Fish and chips is one of the UK’s archetypal meals, and when it’s good, it’s one of the greatest dishes out there. You want the fish to be fresh, the batter to be light and crispy, and the chips to be golden and sizzling straight from the fryer. With so many options available, it can be difficult to know where to go. Here are some of the best fish and chip shops in different regions of the UK.
London
Poppies Fish and Chips
With locations in Soho and Camden, this London fish bar is one of the greatest the capital has to offer. With a traditional menu, offering a range of fish as well as some other British classics including steak and ale pie, fish and chip purists will love the food on offer as well as the old-style décor.
Scotland
Anstruther Fish Bar
With hundreds of miles of coastline, it makes sense that Scotland does some of the best fish and chips in the world. Within Scotland, one of the finest areas to visit for this beloved delicacy is Fife, which boasts several fish bars of world renown. Perhaps the most popular of these is the Anstruther Fish Bar. A queue often stretches around the harbor, as visitors and locals alike queue for their favorite order. If you’re prepared to wait, you will be rewarded with some of the finest fish and chips in the land.
The South-West
Rockfish
Like Scotland, the South-West (commonly used to refer to the counties of Cornwall and Devon) is blessed with extensive coastline. If you’re visiting this area and in the mood for fish and chips, head to one of the branches of Rockfish. This stunning seafood restaurant caters to all tastes, and if you change your mind about the fish and chips you can opt instead for lobster, oysters, or fresh sea bass. However, if you’re set on the old classic, the fish and chips at Rockfish is a lovely example of how sometimes simple is best.
