{"id":27382,"date":"2025-04-17T11:22:14","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T11:22:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/27382\/"},"modified":"2025-04-17T11:22:14","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T11:22:14","slug":"the-40-best-fish-and-chips-shops-in-the-uk-mapped","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/27382\/","title":{"rendered":"The 40 best fish and chips shops in the UK mapped"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ahead of Good Friday, traditionally one of the busiest days for fish and chip visits, you can check our interactive map to see where the best chippie is near your home<\/p>\n

19:03, 16 Apr 2025Updated 20:08, 16 Apr 2025<\/p>\n

\"FishThe best 40 fish and chip shops in the UK have been revealed(Image: Getty Images\/iStockphoto)<\/p>\n

Ahead of what is said to be the busiest day of the year for chippies<\/a> across the UK, the country\u2019s best 40 places to get a fish supper<\/a> have been revealed.<\/p>\n

Long queues are expected at takeaways around the country on Good Fridays as people enjoy the tradition of fish and chips<\/a> before Easter. Ahead of Friday, the National Federation of Fish Friers has released the top 40 fish and chip shops around the country – with the top chippie being named as Yarm Road Fish and Chips in Darlington. In second place was the Fish Works in Largs, Scotland<\/a>,and Kellaway\u2019s Fish and Chips in Cornwall was placed third. You can find the top-rated takeaway in your area by using our interactive map below.<\/p>\n

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Andrew Crook, president of the National Federation of Fish Friers said: \u201cGood Friday is a huge trading day on the fish and chip shop calendar when businesses across the country welcome hundreds of customers through their doors keen to enjoy this holiday staple.<\/p>\n

\u201cMaking the top 40 fish and chip Takeaway of the Year list is a huge achievement for these outlets that have all worked extremely hard to make it on there and all of which have had to go through a rigorous judging process by a panel of fish and chip experts.<\/p>\n

\"YarmYarm Road Fish and Chips was named the best(Image: FACEBOOK)<\/p>\n

\u201cEach and every one will be dishing up delicious portions of the finest fish and chips so if you\u2019re lucky enough to live locally to one of the shops mentioned or are keen to visit one, then it\u2019s 100% worth it.\u201d<\/p>\n

There are two fish and chip takeaways just over a mile apart in Stonehaven which feature in the top 40 best fish and chip shops in the UK for 2025. There are four more takeaways within half an hour\u2019s drive in Aberdeenshire which also make the list.<\/p>\n

In England, it is Yorkshire which has the highest concentration of top fish and chip shops, with four takeaways in the county appearing on the list.<\/p>\n

\"TheThe Scrap Box in York has an interesting motif on the outside<\/p>\n

One happy visitor to the winning chippie, Yarm Road Fish and Chips, said on TripAdvisor: “Visited last year for the very first time and their fish & chips are delicious! Everyone is always friendly, welcoming and efficient but never impatient.<\/p>\n

“The shop is kept clean and high standards maintained overall. Love the food, prices are good and if it wasn’t for my waistline, I’d be there every week! Visit, order and enjoy.”<\/p>\n

\"OysterThe Oyster Shell was also on the list(Image: Bath Chronicle)<\/p>\n

Another added of the second placed eatery, Fish Works: “This place keeps winning awards and it\u2019s easy to understand why. Gorgeous, clean restaurant with an open kitchen so you can see everything being freshly prepared, incredibly friendly and professional staff, and the most incredible food. Amazing.”<\/p>\n

\"Finney\u2019sFinney\u2019s Fish and Chips was also on the list(Image: Google maps)<\/p>\n

And of the third placed Kellaway\u2019s Fish and Chips in Cornwall, a reviewer said: “Absolutely the best chippy! Super crispy batter and delicious chips and batter bits if you ask for them. I wouldn\u2019t go anywhere else. The staff are always pleasant and helpful and the food is cooked to order so it\u2019s always super fresh. 100% recommend.”<\/p>\n

Below is the full list of 40 fish and chip takeaways which made the listSouth West<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cornwall<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kellaway\u2019s Fish and Chips, Truro<\/p>\n

Devon<\/strong><\/p>\n

Taffs Fish and Chips, Torrington<\/p>\n

Dorset<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Forum Frier, Blandford Forum<\/p>\n

Somerset<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Oyster Shell, Bath<\/p>\n

North East & Yorkshire<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yorkshire<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Fish Bank, Sherburn-in-Elmet<\/p>\n

Mister C\u2019s, Selby<\/p>\n

The Scrap Box, York<\/p>\n

Two Gates Fisheries, Barnsley<\/p>\n

County Durham<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yarm Road Fish and Chips, Darlington<\/p>\n

Teesside<\/strong><\/p>\n

Robinsons Traditional Fish and Chips, Billingham<\/p>\n

Locker\u2019s Fish & Chips, Redcar<\/p>\n

North West<\/strong><\/p>\n

Greater Manchester<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Taylors, Stockport<\/p>\n

Lancashire<\/strong><\/p>\n

Farington Chippy, Leyland<\/p>\n

Westend Fish and Chips, Oswaldtwistle<\/p>\n

South East<\/strong><\/p>\n

Essex<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Hook of Clacton, Clacton-on-Sea<\/p>\n

Hampshire<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mike\u2019s Traditional Fish & Chips, Eastleigh<\/p>\n

Kent<\/strong><\/p>\n

Newington Fish Bar, Ramsgate<\/p>\n

London<\/strong><\/p>\n

Brockley\u2019s Rock, Brockley<\/p>\n

Stones Fish and Chips, Acton<\/p>\n

Surrey<\/strong><\/p>\n

Seafare Guildford<\/p>\n

Norfolk<\/strong><\/p>\n

French\u2019s Fish Shop, Wells-next-the-Sea<\/p>\n

Midlands<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leicestershire<\/strong><\/p>\n

Frydales (Hinckley Road), Leicester<\/p>\n

Lincolnshire<\/strong><\/p>\n

Elite on the Bail, Lincoln<\/p>\n

Linfords Traditional Fish and Chips, Market Deeping<\/p>\n

Nottinghamshire<\/strong><\/p>\n

Angell\u2019s Fisheries, Newark-on-Trent<\/p>\n

West Midlands<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hawthorn Fish Bar, Birmingham<\/p>\n

Oxfordshire<\/strong><\/p>\n

Harrison\u2019s Fish & Chip Co., Oxford<\/p>\n

Scotland<\/strong><\/p>\n

Aberdeenshire<\/strong><\/p>\n

Carron Fish Bar, Stonehaven<\/p>\n

Garioch Fish Bar, Inverurie<\/p>\n

Lows Traditional Fish & Chips (Berryden), Aberdeen<\/p>\n

Mike\u2019s Famous Fish & Chips (Blackburn), Aberdeen<\/p>\n

Redcloak Fish Bar, Stonehaven<\/p>\n

Sea Salt + Sole, Aberdeen<\/p>\n

Ayrshire<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Fish Works, Largs<\/p>\n

Fife<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Wee Chippy, Anstruther<\/p>\n

Perthshire<\/strong><\/p>\n

McKays Fish & Chip Shop, Pitlochry<\/p>\n

Inverness-shire<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hilton Chip Shop, Inverness<\/p>\n

Wales<\/strong><\/p>\n

Anglesey<\/strong><\/p>\n

Finney\u2019s Fish and Chips, Benllech<\/p>\n

Glamorgan<\/strong><\/p>\n

Posh Fish and Chips (Llandaff), Cardiff<\/p>\n

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