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.
7. Cardigan Fish Bar, Burley
Cardigan Fish Bar, Burley, has a rating of 4.7 stars from 453 Google reviews. A customer at Cardigan Fish Bar said: "Fresh tasty food, got the fish and chips and donner was yummy. The staff are friendly and good prices. Hospitality is always good end up having a chat as always. Will definitely recommend the food to people and they offer loyalty cards! Will be going back for my regular fix. Keep it up guys." Photo: Google
8. Nichols Fish and Chips, Beeston
Nichols Fish and Chips, Beeston, has a rating of 4.8 stars from 297 Google reviews. A customer at Nichols Fish and Chips said: "We have been using Nichols for at least 4 years and haven't had a bad meal yet. Fish and chips are well prepared by an owner and staff who care about their customers and the meals are very good value." Photo: Google
9. Captain Thornton's Fish and Chips, Gipton
Captain Thornton's Fish and Chips, Gipton, won the Yorkshire Evening Post Fish and Chip Shop of the Year in 2019. It has a rating of 4.5 stars from 267 Google reviews. A customer at Captain Thornton's said: "Absolutely delicious, full of flavour, great service and attitude amongst staff there and good choice options available. My go to chip shop this will be whilst living nearby." Photo: NW
10. Croft Street Fisheries, Pudsey
Croft Street Fisheries, Pudsey, has a rating of 4.6 stars from 216 Google reviews. A customer at Croft Street Fisheries said: "By far the best fish and chips I've ever tasted! Great staff, highly efficient ordering. I could eat their food every day as could all my family including 4 year granddaughter. Fantastic. Will never go anywhere else." Photo: Google
11. The Cove Fish & Chips, Horsforth
The Cove Fish & Chip, Horsforth, has a rating of 4.6 stars from 251 reviews. A customer at The Cove said: "Incredible service! Workers are very friendly and food is delicious. Portion sizes are big which is a plus whilst also being a fair price." Photo: Google