The Nation’s Favourite Fish and Chips Shops
Suitcase Magazine
Hungry for an extra-large serving of crispy batter and salty chips? We’ve got you sorted. These are the UK’s top chippies to dig into – some old, some new; all spectacular.
14 APRIL, 2022
Words by Georgina Groom
There’s something truly comforting (and incredibly British) about munching through an extra-large portion of fish and chips: the paper package, warm in your hands, the tickling scent of vinegar, squirting the lemon juice – we could go on. Whether you like to devour yours on a blustery beachside bench or nestled up on the sofa, we can all agree that your chippie of choice plays a huge role in the taste
and quality of your supper.
With a whopping 360 million portions of fish and chips consumed across the UK on average each year, the challenge is to secure a meal that doesn’t disappoint – no one wants soggy batter or stodgy potatoes. So, foodie detective hats on, salt and pepper at the ready, we take a cross-country road trip to bring you the
must-try chippies.
Fresh fish and golden chips: where to find the UK’s best
Fish City
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Sustainable fishing methods are a priority at this Belfast-based chippie, which fries up fish approved by the Marine Stewardship Council – so no nasty Seaspiracy flashbacks. Set across two floors, decor draws on a nautical theme: all lifebuoy-clad walls and blue-washed panelling. Outside, you’ll find a spacious and inviting courtyard, which makes for the perfect suntrap in the warmer months. Serving gluten-free and veggie options, there isn’t much this place doesn’t do, from tacos and linguine to burgers and curry. We suggest starting with the salt-and-chilli squid, followed by a hearty seafood chowder.
See the rest of the list here.