Bardsley's

I went to this Fish and Chip shop for the first time in November for my birthday and loved it; the fish and chips were really lovely, perfectly steamed inside the batter and not one dodgy chip on the plate!

BUT Having raved about it to anyone that would listen, I went back this Saturday with my Dad; he was really looking forward to it. We arrived at 8pm only to be told that the restaurant was closed, which seemed a bit odd as it was a Saturday night and there were plenty of empty tables, when I asked if they could fit us in and that we really didn't mind waiting, the owner basically told me that he had eighty fish and chips to cook, presumably a take away order for somebody, and that he 'didn't really need it' that is mine and my Dad's business, I was really gobsmacked. Now it is clear from all of the reviews that this place is making a lot of money and is doing well in a town that is awash with great restaurants, but I think the arrogant owner needs to take care not to get too carried away and remember how he makes his money, that is through good customers and I, would imagine, a good deal of word of mouth. When you head out for dinner on a Saturday night, you don’t expect to be made to feel like an inconvenience. I would never go back to this restaurant and I won’t be recommending it to anyone either.
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Food 8 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 4
Monday, February 01, 2010

Was a bit put off walking to this restaurant as the area it is in is, well, not in keeping with the main part of Brighton, shall we say!

However, this place is clean, friendly and welcoming. The staff were polite but interacting with the customers, having a laugh and a joke.

The food was very, very good. Fresh fish, prepared and cooked to order. Chips were good too, and so was the curry sauce!

A little pricey, but not silly. £3 for chip shop chips did seem expensive, but when they came they were well worth it!

I would definitely recommend eating here, but if you are going after 7pm you need to book
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Mat sweet
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Friday, November 27, 2009

Went here recently with my girlfriend, great food, great service.

If you not sure what to choose, I recommend the Bardsley's platter. Grilled seabass worth trying.

Service is good too, very nice people.
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Friday, August 28, 2009

12 of us went to eat at this restaurant based on what I had read from reviews and we were not disappointed, food was fresh and hot when served and we recommend you all try when in Brighton.
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Josie Warren
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Saturday, August 08, 2009

Four of us had a wonderful meal here. I went to Bardsleys based on positive reviews on this site and we were not disappointed in any way. Lovely service and perfectly cooked, good quality food. Can't wait to visit Brighton again!
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Charlie Weiss
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Friday, January 30, 2009

Probably the best Fish and Chip shop in the South! We had our wedding breakfast there.

The fish is fresh (not frozen) and you can have it poched or grilled if you prefer. They have an alchohol licience and a large resturant area with table service. You need to reserve a table on Friday because they get so busy (queues out into the street).

I can't recommend them enough.
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Karim
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Friday, January 23, 2009

Bardsleys is a great example of how you can still get quality fish and chips at a sensible price. In spite of the complaints by some reviewers on this page it should be realised that the fish and chips they are getting nostalgicly weepy about simply don't exist any more- They don't fry in beef dripping and you are never going to get that crispy deliciousness again. Get over it and enjoy whats available, the best of which is Bardsleys, and if you think Bardsleys is bad, take a stroll down to the foot of the Steine and sample the muck they serve up in Harry Ramsden's, come back and redefine the word "greasy" for us.

Roy and co serve the best fish that is available, and increasingly theres less and less quality fish to serve. For that reason they will often recommend a good looking frozen piece if there is not a fresh alternative. I have yet to find a better quality chippy in the south of england and always take visitors for a bite at Bardsleys, it may not be what fish and chips were, but it is as good as it gets and I lap it up.
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scrunchy
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Thursday, January 22, 2009

Bardsley's is the complete package. Delicious food, friendly staff and good value for money. I have been eating there regularly for the last five years and will continue to do so for many years to come.
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Smudge - View all reviews by this user
Wednesday, July 16, 2008

at the other guy said is true... I have lived in Brighton all my life, and yes, Bardsleys is a quality establishment, but still they are lving off their reputation in the past few years. The chips are very very greasy, and though boasting line-caught fish most of their stuff isn't really up to the high standards of which they claim. Roy, sort it out mate and give us the quality chips we all desire!
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Monday, January 14, 2008

The restaurant has recently been refurbished with more dining room space and look more upmarket and better for it. My partner and I had a wonderful meal there last week.

We both had the Pollock & Chips. It was wonderful, non-greasy and everything you would expect for a reputable fish restaurant. The service was cheerful and polite.

All in all a very positive and enjoyable experience.
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Greg
Sunday, December 16, 2007