The Old Smithy
The Slack, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DQ
The Old Smithy is definitely a polarizing spot in Ambleside. You have people who absolutely love the crispy batter and beef dripping chips, while others have had some pretty bad experiences with greasy food and rude service. The owner is known for being quite vocal in response to reviews, which adds to the drama. It is a classic chippy that seems to be a hit or miss depending on the day.
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If you want to avoid the extra charge for eating in, grab your fish and chips as a takeaway and find a nice spot by the water.
✓ What Works Well
- Crispy, light batter
- Generous portion sizes
- Beef dripping chips
✗ Areas to Improve
- Inconsistent food quality
- Owner's response to feedback
- Can be greasy
- Is there seating inside?
- Why are there so many negative reviews?
- Do they use beef dripping?
Best chippy in Ambleside
Food was too greasy for me
Staff were friendly when I visited
- Category Food & Beverage
- Neighborhood Ambleside
- City Ambleside
- State Cumbria
- Postcode LA22 9DQ
- Country United Kingdom
