The Chippy

A proper family-run chippy in Smethwick, The Chippy has quietly become a neighbourhood favourite, earning a tidy 4.5/5 from around 160 Google reviews. The draw here is simple, honest frying done well: crisp, golden Fish and Chips with fish cooked to order and chips that regulars single out for their flavour, thanks to fresh oil and good potatoes. It is the kind of unpretentious local where the staff know their regulars and the portions are generous enough to send you home happy.

Beyond the classic Haddock Supper, the menu stretches to chicken strips, kebabs and other quick-bite favourites, making it an easy choice for a weeknight tea or an end-of-week treat handily close to The Hawthorns. There is no fuss and no frills, just dependable hot food served fast over the counter at fair value. For anyone in this part of Smethwick after a reliable fish supper without the wait of a sit-down meal, it remains a steady, well-rated go-to that keeps the queue ticking over.