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Brit & Chips
- Hours:
Mon-Wed 11 am - 10 pm
Thu-Sat 11 am - 11 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
14 reviews for Brit & Chips
12 reviews in English
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Review from Gregory S.
Montréal, QC
1/21/2012
I came here with my friend who is originally from London. I had recently just come back from a trip to London so I had fish n chips on my mind. We came on a sunny warm afternoon in July and sat on the little outside tables set up on rue Mcgill.
They have an ok selection of English ales. Not too many choices, but a lot of items that you normally can't find in MTL (i.e. some sodas). I ordered the cod and chips. The fish comes in the burgundy lion batter. I have to say that the batter didn't overtake the fish and the fish was still tender and juicy. I actually thought that is was a little better than the one I had in London. My friend also agreed that the fish and chips here are almost as good as the ones back home.
It was a good experience overall and need to come back when the weather warms up again. -
Review from Matthew P.
Montréal, QC
1/18/2012 1 photo
Staff Pint
The Lion's sister...and she puts out on the first date. The owners hit the nail on the head 'chipperwise' in recreating a nook of England in the Old Port and all novelties aside, they fry a mean fish. Offering a barrage of batters and assorted fresh fillets, you can't go wrong if you are looking for good, greasy and fast..
I have had the pleasure of working here, it was a blast...but the access to fried food is lethal. Should you readers ever eat here and have the pleasure of crossings paths with any of the owners, feel free to inquire as to why 'Matty Pots' parted ways with the company. It is a good story, it might even be immortalized in Montreal restaurant lore.
Finally, I have a suspicion that they serve the very same pop corn shrimp on the slow boat to hell...and don't be a dumbass, have it with the curry mayo...not the lime mayo.
Hats off, chaps.
waka wakaListed in: Good, Greasy and Fast...
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Review from Hope C.
4/13/2012 1 Check-in Here
I was born in London and spent the majority of my summers on the southwest coast of England visiting my aunts and indulging in some fondly-remembered fish n chips. I remember going into one of those family-owned chippers every summer and ordering up crispy and vinegar-doused-but-slimy-inside pieces of plaice and chips wrapped in a newspaper. Brit & Chips brought me a little bit closer to home and my heart beats faster because of it. I also tried the scotch egg (pretty good) and the sausage roll (if anyone knows me, the sausage roll is the most amazing and glorious snack food known to homo sapiens)...the puff pastry was spot on, the sausage itself a little off, but close enough. Thank you Brit and Chips for your unexpected joy!!!
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Review from Anabel L.
Toronto, ON
8/31/2011
Fine, that's not the most original tagline, but fish and chips are far from original. They've been a staple in London since the late 1800s, and have been a personal family favourite in my home since I was about 8.
Brit & Chips got off to a rough start but it was smooth sailing by the time we got our food.
The patio was full so we headed inside. The server who greeted us seemed cranky. But we grabbed a seat anyway and ordered. By the end, our server had gone from zero to hero.
It seems we got there just in time (around 6:00 pm) because it filled up and before you know it, there was a long line. Our server's mood brightened and he started making jokes and smiling. He didn't even charge my sister for fries. You see, she had ordered just a serving of the cod (burgundy batter), but then I reminded her that I don't like sharing fries. So she asked him for a side order just before our dishes were served.
I had the haddock (maple syrup batter) and we shared the tandoori popcorn shrimp.
It's a little more expensive at $9.50 (for two pieces, $11.00 if you add chips) than I'm used to paying, but well worth it. The batters were tasty and crispy. I liked the cod better, my sister the haddock - good thing we shared. Both fish were meaty and tender, and with so many choices (salmon, hake and the fish of the day) share with friends and try them all. Except the fries, they're so yummy you'll want your own serving.
I could dedicate an entire post to their tartar sauce - but I won't. It was delish - creamy, tangy, fresh with a hint of dill. Yum.
My sister and I would both go back, but we'd probably skip the popcorn shrimp and try the mashed peas instead. So Brit. -
Review from Sara G.
Montréal, QC
8/19/2011
One of the best fish and chips I've had in town. And by "best", I mean that there's actually quite a bit of actual perfectly-cooked fish inside of the batter. I wasn't too crazy about their selection of batter, though. Maple syrup, orange crush, chipotle... meh. I decided to go with their Burgundy Lion batter, which was excellent.
After a big meal that is entirely fried, I probably shouldn't have had dessert. Still, their '99' ice cream was tasty.
All in all, I had good time. I went on a Thursday evening and the place was absolutely empty. I probably wouldn't go back unless I'm in the area. I prefer going to my favourite hangout, its big brother The Burgundy Lion. -
Review from C M.
Montréal, QC
3/30/2011
There are some pretty interesting batters at Brit & Chips (eg. orange crush, maple syrup). It's your typical pub fare with a pretty extensive menu.
The maple syrup battered haddock was pretty good, the maple wasn't too overpowering and the chips were GREAT. The service was also really good...the waiter kept making suggestions to make our bill total lower. I understand that Brit & Chips gets pretty busy and I imagine it would get really crowded as the tables are a bit close to one another. I was also surprised to see that they close at 10 or 11pm on weekends... I would've thought that a place like this would be a haven for those who need to..."recuperate" ;)
Definitely give Brit & Chips a try if you're jonesing for some legit English pub fare -
Review from Amber J.
Staff here is super nice and those from Montreal love it. If I actually ate meat I'm sure I'd like it more, but I settled for the fried Lebanese cheese in chipotle batter. Also interesting collection of classic british soda. I had the dandelion. Check it out if you're in old Montreal and need a greasy meal.
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Review from Carlos P.
Verdun, QC
Love the place, old school diner setting. Quick service, a great selection of different type of Fish&Chips combos. Will come back!
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Review from Chris F.
Montréal, QC
10/19/2011
Service was fast, waitress was super nice, food was alright: the fish was good (maple syrup batter!), chips undercooked inside but brown outside, side salad was limp. Not sure I would go back. Maybe it was just an off-day for the cook (considering the other positive reviews).
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Review from Jeff G.
Really, REALLY, good British pub food. Inexpensive and tasty. I actually ate here twice in one day.
For lunch I had the steak and ale pie with a large 16 oz Fuller;s English Pride. The pastry was flaky and excellent. Lots of meat and a nice sauce with a tang to it. Kinda like A1 sauce, but better.
Later I decided to stop back by for dinner. I had the onion and cheese pastie, which was fabulous. Wish it was a bit bigger though. Washed it down with a large Lion Burgundy ale.
The place is a bit bright and the music is a little off-putting. Bon Jovi and U2. Not quite what was expected for ambiance, but the counter help is really nice. I'm sure I'll be back before the end of the week. -
Review from Ernie C.
7/17/2011 1 Check-in Here
$11.50 cod and chips. Very nice and excellent batter on the fish. I lived in England for two years and this was just as good or better than in the UK. We were there about 7pm on a weekday night. I can see this being crowded at lunch or in the late evening, but we had the place to ourselves. English spoken fluently. The server and the cook both came out to chat with me and make sure I had everything I needed.
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Review from Anthony K.
Montréal, QC
4/28/2011
The most recent addition to Montreal's recent fish & chips revival is Brit & Chips and they've gone to great lengths to get the details right (from the Irn Bru to the Sarson's), while leaving the door open to play with the formula (one batter features Orange Crush, another features maple syrup, and one of their fish options is salmon). Most importantly, their fish is fresh, it's sustainable (!), and the two varieties I've tried (beer-battered cod and Orange Crush-battered hake) were both exceptionally good. The chips were also tasty, if a little too limp to hold up to the requisite malt vinegar. Other standouts: the tandoori popcorn shrimp could have kicked up the spice a notch, but were juicy and sweet and hard to stop eating; the steak and ale pie had a nice, flaky crust and the braised meat inside was ever so tender. More playfulness: the house dessert at the moment is a deep-fried whatever (i.e., whatever candy bar/sweet treat they have on hand--in our case, a Mr. Big bar). House beer is from The Burgundy Lion. A welcome informal addition to the Old Montreal dining scene.
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