Mother Hubbard's, a family-friendly fish and chip shop in Glasgow's Springfield Quay, claims to serve the biggest fish and chips in the city with its Super Jumbo Family Size Fish and Chips priced at £27.99. The eatery, which dates back to 1972, is open seven days a week, from 12pm to 10pm on Sunday to Thursday and until 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
A Blend of Tradition and Modernity
The interior combines old and new elements, featuring an interactive fish tank and themed walls and ceilings. The restaurant uses 100 per cent premium Icelandic haddock, served in crispy batter, and its chips are made from British potatoes. The extensive menu includes classics like battered or breaded fish, scampi, and cheesy chips, as well as specials such as chicken nuggets, wings, battered sausage, potato fritters, and fishcakes. Pies like steak, beef and onion, and chicken and mushroom are also available.
Unique Offerings: Fiery and Spicy Fish
For those seeking something different, Mother Hubbard's offers a 'fiery fish'—Icelandic haddock marinated in a secret-recipe masala paste and deep-fried. There is also a 'spicy fish' option, a fillet of skinless and boneless haddock coated in a spicy, crispy batter. Other choices include fish or chip butties, burgers, sandwiches, jacket potatoes, and sides like halloumi sticks, jalapeño cheese bites, and mozzarella dippers. A separate children's menu and various meal deals are also available.
Customer Praise and Reputation
On Google, Mother Hubbard's holds a 4.2 out of five rating from 741 reviews. Customers frequently commend the welcoming and professional staff, generous portions, quick service, and freshly cooked fish. One recent visitor shared: "Went with the family. Great atmosphere, nice and clean. Decor is fantastic with the screens. We got a mixture of fish. The fiery fish and the spicy fish were the best we have had in a long time. The spicy gravy complemented the fish really well. Kids enjoyed the fish bites and the fish fingers. We did also try the jalapeño cheese bites and mozzarella dippers. Overall all six of us loved the food and enjoyed being there. Definitely recommend this place and will be back real soon."
Mother Hubbard's website states: "Are you looking for the crispiest of batter on the finest Icelandic haddock served with succulent chips and perfect mushy peas? Look no further than Mother Hubbard’s Scotland. You can dine in at our Glasgow Quay restaurant and indulge in the finest traditional fish and chips in the area."
