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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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Hotels in Blackpool

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Doric Hotel

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Cliffs Hotel
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Cliffs Hotel

A hit with families seeking the all-inclusive treatment, this Baroque-style hotel on the north shore is one of Blackpool’s oldest and most popular.

King's Boutique Hotel
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King’s Boutique Hotel

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The Boulevard Hotel

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The Big Blue Hotel
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Big Blue Hotel

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Hampton By Hilton Blackpool
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Hampton By Hilton Blackpool

This contemporary hotel on Blackpool’s South Shore offers a functional base for tourists wanting to be close to central attractions such as The Pleasure Beach.

The Lawton Hotel
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The Lawton

Thanks to its lime green-painted brick frontage, this family-friendly guest house certainly stands out from the crowd in the centre of Blackpool.

The Ruskin Hotel
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The Ruskin

Sitting in the shadow of the town’s famous Blackpool Tower, this established three star hotel is popular for its handy location and family-friendly pricing.

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