Fish and chips is one of the most popular and traditional meals that has been enjoyed in the UK for a very long time.
There are many fantastic areas across the UK to visit for a delicious meal of fish and chips, with award-winning chippies dotted across the nation - whether you're after super-sized battered cod, extra mushy peas or a double helping of scraps.
If you’re planning a winter staycation or UK day trip, we’ve rounded up some of the best UK spots for fish and chips, across the coast and even further inland.
Here are 12 of the best areas for a chippy - and the best fish and chip shops to stop by in each place.
1. St Ives, Cornwall
St Ives in Cornwall is a popular tourist destination known for its surf beaches and art scene. But another thing that St Ives is great for is fish and chips. Top spots include Becks Fish and Chips, The Balancing Eel and By The Sea. | Boris Stroujko - stock.adobe.com
2. Wetherby, Leeds
This charming Leeds town is home to the original Wetherby Whaler on Market Place, which was founded in 1989. The Frying Pan on North Street is also well worth a visit, boasting rave customer reviews on Google and Tripadvisor. And a stone's throw away, in the quaint village of Clifford, Clifford Fisheries is another top-rated chippy - hailed as "exceptional" by one customer. | Duncan - stock.adobe.com
3. Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear
Whitley Bay is a fantastic seaside town in North Tyneside, renowned for its stunning landscape and delicious eateries. For fish and chips, customers recommend the likes of Longsands Fish Kitchen and Fisherman’s Bay. | Kevin Eaves - stock.adobe.com
4. Largs, Scotland
Largs in Scotland is a popular seaside resort which is known as a great spot for fish and chips. The Fish Works in Ayrshire was named in the top 50 best fish and chip takeaways and also won third place in Takeaway of the Year at the National Fish and Chip Awards. | James - stock.adobe.com
5. Newquay, Cornwall
Cornwall is a beautiful tourist spot which boasts seaside resorts such as Newquay. There are plenty of fantastic fish and chips restaurants and takeaways to enjoy a meal from in the area including The Fish House Fistral and Francines Newquay. | Ian Woolcock - stock.adobe.com
6. South Shields, Tyne and Wear
This seaside town located in the North East of England is home to award-winning fish and chip shops, including family business Colman’s Fish and Chips which has provided residents and visitors to the town with fish and chips for over 100 years. | Bernd Brueggemann - stock.adobe.com