Nottinghamshire fish and chip shop where 'food is unreal' rated among UK's best
With countless chippies across the county, it can often be hard to narrow down the best shop to go to. Thanks to a new list of the top 40 fish and chip shops across the UK, compiled by the National Federation of Fish Friers, choosing which chip shop to take a chance on this Good Friday should be that bit easier.
Unsurprisingly, a costal town - Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire - is rated as the best place for fish and chips in the UK, with two takeaways just over a mile apart featuring in the top 40 list.
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In England, Yorkshire tops the list for best fish and chip shops, with four takeaways in the county appearing on the list. However, landlocked Nottinghamshire makes the list, with a beloved local chippy appearing in the top 40.
Angell's Fisheries in Newark-on-Trent was determined to be one of the best fish and chip shops in the country. One of only four chip shops from the East Midlands to rank in the list, it is often said to be Newark's oldest, first opening in early 1900, according to the owners.
The consistently-busy takeaway on Barnaby Gate has hundreds of five-star reviews on Google from loyal locals and customers who have travelled from further afield to try the highly-rated cod and chips.
One recent review described the food as 'the best for miles and miles' and 'unreal' with another praising the staff service in the shop, adding "it's nice going to the chippy and everyone joking and chatting".
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."
This year's winner of the top award was Yarm Road Fish and Chips in Darlington, in second place was the Fish Works in Lard, Scotland,and Kellaway's Fish and Chips in Cornwall was placed third.
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