Recommendations for best fish and chips in VT. We took a little time off this week and instead of continuing to pick up branches from the storm, we’re on a hunt for the best fish and chips in the state. Yup, we’ll drive - just to get out a bit. Toss your thoughts on over and we’ll check it out! Thanks.
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aqhamills OP t1_j213k3m wrote
This is a hop skip for us - we’ll check it out! Thanks
seanner_vt2 t1_j23qs09 wrote
Union Jacks all the way! I miss them now that I'm in Barre
agrayangel02 t1_j2142z3 wrote
I haven't been there yet, but I have heard that Lil Britain in Bennington is really good.
norinco-ak47 t1_j2184sk wrote
Lil Britain is excellent!
aqhamills OP t1_j214yto wrote
Thanks!
Leeebs_OG t1_j23v8jl wrote
Very good, go there once a week
Mountain_Cash7913 t1_j210r6u wrote
Elliot Street Fish, Chips, & More in Brattleboro. Really good falafel as well and homemade tartar sauce!
TwoNewfies t1_j22bnia wrote
I only ate there once, on a gallery walk evening, because I had heard these great reviews. The oil was truly old and then I looked into the kitchen. A door was open and there were flies all over. Not going back. Maybe the Falafel is better than the fish and chips we had but still wouldn't be enough to return.
aqhamills OP t1_j24ekyu wrote
Hopefully it was just a bad day for them. We all have them.
TwoNewfies t1_j24qq41 wrote
Yes on a hot day a tired staff could leave the doors and windows open I get that. I should have added that the dirt crusted ~1/4" thick on the oily shelves and fans meant it was a long-standing issue. My second thought was are there no restaurant inspectors or health department in Brattleboro?! Dutton's Farm Stand in Newfane is another place I avoid for the same reason.
aqhamills OP t1_j213int wrote
Thanks, will check it out!
VText1 t1_j21fje4 wrote
Elliot Street in Brattleboro has outstanding Fish and Chips!!
Brit-Git t1_j21jtoi wrote
Lil Britain in Bennington is absolutely superb. I'm British and love the place.
wut_the_phuck t1_j21mnov wrote
Love Lil Britain 🤤
aqhamills OP t1_j21nebh wrote
Will check it out - thanks!
vtham t1_j21gqvn wrote
Elliot St Fish & Chips in Brattleboro
Southern-Ad-7168 t1_j216sfa wrote
The fish and chip in South Burlington on Williston road is the best. Very nice ppl and great food.
Green_Message_6376 t1_j217n5a wrote
That place is really good, by far my fave in this town. The peeps are very sweet.
WantDastardlyBack t1_j23wm93 wrote
I adore Fish and Chip. My mom was British and she preferred Union Jacks or Fish and Chip, but Fish and Chip were the only place offering mushy peas with your fish and chips, so they got the nod. Plus, the ladies there are top-notch.
aqhamills OP t1_j24ehop wrote
Mushy peas, I’ll try them for the first time in honor of your mom. Thanks.
WantDastardlyBack t1_j28m6zb wrote
Thank you. It would have made her day to know someone was going to give them a try. I love them, but they are an acquired taste. She would have told you that they're best eaten after splashing a little malt vinegar over them. She had Alzheimer's and the way the ladies at Fish and Chip were always so warm and welcoming, even when time and time again she acted as if she'd never been there before... Brings tears to the eye.
aqhamills OP t1_j21e1jl wrote
Google says it’s temporarily closed? But their site doesn’t seem to indicate it’s closed? Any idea if The Fish and Chip is open?
Southern-Ad-7168 t1_j21fc5b wrote
I had takeout from them last week. Call them up
aqhamills OP t1_j21hdxh wrote
Awesome! Good to know they’re open. Will be grabbing fish and chips there soon.
MargaerySchrute t1_j22r3ro wrote
The fish and chip is/was closed for the holidays like until Jan 2nd I think. Their fish is amazing. Union jacks also. And then there is Ray’s in Essex.
kingloki802 t1_j223ie6 wrote
I was also there in person last week - it was great. I was very impressed with the food. The ambiance isn’t great, it’s pretty basic. But the fish was good, as was the Greek food!
8valvegrowl t1_j215ecc wrote
Not in VT, but the Man of Kent Tavern over towards Hoosick was a must visit whenever I was in the area. Have an Auld Speckled Hen to wash it down!
aqhamills OP t1_j21b3uy wrote
Looks like a blast for multiple reasons! This is a must trip for us now. Thanks.
wut_the_phuck t1_j21mgd7 wrote
Been there many times. I cannot say enough about the food and atmosphere. It’s sort of a hooligan sports pub but there is always a happy group of people. Also love the beer menu they have from all over the world.
aqhamills OP t1_j24eyxk wrote
It’s definitely on the list for a day trip. As EPL and hockey fans we love the hooligan sports bunch 😆
8valvegrowl t1_j2al8o4 wrote
Sadly, I think the Man of Kent, aka the guy who opened it, is no longer there serving pints, he's gotta be pushing late 80's at this point. He was a hoot to talk to, truly a good publican. Regardless, it is a fine spot for a beer, some cheer, a bit of grub, and a lot of pub.
statuek t1_j218tj3 wrote
Cornerstone in Barre has really good fish and chips. I haven't tried the dish at many places in VT, but I was super happy with theirs.
aqhamills OP t1_j21awkx wrote
Thanks. A Barre trip would be sorta fun.
statuek t1_j21cl1j wrote
if you're in town, visit Aranda's for some good empanadas too. I went recently based on a reddit recommendation, and they're _good_.
statuek t1_j21cp6m wrote
heads up, Cornerstone's only open like 4 days/week or something
VeganRiblets t1_j21gd01 wrote
Seconding Cornerstone. Also Tozier's in Bethel - great variety of fish dishes there too.
Existing-Bat5810 t1_j21nm35 wrote
Canteen creemee fish and chips when they have it!
whaletacochamp t1_j21a744 wrote
Perch caught through the ice and whatever frozen fries the store had 😚👌
aqhamills OP t1_j21ba4d wrote
Hate me now - I haven’t cleaned a fish in several years, and big kudos to those who don’t mind it and can do it in their sleep. Sounds like good eatin’ though!
hotpieismyking t1_j21iuau wrote
They only do it on Fridays, and they sell out before dinner time, but Depot St Burgers in Manchester has top notch fish and chips
Haven't tried Lil Britain in Bennington yet but have heard it's good
aqhamills OP t1_j21nl9v wrote
Thanks for the rec. Seeing several suggestions for Lil Britain - definitely going to try it out
Jaynie_ t1_j223owh wrote
Harpoon Brewery in Windsor!
aqhamills OP t1_j24et8x wrote
Oooh. I’ll go just for the beer flight - looks awesome. Thanks.
winooskiwinter t1_j22b8wy wrote
Onion City Chicken and Oyster in Winooski does fish and chips and got high marks from my friend who tried it.
aqhamills OP t1_j24f8ww wrote
As a fried chicken fiend this place hits both marks! Thanks for the rec.
Fantastic-Good-1853 t1_j22cb8v wrote
Skunk Hollow Tavern, Hartland. Some of the best fish and chips in Vermont.
aqhamills OP t1_j24f35a wrote
The name alone says it’s a place to stop at!
TheTr7nity t1_j22oueu wrote
Union Jacks for sure
aqhamills OP t1_j24fb9c wrote
Union Jacks has made the list! So many people recommending it
brymandog t1_j241glr wrote
The reservoir in Waterbury
aqhamills OP t1_j24d8wv wrote
Gonna check it out - thanks!
floodurbasement t1_j2323w7 wrote
Jezebels in Wilmington. 🤤
aqhamills OP t1_j24fngg wrote
The food looks amazing, but the location seems fascinating. Gonna mark it down to check it out! Thanks!
Leeebs_OG t1_j23v6wm wrote
Lil' Britain in Bennington just off of Main Street
aqhamills OP t1_j24dbc4 wrote
Several recs for Lil Britain - sounds like a must!
Street-Network9857 t1_j21ikpd wrote
Rays in Essex jct pretty good
aqhamills OP t1_j21ngqj wrote
Thanks for the rec
DrFluffyCat t1_j25bbfu wrote
Hinesburgh Public House, best batter on any fish and chips!
Altruistic_Fill1898 t1_j28zqa7 wrote
The best fish and chips in Vermont was the Gourmet Deli in Manchester. Alas, they've closed
JankyIngenue t1_j211sry wrote
Union Jacks in Burlington or Cody’s Irish Pub in Essex