The shortlist includes a popular spot in Borough Market
The hunt for the UK’s best fish and chip shop 2027 is officially on – and three London spots have made the cut. More than 40 chippies have been named in the National Fish and Chip Awards longlist, having impressed judges with ‘outstanding’ food quality, customer service, industry expertise, and commitment to sustainability.
Top shops in the capital include Chipping Wharf Fish & Chips, in Bow, and Fish! Kitchen within Borough Market. The third local contender for the competitive title is Harrow’s Skipjacks, which dates back to the 1980s.
The National Fish and Chip Awards are now in their 39th year and recognise the best of the best within the industry. This year there are 14 categories for national and international businesses to enter, such as Restaurant of the Year, Young Fish Frier of the Year, and Newcomer of the Year.
Andrew Crook, president of the National Federation of Fish Friers, which runs the awards, said: “As we celebrate the 39th year of the National Fish & Chip Awards, it is brilliant to see talent, passion, excellent professionalism and dedication to their craft on display. Every year, the Takeaway of the Year standard continues to rise and this new list of top 40 contenders exemplify that.
“It’s the people behind these businesses that make our industry what it is. We are proud to celebrate the owners, teams and young talent whose passion and hard work keep this much-loved tradition thriving. Recognition like this is about far more than trophies – it’s about acknowledging the individuals who go above and beyond for their customers and communities every single day.”
The shortlisted shops will now undergo further evaluations in the hopes of reaching the Top 10 in a couple months’ time. The winner will be then crowned at a glitzy ceremony in Westminster Bridge on February 24.
The reigning champ is The Scrap Box in York, who are still seeing a huge impact from scoring the number one spot. Owner Aman Dhesi said: “For those in the top 40, I’d say enjoy the process and make the most of it.
“The awards journey really makes you look closely at your own business – what you do well, what makes you different and where you can still improve. We learned a huge amount through the process before we ever won. And don’t try to second-guess what the judges want. Be proud of what makes your shop yours and tell that story.”
Top 40 fish and chip takeaways in the UK, per the National Fish and Chip Awards
England
- Angell’s Fisheries, Newark
- Berties, New Milton
- Best Fry, Southampton
- Bishopston Fish Bar, Bristol
- Catch 22, Tattershall
- Chippies Place, Newton Abbot
- Chipping Wharf Fish & Chips, Bow
- Fish! Kitchen, Borough Market, Southwark
- Grosvenor Fish Bar, Norwich
- Harrison’s Fish & Chip Co., Oxford
- Jolly Fryer, Bristol
- Knights Fish Restaurant, Glastonbury
- Linfords Fish and Chips, Market Deeping
- Mike’s Traditional Fish and Chips, Eastleigh
- Mister Pink’s, Milford-on-Sea
- Pips Chips, Cleethorpes
- Seafare, Guildford
- Skipjacks, Harrow
- Somewhere Else Fishy, Sherborne
- Taffs Fish and Chips, Torrington
- Taylors, Stockport
- The Corner Plaice, Rickmansworth
- The Cottage, Blackpool
- The Fish Bank, Sherburn-in-Elmet
- The Good Catch (Freshfield), Liverpool
- The Hake, Weybridge
- The Hook of Halstead, Essex
- Tulula’s Fish & Chips, Halesworth
Scotland
- Enzo’s Fish and Chips, Irvine
- Garioch Fish Bar, Inverurie
- Hilton Chip Shop, Inverness
- Lows Traditional Fish & Chips (Westhill), Aberdeen
- Monster Fish & Chips Co., Fort Augustus
- The Fish Works, Largs
Wales
- Farnhams Fish and Chips (Boverton), Llantwit Major
- Hennighan’s Fish & Chips Bottom Shop, Machynlleth
Northern Ireland
- Browns Award Winning Fish and Chips, Belfast
- McCann’s Fish & Chips, Newcastle
- Merchant Fish and Chips, Ballymena
- The Frying Squad (Balloo), Bangor
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