If you have been following me for a while, you will know that we regularly visit The Lakes, whether it be for a short glamping holiday or a day’s paddle boarding in the Lake District. We usually take a good picnic with us but after a day on the water, we all find ourselves fancying a visit to the chippy. It isn’t always easy to find a Chip Shop open on a Sunday in the Lake District so we’ve done some research to find the best chip shops open in the Lake District on Sundays.
Why are so many Chip Shops closed on Sundays?
Traditionally, fishing boats did not go out on a Sunday as this was a day of rest. Methods of keeping fish fresh were not as robust as modern day refrigerators so the chip shops were closed as no fresh fish available.
Nowadays, this isn’t the case – It is thought that Chip Shop owners simply want a well earned day off.
In the Lake District, many day trippers and holiday makers will tend to start making their way home late afternoon, so some areas are very quiet around this time leaving little or no custom for the chippies in those areas.
So, which Lake District Chip Shops are open on Sundays?
I have included as much information on each venue as possible. I wasn’t sure about including Google review ratings as these can change but will update this post regularly to keep as accurate as possible. Feel free to contact me on Helen@2Adults3Children.com if you spot something that has changed or if I have missed out something important.
Vinegar Jones, Bowness-on-Windermere
Sunday Opening Hours:
12pm – 4pm, 4.45pm – 8.30pm
Vinegar Jones, Royal Square, Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3DB
http://www.vinegarjones.co.uk/
Eat-in and Takeaway options available.
4.1 Stars Google Reviews
The Menu
All the usual chip shop menu items plus burgers, vegetarian options, Halal and children menu.
Vinegar Jones prides itself on offering Gluten Free Fish and Chips – Simply ask for the GF options when you visit.
About Vinegar Jones
40+ restaurant seats available – Newly refurbished after a fire in 2012 destroyed the restaurant.
Free Wi-Fi.
Fish is caught in line with the cod and haddock quota in order to aid sustainability.
Toilets and Baby Change available.
What do the reviews say about Vinegar Jones?
“Seriously good Fish and Chips”
“Super friendly staff”
“The seating area upstairs is excellent”
“Paul the owner is a great host”
Seafarers, Bowness-on-Windermere
Sunday Opening Hours:
11.30am – 8.30pm
Rayrigg Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3BZ
Dine-in · Takeaway · No delivery
3.8 Stars Google Reviews
The Menu
Traditional Fish and Chip shop menu. Offer a chip barm cake and Warburtons Bread and Butter.
Several pie and burger options including a battered burger.
Pickled Eggs and Onion Rings available.
Reviews state to try the curry sauce.
About Seafarers, Bowness-on-Windermere
No information available about where their food is sourced from.
This appears to be a no nonsense fish and chip shop with varying reviews.
Had been closed late 2022.
Wheelchair accessible.
Credit cards accepted.
Situated opposite The World of Beatrix Potter museum.
What People Say about Seafarers, Bowness-on-Windermere
“Excellent sausage, chips and gravy and lovely friendly staff”
“Very bland chip shop food, hadn’t heard of HP sauce, the portions were small and not enjoyable”
“The food was worth the wait”
The Kingfisher, Keswick
Sunday Opening Hours:
11.30am – 8pm (Closed Sundays during the winter)
77 Main St, Keswick CA12 5DS
Eat-in and Takeaway options available.
4.6 Stars on Google Reviews.
The Menu
Reasonable prices.
Loving the sound of Battered Haggis and Battered Black Pudding, both served with Gravy!
Fully licensed – Beers and Wines available.
Pensioners specials and Children’s Menus available.
What is available?
Homemade Cumberland Sausage and Dry Cured Keswick Bacon available.
Card or Cash Accepted.
Gluten Free options available.
What do the reviews say about The Kingfisher, Keswick?
“The best fish and chips in Keswick”
“Great place serves gluten free chip and other options”
“Honestly the curry sauce was beautiful, We will definitely be coming back”
“Fish tasted fresh, the chips were crunchy with a nice fluffy interior! “
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Old Keswickian, Keswick
Sunday Opening Hours: 11am – 7.30pm
5-7 Market Square, Keswick CA12 5BD
Eat-In and Takeaway options vailable
4.3 Stars on Google Reviews
The Menu
Extensive menu available which includes all the traditional Fish and Chips. Available to download on The Old Keswickian website.
Range of desserts available.
Garden Peas and Mushy Peas available.
Grated cheese and fresh leaf salad also available to order.
Menu also includes Mozzarella Sticks and Hot & Spicy Prawns.
About The Old Keswickian
“We only use sustainably sourced, wild, organic Cod from the icy waters of North Atlantic, our potatoes are the finest quality, primarily Lincolnshire, Maris Pipers and Markies, selected by our local merchant for their correct sugar content and dry matter percentage, so you get a superior chip…other than 100% vegetable oil (non hydrogenated) and flour, nothing else goes into our fish and chips…no additives…no colours…no preservatives…nothing!!”
Locally brewed Ales available
The Old Keswickian describes itself as having 2 restaurants. The downstairs restaurant is newly refurbished and a place to relax in leather chairs whilst watching the world go by. Their second location is upstairs and more of a traditional restaurant setting with 70+ seats available.
What do people say about The Old Keswickian?
“Top notch fish and chips at a very reasonable price in comparison to surrounding pubs. Good kids portions/prices as well. Great service”
“Rude service in the restaurant!”
“Nice upstairs restaurant”
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Chip Shops open on a Sunday, slightly outside The Lake District National Park
The Little Chippy, Penrith
Sunday Opening Hours:
4.30pm – 8pm
23 Corn Market, Penrith CA11 7HS
https://www.thelittlechippypenrith.co.uk/
Takeaway Only – No dine-in available
4.3 Stars on Google Reviews
The Menu
Extensive yet traditional chip shop menu.
Includes burgers, pies and fritters.
Black Pudding, Haggis and Range Rib also available.
Regular promotions and Lunchtime specials – Listed on website.
About The Little Chippy, Penrith
Less than 3 miles outside the Lake District National Park.
Children’s Meals for £4.00 also include small drink and lollipop.
Telephone orders welcome.
Located in the heart of Penrith.
What do the reviews say about The Little Chippy, Penrith?
“Super friendly owners/staff”
“This Chippy rightly gets awards in the top 10 Fish and Chip Shops in Britain (usually 1st or 2nd place) and they are well justified.”
“The chips were really good too and the portion sizes were very generous!”
Arnside Chip Shop
Sunday Opening Hours:
12pm-2pm, 4pm – 7.30pm
1 The Promenade, Arnside, Carnforth LA5 0HF
https://www.arnsidechipshop.co.uk/
Takeaway and Delivery Only – No Eat-In
4.7 Stars on Google Reviews
The Arnside Chippy Menu
https://arnsidechipshop.co.uk/A4Menu03.04.23.jpg
All the traditional menu items you would expect from a Fish and Chip Shop plus an entire Gluten Free menu too.
Seafood basket and Salt and Pepper Squid.
I love the option to buy an entire bottle of vinegar!
Vegetarian options available too.
About Arnside Chippy
Online ordering available from https://menus.preoday.com/Arnside-chippy#/main/venue/menu/outlets. If no delivery spots show as available, customers are requested to come into the Chip Shop.
Gift vouchers are available to buy.
What People are saying about Arnside Chippy
“I rate this as one of the best Chippy’s in the North West.”
“Very nice meal. Good ordering system, shop was quite busy, waited about 12 minutes.”
“Delicious fresh fish and a good portion size. We each had the Lite Bite fish and chips and it was great!”
Priory Plaice, Ulverston – Closed until 1/1/24
Sunday Opening Hours:
4.30pm – 8pm
Priory Rd, Ulverston LA12 9HU
Takeaway Only – No Eat-In or Delivery option
4.6 Stars on Google Reviews
The Priory Plaice Menu
Menu unavailable due to venue being closed until early 2024.
About Priory Plaice
Recently reopened (April 2023) under new owners.
Free parking and Outside Tables when the weather permits.
What people say about Priory Plaice
“Very good portion sizes. Cooked fresh and order was ready within a couple of minutes. Would definitely recommend and return.”
“Food is always lovely and fresh and not at all greasy. Friendly staff and easy to order through the website.”
Westgate, Morecambe
Sunday Opening Hours:
4.30pm – 8pm
21 Glentworth Rd W, Morecambe LA4 4SZ
https://www.westgatefishandchips.co.uk/
Takeaway and Delivery Available
Online ordering available
4.0 Stars on Google Reviews
The Westgate Menu
Extensive menu ranging from all the traditional chippy items to Depp fried Haggis, panko Prawns and Yorkshire Fishcake. Several sausage and pie varieties and good range of fish on the menu, including Whitby Scampi.
About Westgate, Morecambe
Ideal for calling in if you are travelling home from the Lake District, down the M6. The sunset at Morecambe can be stunning if you time it just right and eat your chips overlooking the seafront.
What the reviews say about Westgate
“Quite possibly the best chippy we’ve had.”
“Excellent food and delivery, would highly recommend.”
“If they can’t provide the service, why offer it in the first place??”
Shap Chippy
Sunday Opening Hours:
4pm – 7.30pm
Cleveland House, Shap, Penrith CA10 3JS
Takeaway and Delivery Available. Limited space to Eat-in. Online ordering available.
4.5 Stars on Google Reviews.
The Shap Chippy Menu
Fish options, in addition to all the traditional fish and chip menu items, include Bengali Spiced Prawns & Salt & Pepper Squid.
Veggie options available – including veggie fritters, mozzarella sticks and homemade onion rings.
Specials include Spicy Pork Wara, Veggie Samosa, Halloumi Spring Rolls & Homemade Fishcake Burger
About Shap Chippy
After competing in the National Fish and Chip Awards 2020, Shap Chippy was named the UK’s second best fish and chip shop!
Food fried in fully 100% sustainable sunflower oil, virtually trans fat free and contains no hydrogenated fats.
5* food hygiene rating.
Shappy Wheels Chip Shop Vans are available to hire for events.
Shap Chippy even has its own newsletter!
Card payment only.
What do people say about Shap Chippy?
Ranked #1 for restaurants in Shap.
“Excellent food, my husband had the cheese and onion fritter and he said it was delicious. Really helpful staff too.”
“Food was nice but a big letdown not accepting cash as payment.”
“Food portions a little bit smaller than expected and doesn’t include fries as well.”
“Nice little chippy which also has a dine in service. Food was excellent – great chips and a good range for any vegetarians as well.”
Is there a Chip Shop open in Ambleside on a Sunday?
Yes, there is. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend it. We have been a few times and had terrible service (rude and slow – waiting 20 minutes for chips) and the food was below average. I have been reading recent reviews to see if it has changed but it does not appear to have. I will keep an eye out if the situation changes and update this post accordingly.
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I hope you find this guide to the Chip Shops open on a Sunday in the Lake District useful. Please let me know if you visit any of the mentioned chippies and how you found them. I’d love to hear about any chip shops that I might have missed that can be added to the list too!
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You have made me so hungry with this post! I haven’t had a decent chippy in so long! I wanted one recently… on a Saturday and I couldn’t find a chippy that was open, so this post is seriously handy for those who want a weekend chippy!
There’s nothing like a good chippy! The ultimate food for eating outside watching the world go by! Hope you find one near you soon! xx