge slab of crsipy cod on a mountain of chunky chips... The problem is, all I got was a greasy chunk of processed fish straight outta multi pack from Tesco or something, on a little polystyrene tray of possibly 30 chips. Hmmm... and all for a not cheap £4.

Now this is my fault for not knowing a good chippy in Brighton yet, and also my fault for expecting to find good fish and chips in a place that also sells kebabs and burgers. Jack of all trades, and certainly not master of fish and chips. I was just too hungry and took the first tourist trap that came along. (They didn't even have pickled onions or gerkins for GOD'S SAKE!)

But for future reference, where can I get a decent sized bit of fish - crispy, not greasy, in a proper paper with a ton of chips? I'm in the centre of town, but am willing to travel to recreate the glory of Chip Ahoy, The Archery or The Dolphin fish bars in Eastbourne. Now they knew how to do it!

Suggestions?

 

[Brovion]

The search for the perfect bag of fish 'n' chips is one of those mythical, Eldorado-style (the place, not the TV series) chases that is doomed to end in disappointment. Everyone has their favorite chippy and they wax lyrical about golden crisp cod and perfectly-fried chips, but when you get there you just get the usual stodge that you've had a hundred times before.

My personal favorite is the 'Model' by Fiveways. 95% of the time the cod and chips from there is perfect. Do NOT go to the one in the Dip which is disgusting.

 

[alan partridge]

bankers on western road for me

 

[227 BHA]

Richard Carpenter = Best Chippy in Brighton

 

[CHAPPERS]

Jenny's, just up from Preston Park. Class.

 

[¤DãŃn¥ §êãGüLL¤]

Not strictly Brighton, but I usually go to Smugglers in Rottingdean.

 

[Deano's Right Foot]

The Chinese Chippy opposite Tesco garage on Dyke Road does a pretty good small Cod and Chips for £2.50 - top food, top value.

 

[tedebear]

Theres one in John Street Shoreham which is brilliant - fish is lovely and chips are plenty!! Think its called Blundens??

bit of a hike I know but well worth it...

 

[Brixtaan]

Macdonalds- can't beat the 'fries'.

 

[Deano's Right Foot]

Brixtaan, you should try the Windmill Fish bar, corner of Kennington Lane and Windmill Street (?) as it's close to you. I uised to live around the corner and that really is the Dog's Bollox of Fish and Chip shops.

 

[CHAPPERS]

The Chinese Chippy opposite Tesco garage on Dyke Road does a pretty good small Cod and Chips for £2.50 - top food, top value.

Used to live just round the corner from that one, its is very good, used to be better though. Chips are fantastic there.


I have just decided that i shall be dining on fish'n'chips tonight.

 

[34064 Fighter Command]

Bardsley's
22/23/23A Baker Street, Brighton
01273 681256

Like most coastal resorts, Brighton is awash with chippies, the majority of which barely merit a mention. Key here is to avoid those places on the seafront. The queues are monstrous, the prices can leave you seriously short-changed and when you finally start eating, you'd be forgiven for thinking they'd given you a kiddie's meal. Stick to places like Bardsley's instead. A family-run business since 1926, Bardsley's may be a short stroll out of town up the London Road but it's well worth the walk. Once there, look beyond the standard dishes and try some of owner Roy's specials instead. From Cornish Blue shark steaks to Scarborough fresh-dressed crab, the range of fish is bewildering and the quality peerless. You can bring your own booze too, which is a bonus.

I've never tried it, and it sound a bit upmarket, but it comes highly recommended.

 

[Brixtaan]

Brixtaan, you should try the Windmill Fish bar, corner of Kennington Lane and Windmill Street (?) as it's close to you. I uised to live around the corner and that really is the Dog's Bollox of Fish and Chip shops.

I know it Deano, it's Windmill Row by the big Tesco's with the Tapas place across the road.
Did you ever eat the pizzas up Kennington Rd in 'Bar Room Bar', outside the War Museum? 2 for 1 thursdays.

 

[Gwylan]

Haven't been there for years, but I can endorse the vote for Bardsley's.

My favourite used to be The Creel on North Road, but that's gone for about 20 years

Don't go on the seafront, I paid £2 for a portion of chips on Friday night.

 

[CAFC Matt]

Not strictly Brighton, but I usually go to Smugglers in Rottingdean.

that is a nice one, the one in Woodingdean opposite the Co Op is also very good. Can't think of the name but t has large fisherman holding a fish on top!

 

[Yorkie]

that is a nice one, the one in Woodingdean opposite the Co Op is also very good. Can't think of the name but t has large fisherman holding a fish on top!

Woodingdean Fish Bar

It is excellent, good choice of fish - it's the one my Mum uses

 

[CAFC Matt]

So does my mum, I usually use it when I finish in the pub nd am walking home

 

[Mr Popkins]

I thnk Bardsleys is very overated, used to go there years ago,not very many chips for your money.

I reccomend the best chip shop is the one in Guildford road by brighton station, chinese bloke has run it for years ,you get a huge portion for your money.

dont eat fish so cant comment on that...

no not eat in any chip shops on brighton seafront.. all cack! and too expensive!

 

[Deano's Right Foot]

I know it Deano, it's Windmill Row by the big Tesco's with the Tapas place across the road.
Did you ever eat the pizzas up Kennington Rd in 'Bar Room Bar', outside the War Museum? 2 for 1 thursdays.

Nope, never went there, but I left the area in '84 so it may not have existed when I lived there. Tapas in Kennington? When I was there it was the Windmill, a very greasy Kebab or an Indian restaurant full of MPs (enough to put you off your Chicken Tikka Masalla I can tell you).

 

[Lush]

If you're on the seafront and fancy a bit of a sitdown, The Regency opposite the West Pier does wonderful nicely cooked fish and chips. Not cheap and can be busy though.