An award winning chip shop named one of the very best in Wales has shocked its loyal customers by announcing it is closing. Hooked@31 in Fishguard had been named one of the top ten chip shops in the UK and was also ranked among the top two in Wales, having been pitted up against 10,500 others as part of the National Fish & Chip Awards.
It was commonplace to see long queues form outside the chip shop, which stayed open during the coronavirus lockdown to provide home deliveries. It was known for its ice cream produced from Pembrokeshire county-sourced milk, which included vegan and dairy-free ice cream.
It had closed on December 23 for the Christmas break, with many fully expecting it would reopen afterwards, but in a statement on its Facebook page, the owners said it will remain closed, thanking customers for their support and explaining how it was the "right decision" for their family.
