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Discover Grand Lane Fish House, a once-popular British-style fish-and-chip shop tucked behind 135 Barrack St in Perth WA 6000, Australia. Hidden down a CBD laneway, the restaurant built a loyal following by combining traditional chippy cooking with Australian seafood and a few playful international touches. For diners exploring Perth’s local dining experiences, its appeal came from simple food prepared with care: fresh fish, light batter, hand-cut chips, homemade sauces, and an informal setting. Multiple recent restaurant listings now mark the venue as permanently closed, so its operating status should be checked before making a special trip.
The classic Fish and Chips was the natural starting point. Diners could choose from Cape Hake, White Snapper, New Zealand Hoki, Barramundi, or smoked cod, paired with hand-cut chips that were cooked twice for a crisp exterior and fluffy centre. The British influence was unmistakable, especially when the meal was completed with homemade mushy peas or traditional curry sauce. Archived menu pricing placed fish at roughly A$11–A$14 and regular hand-cut chips around A$6, making Grand Lane Fish House comparatively approachable for central Perth.
The Fisherman’s Box was another standout for seafood lovers. It combined Cape Hake with panko calamari, battered prawns, chips, lemon, and tartare sauce, creating a satisfying sampler rather than limiting diners to a single piece of fish. Calamari also earned enthusiastic feedback, with one customer saying it “just melts in your mouth.” Reviews consistently praised generous portions and the freshness of the seafood.
Fish Tacos brought a more contemporary element to the menu. Battered hake was wrapped in soft flour tortillas with homemade slaw and sriracha chilli-garlic mayonnaise, giving the dish crunch, acidity, creaminess, and gentle heat. Less conventional extras included battered Irish pork sausage, haggis, black pudding, pineapple fritters, onion rings, and cheese-and-curry chips, reinforcing the restaurant’s strong British and Irish comfort-food personality.
The setting was casual rather than polished. Alfresco seating in the laneway, takeaway service, wheelchair access, family-friendly facilities, and a relaxed dress code made it an easy place for quick lunches or informal dinners. Customer feedback often highlighted friendly staff; one diner summarized the experience as “Always fresh and delicious,” while others repeatedly praised the hand-cut chips and generous servings.
Among the memorable fish-and-chip restaurants in Perth, Grand Lane Fish House earned its reputation through crisp batter, substantial seafood portions, proper British-style chips, and distinctive sides. Its Barramundi, Fisherman’s Box, and fish tacos best captured what made the venue special. Anyone hoping to revisit this hidden Perth favorite should confirm its current status first, as several recent sources report that the restaurant has permanently closed.
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This place is always a delight - the owner is genuinely passionate about the food that he serves. Fish and chips are great. The batter is perfectly crispy without being heavy and of course the chips are phenomenal. The prices are very fair given the location and current increasing costs. The squid rings are solid and I love the pineapple fritters. I recommend to the owner to add cinnamon sugar as an option for seasoning the pineapple fritter, and perhaps adding shakers of chicken salt?
OH MY. Best fish and chips we’ve ever had in WA. Delicious and thick portion of fish (we ordered the snapper). Not over battered, and the fish not over cooked. Soft, hot and tasty. Generous serving of fries. Salt and pepper squid so good too Shop opened late though, 11:30 instead of 11am
A very modest looking shop from the outside. The food is good. The fish is fresh and flakes apart as you cut it. The batter is thin. Not too greasy. Had the Irish curry sauce which was awesome IMO
The fish and chip is so delicious! The best I had in Perth! Super recommended! Price is reasonable also. The chef(or the boss) is so friendly and took time to recommend us the food. We had a pleasant experience in the restaurant.
This place is good. Was afraid it would be a tourist trap based on the location. But the flavors came through. Crispy light batter and fresh fish. Got the lunch box for a decent price. The chips are fantastic. Some of the best I have had so far on this trip. Crispy outside fluffy inside. Good flavor. Only thing that I am sad about is how expensive the sauces are. Have to pay too much for sauce and the containers are small so would be even better with bigger sauce portions.
Great fish and chips! A generous portion, for its price. Highly recommend ordering large instead of regular. The chips portion is considerably larger. (Last and first pic is large barramundi and regular lunchbox cape hake, respectively.) Visited this place because of the good reviews and its reputation as the "best fish and chips in Perth" . Just a few things I'd like to point out : the tables feel sticky and unclean, and the dipping portions are quite small. Otherwise, it's all good! I read the reviews recommending barramundi, it has a more fishy smell than cape hake. Cape hake has softer meat. Contrary to the other reviews, I'd recommend cape hake.
The BEST fish and chips I’ve had in a very long time!!! Not too many people do good fish and chips, but these guys have perfected it in my opinion. I got White Snapper and it was delicious. Chips were equally as amazing. Not greasy or heavy feeling and really good portions. You definitely won’t be disappointed.
The owner's friendliness is contagious and he goes so in depth on each fish. You can take his word for it when you ask for his opinion. We bought the arctic haddock and the atlantic cod. The haddock was slightly more moist though thinner and smaller on aggregate (cod had 2 pieces compared to 1 haddock). The fish have a nice crispy layer of batter that's not too thick nor too oily. The highlight to me were the fresh cut fries. They had substance and were crunchy! Would recommend this place to anyone looking for decent unhealthy fried food in downtown perth. For any overseas visitors, this is THE fish n chips place to go to, not the ones in Fremantle.