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The ten best fish and chip shops revealed (Image: Getty)
The UK’s top 10 chippies have been revealed in time to celebrate National Fish and Chips Day today.
According to Britain’s National Fish & Chip Awards 2026, the best chippie in the country is found in arguably the best county, Yorkshire, or God’s Own Country as it is known to locals.
Scrap Box in York dominated the competition and took top spot in the competitive race to be crowned best in the UK. The roast champ is located in a former public toilet block off the side of the A1079. Cod and chips costs £12.95 at The Scrap Box.
The York-based winner is one of four Yorkshire-based fish and chip shops in the list of 10 finalists; Scotland also managed two entries, and London has only one.
Fish and chips is a national takeaway institution and the Daily Express has launched our Save Our Fish and Chips campaign to support great British food.
Scroll down to see the location of the 10 finalists…
Fish and chip shops across the country in the top ten (Image: Güneş/ Google)
Yorkshire entries included Mister C’s in Selby, Shaws Fish and Chips in Barnsley and The Fish Bank in the village of Sherburn-in-Elmet.
Shortlisted Scottish duo The Fish Works in Largs, Ayrshire, where haddock and chips cost £13.50, and Garioch Fish Bar in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, took second place.
In third place, Shaws Fish and Chips in South Yorkshire has launched a special offer for National Fish and Chip Day, offering a Hake and Chip Box Meal Deal for £11.20.
The Fish and Chip Awards are judged by top experts from the National Fish Fryer Federation (NFFF).
The country’s ten best fish and chip shops have been revealed in a recent list (Image: Getty)
Gary Lewis, Chairman of NEODA (the day’s founders), said: “National Fish & Chip Day is a celebration of not only a much-loved British tradition, but also the innovation that helps secure its future.
“As we look ahead to the big day in 2026, we encourage shops and our customers to explore a wider range of fish beyond cod and haddock, from hake to pollock and other responsibly sourced species.
“By embracing diversity we can support sustainability, reduce pressure on key stocks and ensure fish and chips remain a staple of British life for generations to come.”
Top ten finalists for fish and chip shop awards
Scrap Bin, York – winner
The Fish Works, Largs, Ayrshire, Scotland – second place
Shaws Fish and Chips, Barnsley, South Yorkshire – third place
Bells Fish and Chips (Framwellgate), Durham
Fish Inn, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
Brockley’s Rock, Brockley, south-east London
Harrison’s Fish & Chip C., Oxford
Bay C’s, Selby, North Yorkshire
Fish Bank, Sherburn-in-Elmet, North Yorkshire
Garioch Fish Bar, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
