The best fish and chips in town are here

When it comes to British cuisine, the recognition and fame of fish and chips are unparalleled. Originally, fish and chips were fried in a combination of beef dripping and lard. Nowadays, vegetable oil has largely replaced animal fats. Traditional British chips are thicker than French or American fries and contain less fat. The recommended establishments below will surely leave you craving for more.

Located in Gloucestershire, Simpsons Fish and Chips is the winner of the 2016 National Fish and Chip Awards in the UK, beating out 10,000 fish and chip shops across the country for the title. Apart from fish, potatoes, and batter, there won't be any other fancy ingredients in your food. You might want to try Simpsons' own jalapeno mayonnaise.

Magpie Café

Legend has it that the best fish and chips in the UK can be found here. Since it began operating in 1940, this restaurant has welcomed countless locals and tourists. Whitby is a beautiful old fishing port with a maze of narrow streets, alleys, and ruins. Bram Stoker was inspired by the cliff-top graveyard of St. Mary's Church to write the famous Gothic horror novel 'Dracula'.
Celebrity chef Rick Stein is a household name in the UK, and he is best known for his fish dishes. Therefore, diners often flock to the seaside town of Padstow in Cornwall to savor the delicacies at his seafood restaurant. Additionally, he sells fish and chips at the South Quay, available for both dine-in and takeaway.

Rock and Sole Plaice

This is the third fish and chips shop in London, founded in 1871. Today, this shop located in Covent Garden still provides delicious food for office workers and tourists, often resulting in long queues.
Bonnie Gull initially started as a pop-up shop, and due to its popularity, a permanent restaurant was opened in Fitzrovia, London. You can start with oysters, cockles, or clams, but for the main course, you must try the unbeatable beer-battered North Atlantic cod, served with beef fat chips and delicious tartar sauce.