Fish and chips

Acton and Sons

27 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
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26 ratings

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17 Brunswick St
Belfast BT2 7GE, UK

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Celiac
3 months ago
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Gluten Intolerant
3 months ago

Most items on the menu can be made gluten-free. Delicious GF fish and chips, separate fryer. Gluten-free beer available.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Fries, Fish & Chips, Beer
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  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Dedicated fryer
Gluten-Free at Acton and Sons
4 months ago

Fantastic location majority of the menu is available gluten free, two different types of gluten free beer. We had fish and chips which were fantastic and teriyaki chicken poke bowl which was delicious! They paid extremely close attention to the gluten free requirements and staff was very knowledgeable!

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GF Menu Items
  • — Poke, Fries, Dessert, Fish & Chips & more
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer
Fantastic Gluten Free beer!
Garlic toast with cheese
Chicken teriyaki poke bowl
Fish and chips

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This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

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Symptomatic Celiac
5 months ago

Found this place through this app after reading good reviews. safe to say it lived up to expectations as basically everything on the menu could be done gluten free. It was the first time i have had proper fish and chips vince being diagnosed a coeliac and i couldn’t fault it. really lovely friendly people who couldn’t do enough for you. 100% recommend this place 😍

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  • — Bread/Buns, Steak, Cider, Burgers & more
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  • — Dedicated fryer
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Symptomatic Celiac
5 months ago

They were very knowledgeable, and have a separate deep fryer. They had a deal going where you can get 3 courses for a lower price during certain times of day.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Cider, Beer
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — Dedicated fryer
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Celiac
5 months ago

One of the best gluten-free meals I’ve had in a long time. Ordered the fish and chips, as well as a gluten-free lager.

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  • — Fish & Chips, Beer
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  • — Knowledgeable staff
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Symptomatic Celiac
6 months ago

Really well catered for. I had the halloumi fries and steak. Delicious. I had a good gf lager too. They have a separate frier.

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  • — Steak
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  • — Dedicated fryer
Symptomatic Celiac
7 months ago

This place is great for GF food along with other food allergies. Most of their menu is GF. We loved their Halloumi cheese with Chilli jam. My son ordered a steak and it was cooked perfectly. I was excited to have a GF brownie and ice cream. I would definitely eat there again. They have a Seperate fryer for GF also!!

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GF Menu Items
  • — Ice Cream, Brownies
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
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  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Dedicated fryer
Other
  • — Good for dairy-free
7 months ago

They had very crispy chicken fingers and really good brownie with ice cream - all Gluten Free.

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Celiac
8 months ago

Had a really lovely burger in a gluten free bun, with chips. The servers were very helpful and knowledgable, and they have a dedicated G/F preparation area. Acton’s was so good, we went back for their £10 lunch special another day. My wife had the sea bass (not G/F) and it was great too.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Bread/Buns, Burgers
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — Dedicated fryer
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  • — Good for dairy-free
Celiac
9 months ago

I was amazed when I asked what on the children's menu was gluten free, and the response was everything but the pizza! I had to double check as I didn't believe it! One thing I will just warn you on - it sounded like everything on the menu actually was gluten free for everyone so I almost forgot to specify gluten free when we ordered (to a different waiter) but they do use different bread etc so make sure you say!

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  • — Bread/Buns
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  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
Celiac
10 months ago

We visited Acton and sons after reading reviews here and although I live over 3 hours away it is safe to say we'll be back.

My son is coeliac and I am recently gluten free myself so 2 out of 3 of our group requesting gluten free food.

As mentioned below, instead of being told what we could have we were told what we couldn't have, that in itself is amazing. The choice was huge. The kids menu was great too. I ordered a dish that contained an ingredient considered to be gluten free but was informed that it may contain incase I had an allergy..... that in itself is incredible.

The food was delicious. We had 3 quite different dishes and all were lovely, we also had 3 different deserts which were delicious. The food alone makes this place worth the visit.... the experience to go along with it.... well, hands down the best restaurant we've been to.

The servers were so welcoming, friendly and attentive. We felt safe eating there. The level of understanding for gluten free food is incredible. The information provided regarding kitchen prep areas etc wasn't even asked for but was provided.

I say we'll be back as this is the first experience of its kind that we have had anywhere in Ireland. I commend the staff for making this such an incredible and enjoyable experience.

Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
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  • — Dedicated kitchen space
  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Dedicated fryer
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  • — Vegan options
  • — Good for dairy-free
  • — Vegetarian options
  • — Lunch
Celiac
10 months ago

Very knowledgeable about celiac and gluten free. Nice people and manager. Food was good. Large choice.

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  • — Knowledgeable staff
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Gluten Intolerant
11 months ago

Ate here during lent so I couldn’t have meat (I’m catholic) and they had both lots of gluten free options and lots of plant-based options.

I had a delicious poke bowl with vegetables. The vegetables came out and were covered in a kind of batter, which I immediately flagged, but the waitress assured me that they purposefully use GF batter to make sure it’s safe. It was so tasty!

Definitely worth a try the next time you find yourself in Belfast.

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  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Symptomatic Celiac
11 months ago

Very knowledgeable regarding GF. Food was lovely and tasty. Highly recommend.

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Celiac
11 months ago

Have had three meals here in two days. This place is wonderful. Anytime the host says that it would be easier to tell you which contain gluten, that is a welcome sign.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
Fish (haddock) and chips with peas
Steak and chips with pepper sauce
Sea bass
Symptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

An amazing place for gluten free, extremely knowledgeable and they have a dedicated gluten free fryer. They can do gluten free battered fish and chips. It’s the best I’ve ever had!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Dedicated fryer
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  • — Lunch
Symptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

Awesome food and drinks. Very knowledgeable and understanding of GF. Separate fryer, my wife had the best fish and chips in years! Super!

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  • — Dedicated kitchen space
  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Dedicated fryer
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  • — Lunch
  • — Good for kids
  • — Reservations recommended
  • — Dinner
Symptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

Food was excellent. First time I've been able to have fish and chips in quite some time. Menu is great.

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  • — Dedicated kitchen space
  • — Knowledgeable staff
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  • — Dedicated fryer
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  • — Dinner
Symptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

Really safe. Staff were very well informed and knew off the bat about separate fryers (yes), cooking surfaces and utensils (yes), and what modifications might need to be made to a dish (eg no breadcrumbs). I was able to get the three course set menu like everyone else with minimal extra fuss.

Unlike some other reviewers I didn’t receive a gluten free menu; the server said they had recently pulled it and I’m not sure why, as all the items and precautions were still available.

Great for a family outing, would definitely recommend.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
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  • — Dedicated kitchen space
  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Other dedicated equipment
  • — Dedicated fryer
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  • — Dinner
Symptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

This is a fab restaurant. The staff are really knowlegable about what is gf in the menu. Practically everything on the menu can be made gf. We had a lovely meal here. Would definately recommend it.

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Celiac
1 year ago

Server was amazing. Knew the options for celiac and dairy free plus they have an allergen list if they were unsure, Had a lot to choose from including a gluten free vegan dessert they had, not on menu but was so good! Was confident to eat here and would go back!

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  • — Knowledgeable staff
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  • — Good for dairy-free
  • — Outdoor seating
  • — Lunch
  • — Reservations recommended
Gluten Sensitive
1 year ago

I have visited this restaurant twice the first time I had the Acton burger with all the trimmings and on my second visit I went for the battered haddock with chunky chips, both times the food was lovely. This is a relaxing restaurant with great staff who r also knowledgeable when it comes to people on a gluten free diet. They also use a separate fryer when cooking the gluten free food

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  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Dedicated fryer
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Gluten Intolerant
1 year ago

Best gluten free burger and chips I’ve ever had great staff loads of options even a desert with a option of vegan ice cream

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Symptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

Lovely place, looking forward to going back. Good knowledge for coeliac - all cooked separately! I had a burger (double) and chips and it was nice

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — Lunch
  • — Vegetarian options
  • — Good with other allergies
  • — Dinner
Celiac
1 year ago

Great experience! Lots of options! Including GF garlic bread! Not sure if dedicated fryer. Waitress seemed knowledgeable, helpful with ordering.

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  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
2 years ago

The Sizzling Prawns, although on the small side, had great flavour as did the cheesy garlic bread. Decent selection of Gluten Free. Be sure to make a reservation if going at dinner time as the restaurant fills up.

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  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
2 years ago

This is a great place with warm, friendly staff and many gluten free options clearly indicated on the menu. They informed me that they use separate fryer for the gluten free menu items!! Actual gluten free fish and chips!! Glute. free salmon and even a gluten free bread basket! All this in a nice atmosphere in a part of the city that is great to explore.

Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
2 years ago

Most of the menu was gluten free or had the option of being made gluten free. Waitstaff was knowledgeable and specified that my food was gluten free when serving it. Everything was so delicious !

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  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
2 years ago

The food was delicious. The staff well versed in gluten free. Several menu items and very well marked. Awesome fish and chips and the shrimp appetizer.

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  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Gluten Intolerant
2 years ago

Closed on Mondays! So many gf options. We had the mussels, cheesy garlic bread and the battered haddock. My husband had the dirty fries (I don’t think they are gf). He said it was the best food he’d eaten since being in Ireland. Sad I don’t live nearby.

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Gluten Intolerant
2 years ago

Loved this restaurant. They had many GF options. It was our first real meal after traveling. They had GF garlic cheese bread for a starter that was amazing. Whole meall was wonderful and staff was very attentive. Great service! Highly recommend this restaurant .

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Gluten-Free at Acton and Sons
2 years ago
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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — Vegan options
  • — Lunch
  • — Reservations recommended
  • — Dinner
Celiac
3 years ago

Extensive GF menu with approachable and knowledgeable staff.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
3 years ago

One of the best meals I've ever had. They also have GF beer.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
3 years ago

Service was excellent and they cook all gluten free food in a dedicated fryer and i got the chips and fish and it was so lovely !

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
4 years ago

Whilst staying in Belfast taking my daughter to Uni,we found Actons resturant. Amazing place for great choice of GF food and that was with reduced menu. Staff were great and very welcoming. Good knowledge of my requirements. Will definitely be back.

4 years ago

I had a beautiful meal, so impressed, not often I can go somewhere were theres so much gluten free options and I can enjoy a menu as much as my partner does! Good Vegan options too but not GF unfortunately.

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Celiac
5 years ago

Great menu and staff very knowledgeable about coeliac disease

Celiac
5 years ago

Very good food and the staff was knowledgeable. Zero reaction!

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Celiac
5 years ago

The menu was extensive with gluten free options. The staff were knowledgeable about coeliac disease and nothing was too much trouble. Adults and children’s options.

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Symptomatic Celiac
5 years ago

Amazing that everything on menu is GF and staff is so knowledgeable and accommodating. Glad to get fish and chips, creamy peas, and even delish onion rings. Will be back.

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Celiac
5 years ago

Lovely restaurant. Live music was playing on my visit. I had the gluten free garlic bread and prawns appetizers, along with the Foxes Rock lager. All were delicious. I got the fruit tart as dessert to go, it was more like a slice of pie but yummy.

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Celiac
5 years ago

Dedicated kitchen space and fryer. Lots of GF items and items able to be adapted. Offer GF batter, flour, bread, and breadcrumbs.

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5 years ago

Staff were very knowledgeable and accommodating. Many Gluten and Dairy Free options. Food was very good. Would highly recommend.

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5 years ago

This place is wonderful. Very knowledgeable staff and a very clearly marked menu. The food tastes great with lots of flavor

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Symptomatic Celiac
5 years ago

Ate here twice during our two day visit to Belfast. Got the gluten free fish and chips both times. Extremely good!! The non-celiacs in the group enjoyed them too.

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5 years ago

Loads of gf options and friendly staff.

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Celiac
6 years ago

Staff was friendly, service was great!! Gluten free fish and chips!

6 years ago

The staff were so inviting and so understanding. Very clear menu with gluten free options, but all staff also willing to adapt any meal and make its gluten free. I felt listened to by informed staff. Very safe. Will be going back soon to try some of the other interesting dishes.

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