To celebrate National Fish and Chip Day, we have rounded up 11 of the best fish and chip shops in Leeds according to Google reviews. Among them are some of YEP’s very own Fish and Chip Shop of the Year winners – including the Bearded Sailor in Pudsey and Captain Thornton’s in Gipton.
YEP reporter Dennis Morton visited Skyliner, in Whitkirk, for a taste-test. Watch the video to find out what he thought of one of Leeds’ best rated fish and chip shops.
1. 11 of the best fish and chip shops in the city
Here are 11 of the best fish and chip shops in the city - according to Google reviews. Photo: NW
2. Woodside Fisheries, Horsforth
Woodside Fisheries, Horsforth has a rating of 4.7 stars from 303 reviews. A customer at the Woodside Fisheries said: "Relocated to the area and happy we’ve found the best local chippy! Staff are friendly & food quality is top notch!" Photo: James Hardisty
3. Portside Fish & Chips, Moortown
Portside Fish & Chips, Moortown, has a rating of 4.4 from 194 Google reviews. A customer at Portside said: "Visited today for the first time and it was great! I got served by 2 lovely young ladies. They were quick, attentive, polite and overall such a joy to speak to! They recommended some great food and it was all done very efficiently with very limited wait. Will definitely be visiting again the kids loved it!" Photo: Bruce Rollinson
4. Mermaid Fish Bar, Harehills
Mermaid Fish Bar, Harehills, has a rating of 4.7 from 247 Google reviews. A customer at Mermaid Fish Bar said: "Best chippy in Leeds. Fish cooked fresh to order and extremely well priced. Staff always friendly and welcoming. Can't go wrong!" Photo: Google
5. Skyliner, Whitkirk
Skyliner, Whitkirk, has a rating of 4.3 stars from 1,212 Google reviews. A customer at Skyliner said: "The Skyliner delivers time and time again. It’s consistently on point. Never have I eaten anywhere which can deliver such amazing food time and time again without fail. It’s simply the best fish and chips in Yorkshire end of." Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
6. Ritz Fisheries, Lower Wortley
Ritz Fisheries, Lower Wortley, has a rating of 4.6 stars from 362 Google reviews. A customer at Ritz Fisheries said: "Best fish and chips around, good portions, crispy batter, nice chips and the curry sauce just completes it. Staff are friendly and polite. Prices very competitive." Photo: Google