Tony's Fish Bar

Part of the cluster of late-night takeaways that line Cardiff's famous chip quarter in the city centre, this long-standing fish bar is a familiar sight to anyone heading home after a night out. It trades right in the thick of the action, a stone's throw from the main bars and clubs, and keeps the fryers going long after most kitchens have closed. Reviews are mixed, with the place carrying a 3.5/5 across dozens of write-ups, but regulars rate it for fast service, hearty portions and that quintessential post-pub feed.

The menu sticks to crowd-pleasing British and kebab-shop staples: battered fish and chips, a popular Chicken Curry served over chips, and a proper Doner Kebab piled high with salad. It is a takeaway built for speed rather than fine dining, the sort of honest, filling food that hits the spot at the end of an evening. If you want a no-frills parcel of classic chippy fare in the middle of the city, it does exactly what it sets out to do, with plenty of choice across fish, chicken and kebabs.