Advantages: Good prices, lots of parking, family environment Disadvantages: Not much veggie option, some problems with parking for disabled
...I had to go to Harry Ramsden’s restaurant the other day on a mystery shopping assignment, I thought I might as well let you lot on Ciao benefit from all my tireless observation, unselfish eating of fish and chips on a weekday, and my extraordinary ability to steal a menu under false pretences. HISTORY OF THE RESTAURANT
This particular Harry Ramsden’s (Harry’s from now on) is the biggest fish and chip restaurant in the world, a fact which the other ... ...purposefully, to maintain the feeling Harry wanted all those years ago. There are crystal chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, and plenty of flowers everywhere. It kind of feels like a tearoom or a ballroom, especially because it has a wooden dancefloor. The toilets are very clean, and well maintained.
FOOD CHOICE – IS IT ALL FISH AND CHIPS?
Not at all – fish and chips is of course the main dish served here, with no less than 5 types of fish to ...
pesky33 22.03.2004 (26.03.2004)
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Harry Ramsdens is the world`s most famous branch of fish and chip shops. Now, I must admit I`d never heard of them until my husband took me to the one in Guisley in Leeds. God, what a sheltered life I`d led eh!
SOME FACTS
Harry Ramsden`s first opened in 1928 as a small green and white hut measuring only 10 feet by 6 feet. This was in Guisley(Leeds) and is now the most famous and most impressive fish and chip restaurant. The hut was modified over ... ...first Harry`s Drive-thru.
Sadly, Harry didn`t get to see the full extent of his success, as he died on the 7th January 1963 at the age of 74.
The Menu
Harry Ramsdens has a vast menu which would just take too long to list fully. There are all manner of different fish in various sizes. Starters include such dishes as soups, traditional Yorkshire pudding, served with onion gravy and lobster tails. Also on offer from the main menu is sausage and mash, ...
sue26 08.04.2001 (06.06.2002)
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Advantages: Good food Disadvantages: Expensive and busy
Harry Ramsdens is listed in the Guiness Book of Records as the busiest fish and chip shop in the world. It also has a reputation as being the best in the country which as a local living about a mile from the place find hard to believe.
Harry started his business in 1928 from a small hut in Guiseley (on the main A68 from Leeds to Ilkley) and went from strength to strength. The actual record for most portions of fish and chips sold in a day was set ... ...12,000 servings.
Many famous people have visited the Guiseley outlet, including most notably Jimi Hendrix. The the other "stars" are either locals or Tory Politicians, probably trying to prove to the unwashed how working class they are by eating this type of food. There are now about 40 establishments mainly in the UK but more exotic locations include Singapore and Jeddah.
The Guiseley outlet I found modest first time I visited it as it isn't exactly ...
DavidJWest 02.02.2002
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Advantages: Worlds most famous fish and chips Disadvantages: Image has slipped dramatically due to careless directors
Harry Ramsdens used to be my favourite fish and chip restaurant in the world until about two years ago when they let themselves down and just recently they have REALLY let themselves down again.
Harry Ramsdens at Guisely, near Leeds, has this massive fascia on the front which is like a long porch. EVERY Sunday this used to be full with people queueing to get in to sample Yorkshire's finest fish and chips (and if they're Yorkshire's finest they must ... ...Ikea, there is a little Harry Ramsdens. The Harry Ramsdens company had set up little chain stores of Harry Ramsdens, like McDonalds or KFC! We actually visited there after going to the Showcase cinema - never again! The fish and chips were just disgusting! There was a counter like at McDonalds and a small eating area with the tables PRINTED as if they were chequed - tacky!!!!! This didn't affect the quality of the Guisely restaurant though.
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killip 30.05.2001
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Advantages: Great Food Disadvantages: Aittle bit dear
...at Guiseley is the original Harry Ramsden’s and is still the best, with not just great food, but a real sense of history (First opened in 1928). When you arrive in the large car park the first thing you notice is the area designated for queuing. Yes, this restaurant gets so busy that people will queue for long periods to get a table. Coach parties are brought for the famous fish and chips and nobody goes away disappointed. According to the ... ...shop. There is even a Harry Ramden’s gift shop, where you can buy souvenirs of your visit. The staff are very efficient and friendly and after a table has been used the staff clear everything off and change the tablecloth for each new set of customers. Even at the take away service the food is still excellent and Harry Ramsden’s never cook your food until it is ordered, so that you always get food hot and freshly cooked. This does mean ...
daseaford 24.05.2001
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Advantages: Fish reasonable Disadvantages: it was open
I really like fish and chips and mushy peas and thus i assumed that Guiseley should be some sort of Mecca.Last June i was on my way to York from London and took a detour.The feeling of rabid,saliva inducing,yearning and hunger had me in a Pavlovian spell,which was somewhat apposite because what i was served with was a right dog's dinner.The fish was quite good,however the chips were an absolute disgrace;flaccid,tepid and old,i left nearly all of ... ...tatare sauce wasn't tart and the whole thing was topped of with a dismal view of a horrible car park.When asked by the nice waitress if i had enjoyed the meal,i don't think she expected the bollocking i gave it.She kindly knocked of the chips!If you like fish and chips do not waste your time on this place. ...
jorjibob 02.12.2007 (01.12.2007)
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Advantages: Is on trhe main exit and entry point to the Yorkshire Dales Disadvantages: None. Has every thing going for it
...fish an chips! and they were terrible, greasy limp chips, soggy batter replaced the loveley crisp delicacy of yesteryear. I reckon Harry would turn in his grave if he could see what they have done to his shop. Note to managment--please go back to the old Harrys before extinction. ...
Peda 26.05.2002
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