Captains Fish & Chips ( ladybalk )

Captains Fish & Chips ( ladybalk )

📍 3 Lady Balk Ln, Pontefract WF8 1JQ, UK

About Captains Fish & Chips ( ladybalk )

Captains Fish & Chips (ladybalk) is a highly-regarded fast-food establishment located in Pontefract, West Yorkshire. With an impressive Google rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from nearly 500 reviews, it's clearly a local favourite. This traditional chippy is celebrated for delivering exceptional fish and chips that draw customers back time and again.

Visitors consistently praise the outstanding quality and incredibly generous portion sizes, especially the "massive" fish, which is often fried fresh to order. While the food is frequently described as delicious and perfectly cooked, the friendly staff also contribute to an enjoyable experience. It's an ideal spot for a satisfying and classic British meal.

Visiting Information

Captains Fish & Chips is open Monday to Friday from 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM, and on Saturdays from 11:30 AM to 7:00 PM, remaining closed on Sundays. The establishment offers a wheelchair-accessible entrance, making it welcoming for all. Payment is convenient, with options for credit cards, debit cards, and NFC payments all accepted.

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📍 3 Lady Balk Ln, Pontefract WF8 1JQ, UK

4.8

from 486 reviews

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Showing 5 of 486 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 4 February 2026.

Anonymous
5/5
2 years ago

I must say, it was an exceptional experience. The first thing that caught my attention was the size of the fish they served. It was absolutely massive! I was pleasantly surprised by the generous portion size, which left me feeling completely satisfied. Not only was the food delicious, but the cleanliness of the shop was also impressive. The entire place was spotless. It was clear that the owners took great pride in maintaining a hygienic and inviting environment for their customers. The service I received was top-notch as well. The staff members were friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. Their warm and welcoming attitude added to the overall positive experience. What impressed me the most, however, was the fantastic value for money. The quality of the food, combined with the reasonable prices, made it an excellent choice for a satisfying meal. I truly felt that I was getting my money's worth and more. All in all, I would give this fish and chip shop a well-deserved five-star rating. The massive fish, clean premises, great service, and fantastic value for money are just a few reasons why I highly recommend it. If you're in the mood for some delicious fish and chips, this place is definitely worth a visit

Anonymous
5/5
in the last week

Never considered fish and chips from here in the past and was by chance that I did, that was a mistake!!, these are the best fish and chips around and by far the best i've had in a long time!!! will definetly be back more than once. Staff were super friednly too.

Anonymous
5/5
a year ago

Soooooo goood. I visited this place previous weekend to try this traditional meal. Fish was very fresh, fried just after ordered. Fries could be better (was soft, not crispy). Size of the fish is huuuge. Whole portion is huge. Next time we will take two fish and one chips.

Anonymous
5/5
7 months ago

Best fish and chips in the area by a long shot. I travel passed 3 other chippies just to get here.

Anonymous
5/5
4 years ago

Fish and chips done right! Passing through Pontefract I asked Google what the best Fish & Chips in the area was, I was recommended to Lanes. My order as Fish , chips and mushy peas with a buttered breadbun. ( Don't forget lashings of Salt and Vinegar!) The Fish was golden brown, perfectly cooked with crispy flavourful batter, encasing fluffy and thick chunks of tender White Cod, Delicious is not overstating it! The chips where also Golden and fluffy, cooked to perfection, very tasty and with a slight crisp exterior adding great texture. The mushy peas I personally prefer slightly thicker but the taste was good, and the bread cake I would suggest changing supplier as its not quite as fluffy and fresh as I have found from alternative sources, really though, these are small infringements on an otherwise beautiful meal which served as just the right amount in terms of portion size. A big Fish on top of a medium amount of chips will leave you full without over extending yourself at the cost of feeling bloated. I can see why Google has this as the best in the area, I have to agree 👍 Thanks