The 40 best fish and chips shops in the UK mapped

Ahead of what is said to be the busiest day of the year across the UK, the country’s best 40 places to get have been revealed.

Long queues are expected at takeaways around the country on Good Fridays as 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, ,and Kellaway’s Fish and Chips in Cornwall was placed third. You can find the top-rated takeaway in your area by using our interactive map below.

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Andrew Crook, president of the National Federation of Fish Friers said: “Good 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.

“Making 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.

“Each and every one will be dishing up delicious portions of the finest fish and chips so if you’re lucky enough to live locally to one of the shops mentioned or are keen to visit one, then it’s 100% worth it.”

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’s drive in Aberdeenshire which also make the list.

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.

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.

"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."

Another added of the second placed eatery, Fish Works: "This place keeps winning awards and it’s 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."

And of the third placed Kellaway’s 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’t go anywhere else. The staff are always pleasant and helpful and the food is cooked to order so it’s always super fresh. 100% recommend."

Below is the full list of 40 fish and chip takeaways which made the list South West

Cornwall

Kellaway’s Fish and Chips, Truro

Devon

Taffs Fish and Chips, Torrington

Dorset

The Forum Frier, Blandford Forum

Somerset

The Oyster Shell, Bath

North East & Yorkshire

Yorkshire

The Fish Bank, Sherburn-in-Elmet

Mister C’s, Selby

The Scrap Box, York

Two Gates Fisheries, Barnsley

County Durham

Yarm Road Fish and Chips, Darlington

Teesside

Robinsons Traditional Fish and Chips, Billingham

Locker’s Fish & Chips, Redcar

North West

Greater

Taylors, Stockport

Lancashire

Farington Chippy, Leyland

Westend Fish and Chips, Oswaldtwistle

South East

Essex

The Hook of Clacton, Clacton-on-Sea

Hampshire

Mike’s Traditional Fish & Chips, Eastleigh

Kent

Newington Fish Bar, Ramsgate

London

Brockley’s Rock, Brockley

Stones Fish and Chips, Acton

Surrey

Seafare Guildford

Norfolk

French’s Fish Shop, Wells-next-the-Sea

Midlands

Leicestershire

Frydales (Hinckley Road), Leicester

Lincolnshire

Elite on the Bail, Lincoln

Linfords Traditional Fish and Chips, Market Deeping

Nottinghamshire

Angell’s Fisheries, Newark-on-Trent

West Midlands

Hawthorn Fish Bar, Birmingham

Oxfordshire

Harrison’s Fish & Chip Co., Oxford

Scotland

Aberdeenshire

Carron Fish Bar, Stonehaven

Garioch Fish Bar, Inverurie

Lows Traditional Fish & Chips (Berryden), Aberdeen

Mike’s Famous Fish & Chips (Blackburn), Aberdeen

Redcloak Fish Bar, Stonehaven

Sea Salt + Sole, Aberdeen

Ayrshire

The Fish Works, Largs

Fife

The Wee Chippy, Anstruther

Perthshire

McKays Fish & Chip Shop, Pitlochry

Inverness-shire

Hilton Chip Shop, Inverness

Wales

Anglesey

Finney’s Fish and Chips, Benllech

Glamorgan

Posh Fish and Chips (Llandaff), Cardiff

Zero Plus Fish & Chips, Cardiff