Chippy hits back at punter who felt 'robbed' by £17.50 meal

A chippy has responded after a customer said they felt ‘robbed’ when they were charged £17.50 for a dine-in portion of fish and chips.

Often regarded as one of the best places to get fish and chips, the Yorkshire Fisheries chip shop in Blackpool has a five-star rating on TripAdvisor from more than 3,000 reviews. Reviewers have described the restaurant as a ‘must visit’, with ‘great food and service’.

It is rated so fondly that it is currently the fifth best place to eat out in the seaside town on the travel website. The review site is flooded with positive reviews from customers, hailing its 'amazing' smoked sausage and chips, its 'hot and fresh food' and its excellent cleanliness.

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In a recent five-star review, one person posted online: "We both had the Haddock £13 special. Fish Chips Peas Bread & Butter Cup of Tea. We had the fish lightly battered just how we like it. The food was excellent and the staff very welcoming and friendly. We will definitely be coming here again next time we are in Blackpool. I highly recommend this restaurant."

Another reviewer commented: "Lovely sit in fish and chips on a freezing cold night. Food served piping hot with a side of funny banter from the lovely ladies who work here. Thanks very much and see you again when next in Blackpool!!"

But one reviewer claimed they felt 'robbed' by the price of his fish supper, even though the food was 'good quality', reports Lancs Live.

The review read: "£17.50 for fish & chips to eat in. Was supposed to be a (whopping fish) just large really! Good quality, but hell, £17.50 for fish 'n' chips in out of season Blackpool chippy! I Honestly feel I've been