Fish and chips in Blackpool

Johnny James, Managing Editor

Blackpool knows a thing or two about fish and chip shops. Take a stroll through the town and you’ll pass scores of these proud British institutions, each competing for the flakiest fish, the crispiest batter, and the fluffiest chips.

There are small, traditional shops whose history stretches back a century. There are huge, sleek restaurants where the humble chippy tea becomes an elevated dining experience. Some are all about perfectly executed classics. Others invite a spirit of seaside adventure into their menu.

No trip to Blackpool is complete without visiting at least one of them, but how on earth do you choose which, when there are so many fish in the sea?

To help, we’ve rounded up the seven very best, each garlanded with praise from locals, tourists, and awards bodies – a three-pronged seal of approval that leaves little room for disappointment, and most likely little room for dessert.

So, loosen that belt buckle a notch and dig into our guide to the best fish and chip shops in Blackpool.

Our top picks

Papa’s Fish & Chips

Papa’s Fish & Chips, 66-74 Promenade, Blackpool , FY1 1HB - Visit now

Not many chippies have a blue plaque outside, but not many chippies are as noteworthy as Papa’s, where the humble chippy tea becomes an elevated dining experience.

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Lily’s Traditional Fish And Chips

Lily’s Traditional Fish And Chips, 10-12 Foxhall Rd, Blackpool , FY1 5AB - Visit now

Set in a handsome building with a Tudor-style façade, Lily’s is a more casual shop that strikes a fair balance between quality and affordability.

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Yorkshire Fisheries

Yorkshire Fisheries, 14 - 18 Topping Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 3AQ - Visit now

Yorkshire Fisheries is a multiple award-winning fish and chip shop that dates back to 1907, making it the oldest in Blackpool.

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Harrowside Fish & Chips

Harrowside Fish & Chips, 67 Harrowside, Blackpool , FY4 1QH - Visit now

Winner of the Good Food Award’s coveted Chippy of the Year award on multiple occasions, the south shore’s Harrowside is a great choice for a quiet bite.

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Bentley’s Fish and Chip Shop

Bentley’s Fish and Chip Shop, 131 Bond St, Blackpool, FY4 1HG - Visit now

Also multiple winners of the Chippy of the Year award, this traditional, family-run chippy has a few rare sightings on its menu, including haggis, black pudding and that chippy holy grail: scraps.

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C Fresh

C Fresh, 72 Foxhall Rd, Blackpool , FY1 5BL - Visit now

Tucked on the south shore, C Fresh is an old school, decidedly affordable chippy – the kind of place you can fill your boots and still get change from a tenner.

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The Cottage, Blackpool

The Cottage, Blackpool, 31 Newhouse Road, Marton, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 4JH - Visit now

One of Blackpool’s oldest fish and chip shops also has the accolade of being mentioned in Rick Stein’s ‘Seafood Lovers’ Guide’ as one of the best in the town.

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Restaurant
The White Swan
at Fence

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Restaurant
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Restaurant
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Thira
Blackburn
Restaurant
Thira

Blackburn is synonymous with a great curry and Thira offers exactly that. With a discount available for click and collect, you can call and pre-order from a wide menu of home dining options. Starters include Grilled King Fish , boneless diced lamb sauteed with crushed ginger and shallots or a deep dish of mussels marinated with Kerala spices and deep fried.

Haute Dolci
Blackburn
Restaurant
Haute Dolci

This is dessert heaven served in the most amazing surroundings. A beautiful destination for all manner of sweet treats and the added bonus of a click and collect service. Vanilla Milk cake, Mintberry Mojito or test yourself with a Lick Your Lips – Fudge Brownies, Belgian Milk Chocolate, with Milk Chocolate Curls and Strawberries.

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Morecambe
Hotel
The Royal
at Heysham

The Royal at Heysham began life in the 16th century as a grain store, and has undergone a multi-million pound restoration and transformation into 11 en-suite rooms, a restaurant and bar.

Notarianni
Blackpool
Restaurant
Notarianni’s

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Fish and Chips
Blackpool
Restaurant
The Cottage, Blackpool

Built in 1856, The Cottage has been Blackpool’s most famous fish and chip shop since 1920. With an easy order button on the website, you can either collect, or if you’re a resident in certain postcodes they are offering a delivery service.

Blackpool
Restaurant
Michael Wan’s Wok Inn

One of Blackpool’s most high-profile and fun-packed restaurants, Michael Wan’s Wok Inn is bright, flashy and runs as smoothly as a well-oiled 2p machine. If it gets Jay Rayner’s seal of approval…

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