Bardsley's

Reviews about Bardsley's

• 5 / 5

  By Geoff Y
  A fish and chip shop deserving of their reputation. Wanting some good fish and chips in Brighton I researched and found this place. Not close to the seafront, it’s up past the North Laine, tucked down a side street on the North side of The Level. It doesn’t look like that much from the outside, just a traditional chippie. What is different is that there was a steady stream of people trooping in and out of the door. I’d phoned ahead and reserved and was glad I did as while the tables were empty when we arrived, each had a reserved sign on it, and quickly filled up until every table was full.
  
  After a quick round of drinks were ordered, we looked at the menu. It’s what you’d expect, mostly fried fish, with some specials on. We opted for the calamari and the whitebait as starters, along with 2 plaice and a grill sea trout. And of course some chips. The whitebait was great, but the calamari could have used less batter, it being the same as the fish. You could still tell that the calamari was a) fresh and b) nicely cooked once you got through the batter though.
  
  The mains arrived and while the plaice looked wonderful, the star of the show was the sea trout. Similar in look to salmon, this had been grilled perfectly, difficult for the thickness of the piece served. Expertly grilled, it flaked away nicely. The chips were good, soft and fluffy, exactly the kind to be doused in vinegar and showered in salt. The plaice itself was tasty, and not overcooked. The flavour of the fish coming through the fried batter.
  
  For dessert, we split a spotted dick and custard between the three of us. It’s a large portion and was exactly the old kind of steamed pudding you were served long ago. The custard and pudding combined to make a great finish to the meal. All in all, we were satisfied with our fish and chip dinner in Brighton and will be coming again!
  September 27, 2016
• 5 / 5

  By Ken Mimasu
  Best fish and chips in Brighton, hands down. Great variety of fish and preparation options, staff are super friendly.
  September 08, 2016
• 1 / 5

  By Paul
  I have to agree with the previous review. This place is hugely overated.
  Twice now I've ordered for them and on both occasions the chip were not nice, dark brown and very dried out. The salaloy was tasteless and bland. Even the mushy peas were bland. To boot they are very expensive when compared to for superior chip shops in Brighton.
  Sadly I won't be ordering from them again.
  August 24, 2016
• 5 / 5

  By Daniel Shrimpton
  Really top top fish and chips. Very nice staff. Brilliant.
  June 27, 2016