The Fryer’s Delight offers good quality, old fashioned fish and chip fare that goes perfectly with the original 1960s decor.

The Venue
This chippie was established in the ‘60s and it shows through in the decor in the most pleasing of ways. Take a seat in one of the cosy black and red booths while the fryer prepares your fish platter – all dishes are freshly cooked to order here. If it wasn’t for the standard fish and chip fare on offer, you’d think you were in an American diner thanks to the booths and the black and white chequered floor.

The Atmosphere
On cold evenings you can expect to find the restaurant filled mainly with solo men with a plate of fish and chips, a mug of tea and a newspaper for company – takeaway seems to be the popular option. At other times of the day, The Fryer’s Delight attracts many a tourist, especially during the lunchtime rush when hordes of visiting students can often be seen queuing up. It’s a place for everybody.

The Food
As you would expect from a long-established fish and chip restaurant, the menu features all of the classics – scampi, rock, haddock, plaice, cod and fishcakes – plus skate when available – with chips, not forgetting a small range of pies and the good old battered saveloy. You can choose to have beans or peas (strictly not of the mushy variety) on the side. A plate of fish and chips to eat in will set you back about £7 while a substantial portion of chips and peas is a mere £3.70. The fish comes in a light, fluffy batter and you’ll find it hard not to clear your plate of the moreish chips.

The Drink
This fish and chip shop doesn’t go in for frills – choose from a tea for 80p, coffee for £1.20 or a can of soft fizz for £1 to wash down your meal.

The Last Word
On a road where most other eateries have a shelf life of just a few years, The Fryer’s Delight is still going strong.

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