Arrighi's - Copeland

I'm not from the area but when I'm visiting, I often make a bee-line for this place as a treat. It's quite pricey and portions aren't huge but the chips are possibly the best I've ever had. Delicious again on a recent visit. Great stuff.

Used to go here years ago and I would swear by it every time just as I did today. Big mistake. Should have noted the place was empty when my girlfriend and I went in. Now I know why. Ordered fish and chips and scampi and chips with a pot of tea for two. Amiable enough blonde (no hairnet) lady took our order and we found a table in the corner. Cups were brought and then a pot of tea which needed quickly refilling. Table and dinner mats needed a wipe but cups and plates were just placed there. Food arrived too quickly, was greasy, dark and tasted of old oil. Couldn’t finish. Toilet hasn’t been cleaned in an age, detritus on the pan, black ring on the water level. Soap watered down. £17+ for that. That will be our last visit.

We went here for lunch today. Lovely food my partner had fish and chips with a lovely batter on. The chips were lovely and my scampi was lovely, tender and beautifully breadcrumbed. They also allow dogs inside which is a big bonus on a wet day like today!

Only got chips, but they were absolutely awesome, nearly went back for more!

WATCH OUT! False deceptive pricing! They advertise fish prices making you think that's the price for fish and chips like every other chippy in the UK but you will be in for a surprise when you get the bill, chips not including. The oil they used was old and left me feeling sick.