If there’s one thing that everyone loves, it’s a good plate of fish and chips. Whether you prefer cod or haddock, beer battered or plain, you can’t beat the comfort of eating some hand-cut chips and your favourite accompaniment.
While fish and chip shops might be on almost every corner, some are undoubtedly better than others. So what fish and chip shops should the connoisseurs be heading to?
1) Scooby Snax – 3 Church Road, Brightlingsea, Essex, CO7 0JE
Owned by former RAF member John McNeill, this restaurant and take away offers healthy options for diners and has received awards for its traditional fare.
2) Toff’s – 38 Muswell Hill Broadway, London, N10 3RT
To see the popularity of this eatery, you only need to arrive outside on a Friday night, where you will see eager, hungry diners queuing round the block. A long menu with both old favourites and more contemporary options means there’s something for everyone.
3) Leo Burdock Fish & Chips – 2 Werburg Street, Dublin 2
Another popular venue, Leo Burdock’s is a landmark in Ireland’s capital city. No restaurant, just good old take away – but, in the heart of Dublin, there are plenty of places to relax and enjoy your meal.
4) Harbour Lights – Arwenack Street, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3LH
A family friendly venue, known for their warm and welcoming staff and commitment to sustainability, this restaurant has a commitment to using locally sourced produce.
5) A Salt and Battery – 112 Greenwich Avenue, New York
If you find yourself in the Big Apple and are hankering for some proper British grub, take yourself to this restaurant, named with tongue firmly in cheek. It’s won a raft of local awards with its transatlantic food.
6) Crab House Café – Ferrymans Way, Portland Rod, Wyke Regis, Dorset, DT4 9YU
Do you want your fish and chips in a laid-back beach setting? If so, Crab House Café is the place for you. Set in a beach hut, the menu is constantly updated and makes the most of local ingredients.
7) Aldeburgh Fish and Chips – 226 High Street, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP16 4BZ
At the heart of the Suffolk coastline, Aldeburgh offers great scenery and even better fish and chips. Once you’ve battled the queues, you can take your food to the sea wall and take in the air.
8) Mangonui – Beach Road, Mangonui, Far North, New Zealand
Fish straight from the sea and cooked any way you like – that’s what Mangonui fish and chip shop prides its reputation on. World-class food surrounded by fantastically beautiful scenery makes this New Zealand restaurant a hit.
9) Colmans – 182-186 Ocean Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 2JQ
A family-run business, Colmans has been lauded for its delicious, sustainably sourced menu. Local options are available alongside more traditional choices. It’s great food, served with a friendly smile.
10) The Magpie Café – 14 Pier Road, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 3PU
All year round, the queue for the The Magpie Café winds down the street. At the heart of a historical fishing community, the produce is fresh and well sourced.
