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The Village Fish & Chips Petts Wood

Restaurant Fish and chips restaurant

😠 I'm really perplexed as to how this has been voted best fish and chip shop. I'm really struggling to find the positives. Dry savaloy, hard as rock. Chips don't come with salt and vinegar, you have to add your own. And don't you dare ask... Because you'll be told off like a naughty school child! Only... People often mention chips, fish, batter, time, large,


Address

The Old Wine Store, 196 Petts Wood Rd, Petts Wood, Orpington BR5 1LG, United Kingdom

Website

www.thevillagefishandchips.com

Contact

+44 1689 830190

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (152 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 4:30 to 8 pm
  • Wednesday: 12 to 8:30 pm
  • Thursday: 12 to 8:30 pm
  • Friday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Saturday: 12 to 9 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: chips (19) fish (14) batter (7) time (6) large (6)
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  • 1/5 Stephanie L. 1 year ago on Google
    I'm really perplexed as to how this has been voted best fish and chip shop. I'm really struggling to find the positives. Dry savaloy, hard as rock. Chips don't come with salt and vinegar, you have to add your own. And don't you dare ask... Because you'll be told off like a naughty school child! Only highlight was leaving knowing we will never return
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ben C. 5 years ago on Google
    Poor service and indifferent attitude to what they serve let's this place down. Tonight's offering was on a par with a wetherspoons, not least because they gave us fries, not proper chips, with no warning. I understand that they might run out of traditionally sliced potatoes from time to time, but they should be transparent and let their customers know before they take their money. I suppose we should be grateful... Last time they forgot to put the chips in the bag completely, forcing me to run back to the shop while my fish got cold at home. On that occasion, the girl behind the counter looked at me like I'd just insulted her mother, and bagged up the chips (proper ones that time) without even a hint of an apology. Tonight we made the mistake of giving them another try. Never again.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 J T. 3 years ago on Google
    Was really excited about getting Fish and chips from here but after driving a fair distance to collect it. Was really really disappointed. Only a third of the chips were edible. As the chips were black and dry. Ordered a battered sausage and had barely any batter on it. And the batter it did have on it was dry and hard. The fish only thing that was edible was the fish. But would definitely not recommend or return. Sorry to say it was just a waste of money.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Phil B. 2 years ago on Google
    So here's a weird thing. I bought a savaloy and chips to eat on the way home. I declined the single use plastic vinegar because this is terrible for the environment. Instead, I walked into the restaurant area and used the vinegar out of the bottle. My goodness, did I get a telling off from the lady behind the counter. It seems as though you can only be environmentally responsible if you choose to eat in.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Em 1 year ago on Google
    Fish is lovely , chips are okay but £1.50 for the smallest pot of tartare sauce (literally a tub with about 3 tea spoons). Ridiculous.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 London C. 5 years ago on Google
    What you think it is Large portion? I was first time here and ordered takeway L portion Fish and cips the fish so small poor like a picture showing.. I m sorry no more again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Vei H. 9 months ago on Google
    Went here for first time to check out reviews on how good this place was. Had takeaway instead of eating in. Staff were very nice and friendly. Didn't have to wait too long for the food. I ordered Cod, Haddock, battered sausage and chips. Chips were awesome. Crunchy on outside and soft in middle. Battered sausage was good as well. Good batter and moist sausage - not dry like some other places. The Cod and Haddock could have been better. The batter was good but both Cod and Haddock were dry in some places. Maybe this was because I had takeaway instead of eating in? There are other fish and chips around Bromley that do better fish but then then let it down with chips and battered sausage. So it depends on what you are looking for to eat. Prices were reasonable.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Courtney g. 1 year ago on Google
    Worst fish and chip shop I’ve ever been to in my life staff are somewhat friendly but the quality of food is poor 350 for a large chips the large is a small net worth of money at all.

  • 1/5 Robert M. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely awful well overpriced chewy fish and awful chips with black bits in , I will never eat here again , absolutely awful and excessively over priced !!!

  • 5/5 Dan K. 3 years ago on Google
    We only ever order haddock and chips and the haddock is always LARGE and very TASTY, the batter is excellent. Friends and family who have eaten with us have commented too on size and taste. In the past I tended to not eat all of the batter especially the skin side (trying to be a little bit healthy) but when we order from here I find myself eating the lot. The curry sauce is nice too. The large chips just need that extra spoon full to make them truly large chips (in line with other local F&C shops) but with the large haddock exactly as it says, we are all left full. Not only do people want tasty fresh food but we want service with a smile too, it keeps the customers coming back. For me this is more 4.5 Stars but with the potential for 6*!

  • 5/5 Chris G. 3 years ago on Google
    Had our first meal from here last night, having been recommended by a friend that lives nearby. Cod, chips, mushy peas and homemade Tarte sauce. I can honestly say it was one of the best fish and chips we've ever had and put a lot of restaurants to shame with the quality of the food. The batter for the fish was incredibly light and non-greasy, the cod itself was perfectly cooked. Chips, although a "large" bag felt a bit small, were the best we've ever had from a chippy. Peas and tartare sauce were also great. Will definitely be coming again

  • 5/5 David L. 1 year ago on Google
    I work all over South East London. This fish and chip shop is in my opinion the best. I have been using it for 5 years and it just gets better. The staff are brilliant.

  • 5/5 Keith R. 9 months ago on Google
    Chips are lovely. Big bag equivalent price.

  • 4/5 Mehmet S. 5 months ago on Google
    As far as fish and chips go this place is a cut above most fish and chip shops The only negative I've got is it needs to men on cooking side its way to busy for one person I do notice the difference in the quality when two men are cooking 🍳 The girls on the service counter are faultless Quick service with a smile Nice takeaway for a Friday 🌙 night


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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