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The Merchants Fish Bar

41 Linenhall St, Ballymena BT43 5AJ, Northern Ireland
028 2565 1603
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Ranked #17 of 45 restaurants in Ballymena
Most recent review
- 12 Apr 2013
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Belfast, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

We dropped in to Ballymena on the way home from Lough Neagh. Usually our kids don`t eat anything in takeaways so we weren't expecting anything other than the usual picking over. Let them order what they wanted anyway and sat back admiring the gleaming green tiles as we waited...spotless place to eat. it was gleaming! The food arrived and was... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013 via mobile

Best place in town. Great food at great prices. Excellent service from friendly staff. clean environment. You can not be dissapointed.

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Shankbridge
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15 restaurant reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013 via mobile

I visited this place one Sunday eve where I dont mind paying for good food this was a real let down there wasnt enough fish nearly all hard batter and when I complained the waitress sort of tutted at me. She did return with a new piece but it was still pretty much the same for the price you pay... More

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Ballymena, United Kingdom
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 August 2012

the food is always 100% clean and very tidy inside :) but its defo the dearest chippi in town.FAR to over priced!!!!!!!! and also the other thing is that there is no toilets for the costumers to use?? strange!!

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Ballymena
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16 restaurant reviews
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 August 2012

the ten percent extra is the first problem, they have NO toilet which isnt good, fish isnt even cod, prices are beyond a joke

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2012

Have just visited this establishment about 1 hour ago. It was awful truly awful. The fish was not fresh and the chips were full of rotten pieces. Don't visit.

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Ballymena, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

I have used here as both a carry out and sit-in. Seriously recommend the fish and chips - freshly prepared while you wait. Staff are always chatty and polite and I think its really good value for money

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Ballymena
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Everything freshly prepared. Service very rapid, staff very friendly and quality the best in Ballymena

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Antrim, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

good fish and chips nice seating area if you are in the one at ballymena the one in broughshane has no seating but just as good fish and chips best in the area

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Ballymena, United Kingdom
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33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

very tasty takeway/ sit in. staff always pleasant.

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