Golden Plaice

Freshly Cooked Delights in Friendly Atmosphere

Should you find yourself strolling through the streets of culinary mundanity seeking a morsel infused with local charm, a visit to this unassuming chippy might just turn your stroll into a leisurely saunter. Like many fried fish puddles vying for adoration, it's a place where there's less fuss and more flavour. The fish and chips, peddled by an amicable chap who seems to be a mythical figure reincarnated as a chip shop owner, are freshly conjured mere moments after ordering. If conversation were currency, the friendly chat pouring from behind the counter could produce more happiness than the crispy cod itself. It is, let's face it, an affordable ticket to contentment.

Sure, slippery cod on one side may play nuisance like an annual family gathering when certain relatives make an appearance, but perseverance pays off, especially while others tout a delightful saveloy and a burger worthy of being wrapped in gold foil. Here's a place well-versed in comforting familiarity and rugged authenticity rather than culinary illusionism. While some generous bonhomie with vinegar may accidentally douse your salty dreams a taste too plentifully, there's undeniable warmth permeating from the lunchtime special that persuades coins from pockets effortlessly. So do venture here, if only for the feeling that after reuniting with your chosen fish partner, the world feels a touch happier—at least until you take the last bite. — Penelope Savory