Spences — Restaurant in Belfast

Found this chip shop via Google Maps on my first night in Belfast. I was staying along Templemore Avenue, it’s what a chip shop should be, lively, greasy and welcoming.

Eddie asked what part of England my accent was from, politely I might add, and also what football team I supported, I confided I was Man Utd fan, he’s a Leeds Fan. Simple little interactions like this mean a lot when you’re somewhere unfamiliar.

I sat with my battered sausage and chips, very good also next to a wall adorned with pictures, photos and signed memorabilia of Georgie Best ! It was great to sit and watch the banter between customers and staff, the other customers were clearly regulars. This was just what I needed after travelling most of the day. Hopefully on another trip to Belfast I can pop...

Best chippie in area. Sit in fish supper less than £10. It's an old fashioned chip shop with wooden booths. I had to wait for a short time to be seated as it was busy. The take away was busy too. This is a great testament as to how good the food was. It doesn't seem to be gimmicky as it only serves fish, chips, sausages etc, not various different dishes with sauces to mask the taste. Good quality cod and great chips. Not a bit greasy and everything cooked to order. Only downside is that the opening hours are limited but that in itself proves how fresh the food is. Definitely...

Popped in to Spences recently after hearing that they still give chips in the old style newspaper which I really wanted to get as it would relive my youth. Had a beautiful fish supper from here. The man and woman behind the counter were brilliant, lovely people, great atmosphere and the food was amazing. Was worth the long drive and I'll definitely be back. Cannot recommend this place highly enough, you will not be...