Today is officially National Fish and Chip Shop Day, an event we have all surely got marked in our calendars.
On a Friday, there is nothing better than heading to the chippy to pick up some fish and chips. It's considered a tradition to eat fish on Fridays and while many choose to cook their own fish at home, this day is renowned for people rushing out for a chippy tea.
We asked for your help picking the best chippy in Leeds and we knew you wouldn’t let us down. We know there’s so many great fish and chip shops in Leeds. In order to try and find the best we put a shout out on our Facebook page for your suggestions.
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After going through all the great shouts we then produced a shortlist. That was put forward to a public vote and the results are in. Your winner in a tightly contested vote is Oceans, based in Cross Gates. On our initial Facebook post, many of you were singing the chippy’s praises.
Donna Jackson said: “Oceans is the best for me.” Debra Whitehead, replying to which is the best chippy in Leeds, said: “Oceans in Cross Gates, they do gluten-free as well.”
The Skyliner, in Whitkirk, narrowly missed out on top spot. Then planespotters favourite Murgatroyds, in Yeadon, based near Leeds Bradford Airport, came third.
You can see your top 10 chippies in Leeds below:
- 1) Oceans, Cross Gates
- 2) The Skyliner, Whitkirk
- 3) Murgatroyds, Yeadon
- 4) The Bearded Sailor, Pudsey
- 5) Mermaid Fish Bar, Harehills
- 6) Captain Thornton’s, Chapel Allerton
- 7) Park Fisheries, Beeston
- 8) Drakes Fish and Chips, Chapel Allerton
- 9) The Fisherman’s Wife, Leeds city centre
- 10) Mother Hubbards, Harehills
Tell us the shops and restaurants you'd like to see open in Leeds by completing our poll. You can also do so here.
Congratulations to those on the list, particularly Oceans in top spot, and if there's any other Leeds chippies you think deserve recognition please feel free to tell us. You can do so by commenting on this article.
To find out the latest food and drink news from our city you can visit our Best in Leeds homepage. There you will also find a guide to great things to do in Leeds.
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