St John's Fish Bar in Tunbridge Wells

What is going on with my favourite chippy? Has it been taken over? Large cod and chips tonight and it was the worst I have ever had. Chips were chewy and tasteless as was the cod which had the thickest skin on it that even the cat had problems getting through it. Such a shame, it was so high quality previously that you didn't mind paying the extra few quid for such good food. Annoying.

My local chippy and every meal has always been amazing... Fish cooked to order and crispy chips... What more do you want?

Fish and chips were good and I have been a regular customer for years. But the service and disrespect to staff, has got consistently slower. This time lack of chips. Might give one more try as the food is good.

Love it here. Friendly staff. Fresh fish, hot tasty chips. Can sit in. Very satisfying.

Really amazing chips. Under seasoned by a long shot and had to wait forever for a simple two small chips… but super fresh tasty ones

Never eaten from here before before, I can honestly say that I have been back.Freshly cooked food to order not a long wait at all. Very friendly service.

For the first time in 15 years they sold me chips completely sogged in oil and dark colored with residue of oil on them, stale smell and if you press on chip oil is pouring out of it.Would they or their family consume those chips they sold me ? Never !So.Give me back my money.Not going to buy anything from it.What happened to this shop, used to be one of the best in Tunbridge Wells for many years ??Btw, the person serving never seen him there before, not being judgemental but so people know (if I knew it got worse wouldn't have gone there and went somewhere more appropriate) man with bandana is just rude.Hope they sort it out whatever problem they have and restore their reputation and credibility soon.

Absolute shocking service tonight Tuesday the 28th December. The gent running the shop was speaking to me and other customers in a terrible manner. when I checked my order they had left out a portion of chips that was ment to go with my daughters plain jumbo sausage and chips which in its self isn't a big deal but they then put the sausage with the mince beef pie in the same packet and that's not acceptable when she has egg and milk allergies. She may not of had a reaction but we weren't prepared to take the risk.This has never happened before in the 15 years we have used the shop and I don't think it would of happened tonight if they had made the order up right. Then when I left he said it wasn't clear on the till roll. Well get it fixed.

The last two times I've been, I've felt queasy afterwards. It's not obvious they're doing anything particularly wrong; it may just be that large portions of fried food just aren't good for you. They do have a large menu for a chippy, not all of it fried, and they will grill it instead if you ask them.-- Post script: after five months the venue replied suggesting I had gluten sensitivity, but I've been fine with fried fish and chips from other places so I don't believe that's it. I'm hoping that their laughing faces were just intended to be friendly.

Popped in on Saturday lunchtime. Food was being freshly cooked to order. Two nice staff members working. I ordered large cod and small chips. I was surprised to be offered lemon as never been offered this with fish and chip takeaway before. Very nice touch!! Upon de-bagging the lunch at home I thought the large cod wasn’t that big. I’m pleased to say after eating I’m full and it was really delicious. I assume the oil is very fresh as it all tasted great. Best fish and chips I’ve had for a long time. Thank you.