Buckland Fryer

Buckland Fryer is a traditional fish and chip shop at 12 Haldon Rise, in the Buckland area of Newton Abbot, doing collection and delivery through the usual platforms as well as walk-in trade. It is the kind of neighbourhood chippy that sticks to the basics done properly: battered fish, chips fried to order, and the standard sides of sausages, pies and scampi that you'd expect from a local fryer rather than a fast-food chain.

Reviews are mixed but the fish itself gets consistent praise, with more than one customer calling out generous portion sizes. Chips are the more divisive order - some visits get them crisp and golden, others less so, which is fairly typical of a small independent shop where quality can vary with who's on the fryer that night. At its best it's rated a genuinely good chip shop with friendly service and fair prices, and it's a straightforward option for a Friday-night takeaway rather than somewhere to sit in - there's no dining room, just a counter for orders.