IT’S an institution, the chippy tea. Fish, chips and peas – what’s not to like? And since the nation’s favourite fast food is celebrating its 160th anniversary, we thought this was a reasonable enough excuse to start a search for the best fish suppers in Greater Manchester (and beyond). Sometimes it’s a tough life, but where there’s a whale, there’s a way…
Over the past few months, our diligent food critic, Gordo, has undergone an intensive research programme in the name of uncovering where serves the flakiest, freshest fish coated in the lightest, crispiest batter. Who serves the fluffiest, tastiest chips and the mushiest most comforting peas. (Extra points for proper vinegar and a decent tartare sauce.)
Read Gordo’s full article here.
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Book Now Greater ManchesterTommy’s Fish & Chip Shop
More detailsWith regular queues out the door and an army of locals who swear by it, Tommy’s in Heywood comes fiercely recommended. This unassuming corner cafe with its fifties style dining room was the original branch of what used to be a chain of chippies all over the region.
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Book Now CheshireHooked on the Heath
More detailsHooked on the Heath is an upmarket chippy in a former public toilet block in Knutsford. Co-owner Craig Buckley has been in the fishy business for over a decade and along with Victoria Howard and Chris Johnson they have quickly made a name for themselves with the locals.
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Book Now Alderley EdgeFosters Fish & Chips Alderley Edge
More detailsFosters Fish & Chips is an award-winning chippy in Alderley Edge that also has a branch in Bramhall. Expect cod so fresh it’s still gasping for breath as it reaches your plate, with twice-cooked chips, and homemade tartare sauce.
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Book Now Greater ManchesterWrights Fish & Chip Shop
More detailsThis neon-lit, old-school tiled chippy on Cross Street is owned by local couple Trisha and Marcus and has plenty of fans including a few celebrities. There are queues out of the door regularly for their traditional fare done very, very well.
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AncoatsThe Hip Hop Chip Shop
More detailsA National Fish & Chip Award winner, the Manchester street food heroes opened up their first bricks ‘n’ mortar outlet in trendy Ancoats late in 2018, following a hard fought crowdfunding campaign. A kicked-back dining experience with proper comfort food, cool artwork and a cracking soundtrack, the HHCS collective have reworked the national dish with inventive additions like Jerk batter, Louisiana spiced crab cakes and their chilli battered sausage. Obviously the traditional fish ‘n’ chips are bang on too, livened up by their trademark flavoured salts and vinegars.
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Book Now MarpleThe Fisherman’s Table
More detailsWhen a fish restaurant has the local fishmonger behind it, you can bet that those scallops were sitting in their shells until very recently. And when the chef has a stint at Whitstable’s award-winning The Sportsman under his apron strings, then you are in for a treat.
The Fisherman’s Table is in Marple so that fisherman must have a long commute. It’s over 40 miles to the seaside. Nevertheless, this is some of the freshest fish you’ll eat.
