Chips @ No.8 — Restaurant in Bury

So after years and years of wanting to try Chips at No 8 Today on Good Friday I decided to go there after watching my Beloved Oldham Athletic Vs Hartlepool United.

So I arrived parking is extremely hard as there is a small car park but it is always busy, The roads and side roads are double yellow lines or permit holders only.

So I headed in and I have long known about the Fantastic reputation that Chips at No 8 has both locally, regionally and Nationally etc.

I arrived it was pouring with Rain 🌧 and people were literally queing out of the door, So as it was my first time at Chips at No 8 I joined the queue.

As I finally made it inside of the chip shop a member of staff asked if I wanted to order a drink while I waited but I didn't think I would be that long so I politely refused.

After about 25 minutes I finally made it to the front of the Queue so with it being Good Friday I opted for a large portion of Fish and chips with mushy peas and I ordered a small fish 🐟 and chips 🍟 for my Wife with a side order of gravy.

After you pay(You can pay cash or card) you get a ticket 🎟 number and stand in the bar area(There are limited seats) and there is an upstairs to wait, After over an hour my order was finally ready so I grabbed my order and drove home.

I knew the fish 🐟 and chips would be great but Wow without a shadow of doubt the best fish and chips I have ever eaten, The fish was light and fluffy, fresh and the crispy batter was amazing, The chips were thick, cooked to perfection and again were light and fluffy and cooked perfectly and the portion size was just enough.

My Wife really enjoyed her Fish and chips and the portion size was the perfect size for her and she managed to finish the lot.

The takeaway/Bar was spotlessly clean, Super polite and friendly staff, Expensive but you have to pay extra for quality, You can pay cash or card, Be prepared to wait but my God is it worth it.

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Hearing about a traditional fish and chip shop in Prestwich, complete with a restaurant and bar, and cooking in beef-dripping with the option for vegetable oil (call to confirm vegetable oil availability), I was compelled to check it out.

Upon entering the shop, I found myself in the bar area, with access to the restaurant located upstairs. The bar was furnished with tables, chairs, and stools for those wishing to enjoy a drink or avoid the stairs.

It is encouraging to see young people engaged in the fish and chip shop trade, potentially leading to more traditional establishments in the future.

The cod, although slightly smaller than expected, was delicious and cooked to perfection. The chips were among the best I’ve had in a long time. The pea fritters, black pudding fritters, and tartare sauce were also excellent.

In-house pies were available as well, so I sampled the cheese and onion and meat and potato varieties and can recommend both.

There is parking available across the street and on-street. However, the opening hours might not suit those looking for a lunchtime meal, as at the time of this review, the hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM, and closed on Sunday and Monday.

Cooking in: Beef Dripping (optiional vegetable)

Hygiene Rating: Awaiting Inspection

Cash or Card

Fish Reviewed: Cod

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My experience at chips @ no.8 was nothing short of exceptional. I was recommended by a work colleague who insisted I had to go and bring my fiancée and said she had left my a gift voucher at the till. When we arrived there was no seating available so we were just going to get takeaway, but the owner (I believe) insisted they would accommodate us and we had a table almost instantly. The service was both fast and friendly. When it came to food, we had the “Frickles”, crab cakes, fish, and poutine. When I say this was some of the most delicious “chippy” food I’ve ever had I am likely underselling it. The Frickles were light, nicely coated, non-greasy and tasty. The fish, likewise was not greasy and fell apart in your mouth, whilst maintaining a crisp batter.

The stars of the show were the crab cakes and the poutine. I am Canadian, so I’ve had some amazing crab cakes and poutine, but I’d say these were some of the best. The crab cakes were packed with flavour, soft, yet held their texture whilst the poutine had crisp chips with soft interiors, rich smooth gravy, and mouth watering meat on top.

I probably could go on and on about this place, but I’ll leave it at that. The food, accommodation, and its reviews speak for themselves. I can already see myself...