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It is an iconic British dish that tastes even higher by the ocean in summer time. With our helpful information to the most effective chippie hotspots on the map, you may be assured the complete, hedonistic expertise. We love nothing higher than crisp batter, mushy flakes of contemporary fish and moreish chips. Should you share our ardour, learn on.
Colmans Fish & Chips
South Shields
This legendary South Shields chip store and café has been in the identical household since 1926. Its unique coal-fired fryers are lengthy gone, usurped by high-spec, ultra-modern Kiremko ranges that produce dishes akin to actual scampi (made utilizing Whitby Bay langoustine tails) or Thai-style prawn fishcakes. Colmans makes use of day-boat fish for its seasonal specials akin to line-caught North Atlantic haddock and cod accredited by the MSC (Marine Stewardship Council). Each are cooked in a top-secret batter. £.
The Bay
Stonehaven
A pioneer in seafood sustainability (and a long-term MSC affiliate), this seafront takeaway in Stonehaven close to Aberdeen is equally centered on finessing the standard of its fish ‘n’ chips. Proprietor Calum Richardson is so well-respected that swanky Edinburgh seafood restaurant, Ondine, makes use of his batter recipe. Served with richly savoury chips cooked in beef dripping, the Bay’s haddock supper is knockout. Don’t miss the smoked haddock fishcakes. £
Burton Highway Chippy
Lincoln
Correct home made mushy peas (a silken pleasure!), rigorous frying-to-order and its famend fats, crisp and fluffy chips – constructed from rigorously saved and ready, locally-grown Maris Pipers – are simply among the causes which have made this Lincoln takeaway café am award winner. In some ways, Burton Highway is the right mix of previous and new. All its cod and haddock is MSC-compliant, whereas its menu runs from pickled eggs to hand-cut, panko-coated squid. £
Cod’s Scallops
Nottingham
Combining fishmongers, takeaways and cafés, these two neatly seaside-themed branches of Cod’s Scallops provide a modish fish ‘n’ chip expertise that may wow fastidious foodies (word: native Michelin-starred chef Sat Bains is a fan). Decide your fillets from a moist fish counter – the place decisions embrace MSC cod and haddock and day-boat landed seafood – earlier than having it fried-to-order in beef dripping, or baked with garlic and lemon. Seasonal specials vary from grilled sardines and Colchester Native oysters to marinières-style wild sea mussels and, in winter, a critical fish soup that begins with a base of soy sauce and roasted fish bones. £
Hodgson’s
Lancaster
Hodgson’s has gained quite a few awards since opening in 1998 so it’s no shock that, at peak occasions, this MSC-accredited Lancaster takeaway has a queue of keen locals on the counter. Count on greaseless fish with an nearly tempura-light batter and rustling, buttery chips, in addition to scrumptious, home made Yorkshire-style fish desserts, a form of fish-filled, fried potato sandwich. £
The Fish Shed
Exeter
A part of the huge Darts Farm meals corridor in Topsham close to Exeter, the Fish Shed is a website of pilgrimage for chip store connoisseurs. Equipped by a community of Lyme Bay day-boats, the the fish right here will often been landed throughout the final 12 hours. Snazzy dishes akin to lobster, scallops with bacon or salsa verde and well-honed requirements like beer-battered haddock with beef-dripping-cooked chips mix to make this one of many UK’s absolute best chip retailers. They will additionally grill your fish or swap these chips for a leafy inexperienced salad. £.
Quantity One
Cromer
Set over two flooring, Michelin-starred chef Galton Blackiston’s posh model of a seafront fish and chip store affords nice views of Cromer seaside and pier. Downstairs, there’s classics akin to MCS licensed cod and chips in addition to extra adventurous choices together with lager, soy and ginger-marinated whitebait with aioli dip. Upstairs, an prolonged menu additionally contains the likes of king prawn Goan curry with cumin roti and caramelised lime and coconut rice. £
Palm Courtroom
Brighton
This spacious restaurant on Brighton’s historic Palace Pier has been given an entire overhaul lately. The elegant, pared again design includes a central bar, copper pendant lighting, mosaic ground tiles and comfy banquette seating. Add in unrivalled sea views and also you’ve obtained a fairly particular place through which to take pleasure in hand-cut fillets of cod or haddock with freshly minimize chips with a glass of champagne or a cocktail. £
Fraser’s
Penzance
This perennially common, conventional chippy overlooks Penzance’s well-known Promenade, with a second department in close by Helston in addition to sister restaurant Harbour Lights in Falmouth. There’s Cornish day boat fish, together with hake landed lower than a mile away at Newlyn, alongside MSC-certified Arctic cod and haddock. Vegetarian choices embrace mushy pea fritters, each true fish and chip connoisseur’s selection. £
Whiteheads
Hornsea, nr Hull
This household run neighbourhood chippy that’s positioned near the seaside within the Yorkshire seaside resort of hornsea gained the title of Fish and Chip Takeaway of the 12 months within the Nationwide Fish and Chip Awards 2023. However you’ll be able to eat the MCS licensed battered haddock or Atlantic cod within the comfy restaurant too. Plaice, ray, halibut and lemon sole, all battered, are additionally accessible for many who need one thing barely totally different. Gluten free choices are cooked individually from the principle menu. £
Aldeburgh Fish and Chip Store/The Golden Galleon
Aldeburgh
The Cooney household have been frying fish and chips within the charming Suffolk seaside city of Aldeburgh since 1967. Peter, the son of the unique house owners, continues to be going robust after half a century. You’ll discover each the unique Aldeburgh Fish and Chip Store and The Golden Galleon within the Excessive Road, lower than 200 yards aside and each a stone’s throw from the seaside the place they fry haddock, cod, plaice, rock eel and chips in beef dripping as they’ve executed because the day they opened. To eat in, head to the Higher Deck restaurant above the Golden Galleon. £
Ossies Fish and Chips
Whitstable
You’ll discover this common restaurant and takeaway a brief stroll from Tankerton Seaside within the picturesque seaside city of Whitstable. Run by brother and sister group Ozan and Elvan Bodur, initially from Istanbul and a household of fishermen, the menu contains conventional cod and chips are effectively as specialities akin to Grilled sea bass from Ramsgate Harbour and Pan fried native native skate with coriander. In good climate, seize a seat within the patio backyard or pavement facet terrace. £
The Fish Works
This multi award-winning, household run restaurant and takeaway with out of doors terrace is about proper on the promenade at Largs and boasts gorgeous views over the Firth of Clyde to the west coast of Scotland. However it’s not simply concerning the setting. In addition to battered cod or haddock and chips, you’ll additionally discover battered langoustines and day boat caught fish from Peterhead on the menu. As that is Scotland, you gained’t need to miss the haggis fritters. £
The Magpie Cafe
Whitby
The Magpie Cafe might declare to be essentially the most well-known fish and chip restaurant and takeaway within the nation, not least as a result of the late, nice critic AA Gill named it ‘the most effective in Britain’ a minimum of twice in his Instances restaurant evaluate column. Run by three generations of the McKenzie Slater household since 1954, the 18th century, black and white, double bow entrance constructing is immediately recognisable in its location overlooking Whitby harbour. The intensive menu of seafood delights options responsibly caught haddock and cod fried in beef dripping, as effectively lesser recognized varieties akin to woof and native Whitby crab. £
Ainsworth’s Fish and Chips
Caernarfon
This multi-award profitable household run takeaway with counter eating was named one of many 50 finest fish and chip takeaways within the UK in 2023. Household run since 1995 and set near the historic, waterfront Caernarfon Fortress, the concise, no-nonsense menu contains responsibly and sustainably sourced cod, haddock and scampi served with chips made with British potatoes. £
The Friary
Carrickfergus
Named as fish and chip store of the yr and listed among the many 60 finest within the nation, this good and fashionable takeaway with stool seating is hidden away in the back of a service station just a few miles from Carrickfergus Fortress and marina. The menu of MSC licensed seafood contains cod, haddock and scampi served with twice-cooked chips and home made mushy peas. £
If you wish to attempt your hand at making your individual home made fish & chips, try our information on the right way to deep fry safely and our final fish & chip recipe assortment.
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