The Trawlerman - Wigan
The Trawlerman
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The Trawlerman Fish Chip Shop in Wigan is widely celebrated as the best chippy around, attracting locals and visitors alike with its exceptional food and friendly service. Located at 6 Woodhouse Drive, just a stone’s throw from the DW Stadium, it’s the go-to spot for authentic Wigan and Lancashire chippy classics. From the famous Wigan Kebab—a hearty meat and potato pie nestled in a buttered bread roll with gravy and peas—to the legendary Smack Barm Pea Wet, featuring a battered potato scallop in a bread roll with mushy pea water, the menu pays tribute to regional favourites that are hard to find elsewhere. The Babbysh’ed, a delicious Steak Kidney Pudding, also earns rave reviews. Customers rave about the generous portions, with fresh fish so large it almost covers two plates, perfectly cooked chips, and the crispy “scraps” (bits of fried batter) that some say you have to try to truly appreciate. The Trawlerman doesn’t just do fish and chips; it offers a vast menu full of pies, puddings, and even a choice of curry sauces, ensuring there’s something to satisfy every craving. What really sets this place apart is the warm, efficient service and the vibrant community spirit. Whether you’re a local heading to a match or a visitor exploring Wigan, this chippy is a must-visit. Guests have travelled from as far away as America and left thoroughly impressed—many promise to return, enchanted by the quality and character of the food. The only downside? It shuts a little too early for some! But for those lucky enough to visit in time, the rich, award-worthy gravy alone is worth the trip. With glowing testimonials and a perfect score from countless customers, The Trawlerman Fish Chip Shop truly lives up to the hype and secures its spot as Wigan’s top choice for traditional fish and chips and much more.
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Classic chip shop, with great friendly staff. Popped in for the Wigan Kebab, and smack barm pea wet, and it was very worth it.
Outstanding! Brilliant pricing, good was delicious, staff friendly and attentive even with it being really busy. Definitely worth a trip!
Outstanding. What a fantastic traditional chip shop. My first time visiting this evening. We had fish chips peas along with a pot of curry gravy. Not had a fish supper if this standard in a very long time. Fish chips cooked to absolute perfection. Peas nice thick lovely tasting. Curry gravy lovely tasting thick. We had some scraps which was so nice to see as a lot of chip shops no longer do scraps. As the shop was due to close I was offered 2 scollops free which was a really nice touch. The staff are extremely friendly polite the shop is immaculately clean.
Very friendly staff and good food cooked to order
This chippy is absolutely fantastic. The staff are friendly and the food is out of this world. We ordered two fish, each about a foot long and over an inch thick. They were perfectly cooked, with crunchy, proper chips. We also had plenty of scraps. This is now our new favorite place for fish and chips. Thanks to all of you.
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Fish Dishes
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Mixed Specialties
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