When you think of comfort food, fish and chips are right up there, aren’t they? The crispy batter, the fluffy chips, a splash of vinegar, maybe a side of mushy peas—it’s practically a British institution. And every year, Fry Magazine releases its list of the best chippies across the UK, giving foodies the ultimate guide to where to find the tastiest fish suppers.
For 2025, 11 fish & chip shops in Yorkshire have made the coveted top 50 list and one is in the top 10 restaurants. If you’re local, you’ll definitely want to give these a try.
Yorkshire’s fish and chip chart toppers
Hirds Family Fisheries, Halifax, West Yorkshire
Address: 163 Backhold Ln, Siddal, Halifax HX3 9DL
Hirds Family Fisheries in Calderdale has been named as one of the UK’s 50 Best Fish & Chip Takeaways 2025 – the only chippy in Calderdale to make the prestigious list.
It follows two rounds of mystery dining visits by leading trade publication Fry Magazine in which judges meticulously inspected aspects including food quality, premises cleanliness, staff expertise, value for money, ease of ordering, and social media presence.
With the pass mark set high at 96%, Hirds Family Fisheries scored an impressive 96% with the mystery diner particularly praising the extensive menu with a big choice of gluten free items, I received my order quickly even though it was fried to order. Additional high praise included, “the Haddock was moist and flaky, free from grease” and the chips were cooked perfectly golden with a soft fluffy interior texture”and “super friendly and professional service”
”What a Fabulous achievement by the Family Team, and what a honour it is to make the 2025 list, our business now 13 years old run by myself and my wife Alison daughter Amber son Aiden and Katie and Alex, over these years we have won numerous awards and we are very proud to make the list of Fry Magazine Top 50 2025 we put this down to our polite professional service, quality ingredients and our unique extensive menu and our attention to dietary gluten free requirements which is very important to us, owner Alison Hird is coeliac so we understand the importance of cross contamination.”
Adam Hird Owner of Hirds Family Fisheries
“It is with great pleasure that we congratulate Hirds Family Fisheries on being one of the UK’s 50 Best Fish & Chip Takeaways.”
Reece Head, competition organiser
Kirbys of Horsforth, Horsforth , Leeds
Address: 24-26 Long Row, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 5AA, United Kingdom
Kirbys of Meanwood, Meanwood, Leeds
Address: 24 Stonegate Rd, Meanwood, Leeds LS6 4HY, United Kingdom
Lighthouse Fisheries Of Flamborough, Flamborough, East Yorkshire
Address: High St, Flamborough, Bridlington YO15 1JX, United Kingdom
Portside Fish & Chips, South Elmsall, Leeds
Address: Unit 1, 58-64 Ash Grove, South Elmsall, Pontefract WF9 2UP, United Kingdom
Portside Fish & Chips, Kirkstall Road, Leeds
Address: 382 Kirkstall Rd, Burley, Leeds LS4 2HQ, United Kingdom
Seafront Chippy, Hornsea, East Yorkshire
Address: 20 Marine Dr, Hornsea HU18 1NJ, United Kingdom
Shaws Fish And Chips, Dodworth, Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Address: Barnsley Rd, Dodworth, Barnsley S75 3JU, United Kingdom
The Bearded Sailor, Pudsey, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Address: 1 Robin Ln, Pudsey LS28 7BN, United Kingdom
The Codfather, Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Address: 117 Townley Rd, Lupset, Wakefield WF2 8EG, United Kingdom
The Fish Bank, Sherburn in Elmet, North Yorkshire
Address: 3 Low St, Sherburn in Elmet, Leeds LS25 6BG, United Kingdom
Two Gates Fisheries, Shafton, Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Address: 3 Weetshaw Cl, Shafton, Barnsley S72 8PZ, United Kingdom
That’s a good chunk of the list, which shows Yorkshire’s still one of the best places in the country for fish and chips.
Top fish & chip restaurants
And in the top 10 fish & chip restaurants:
- The Magpie Cafe, Whitby, North Yorkshire
- Address: 14 Pier Rd, Whitby YO21 3PU, UK
Many tours stop off at the Magpie in Whitby, allowing time for visitors to sample fish & chips before leaving.
What makes a great chippy?
So, what’s the secret to becoming one of the best fish and chip shops in the UK? According to Fry Magazine, it’s all about the quality of the fish, the freshness of the chips, and that all-important crispy batter. But it’s not just about the food—cleanliness, customer service, and value for money all play a part in the judging process.
Fancy a trip to Yorkshire this fishy Friday?
So, next time you’re craving a proper chippy tea, you know where to go. Don’t forget the scraps (or batter bits, if you’re southern) and a touch of salt and vinegar.
