Map reveals Britain’s best chippies to enjoy fish and chips on Good Friday – does your local make the list?

A MAP has revealed Britain’s best chippies to enjoy a fish and chip supper on Good Friday.

Fish and chips is an iconic British dish – and it’s long been a tradition to eat it on Good Friday, doused in salt and vinegar.

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Christians traditionally refrain from eating meat on Good Friday – and instead choose fish.

It’s believed that Jesus Christ died on the cross on Good Friday so Christians go without meat on that day as a symbolic act of mourning.

Nowadays millions of people across Britain simply use the celebration as an excuse to pick up a battered cod and chips from their local chippy. 

But where is the best place to grab a tasty Good Friday fish supper?

The best chippies in Britain were crowned by The National Fish and Chip Awards in February – marking the competition’s 37th year.

Expert tasters carefully scrutinised fish and chips across the country and marked each meal on a range of factors including food quality, customer service, and sustainability.

Outlets were given multiple chances to snap up a title, with 15 categories overall.

These include the sought-after Restaurant of the Year, Takeaway of the Year, and Field to Frier awards.

Coming in at first place for the 2025 Restaurant of the Year was Yarm Road Fish and Chips in Darlington.

The little food joint offers supper for under a tenner and the owner, Burrell, has had over 20 years of experience in the business.

It’s best known for its tasty homemade fish cake recipe and a secret ingredient in its crispy batter.

The Fish Works, Largs, Scotland came in at second place.

The restaurant receives deliveries of fresh fish every day from a nearby market.

The classic fish and chips isn’t all they do though with a menu that boasts langoustine tails, calamari and seasonal fish.

In third place was Kellaway’s Fish and Chips, Truro, Cornwall, which offers fish while you enjoy that salty sea air.

Located on the Cornish coastline the venue is run by Larry and Amanda Kellaway who have been working away in the shop for almost three decades.

Onto the Takeaway of the Year award we have Bells Fish and Chips, Durham in first place.

Offering a mix of take-away and dine-in options, the Framwellgate Moor venue has racked up countless positive reviews and 4.5 stars on Trip Advisor.

Next up was Malt and Anchor, Gloucestershire, in second place, which offers a swanky interior to enjoy your fish and chip dish.

As well as the traditional pub grub the restaurant serves savoury pies and even wine, bubbly, and beer.

And taking the bronze medal was Trenchers Spanish City, Whitley Bay, which has been keeping locals happy for the past 40 years.

The swanky venue even offers an in-person pianist to listen to while you’re munching on your award-winning chips.

The Field to Frier award refers to the entire journey of each food item from the field to the fryer, and looks to award the quality and care at every step of the supply chain.

Redcloak Fish Bar, Stonehaven, Scotland won the category thanks to its “high quality ingredients from sustainable sources”.