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Travel Sites Rank UK Fish-and-Chip Towns, With Whitby First

Easter-timed roundups lean on recent Fry Awards to guide diners.

Overview

  • EnjoyTravel.com named Whitby the UK’s top fish-and-chip town and spotlighted Trenchers, which won Restaurant of the Year at the 2026 Fry Awards.
  • Darlington placed sixth on EnjoyTravel.com’s list despite its inland location, with Yarm Road Fish & Chips cited for quality and consistency and noted as runner-up in the 2025 Fish & Chip Awards.
  • Big 7 Travel ranked Stonehaven as Scotland’s highest entry at number 11 and highlighted Redcloak Fish Bar and The Bay Fish and Chips, both praised for sustainable sourcing and strong Fry Awards showings.
  • Big 7 Travel also featured Anstruther and Largs, singling out Anstruther Fish Bar for its daily catch and The Fish Works in Largs for award-recognized takeaway and gluten-free options.
  • Ballycastle and Carrickfergus in Northern Ireland made Big 7 Travel’s UK top 20, with Morton’s of Ballycastle and The Friary commended for fresh, hearty fish suppers.