The Camp Fish - St Albans

Like a phoenix rising from the flames, the Camp Fish Bar has re-opened (following the fire on Saturday 13th July 2019). Whilst there was no sign of Harry Styles in a dressing grown and holding a chicken (re Gucci advert filmed here in March 2018) there was plenty of customers waiting for their (covid-19 regulations compliant) fix of Fish and Chips. The cod and chips were good. The batter was crisp (no soggy bits); the cod was moist, and the chips were an ample sized portion. A bonus was a free tote bag with the shop’s logo on it. The whole portion was eaten and thoroughly enjoyed! The shop is operating on a one client in the shop basis: either making an order or picking up an order. Once you have placed your order you are given a number, you then need to wait outside until your number is called (it is also displayed on a large indicator as well).

Now if you want teally good fish and chips this is the place to come. Since young i have been coming here as well as others in my area but this one is one of the best. The fish is allways good and the chips remind me of when i was young and at school Unfortunately the chip shop has been closed for a while from a fire that brought it to a standstill. The community are devastated. Its been on social media and local news and it has caused massive upset to the owners and customers. How ever good news has come to light, they will be restoring the chip shop but no date has been set when. Once open i shall eat there agsin as usual and review once more with new photos.

This chip shop is categorically the best chippie I have ever been to! The chips are golden and perfectly cooked, the fish is tasty and flaky in it's batter and the other bits are equally yummy. Not only does it taste fantastic every time, the portions are very generous. It does make me laugh that Harry Styles has stood in our local chippy in a Gucci coat holding a chicken- only in St Albans! They have recently had a fire which has devasted the shop and family- I really hope they are back running soon as they are the best local takeaway I know of.

Simply put, The Camp serves the best fish and chips you will ever have. As someone who considers myself a connoisseur, I have never found a better version elsewhere. The batter is consistently light and crispy, while the chips are cooked to perfection just like you would expect from a traditional chip shop. The battered sausages are also a standout here. Rumor has it that their secret is changing the oil daily, with no reusing. This level of care in the cooking process is a sign of a great establishment. Despite the constant line out the door and around the corner, the quality of the food speaks for itself. The service is also excellent, with the friendly family owners always being kind and welcoming. For an authentic fish and chips experience, make sure to visit The Camp.

Sadly the last reviewer has little grasp of a gem of a family run business that have been 100% spot on for nearly nine years whilst i’ve been local. The service is amazing given how popular that are the food is superb. Never mind the negative one or two individuals below, use this place they’re amazing...