The top ten fish and chip shops have been named (Image: Getty)
The UK’s top 10 chippies have been unveiled in time to mark today’s National Fish and Chips Day.
According to Britain’s National Fish & Chip Awards 2026, the best chippie in the country is based in arguably the best county, Yorkshire, or God’s Own Country, as it is known by locals.
The Scrap Box, in York, has managed the batter the competition and take the top spot in the competitive race to be crowned the best in the UK. The frying champion is located in a former public toilet block on the side of the A1079. A cod and chips at The Scrap Box costs £12.95.
The York-based winner is one of four fish and chip shops based in Yorkshire from the list of 10 finalists, Scotland has also managed two entries and London only has one.
Fish and chips is a national takeaway institution and the Daily Express has launched our Save Our Fish and Chips campaign to back the great British meal.
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The fish and chip shops around the nation in the top ten (Image: The Sun/ Google)
The 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.
The Scottish duo making it to the final lists were second place The Fish Works, in Largs, Ayrshire, where haddock and chips costs £13.50, and the Garioch Fish Bar, in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire.
In third place Shaws Fish and Chips in South Yorkshire has put on a special offer for National Fish and Chip Day, offering Hake and Chip Box Meal Deal for £11.20.
The Fish and Chip Awards are judged by top experts from the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF).
The nation’s ten best fish and chip shops have been announced in one recent list (Image: Getty)
Gary Lewis, President of NEODA (founders of the day), said: “National Fish & Chip Day is a celebration not only of a much-loved British tradition, but also of the innovation helping to secure its future.
“As we look ahead to the big day in 2026, we’re encouraging shops and customers to explore a wider range of fish beyond cod and haddock; from hake to pollock and other responsibly sourced species.
“By embracing variety, we can support sustainability, reduce pressure on key stocks and ensure that fish and chips remain a staple of British life for generations to come.”
Top ten finalists for the fish and chip shop awards
The Scrap Box, 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
The Fish Inn, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
Brockley’s Rock, Brockley, south-east London
Harrison’s Fish & Chip C., Oxford
Mister C’s, Selby, North Yorkshire
The Fish Bank, Sherburn-in-Elmet, North Yorkshire
Garioch Fish Bar, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland