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The Sun
19-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Britain's ‘cheapest chippy' is selling world-famous feast for just 7p TODAY – but you'll have to be quick
HUNDREDS of people are expected to queue up to enjoy fish and chips today for just 7p at Britain's "cheapest chippy". The British classic is available at a 1928 price point for one day only. 2 2 Harry Ramsden's is offering the bargain deal at its Brighton branch, exclusive for takeaway orders. The offer is part of its "grand re-opening" but customers will have to be quick. The promotion also marks the launch of their new, "heritage-inspired" menu. On July 19, at midday, the seafront shop will be serving its "world-famous" fish and chips at the throwback price of 7p. This deal is takeaway only, with just one portion per person, and a total of 500 portions available. According to the restaurant, 7p represents the original price for a portion of fish and chips when Harry Ramsden opened his first takeaway in Guiseley, West Yorkshire, in 1928. In an Instagram post on July 14, Harry Ramsden's said: "We're bringing the golden age of fish and chips to Brighton. "To celebrate our grand re-opening after a beautiful renovation, and the launch of our brand new, heritage-inspired menu, we're putting the clocks back to where it all began … 1928. "Join us from midday this Saturday as we serve up our world famous fish and chips for just 7p a portion. Yes, really! "We're bringing back the original beef dripping recipe that made Harry Ramsden a legend, at the original price." Farewell to a Community Icon: Visocchi's and More (1) The post also announced fun activities for those dining in, including a spin-to-win wheel with prizes such as free cocktails, half-price mains, and free desserts. The popular chain took over the prominent Brighton premises near to the Palace Pier in 2000. The restaurant closed for almost two weeks in May for renovations that included the installation of several new signs outside the building. Permission for these external renovations was granted by Brighton and Hove City Council on June 30. The new exterior is a slightly darker red than before, with white lines now running around the building above the windows. The main three-storey part of the building is a remodelling of the original Victorian buildings on the site, with facades dating from between 1922 and the late 1930s. Here are the most affordable places for a portion of fish and chips in the UK, based on the percentage of a local weekly wage. Southwold, Suffolk - £8.35, 1.06% of a local weekly salary New Brighton, Merseyside - £7.67, 1.07% of a local weekly salary Portmeirion, Wales - £8.57, 1.2% of a local weekly salary Folkestone, Kent - £10.53, 1.23% of a local weekly salary Whitstable, Kent - £10.75, 1.25% of a local weekly salary Llandudno, Wales - £8.97, 1.26% of a local weekly salary Tenby, Wales - £9.32, 1.31% of a local weekly salary Hastings, East Sussex - £11.56, 1.35% of a local weekly salary Padstow, Cornwall - £10.10, 1.35% of a local weekly salary Shanklin, Isle of Wight - £11.56, 1.36% of a local weekly salary
Daily Mail
11-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Popular UK restaurant chain shuts NINE locations in major brand shake-up
A popular restaurant chain has shut nine of its locations in a major brand shake-up. The move comes as takeaway giant Deep Blue Restaurants, which is the largest in the UK, has seen profits plummet in recent years. Now it is hoping to re-invest in another of its major chains. Deep Blue Restaurants bought the popular 96-year-old chain Harry Ramsden's in 2019 and is shifting its focus on to improving those restaurants. Between October 2024 and May 2025 it closed nine of its restaurants and now owns 16 Deep Blue restaurants and eight Harry Ramsden's eateries. Money made from the sale of its sites were re-invested back in to major Harry Ramsden restaurants including a large one in Brighton. The news will no doubt be welcome to bosses at the company after the restaurant owners saw turnover drop by 2.5 per cent at the end of 2024. Despite securing £5.57m in debt funding between October 2024 and February 2025, the chain has continued with its plan to focus on its collection of Harry Ramsden establishments The Caterer reported. Chief executive James Fleming wrote in its accounts: 'As in prior years, global events, the cost of living crisis and food cost inflation continued to present headwinds to trading in the first three quarters of FY 2025. 'Despite this, performance has been robust. Looking at the sites on a like for like basis (to account for the disposal of some stores) the group is trading in line with the budget set at the start of the year. 'Continued success with the franchising and licensing of the Harry Ramsden's brand has further driven revenue and profitability across the group. Management continue to focus on developing this element of the business, and there have been further new contract wins into 2025.' It comes as a branch of Bella Italia in Plymouth has been forced to close just months after it was hit with a zero food hygiene rating and ordered to make urgent improvements. But it has now shut too and a message to customers on the chain's website said: 'Bella Italia Plymouth, Barbican Leisure, is now closed.' It added: 'It is with a heavy heart that we announce the permanent closure of our Bella Italia restaurant in Plymouth. We want to take this moment to thank you for your loyalty, your laughter and the many memories you've helped us create over the years.' It directed customers to visit the next nearest Bella Italia, in Exeter, or 'sister-brand' Frankie and Benny's, also at the Barbican Leisure Park. The closure is unrelated to the recent hygiene rating. A Bella Italia spokesperson said: 'We are saddened by the closure of our popular restaurant in Plymouth. Unfortunately, the lease on this location expired and, despite our best efforts, new terms could not be agreed upon. The news will no doubt be welcome to bosses at the company after the restaurant owners saw turnover drop by 2.5 per cent at the end of 2024 'This decision is unrelated to an EHO rating, which concerned issues with the building itself and not hygiene standards. 'We would like to thank our fantastic Plymouth team, who have done an amazing job over the years. Where possible, team members have been offered positions at nearby restaurants either within the Bella Italia brand or elsewhere within The Big Table Group. 'We would also like to express our heartfelt thanks to our wonderful guests in Plymouth. We hope to see them again soon at one of our other Bella Italia restaurants. Of course, they are warmly welcome at Frankie & Benny's Plymouth, located less than a minute's walk from Bella. 'This particular restaurant has served our guests for many years and has been a much-loved part of the community. While it's always difficult to say goodbye, we're actively exploring options for new locations and hope to return to the area in the future.' The Bella Italia eatery at the Barbican Leisure Park has announced that it is now permanently closed after their lease expired and new terms could not be agreed. The restaurant has operated at the Cattedown attraction for more than 10 years and survived a huge cull of outlets, which saw the Derry's Cross Bella Italia restaurant close, in 2020.
