Map shows towns with UK's 40 best fish and chip shops - full list

Today is national fish and chips day (Image: Getty)

Today marks National Fish and Chip Day, a cherished celebration dedicated to one of the UK’s most iconic and beloved comfort foods. With over 10,500 chippies spread across the country, according to the National Federation of Fish Friers, fish and chips are savoured by many across the UK, just as much by families relaxing on their sofas as by those enjoying the sea breeze at the coast. This year, the spotlight shines brightly on the very best fish and chip shops across the UK, as the 40 top-rated establishments for 2025 have been officially announced. Of these, 28 are located in England, including an impressive five in Yorkshire.

Scotland boasts nine of the finest fish and chip shops, with six of these premier chippies being located in Aberdeenshire alone. Meanwhile, Wales proudly features three outstanding fish and chip venues.

The prestigious Takeaway of the Year award went to Yarm Road Fish and Chips in Darlington, a family-run shop known for its perfectly crispy batter and tender fish.

Coming in second was The Fish Works in Largs, Scotland, celebrated for its fresh, locally sourced seafood and warm atmosphere with its fresh fish delivered every day from Peterhead Market, and whole langoustines caught each morning by local fisherman, Ian Wightman.

The third spot was claimed by Kellaway’s Fish and Chips in Truro, Cornwall, a family-run chippy that's been serving great food for over two decades, and is renowned for its traditional cooking methods and quality ingredients.

Full list of the top 40 best fish and chip shops in the UK, according to the National Fish & Chip Awards 2025

1. Takeaway of the Year – Winner:
   Yarm Road Fish and Chips
   366 Yarm Road, Darlington DL1 1XL

2. Takeaway of the Year – 2nd:
   The Fish Works
   3, The Promenade, Largs KA30 8BG

3. Takeaway of the Year – 3rd:
   Kellaway’s Fish and Chips
   1c Pengelly Way, Threemilestone, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 6DP

4. Devon – Taffs Fish and Chips, Torrington

5. Dorset – The Forum Frier, Blandford Forum

6. Essex – The Hook of Clacton, Clacton-on-Sea

7. Greater Manchester – Taylors, Stockport

8. Hampshire – Mike’s Traditional Fish & Chips, Eastleigh

9. Kent – Newington Fish Bar, Ramsgate

10. Lancashire – Farington Chippy, Leyland

11. Lancashire – Westend Fish and Chips, Oswaldtwistle

12. Leicestershire – Frydales (Hinckley Road), Leicester

13. Lincolnshire – Elite on the Bail, Lincoln

14. Lincolnshire – Linfords Traditional Fish and Chips, Market Deeping

15. London – Brockley’s Rock, Brockley

16. London – Stones Fish and Chips, Acton

17. Norfolk – French’s Fish Shop, Wells-next-the-Sea

18. Nottinghamshire – Angell’s Fisheries, Newark-on-Trent

19. Oxfordshire – Harrison’s Fish & Chip Co., Oxford

20. Somerset – The Oyster Shell, Bath

21. Surrey – Seafare Guildford

22. Teesside – Robinsons Traditional Fish and Chips, Billingham

23. West Midlands – Hawthorn Fish Bar, Birmingham

24. Yorkshire – Locker’s Fish & Chips, Redcar

25. Yorkshire – Mister C’s, Selby

26. Yorkshire – The Scrap Box, York

27. Yorkshire – The Fish Bank, Sherburn-in-Elmet

28. Yorkshire – Two Gates Fisheries, Barnsley

Scotland:
29. Aberdeenshire – Carron Fish Bar, Stonehaven
30. Aberdeenshire – Garioch Fish Bar, Inverurie
31. Aberdeenshire – Lows Traditional Fish & Chips (Berryden), Aberdeen
32. Aberdeenshire – Mike’s Famous Fish & Chips (Blackburn), Aberdeen
33. Aberdeenshire – Redcloak Fish Bar, Stonehaven
34. Aberdeenshire – Sea Salt + Sole, Aberdeen
35. Fife – The Wee Chippy, Anstruther
36. Perthshire – McKays Fish & Chip Shop, Pitlochry
37. Inverness-shire – Hilton Chip Shop, Inverness

Wales:
38. Anglesey – Finney’s Fish and Chips, Benllech
39. Glamorgan – Posh Fish and Chips (Llandaff), Cardiff
40. Glamorgan – Zero Plus Fish & Chips, Cardiff