Friday night fish and chips is sacred. But which chippy actually delivers? We analyzed thousands of Google reviews across every fish bar in Waterlooville, Cowplain, and Purbrook. Here's what the locals really think.
🏆 The Rankings
| Rank | Chippy | Area | Rating | Reviews | Known For | |------|--------|------|--------|---------|-----------| | 1 | Sam’s Fish Bar Cowplain | Cowplain | 4.7/5 | 310 | excellent | | 2 | Cowplain Fish Bar | Waterlooville PO8 9BT | 4.6/5 | 290 | fresh | | 3 | 1st Quay Fish & Chips purbrook | Widley | 4.5/5 | 353 | hot | | 4 | Koop+Kraft | Cowplain | 4.4/5 | 411 | lovely | | 5 | Banks Fish & Chips | Cowplain | 4.3/5 | 471 | best fish | | 6 | Bills Chippy | Waterlooville PO7 7DH | 4.3/5 | 278 | perfect | | 7 | Lotus House/Dolphin Fisheries | Waterlooville PO7 6XE | 4.1/5 | 107 | friendly | | 8 | Jade Plaice | Waterlooville PO7 7HB | 4/5 | 24 | highly recommend |
1. Sam’s Fish Bar Cowplain — 4.7⭐ (310 reviews)
!Sam’s Fish Bar Cowplain *Sam’s Fish Bar Cowplain - 347 Milton Rd, Cowplain*
📍 347 Milton Rd, Cowplain, Waterlooville PO8 8LH, UK 📞 023 9400 3738 🌐 Website
What reviewers say:
- ✓"excellent" — mentioned 2 times
- ✓"lovely" — mentioned 2 times
- ✓"amazing" — mentioned 2 times
- ✓"friendly" — mentioned 2 times
2. Cowplain Fish Bar — 4.6⭐ (290 reviews)
!Cowplain Fish Bar *Cowplain Fish Bar - 62 Hazleton Way, Waterlooville PO8 9BT*
📍 62 Hazleton Way, Waterlooville PO8 9BT, UK 📞 023 9259 5755 🌐 Website
What reviewers say:
- ✓"fresh" — mentioned 2 times
- ✓"lovely" — mentioned in reviews
- ✓"best fish" — mentioned in reviews
- ✓"perfect" — mentioned in reviews
3. 1st Quay Fish & Chips purbrook — 4.5⭐ (353 reviews)
!1st Quay Fish & Chips purbrook *1st Quay Fish & Chips purbrook - 138 London Rd, Widley*
📍 138 London Rd, Widley, Waterlooville PO7 5EW, UK 📞 023 9226 3706 🌐 Website
What reviewers say:
- ✓"hot" — mentioned 4 times
- ✓"lovely" — mentioned 3 times
- ✓"fresh" — mentioned 2 times
- ✓"best fish" — mentioned in reviews
4. Koop+Kraft — 4.4⭐ (411 reviews)
!Koop+Kraft *Koop+Kraft - 45-47 London Rd, Cowplain*
📍 45-47 London Rd, Cowplain, Waterlooville PO8 8DH, UK 📞 023 9225 5100 🌐 Website
What reviewers say:
- ✓"lovely" — mentioned 5 times
- ✓"friendly" — mentioned 3 times
- ✓"highly recommend" — mentioned 2 times
- ✓"delicious" — mentioned 2 times
5. Banks Fish & Chips — 4.3⭐ (471 reviews)
!Banks Fish & Chips *Banks Fish & Chips - 35 London Rd, Cowplain*
📍 35 London Rd, Cowplain, Waterlooville PO8 8DF, UK 📞 023 9226 5204 🌐 Website
What reviewers say:
- ✓"best fish" — mentioned in reviews
- ✓"friendly" — mentioned in reviews
- ✓"hot" — mentioned in reviews
6. Bills Chippy — 4.3⭐ (278 reviews)
!Bills Chippy *Bills Chippy - 41 Mill Rd, Waterlooville PO7 7DH*
📍 41 Mill Rd, Waterlooville PO7 7DH, UK 📞 023 9226 9422 🌐 Website
What reviewers say:
- ✓"perfect" — mentioned in reviews
- ✓"friendly" — mentioned in reviews
- ✓"lovely" — mentioned in reviews
- ✓"delicious" — mentioned in reviews
📊 Quick Comparison
| Need | Best Choice | |------|-------------| | Best overall | Sam’s Fish Bar Cowplain | | Most reviewed | Banks Fish & Chips | | Gluten-free options | Sam's Fish Bar Cowplain | | Quick service | Sam’s Fish Bar Cowplain |
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Friday nights are busy — call ahead to order
- ✓Best value — lunch deals often available 12-2pm
- ✓Gluten-free? — Sam's Fish Bar has dedicated GF options
- ✓Want to eat in? — Check opening hours, many close between 2-4pm
🔍 How We Ranked
We pulled data from Google Places in January 2026, analyzing rating, review count, and common phrases in reviews. All photos are real images from Google Maps.
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