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Newington Traditional Fish Bar

23 South Clerk st, Edinburgh, Scotland
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Ranked #573 of 1,095 restaurants in Edinburgh
4.0 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Cuisines: British
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“fresh and tasty”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012
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The food is freshly cooked to your order and is some of the freshest fish and chips in edinburgh, while it is one of the few which actually stock mushy peas, a personal must when having this dish.

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“the life savers”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012
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after a busy shift it is great to go there everything done fresh

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“Soooooooooooooo slow!!!!!!!!”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

seriously took nearly an hour to get 2 large chips to take away!!!! It was ridiculous, it wasn't even that busy, they just seemed to stop cooking!! chips where nice when we finally got them!

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London, United Kingdom
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“Absolute rubbish”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2011
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person found this review helpful

As I entered, my gut instinct told me to get the hell out. Should have gone with my instinct. Shabby place, shabby food. Went for the pre-theatre offer. Calamari dripping in old oil, as was the fish served for main course. Needless to say, didnt eat any of it. They still charged me £9.95. Will be informing the Food Agency... More

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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Delicious”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2011

Delicious fish and chips, very traditional type of restaurant, can also eat in. Thoroughly recommend for taste and value.

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edinburgh
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“Tina Turner said it all - 'your simply the best'”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2011

Not the biggest fan of Tina, but I am now of this place. I am a local, and enjoy eating fish and chips on the odd occassion. When I do go out I want something that is half decent. I got told about this place in my local boozer and me and the Mrs deceided to try the restaurant. I... More

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