Salt & Vinegar

Proper sit-down chippy serving suppers and a range of starters and mains in the heart of Shawlands.

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Step through the seafaring signage and you’re transported back to happy childhood memories enjoying a chippy after a summer’s day at the beach. But this is a cut above many other chippies. There’s a detailed focus to everything – from the service and nautical décor, to the woodwork and the porthole windows. While the focus here’s the fish and chips, the menu goes beyond just suppers – try the crispy calamari with garlic mayo, or hot chilli king prawns fried in butter. If you’re not in the mood for fish, don’t shy away from the courgette, pea and asparagus risotto – nicely cooked in white wine and garlic, the rice retaining a pleasing bite. Let’s not prevaricate further – the star of the show is the battered fish and chips – and rest assured the haddock more than meets expectations. The delightful crunch and lightness of the casing is the ideal foil for the flaky fish inside. Chips are on point, not too soggy and testament to the attention paid to a proper fry at this Southside establishment.