Fish & chips · Southampton
A pay-and-display car park sits round the back, which takes the stress out of arriving with a pram — though the dining room is small, just a handful of tables to one side, so the buggy may need parking neatly. It's spotless, and the family who run it are genuinely warm with everyone who walks in; they've been notably accommodating to a customer using a mobility aid. Portions are the talking point: the cod comes fresh and flaky in a light, crisp batter, chips plump, and one visitor from Texas ordered a small that "was like an extra large". There's a kids' menu, high chairs, and shawarma and lamb kebabs alongside the fish if someone won't eat fish. Two snags — the gravy is nothing special, and card isn't always reliable here, so carry cash.
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