Britain’s ‘cheapest fish & chip shop’ brings back HUGE ‘nostalgic’ meal for just 5p… but you’ll have to be quick

A BRITISH fish and chip shop is offering an irresistible deal in honour of VE day.

With menu items as cheap as 5p, the chip shop is celebrating the 80th anniversary of VE Day in their own way by taking customers back in time.

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The Birmingham based Harleys Fish Bar, and its sister shop College Fish Bar, are offering customers a mouth-watering deal.

For one day only, the restaurant is featuring a ‘nostalgic’ menu full of items you would expect to find at a 1945 fish and chip shop.

What’s more, they’re even offering it at 1945 prices.

Customers seeking a more traditional fish and chip experience can find cones of chips for just 5p.

Those looking to push the boat out might want to try the limited edition spam fritters or potato scallops, available for just 50p.

If none of these take your fancy, they are still selling a traditional cod and chips for a bargain £4.99 meaning there is something for everyone.

To make the most of this offer, customers can visit either of their locations between 12-2pm, or 4-7pm on the 8th of May.

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Posting on social media, Harleys Fish Bar said: “This 8th of May, we’re celebrating VE Day – marking the end of World War Two in Europe in 1945.

“A day of relief, joy, and national pride, when communities came together to celebrate peace… and of course, shared plenty of good old fish and chips.

“To honour this historic day, we’re serving up nostalgic offers – perfect for families, friends, and anyone who loves a proper British classic.

“Pop in and be part of the celebration. Fish, chips, and freedom – just how it should be.”

VE Day, officially known as Victory in Europe Day, marks the surrender of German forces on the 8th of May 1945.

This is celebrated as the end of World War Two as fighting with Nazi Germany came to an end.

Prime Minister Winston Churchill broke the news to British radio listeners at 3pm on the 8th of May, declaring that Germany had surrendered the day before.

While poppies are used as a symbol of remembrance, fish and chips have long been a key part of British cuisine.

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Harleys Fish Bar is located in Great Barr while its sister shop College Fish Bar can be found in Kingstanding, both in Birmingham.

The father and son duo previously charmed Birmingham foodies as they became UberEats one billionth food delivery order in March 2025.

Other fish and chip shops around the country have also sold menu items at historically-accurate prices.

Mother Hubbard’s in Bradford recently sold their fish and chips for just 45p, its price in 1972 when the shop opened, to mark the end of Ramadan.