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Reviewed 12 September 2023

We were really looking forward to a fish and chip dinner. Two mouthfuls and it went in the bin. Greasy and soggy chips, dry fish (even the dog didn't want it). Food seemed like it had been left over since lunch time. Absolutely gross.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 25 August 2023

“I’m compelled to share my deeply disappointing experience with the recent takeaway meal I ordered. I had ordered two portions of fish and chips along with bread rolls, but what I received was far from acceptable. The quality of the food left me utterly dissatisfied....Upon opening the takeaway containers, I was greeted with a sight that was disheartening: the fish was dripping with an excessive amount of grease, and the chips were soggy and lacking the crispiness that’s expected. The overall taste of the meal was overwhelmingly dominated by the taste of fat. Regrettably, I had no choice but to discard the entire meal. The fish shop may have been the intended destination for the meal, but it ended up in the bin outside their premises due to the poor quality and inedibility of the food. As a customer, I believe it’s important to provide honest feedback when an experience is this disappointing. I sincerely hope that this review serves as a constructive note for improvement. I had expected a flavorful and enjoyable meal, but unfortunately, the reality was far from that. I hope that steps will be taken to address these issues so that other customers can have a more satisfactory dining experience in the future. Quality matters, and I’m hopeful that this incident was just an anomaly.”More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 5 May 2023

After finishing work yesterday,decided to treat ourselves to Pie and Chips. I had Minced beef pie hubby had Chicken Pie… My Pie was awful.the pastry was all soggy and greasy. It has to be the worst pie I have ever had. The Chips were not...much better,went here because in the past it has been lovely. Btw Chips are nothing like the ones in the picture(they look fresh and edible! What’s gone wrong with this place,it used to be lovely??More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 1 August 2022 via mobile

Excellent chips always plenty for 2 with a large bag. I think it is the fat they cook the chips in, fresh and delicious.

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 26 June 2022

The best fish and chips I have ever had fresh hot and tasted fantastic will definitely be coming back and would highly recommend

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed 11 June 2022

Bought fish and chips for my wife and I last night (10 June) - cod was awful, batter was rock hard, cod was chewy and overcooked, looked as if the chips had been there for a while also. Normally the food is of excellent quality...but not on this occasion.More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed 31 March 2022 via mobile

Have always used and loved this chippy buy today it was absolutely awful. Dried up leather chips that had clearly been stood about. Waste of money as it all went in the bin. Extremely disappointed indeed.

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed 19 October 2021 via mobile

Best fish and chips in Torfaen ! Friendly staff always welcoming ! Consistently great ! Always helpful and polite will be back

Date of visit: October 2021
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Reviewed 5 August 2021 via mobile

Visited here last week whilst I was working in cwmbran. The food was outstanding. All the staff were lovely and very welcoming, would definitely come back and would highly recommend👍🏼

Date of visit: August 2021
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Reviewed 29 July 2021

A visitor to Cwmbran, I read the high ratings ... my own verdict fantastic. Great cod and chips, cod was amazeballs and the chips were amazeballs and plentiful. Thanks Pontnewydd. Nick x

Date of visit: July 2021
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Reviewed 4 November 2020 via mobile

Love this chippy anyway however even more so today after my first time trying their turkey stuffing and gravy on chips with some pigs in blankets in batter to finish 👌 absolutely incredible, definitely a must have for the festive season! 🎄🎅

Date of visit: November 2020
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Reviewed 2 November 2020

Omg had their chips turkey stuffing and gravy this evening it was amazing will definitely be having some again you all need to try it.

Date of visit: November 2020
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Reviewed 28 October 2020 via mobile

Pontnewydd fish bar is the best chippy about, everything I’ve ever had from there has always been perfection 10/10. taste is amazing , quantity is more than enough. Staff are always friendly & polite. I wouldn’t go to any other chip shop :)

Date of visit: October 2020
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Reviewed 24 October 2020

As a regular we always get our fish and chips from this great shop. Great portions, lovely chips!!! It would be great though if they would consider doing gluten free fish as they do in Weymouth very successfully it would mean i could enjoy as...well.More

Date of visit: September 2020
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Reviewed 15 October 2020

Had a delicious meal for four this evening. Two pieces of cod - really fresh and the batter was cooked to perfection. The children had a chicken and mushroom pie and chicken nuggets, there were no complaints from them! The portion size of the chips...is so generous, there’s no other chip shop in the South Wales area or further afield from my experience with portions this big! If you’re after a tasty, fresh and value for money chippy tea then this is the place for you! 🤩More

Date of visit: October 2020
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I didnt know they did that. Im not a pensioner but a smaller portion would suit me. I hate wasting food lol.
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Pontnewydd Fish Bar is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 5