The Handy Plaice

A proper traditional chippy at the heart of Soham, The Handy Plaice has become a firm favourite for cooked-to-order fish and chips done the old-fashioned way. The batter is crisp, the chips are chunky, and portions are famously generous, with even a smaller pensioner portion for lighter appetites. It earns a strong Google rating of 4.2/5 from around 79 reviews, with locals repeatedly praising the freshness and the friendly, unhurried service at the counter.

Beyond the signature Haddock and Chips, the menu covers all the seaside classics, from sausages and saveloys to fishcakes and mushy peas, all fried fresh when you order rather than left sitting under lights. It is the kind of unpretentious, family-run spot that small market towns do so well, drawing a steady stream of regulars who know exactly what they are getting. Handy by name and handy by nature, it is an easy, satisfying choice for a no-fuss supper in this corner of East Cambridgeshire.