Fish and chips is a British institution in every sense of the word – no other dish encapsulates British cuisine better. But with so many fish and chip shops and restaurants operating all over the UK, it can take time to seek out the establishments that really strive for the very best. That's why we've put this map together, featuring fifty of the best fish and chip takeaways, shops and restaurants in Britain.
Top quality ingredients, a sustainable approach to sourcing, experienced fish friers, knowledgeable staff – these are all elements that come together to create the perfect fish and chip experience. The National Fish and Chip Shop Awards champion the best each year, so we've included some of the most recent accolades these businesses have accrued over the past few years. These awards cover the best shops and restaurants overall and in certain regions; the top businesses operating multiple shops; the best fish friers in the land (NFFF Fish and Chip Quality 'Champion' Award); those serving the very best chips (From Field to Fryer Award); sustainability and best newcomers.
The fish and chip shops and restaurants listed here aren't ranked in any way – they are simply the top fifty operating in the UK today. Take a look at whether there's one near you and enjoy one of the finest fish suppers in the world!
Finalist: NFFF Fish and Chip Quality 'Champion' Award 2017
Winner: Regional Fish and Chip Shop of the Year 2018 (Eastern England)
Winner: Regional Fish and Chip Shop of the Year 2018 (Central and Southern England)
01992 443043
Finalist: Best Multiple Fish and Chip Operator Award 2018
Also has locations in Holmfirth (West Yorkshire) and Higham Dykes (Northumberland)
Finalist: Best Multiple Fish and Chip Operator 2017
Also has locations in Chester le Street, Shildon, Spennymoor (County Durham) and Sunderland
01388 665955
Winner: Regional Fish and Chip Shop of the Year 2018 (Scotland)
Finalist: Fish and Chip Restaurant of the Year 2018
Finalist: Best Newcomer 2018
Winner: The Good Catch Sustainable Seafood Award 2018
Winner: Healthy Eating Fish and Chips Award 2018
028 90 231 000
Winner: Best Multiple Fish and Chip Operator 2016
Also has locations in Benfleet, Billericay, Cambourne, Cambridge, Corringham, Harlow, Harold Hill, Hemel Hempstead, Hutton, Laindon, Milton Keynes, Royston, Sawston, Shotgate, South Ockendon, South Woodham Ferrers, St Johns (Colchester), The Knares, The Willows (Colchester), Thorley (Bishop’s Stortford) and Wickford
01256 329426
Winner: Regional Fish and Chip Shop of the Year 2017 (Scotland)
Winner: Regional Fish and Chip Shop of the Year 2018 (North West England)
Winner: Regional Fish and Chip Shop of the Year 2017 (Central and Southern England)
01582 462965
Winner: Independent Fish and Chip Restaurant of the Year 2017
Winner: Regional Fish and Chip Shop of the Year 2018 (South and West England)
01752 603183
Finalist: Best Multiple Fish and Chip Operator Award 2018
Also has locations in Corfe Mullen, Swanage, Poole, Verwood (all in Dorset) and Salisbury (Wiltshire)
Winner: Regional Fish and Chip Shop of the Year 2018 (London and South East England)
Winner: Regional Fish and Chip Shop of the Year 2017 (Wales)
01654 702761
Winner: Regional Fish and Chip Shop of the Year 2016 (Scotland)
01639 630009
Winner: Regional Fish and Chip Shop of the Year 2017 (North West England)
01524 67763
Finalist: Best Multiple Fish and Chip Operator 2017
Also has locations in Carryduff, Dundonald and four in Belfast
Winner: Fish and Chip Shop of the Year 2017
01752 335 5567
Winner: From Field to Fryer Award 2017
Winner: Best Newcomer Award 2017
0191 272 8552
Winner: Best Newcomer Award 2018
01285 646 343
Winner: Fish and Chip Shop of the Year 2018
Winner: From Field To Frier Award 2018
01757 701913
Winner: Independent Fish and Chip Restaurant of the Year 2016
Finalist: Best Newcomer Award 2017
07763 001544
Winner: Regional Fish and Chip Shop of the Year 2017 (Midlands)
Winner: Regional Fish and Chip Shop of the Year 2016 (London and South East England)
Finalist: Good Catch The Sustainable Seafood Award 2017
Finalist: From Field to Frier Award 2017
Winner: Regional Fish and Chip Shop of the Year 2018 (Wales)
Finalist: Fish and Chip Restaurant of the Year 2018
Finalist: Best Newcomer 2018
Winner: Best Multiple Fish and Chip Shop Operator Award 2017
Other locations in Dartmouth, Plymouth, Torquay and Exmouth.
Finalist: Independent Fish and Chip Restaurant of the Year 2017
Finalist: NFFF Fish and Chip Quality 'Champion' 2017
01639 642930
Winner: Independent Takeaway Fish and Chip Show of the Year 2016
01242 521964
Finalist: Fish and Chip Restaurant of the Year 2018
Finalist: Best Newcomer 2017
01666 500690
Finalist: Fish and Chip Restaurant of the Year Award 2018
0115 708 0251
Winner: Regional Fish and Chip Shop of the Year 2018 (Northern Ireland)
028 8775 2400
Winner: From Field to Fryer 2016
01270 580055
Finalist: Independent Fish and Chip Restaurant of the Year 2017
Winner: Regional Fish and Chip Shop of the Year 2018 (Midlands)
01527 523163
Winner: Best Multiple Fish and Chip Operator Award 2018
Also has locations in Flixton (Great Manchester), Freshfield (Merseyside), Hale (Cheshire) and Liverpool
Winner: Fish and Chip Restaurant of the Year Award 2018
Winner: NFFF Fish and Chip Quality 'Champion' Award 2018
Finalist: Fish and Chip Restaurant of the Year Award 2018
01947 603212
