Arnside Chip Shop

This is about as good as fish and chips gets. I can see why this is such a popular place. We sat in the cafe - it was really busy, even in December. We had to wait 20 mins or so before the food arrived, but it was worth the wait. I ordered a large cod and chips, and the wife small. I think small is big enough for most appetites (not mine). The chips were good, but the fish was fabulous. Light, crisp batter, and flakey perfectly cooked fish. Highly recommend.

Arnside Chip Shop delivered a mixed but mostly positive experience. I tried their cod fish and chips, and fish-wise, it was probably one of the best battered cod I've had in the Lakes. The fish was noticeably fresh, you can even occasionally see a chef filleting it right there, which adds to the authenticity. However, the chips were quite soggy rather than crisp, which made them a bit hard to finish and somewhat disappointing. The tartare sauce was okay. I also tried the battered haggis, which was okay but nothing remarkable. The portion sizes are generous, which is worth noting. Service was fine, and it's clear the place is popular, as there's often a long queue outside.

Fish is perfect here, sweet & flakey haddock in a very crisp batter. Chips are fluffy on the inside & crunchy outside - portion is generous, but they do offer a lite-bite smaller size which is good to know! Lots of benches with scenic views, or sit in the car overlooking the estuary if it’s too cold to sit out…. It’s generally busy, but they are efficient and it’s worth the wait & a trip to Arnside for these fish & chips! Walk it all off on the beach - just perfect!

Went for a run out on my bike here on Friday evening as noticed they served gluten free batter options. There was already quite a queue when I arrived at 5.30pm, but went in to put in my order. The staff were working very hard, but very friendly and helpful. They said it was busy time so food would be about 20mins - but could get a drink in the little bar next door. Orders were handily displayed on a screen so you could see when they were ready but the team also shouted out. The food was ready in 20 mins and I ate mine on a picnic table across the road with lovely view. The food was absolutely delicious, the best fish in batter I’ve had in a very long time. Very much recommended.

Fantastic fish and chips, prepared fresh from scratch when you order. If ordering to go and not eating right away, a local we met in line suggested the lightly battered fish so it is still crispy on arrival. The advice was spot on. Overall, tasty food at good prices. Friendly staff and efficient service. Highly recommend.

This is a seriously good chip shop! Right up there with the best and deserves the excellent reviews. Had to queue and wait a little while but the queue system was mega organised and the staff were great and super efficient. We had fish and chips for the adults and nuggets with chips for the kids and it was definitely worth waiting for. Piping hot, delicious, and a short stroll to the amazing beach/coastline to eat them with a wonderful view. A perfect place for a summer evening takeaway.

Absolutely excellent fish & chips. Very friendly service. There is no cafe, just take away, but it was so good. Car park was flooded, it was a very wet day. street parking is mimimal.

These fish and chips were so good I forgot to take any photos 😬😬 Like most folks in the UK, we're very fussy about our fish and chips, especially the batter, which in this case was lovely and crispy and not sloppy or greasy. The curry sauce and coffee were lovely too. We sat in the car in the adjacent carpark, looking out on the evening view and the trains passing munching away. Our own utensils in pic. Excellent. Update We returned and I remembered to take pics before tucking in ... Well almost, partner beat me to it 😬

I can't wait for summer evening's to come and going here for tea. We always park in the car park. We have done this for many summer's as the kids were growing up. To be honest one portion of fish and chips are ample for myself and my better half. The fish is always piping hot, moist and delicious and of course the chips are exceptional. As my older two children have grown up, we just go with our youngest who always opts for the kids box and is always quite full after. I highly recommend Arnside Chip Shop for tea, especially with the long summer nights that will be coming our way.

Great fish and chips and fairly reasonably priced. Also jot far from the station, so great if you just fancy a day out by the seaside without the hustle and bustle of a seaside resort.

Was voted best "chippy" by Lakeland Radio in 2008 ..keeping up the standards and a good choice if your in the area.

Very good fish and chips. We were with someone who can't have gluten so the gluten free option was great! Cozy, entertaining atmosphere, as well.

They advertise themselves as probably the best chippy in the north. Last friday - a sunny summer evening, I waited 45 minutes - Ok I accept that. However the home of the BIG CHIP did not live up to expectation as some of the chips were that big they were not cooked right through. Sorry Arnside chippy I will not be using you again unless I hear of big improvements. On the plus side the staff at the till and servery were really nice and friendly but in my view let down by the end product