Mermaid Fish Bar in Harehills was one of the most popular choices, with Minnie Ali declaring: “Mermaid Harehills the best". Karen Allen praised its dinner-time special, saying it offered “Great fish” and a regular portion.placeholder image
Mermaid Fish Bar in Harehills was one of the most popular choices, with Minnie Ali declaring: “Mermaid Harehills the best". Karen Allen praised its dinner-time special, saying it offered “Great fish” and a regular portion. | Google

'The best there is': Yorkshire Evening Post readers reveal their favourite fish and chip shops in Leeds

Dennis Morton
By Dennis Morton

Reporter

Published 22nd Aug 2026, 16:30 GMT

These Leeds chippies have earned the loyalty of customers who keep coming back time and time again

Leeds loves fish and chips, and the city is spoiled for choice when it comes to excellent chippies serving the nation’s favourite.

We asked our readers on Facebook, “ If you could only get fish and chips from one place in Leeds for the rest of your life it would be _______” - and received more than 400 answers.

Here are 15 of the most popular chippies in Leeds, as chosen by YEP readers:

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The Bearded Sailor in Pudsey received glowing praise from Stephen Ellis: “10/10 always so good.” Chris Brewster and Mick Benson both added: “Bearded Sailor Pudsey.”

13. The Bearded Sailor, Pudsey

The Bearded Sailor in Pudsey received glowing praise from Stephen Ellis: “10/10 always so good.” Chris Brewster and Mick Benson both added: “Bearded Sailor Pudsey.” | YEP

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Little Fisherman in Yeadon was named by several readers, with Pamela Atkinson calling it “the best.”

14. The Little Fisherman, Yeadon

Little Fisherman in Yeadon was named by several readers, with Pamela Atkinson calling it “the best.”

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Talk of the Town in Meanwood got a particularly strong endorsement from Mark Mccall, who called it “the best there is.”

15. Talk Of The Town Fisheries, Meanwood

Talk of the Town in Meanwood got a particularly strong endorsement from Mark Mccall, who called it “the best there is.” | Google-Justin Keenan

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