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Papas Fish Shop

99 Mostyn St, Castlemaine VIC 3450, Australia

Recommended by 45 people

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99 Mostyn St, Castlemaine VIC 3450, Australia

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+61 3 5472 2974
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Papas Fish Shop

Papa’s Fish Shop turns out crisp, golden country chippery staples wrapped with genuine care. Golden chips share butcher paper with house-cut onion rings sliced thick as donuts—all fried cleanly in vegetable oil. Regulars bank on the kitchen wrapping fish in its own parcel so the batter avoids chip steam, alongside fried dim sims, oversized potato cakes, and cheese kranskys.

  • Separate Batter Wrapping: Parcels of fried fish are bundled apart from the chips, keeping the batter crackling and free of trapped steam on the drive home.
  • Donut-Sized Onion Rings: Cut into hefty, donut-sized circles of whole sweet onion rather than extruded mince, dipped in batter and fried golden.
  • Vegetable Oil Frying: Everything hits clean vegetable oil, giving chips a bright golden fry while catering naturally to vegetarian sides.
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Why Papa's Fish Shop Stands Out

Why locals and travelers choose Papa's Fish Shop for crisp, reliable chippery meals.

  • Separately Wrapped to Stay Crisp

    Fish parcels are packed separately from chips so that takeaway orders arrive crispy rather than steaming into sogginess.

    The Fish is wrapped separately to the chips so they don't go soggy.

    damien

  • Clean Vegetable Oil Frying

    Frying in vegetable oil instead of beef tallow ensures vegetarian-friendly dining and consistently clean, golden chips.

    they use vegetable oil so if you want to go out with some vegetarian friends then it’s not like there is nothing to eat

    Holly Brook

  • Comforting Road-Trip Pit Stop

    Visitors and locals driving through Castlemaine rely on the kitchen for hearty, freshly prepared takeaway comfort.

    we popped in on a random drive from Melbourne and got some great chips and potato cakes

    Leighton Barbu

  • Fast Service Reassurance

    Efficient counter workflows mean hot fried staples and crisp chips are ready quickly, even during peak rushes.

    the food was hot, fresh, cheap and only took around 5 minutes. would definitely drive an hour again to get this!

    renz

  • House-Cut Whole Onion Rings

    House-prepared whole onion rings are sliced thick and fried fresh rather than made from extruded or minced paste.

    They are about the size of a donut and are pure rings of an onion. No processed crap.

    Shannan Filbey

  • Indulgent Kranskys & Fried Treats

    Beyond standard chippery items, unique fried treats like cheese kranskys give customers a satisfying weekend indulgence.

    I've become somewhat hooked on the cheese kransky's - an item I never thought I would find myself ordering

    David M

Freshly fried fish and chip staples served crisp and hot in Castlemaine

  • Chips

    Wonderfully yellow chips and good portion size.

    Ben Tang

  • Potato Cakes

    the potato cakes were the best we've had in a while

    renz

  • Battered Fish

    definitely ranks up top of battered fish I've had

    Ben Tang

  • Onion Rings

    They are about the size of a donut and are pure rings of an onion.

    Shannan Filbey

Frequently Asked Questions

How does takeaway stay crispy on the way home?

Fish is wrapped separately from the chips to prevent steam from making the batter soggy during transport. Takeout is available, while delivery is not offered.

What should you know about portion sizes and ordering?

Portions are generous, with options like large potato cakes and substantial chip servings to share. If you want lemon with your fish, be sure to ask for it when ordering.

What specialty items are available alongside standard fish and chips?

Beyond standard battered flake and grilled fish, the shop serves thick house-cut whole onion rings, cheese kranskys, battered calamari, dim sims, and deep-fried Mars bars.

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