Best chippy East Lancs area
Best chippy East Lancs area
Morning all,
I'm back in the UK for a few weeks soon, stopping with my mother who lives in Barlick to help her recuperation from surgery.
I am very much looking forward to fish, chips, sausage and gravy with a pie side, therefore I need recommendations as to the best chippy in the area...
I'm back in the UK for a few weeks soon, stopping with my mother who lives in Barlick to help her recuperation from surgery.
I am very much looking forward to fish, chips, sausage and gravy with a pie side, therefore I need recommendations as to the best chippy in the area...
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Re: Best chippy East Lancs area
The 2 threads at the top this morning are currently
Fish, Chips, Sausage, Gravy and a pie on the side - where best to go
Weight loss jabs - where can you get them
Fish, Chips, Sausage, Gravy and a pie on the side - where best to go
Weight loss jabs - where can you get them
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We used to love whalley chippy and regular took friends from abroad there. Who loved it. But haven’t been in a while.
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I believe it's called a circular economy nowadays.claretonthecoast1882 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 24, 2025 8:12 amThe 2 threads at the top this morning are currently
Fish, Chips, Sausage, Gravy and a pie on the side - where best to go
Weight loss jabs - where can you get them
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Re: Best chippy East Lancs area
Strong recommend for Eddie Gills in Padiham.
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I always enjoy Park View. Just stay away from Belfields, that hasn't been good since about 2006.
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Used to make my own on the Scillies...due to lack of other options.
Grew my own spuds, caught my own cod/pollock and liberated a fryer from a worker at the tip.
Proper good scran every time.
Grew my own spuds, caught my own cod/pollock and liberated a fryer from a worker at the tip.
Proper good scran every time.
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Definetely not Bannys in Colne. Has really gone downhill. Holts in Nelson is still supposed to be good and always looks busy.
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If you’re in Barlick get over to Skipton. Westmoreland Street considered the best. Opening hours need to be checked since cater for locals. Then there’s Bizzy Lizzys which are very good too and Newmarket Street. Bit spoilt in Skipton.
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I've not been to Banny's in Colne for some time. The Burnley drive-through is decent, in my opinion.
They have an increasingly eclectic menu, more like a takeaway that does fish and chips also. The tikka fish is excellent, and worth a look - unless you're a tradionalist.
They have an increasingly eclectic menu, more like a takeaway that does fish and chips also. The tikka fish is excellent, and worth a look - unless you're a tradionalist.
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I dont mind bannys drive thru, decent enough.
Birds in rose grove is ok, but cash only. (Do homemade pies if that's up your street)
Rosegrove chippy good too.
Birds in rose grove is ok, but cash only. (Do homemade pies if that's up your street)
Rosegrove chippy good too.
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Phenomenal sandwiches Bertwistles. Especially the portions.
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This is bang on. BUT they’re not proper chippy chips!Leon_C wrote: ↑Tue Jun 24, 2025 8:50 amI've not been to Banny's in Colne for some time. The Burnley drive-through is decent, in my opinion.
They have an increasingly eclectic menu, more like a takeaway that does fish and chips also. The tikka fish is excellent, and worth a look - unless you're a tradionalist.
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Clayton St. Chippy in Great Harwood.
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Used to visit Holts frequently during winter months pre and post covid. Been disappointed in the fish&chips from Holts on the last couple of occasions though. Went last week when in UK. The seems new owners have changed something in the quality or process. The chips are more ‘soggy’ and seem under-fried and the batter is far less crisper.
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As above, nothing could get near holts 18 months ago when the original owner had it. Lovely food, very efficient staff. Travelled over from Burnley regularly as nothing in Burnley/Padiham came close.
Sadly, it’s way off what it used to be. People were queueing down the street for a reason. If ever there was a performance indicator worth noting, that was it. “Oh, I know - I’ll change things”. Well done fella, nailed it.
Rosegrove is OK, and not tried Birds for some time so maybe it’s worth another look. Struggled to enjoy Eddie Gills and Pendle St in Padiham… maybe Holts set the bar too high.
As mentioned earlier, Bertwhistles loose pie and sandwiches are most excellent.
Sadly, it’s way off what it used to be. People were queueing down the street for a reason. If ever there was a performance indicator worth noting, that was it. “Oh, I know - I’ll change things”. Well done fella, nailed it.
Rosegrove is OK, and not tried Birds for some time so maybe it’s worth another look. Struggled to enjoy Eddie Gills and Pendle St in Padiham… maybe Holts set the bar too high.
As mentioned earlier, Bertwhistles loose pie and sandwiches are most excellent.
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Was going to mention Kelbrook Fisheries....but an online search tells me that its permanently closed 
For humour value though, The Cods Pollocks near Accy has got to be worth a visit.
Also, I always enjoyed The Bridge Chippy in Barrowford when I lived there.
For humour value though, The Cods Pollocks near Accy has got to be worth a visit.
Also, I always enjoyed The Bridge Chippy in Barrowford when I lived there.
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Another support for Eddie Gills. He makes his own pies too and they are very good plus his various sized Sausages (oooer).
Birds is also very good for plate pies.
Birds is also very good for plate pies.
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Bit out of the way but Stubbins Chippy is super
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Ill second that... Quality
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Showing my age now but I used to frequent the chippy near the park (Park View chippy I think) when I was a lad living in Higherford. Was ace!StuffyClaret wrote: ↑Tue Jun 24, 2025 10:27 amWas going to mention Kelbrook Fisheries....but an online search tells me that its permanently closed
For humour value though, The Cods Pollocks near Accy has got to be worth a visit.
Also, I always enjoyed The Bridge Chippy in Barrowford when I lived there.
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Some excellent suggestions on here, thank you everyone.
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Whalley is my favourite- I find most chippies too greasy and stodgy but it’s much better there.
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Not been for a while but good to see it still stacks up.
I’m often cautious where they do other stuff (Chinese) but Whaley was always excellent.
Oh - the one at Hollingworth lake is also excellent. Especially their battered tiger prawns. Could eat them now!
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The Friary does do Chinese and other bits, in fact they do it far better than the Chinese on the same street.CyrilEbokiPoh wrote: ↑Tue Jun 24, 2025 11:29 amNot been for a while but good to see it still stacks up.
I’m often cautious where they do other stuff (Chinese) but Whaley was always excellent.
Oh - the one at Hollingworth lake is also excellent. Especially their battered tiger prawns. Could eat them now!
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Chinese chippy at bottom of Lyndhurst Road been going 50 year's...
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Kelbrook was probably the best chippy for a while but it closed for a while. Flaxmoss chippy in Helmshore is quite nice but they are all so hit and miss these days.
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Ming Wo IMO Best Chinese around. It has changed hands but still as good.Clive 1960 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 24, 2025 11:44 amChinese chippy at bottom of Lyndhurst Road been going 50 year's...
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Kays in Rawtenstall do a great fish and chip dinner.
Their fish is the best I have had anywhere.
Their fish is the best I have had anywhere.
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Really sad about Holt's. It was the best for such a long time. It's really grim now.
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A bit further away, but The Fish & Chip Co on Bolton Rd in Ramsbottom has been superb every time I’ve been. Also does three types of curry sauce.
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Kelbrook was the best for miles.ClaretPete001 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 24, 2025 11:57 amKelbrook was probably the best chippy for a while but it closed for a while. Flaxmoss chippy in Helmshore is quite nice but they are all so hit-and-miss these days.
I've had fish & chips in most of the places mentioned on here, and just when you think you've found a good 'un, they let you down the next time you go. Too inconsistent.
Fish & chips for two isn't cheap these days, so I hate taking my chances in the hope that they are on form when I visit.
Not in East Lancs, however, Kay's in Cleveleys is always bob-on.
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Agree, kays at Cleveleys is the best.Clovius Boofus wrote: ↑Tue Jun 24, 2025 1:28 pmKelbrook was the best for miles.
I've had fish & chips in most of the places mentioned on here, and just when you think you've found a good 'un, they let you down the next time you go. Too inconsistent.
Fish & chips for two isn't cheap these days, so I hate taking my chances in the hope that they are on form when I visit.
Not in East Lancs, however, Kay's in Cleveleys is always bob-on.
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Agree with both above on Kay's , we visited for the first time a few weeks back and very impressed.
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The lounge at Crowood. 2 for £20 chippy tea dine in on Friday. Fish is like a whale, mostly fish, not too much batter. Thrice fried chunky proper chips, piece of lemon, pots of mushy peas and tartare sauce. Excellent, never disappoints. Stiff you for the drinks mind.
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The restuaraunt or takeaway? For me the takeaway started going downhill around the time they went on JustEat and had to start messing around with those orders as well.
Nothing worse than looking forward to a chippy and it lets you down!
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Even further away I know but the chippy at Hollingworth Lake is always a good reward after a walk around it
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I'm confused. The takeaway food is exactly the same as the restaurant no?
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The best Chippy's do Burgers, Pizza, Kebabs and Curries as well.
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I see a Mother Hubbards is opening in town.
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Been to one before. They ain't bad
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Yep. Brierfield near B&Q and Blackpool Rd in Preston. Tried em both, and both excellent
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Huncoat village chippy is always good. I go every Friday and have spent £86 there one day. Not all for me, I hasten to add.
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Another shout out for Clayton Street chippy in Great Harwood.
Also West End chippy in Oswaldtwistle. I know this will be a little contentious but they serve the Blackburn delicacy the 'John Bull' which is a deep fried ball of spiced meat mixed with potato. Great with mushy peas.
Also West End chippy in Oswaldtwistle. I know this will be a little contentious but they serve the Blackburn delicacy the 'John Bull' which is a deep fried ball of spiced meat mixed with potato. Great with mushy peas.
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How much are Fish & Chips these days?
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Re: Best chippy East Lancs area
Best chippy in East Lancs?
You're talking Yorkshire really.
You're talking Yorkshire really.