Fish and chips are a cultural staple of British food, with the traditional meal being enjoyed by Brits for many years.
If you’re searching for the best place to eat fish and chips in your area, then look no further.
We asked our food specialists and analysed reviews from TripAdvisor to determine the best fish and chips shops to enjoy a meal.
Here are 19 of the best fish and chip shops in the UK, according to our food writers and customers.
7. Seagull Fish Bar, Derby
Seagull Fish Bar located on Stenson Road, Derby serves hot-off-the-fryer chips that are perfectly cooked and are regarded as one of the tastiest in Derby. Our Derby food specialist said: “The curry sauce is flavoursome and portions are always very generous too. A takeaway from Seagulls always feels more than just a filling Friday night supper, it’s a real treat too. In Derby, Seagull is my go-to chippy, I will never tire of it.” | Google-Ian Tresman
8. The Cod’s Scallops, Nottingham
The Cod’s Scallops has branches across Nottingham, in locations such as Sherwood, Wollaton, Long Eaton, West Bridgford and Harborne. The venue is a sit-down eatery as well as takeaway, serving seafood and chips with a twist. Our Nottingham food specialist said: “This place is fancy yet chilled, which is a difficult balance to strike, but The Cod’s Scallops do it so very well. I love dining at The Cod’s Scallops so much, I even went there for my birthday lunch, for a special meal of lobster and chips at the pretty West Bridgford branch.” | Google-Sean O'Neill
9. Frymaster, Sheffield
Frymaster, which is located in Attercliffe, Sheffield is consistently the top-rated chip shop in Sheffield on Google reviews. Our Sheffield food specialist said: “The current owner, Richard Pearce, has worked here for 40 years after leaving school at 16 to join his parent's business. After all those decades behind the fryer, you can bet that Richard has perfected the batter, creating the crispiest fish, which pairs up beautifully with chips you'll never forget.” | National World
10. Two Steps, Sheffield
Two Steps, located on Sharrow Vale Road is Sheffield’s oldest fish and chip shops, but still remains one of the most popular. Our Sheffield food specialist said: “Despite changing hands numerous times over its lifetime, this chippy is still as popular as ever, with students and workers popping in on their lunch breaks, and families in the evening. Its owner, 'Laggy' vows to keep fish and chip supper as one of the cheapest meals out, with a mini fish and chips costing £4.10.” | National World
11. Daniela’s Fish Bar, South Tyneside
Located in the East Boldon area of South Tyneside, Daniela’s Fish Bar is highly regarded for its customer service and quality of food. A TripAdvisor reviewer said: “The food was delicious and the service first class. The staff were very attentive, polite and helpful to us and all others customers who came in. We chose to eat at their table rather than take our food away, and we were asked at the end if everything was ok by the staff and owner. The place is very clean and nicely decorated, and shows a high level,of professionalism.” | Google-Alexander Bell
12. [email protected], Manchester
Located on Clifton Road in Prestwich, Manchester, [email protected] is regarded as one of the best in the area. Our Manchester food specialist said: “They ranked highest in Manchester and came in the top 50 out of over 10,000 UK chippies.” | [email protected]