The Old Harbour Fish Chips

Having checked for good fish and chips in Weymouth we expected good fish and chips at The Old Harbour. Seriously not good. We had to wait 35 minutes after placing and paying for) our order having been told to expect an up to ten minute wait. We watched a painfully slow team of three stumble around together operating inefficiently. But we knew our order would be fresh when we eventually got it. Well freshly cooked doesn’t mean well cooked. The batter was thick and doughy with an inside layer around the fish undercooked and unpalatable. The outer layer lacked colour, was dull and hardly crisp. The chips were tolerable but on the undercooked side. Mean with the salt and vinegar we had to ask for another shake or two. Finally the wrapping: two cumbersome packets each just our f and c in a cardboard box and a poly box) and much fumbled. We don’t think the team understood what good f and c are. We won’t go there again.

Fish was still swimming Cheap and greasy fish. Raw. Chips were ok Ordered battered sausage aswell and it was not good

Lovely fish and chips.Big portions too. We had regular cod and was surprised how large it was. Lots on menu

New owners so now a take away with seating. Putting prebattered and then fried fish onto grease proof paper in an open weave plastic tray meant the oil, all of it, congealed under the fish. Not cheap, mushy green mass that may have been peas, no customer care, no hot drinks. They still have awards from the previous owners on the window which they are not entitled to. No going back for us.

Came across this little gem of a fish chip shop that offers Gluten-free options . The lovely couple went to a lot of trouble to explain how the fryers are separate showed me the flour batter he used were safe gluten free , I am coeliac can’t tolerate any cross contamination. So hubby I went back this evening to sample their food . It was so reassuring to know my food was safe to eat . I had Cod chips even had gluten free vinegar. It was delicious ! the fish was flaky fresh cooked to perfection the batter was light crispy not at all greasy . The chips were amazing too . I honestly can’t remember the last time I’ve eaten proper fish chips . Great place to eat in or take away . Will definitely go back again the next time we visit Weymouth. Thank you