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Daily Record
16-05-2025
- Daily Record
The Scottish seaside village home to two of the country's top fish and chip shops
The chippies have earned rave reviews from critics and customers alike. Scotland's many seaside towns and villages are a great place to head when the temperature warms up. They all have something unique to offer, but if it is good fish and chips you are after then one place stands above the rest. Anstruther is a coastal village in Fife, around an hour and a half out of Edinburgh by car. The fishing village, which is situated in the East Neuk of Fife along the Fife Coastal Path, is home to a population of around 4,000 people. A popular destination among day-trippers and holidaymakers alike, top sights in Anstruther include its historic harbour and the Scottish Fisheries Museum. The village is also just a short distance from a number of fabulous sandy beaches. What Anstruther is arguably most famous for, however, is its world-class fish and chip shops. Two chippies in particular have earned acclaim from both critics and visitors. The Anstruther Fish Bar is tucked along Anstruther's scenic harbour-front and is a family-owned business that serves up fish suppers that customers often eat at the picturesque seating area opposite the shop. Only four people in the world are said to know the secret recipe for the restaurant and takeaway's renowned light and crispy batter. The eatery has a huge and varied menu that includes everything from Scottish haddock deep fried in batter to lemon sole in breadcrumbs. It also offers pizzas and burgers, and even home-made curry. The Anstruther Fish Bar has won many awards throughout the years. It has been named Seafish Fish and Chip Shop of the Year, Takeaway of the Year and more. As we previously reported, the Anstruther Fish Bar was also praised by a top online reviewer as "perfect". Danny Malin from the YouTube channel Rate My Takeaway, who reviews takeaways all across the UK, described the food at the chippy as "full of flavour" and "absolutely fantastic". It isn't just critics that the Anstruther Fish Bar is popular with. The takeaway currently has an average rating of 4.5 out of five based on 7,218 reviews on Google. One happy customer shared: "Food was delicious, so fresh and not greasy. Smoked fishcakes were very nice too. "I've cream conveniently placed for a cheeky wee scoop on departure. Only downside is a queue and a long wait but the taste is worth it." Another positive review reads: "Always the best fish and chips In beautiful surroundings. From first bite to last, they are simply the best." Elsewhere, Anstruther is also home to The Wee Chippy takeaway. The family-owned business prides itself on its fresh produce, with its local seafood supplier "delivering fish second to none" according to The Wee Chippy website. The takeaway fries to order in vegetable oil utilising a "tried and tested method". As a result, the takeaway's batter is known by visitors for being light and crispy. The Wee Chippy's takeaway menu includes classics such as battered or breaded haddock suppers, fishcakes, and wholetail scampi. It also offers a gluten and dairy-free menu. Similar to the Anstruther Fish Bar, it has been recognised with a range of awards. The eatery has received prizes from The Food Awards Scotland, The Scottish Takeaway Awards, and the Scottish Fish and Chip Awards. Also like The Anstruther Fish Bar, The Wee Chippy has an overall score of 4.5 out of five on Google. It has received 1,627 reviews from customers. One posted: "Heard great things about here and was very excited to try it. After a 10 to 15 minute wait I wasn't disappointed. "Easily up there with the best fish supper I've tasted. Chips were spot on, batter not too hard or soft and the fish very fresh and tasty. Can't recommend enough." Another echoed: "Other chippies may be available, but this one came recommended by locals and did not disappoint. We had a fish cake supper and a haggis supper. Freshly cooked, beautifully flavoured, not greasy, and great value."
Daily Mirror
23-04-2025
- Daily Mirror
New map shows 11 best fish and chip shops across UK's seaside towns
Find the nearest and greatest chippies, as a new map has revealed the top 11 seaside fish and chips shops in the UK - with one location having six must-try spots that you shouldn't miss out on Fish and chips are a staple in the UK, with a chippy tea at the end of the week is a tradition for many. There isn't anything that can top a warm plate of delicious cod or haddock, French frie s and mushy peas. Even better if it is by the seaside. The National Federation of Fish Friers released the Top 40 Fish and Chip Shops around the country, The Mirror reported. Andrew Crook, president of the National Federation of Fish Friers, said: '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.' According to the reports, the best place to enjoy the highest quality fish and chips is located in the coastal town of Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire, hence the number of fish and chips restaurants and takeaway shops in the area. Kellaway's Fish and Chips in Truro ranked third on the list of the best 40 fish and chips takeaways in the UK. With a rating of 3.9 stars on TripAdvisor and 90% of satisfaction on their Facebook profile, one happy customer wrote: "Gave it a go as it's our local chippy. Delicious food & polite staff. Have been going there for our fish & chips cravings ever since. Can't knock it. I think it's reasonably priced too for a family treat. App is a lifesaver when you have your hungry little terrors with you. Thanks!" Another 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." Best eaten by the seaside and praised for their quality, here's the list of the 11 best fish and chip shops across the UK's seaside towns. Cornwall Kellaway's Fish and Chips, Truro Devon Taffs Fish and Chips, Torrington Somerset The Oyster Shell, Bath Kent Newington Fish Bar, Ramsgate Norfolk French's Fish Shop, Wells-next-the-sea READ MORE: Tiny UK seaside village is eerily quiet but is just 9-miles from famous town Lincolnshire Elite on the Bail, Lincoln Aberdeenshire Carron Fish Bar, Stonehaven Garioch Fish Bar, Inverurie Lows Traditional Fish & Chips (Berryden), Aberdeen Mike's Famous Fish & Chips (Blackburn), Aberdeen Redclock Fish Bar, Stonehaven Sea Salt + Sole, Aberdeen Ayrshire The Fish Works, Largs Fife The Wee Chippy, Anstruther Inverness-shire Hilton Chip Shop, Inverness Glamorgan Posh Fish and Chips (Llandaff), Cardiff Zero Plus Fish & Chips, Cardiff
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Nottinghamshire fish and chip shop where 'food is unreal' rated among UK's best
Good Friday is the busiest day of the year for fish and chip shops around the UK with long queues expected at takeaways around the country. Many people follow the tradition of eating a fish meal on the Friday before Easter Sunday, and families across Nottinghamshire are no different. 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. READ MORE: GBBO's Prue Leith, 85, says 'I haven't got much longer' in poignant interview READ MORE: Nottinghamshire pub kitchen temporarily closed after receiving one star hygiene rating 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.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Beloved Darlington chippy on the list of UK's 40 best to try this Good Friday
A beloved Darlington fish and chip shop has been recommended as one of the best 40 chippies for Good Friday. Yarm Road Fish and Chips, located on 366 Yarm Road, was named the Takeaway of the Year by the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF) earlier this year. And now, their inclusion arrives ahead of Good Friday, traditionally one of the busiest days of the year for chippies as people across the country swap meat for fish in line with Christian custom. The NFFF highlighted the Darlington takeaway for its quality ingredients, consistent cooking, cleanliness, and customer service — all key criteria in a rigorous judging process conducted by industry experts. Andrew Crook, NFFF President, praised the shop's achievement: '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. Recommended reading: Every Durham and Darlington neighbourhood to have designated police officers by July Residents warn 'lovely' Darlington village is being turned into a big housing estate The historic Darlington district renamed in honour of town's railway heritage "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. Locals have already been flocking to the award-winning takeaway in anticipation of the Easter weekend. With national recognition now under its belt, Yarm Road Fish and Chips looks set to serve even more golden portions to fish-loving foodies from far and wide. Takeaway of the Year winner Yarm Road Fish and Chips, 366 Yarm Road, Darlington DL1 1XL Takeaway of the Year 2nd place The Fish Works, 3 The Promenade, Largs, KA30 8BG, Scotland Takeaway of the Year 3rd place Kellaway's Fish and Chips, 1c Pengelly Way, Threemilestone, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 6DP Devon – Taffs Fish and Chips, Torrington Dorset – The Forum Frier, Blandford Forum Essex – The Hook of Clacton, Clacton-on-Sea Greater Manchester – Taylors, Stockport Hampshire – Mike's Traditional Fish & Chips, Eastleigh Kent – Newington Fish Bar, Ramsgate Lancashire – Farington Chippy, Leyland Lancashire – Westend Fish and Chips, Oswaldtwistle Leicestershire – Frydales (Hinckley Road), Leicester Lincolnshire – Elite on the Bail, Lincoln Lincolnshire – Linfords Traditional Fish and Chips, Market Deeping London – Brockley's Rock, Brockley London – Stones Fish and Chips, Acton Norfolk – French's Fish Shop, Wells-next-the-Sea Nottinghamshire – Angell's Fisheries, Newark-on-Trent Oxfordshire – Harrison's Fish & Chip Co., Oxford Somerset – The Oyster Shell, Bath Surrey – Seafare Guildford Teesside – Robinsons Traditional Fish and Chips, Billingham West Midlands – Hawthorn Fish Bar, Birmingham Yorkshire – Locker's Fish & Chips, Redcar Yorkshire – Mister C's, Selby Yorkshire – The Fish Bank, Sherburn-in-Elmet Yorkshire – The Scrap Box, York Yorkshire – Two Gates Fisheries, Barnsley Scotland Aberdeenshire – Carron Fish Bar, Stonehaven Aberdeenshire – Garioch Fish Bar, Inverurie Aberdeenshire – Lows Traditional Fish & Chips (Berryden), Aberdeen Aberdeenshire – Mike's Famous Fish & Chips (Blackburn), Aberdeen Aberdeenshire – Redcloak Fish Bar, Stonehaven Aberdeenshire – Sea Salt + Sole, Aberdeen 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 Glamorgan – Zero Plus Fish & Chips, Cardiff
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Double award delight as County Durham and Darlington chippies crowned best in UK
Two County Durham and Darlington fish and chip shops have taken top honours at the National Fish & Chip Awards 2025, with Yarm Road Fish and Chips in Darlington winning Takeaway of the Year, and Bell's Fish and Chips (Framwellgate Moor) in Durham being crowned Restaurant of the Year. The prestigious awards, organised by the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF), celebrate excellence in the industry across various categories, including quality, sustainability, customer service, and innovation. Yarm Road Fish and Chips - Takeaway of the Year (Image: NATIONAL FISH AND CHIP AWARDS) Both winners emerged victorious after a rigorous judging process involving interviews, mystery taste tests, and business assessments. Yarm Road Fish and Chips in Darlington claimed the top spot in the Takeaway of the Year category, beating stiff competition from The Fish Works in Largs, Scotland, and Kellaway's Fish and Chips in Truro, Cornwall. Will Burrell, director-manager of Yarm Road Fish and Chips, expressed his excitement: 'Well, we can't quite believe it! To be mentioned alongside these fantastic finalists is an honour, but to win is beyond our wildest dreams.' Bell's Fish and Chips - Restaurant of the Year (Image: NATIONAL FISH AND CHIP AWARDS) 'Our biggest thanks go to our amazing team who have worked tirelessly to perfect our craft. And, of course, we are incredibly grateful to our wonderful customers who have supported us throughout the years.' Since opening eight years ago, Yarm Road Fish and Chips has become a beloved local institution, known for its high-quality food and friendly service. In the Restaurant of the Year category, Bell's Fish and Chips (Framwellgate Moor) in Durham took the title, surpassing Malt and Anchor in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, and Trenchers Spanish City in Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear. Recommended reading: Barnard Castle biker died after suffering brain injury in head-on smash Darlington dental centre praised for fixing residents' issues - but problems continue Padel courts plan approved for former Wickes site in Darlington Graham Kennedy, Managing Director of Bell's Fish and Chips, expressed his pride in the achievement: 'We are delighted to be recognised as Restaurant of the Year at the National Fish & Chip Awards 2025. This is the result of 38 years of hard work in our amazing industry.' 'We invest in the best, from staff training to quality produce, and our team gives it their all every day to ensure the best possible experience for our customers.' Andrew Crook, President of the NFFF, praised both winners for setting new benchmarks in the industry: 'Both Yarm Road Fish and Chips and Bell's Fish and Chips have demonstrated outstanding commitment to quality and customer service. Their success is a testament to their dedication, and they are shining examples of excellence in the fish and chip sector.'
