June 6 marks a special day for food lovers across the UK—it’s National Fish and Chips Day! What better way to celebrate than by indulging in some of the finest fish and chips the country has to offer?
The National Fish & Chip Awards has compiled a map featuring 40 of the best chippies nationwide, and Somerset proudly features on the list.
In Bath, The Oyster Shell is an award-winning takeaway located on Moorland Road. This traditional fish and chip shop focuses on serving the finest British fish, freshly cooked to order. Established in 2019 by the team behind The Scallop Shell, The Oyster Shell is a family-run business managed daily by Dan and Sophie, a husband-and-wife duo devoted to delivering restaurant-quality seafood in a takeaway format.
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Andrew Crook, president of the National Federation of Fish Friers and one of the awards organisers, highlights the significance of this achievement: “Making the top 40 Fish and Chip Takeaways of the Year list is a huge accomplishment for these outlets. They’ve undergone a stringent judging process by fish and chip experts and all serve up delicious portions of the finest fish and chips. Whether you live nearby or are planning a visit, these are definitely worth a stop.”
Here are some of the standout chippies honored in the awards:
- Takeaway of the Year: Yarm Road Fish and Chips, Darlington
- 2nd Place: The Fish Works, Largs, Scotland
- 3rd Place: Kellaway’s Fish and Chips, Truro, Cornwall
Regional favorites include:
- Taffs Fish and Chips, Torrington (Devon)
- The Forum Frier, Blandford Forum (Dorset)
- The Oyster Shell, Bath (Somerset)
- Seafare, Guildford (Surrey)
- Locker’s Fish & Chips, Redcar (Yorkshire)
Scotland and Wales also boast top-tier fish and chip shops, such as Carron Fish Bar in Stonehaven and Finney’s Fish and Chips in Anglesey.
Whether you’re seeking the ultimate takeaway or planning a food pilgrimage, these fish and chip shops offer the perfect celebration of British culinary tradition on National Fish and Chips Day.