Best English Chippy. - Page 2

Wynonie Harris · 11-02-2007, 17:57

Can we widen this discussion out (as Jeremy Paxman likes to say) to all-time best chippy in Accy & district, past and present?

I would nominate Len's on the corner of Ranger Street and Eden Street. His fish and chips were the best I've ever tasted anywhere, and, as my mum sometimes says, "when he died, the secret died with him". I reckon the key to his success was the fact that he didn't diversify. No pies, no pasties, no sausages and curry sauce would have mortally offended him.

No, he just stuck to what he knew best - fish, chips and peas (with, of course, the obligatory packs of Park Drive and bottles of Tizer in the corner). And it worked...Len's was the most popular chippy in the district. I can still see the queues stretching up Ranger Street. Accrington's best-ever chippy, in my opinion!

flashy · 11-02-2007, 18:00

i'd have to say clayton street chippy in great harwood

i aint been for a few years it might be different now but it used to be bloody good

cashman · 11-02-2007, 18:39

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

Can we widen this discussion out (as Jeremy Paxman likes to say) to all-time best chippy in Accy & district, past and present?

I would nominate Len's on the corner of Ranger Street and Eden Street. His fish and chips were the best I've ever tasted anywhere, and, as my mum sometimes says, "when he died, the secret died with him". I reckon the key to his success was the fact that he didn't diversify. No pies, no pasties, no sausages and curry sauce would have mortally offended him.

No, he just stuck to what he knew best - fish, chips and peas (with, of course, the obligatory packs of Park Drive and bottles of Tizer in the corner). And it worked...Len's was the most popular chippy in the district. I can still see the queues stretching up Ranger Street. Accrington's best-ever chippy, in my opinion!

Now yer talking about chippies, used to go to lens when i lived in church and that was a fair distance in those days, when did the old guy actually close? remember going there mid-late 70s.

Wynonie Harris · 11-02-2007, 18:53

Reckon it was late 70's/early 80's when Len and his missus called it a day, Mr C. I've never tasted fish & chips quite as good since then. I remember customers queueing up with their bowls for a "mixture" - chips and peas mixed together. You never see that these days.

WillowTheWhisp · 12-02-2007, 12:51

There used to be a good one at the bottom of the top block in Sultan Street.

Mick · 12-02-2007, 12:57

There is a good one on Blackburn road "Park Chippie" they cook them fresh when ordering even the chips, the batter on the fish is crispy too you have to wait but its worth it the fish are great

blackbandit · 20-06-2007, 21:31

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

There's a good one in Chorley. I don't know the name of the street but I know how to get there.

I know this is an old thread!!
I bet you mean the one in the town centre near the bus station (old one) and just opposite the old post office (now booths) if so,It's Pawsons chippy -and I wholeheartedly agree!! you can also eat in-and it has my husbands vote,so it must be good!

mallard · 20-06-2007, 21:46

That one at the top end of oswaldtwistle near the rose and crown

KIPAX · 20-06-2007, 21:50

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

There's a good one in Chorley. I don't know the name of the street but I know how to get there.

Best chippy in Lancashire that one.. theres signs to it from the carriageway.. you need to be heading away from the town center though and then up the back street..

OK back on thread people

WillowTheWhisp · 20-06-2007, 22:34

It's got Busman's vote too and he doesn't usually like northern chippys.

panther · 21-06-2007, 10:40

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Originally Posted by mallard

That one at the top end of oswaldtwistle near the rose and crown

eww no there fish gave us belly ache, chips are good though!

alan7554 · 21-06-2007, 10:44

we must have the same taste(if you pardon the pun)i have to agree with you the best chippy round here for miles and good service and a clean eating area.

Ber999T · 21-06-2007, 11:27

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

Can we widen this discussion out (as Jeremy Paxman likes to say) to all-time best chippy in Accy & district, past and present?

I would nominate Len's on the corner of Ranger Street and Eden Street. His fish and chips were the best I've ever tasted anywhere, and, as my mum sometimes says, "when he died, the secret died with him". I reckon the key to his success was the fact that he didn't diversify. No pies, no pasties, no sausages and curry sauce would have mortally offended him.

No, he just stuck to what he knew best - fish, chips and peas (with, of course, the obligatory packs of Park Drive and bottles of Tizer in the corner). And it worked...Len's was the most popular chippy in the district. I can still see the queues stretching up Ranger Street. Accrington's best-ever chippy, in my opinion!

Used to go there when working at Platts they were good too.

Anyone recall the little chip shop on St James St across from the baths??? Used to come out of baths in shop 3d chips in funnel and plenty of vinegar HMMMMMMMMMMMMM

Got my hungry now LOL

Eric · 21-06-2007, 12:10

I know that Kingston is a little out of the way, and not quite Accy and district, but there is a great chippy/pub at the corner of Johnson and King St. If you are ever in Kingston, and feel the need for fish and chips, try the Pilot House Pub. No steak and kidney pud, but there is steak and kidney pie, scotch eggs, steak and oyster pie, and really decent fish and chips. Great atmosphere, english beer on tap, 100 metres from the lake. The cook and part-owner, Margaret Grogan, is from Preston.

magpie · 21-06-2007, 13:59

Tess'a on Nuttal Street ( wonder I am still alive) to see if the chips were ready she used to bash one on the counter....