5 award winning chippies in Scotland you need to try

Who doesn’t love a fish supper in winter? It’s the perfect treat to warm up with on a cold, dark night.

Of course, we’re spoiled for choice when it comes to fish and chip shops in Scotland. So, to help our readers narrow down the choices for their next takeaway (and to inspire you to try somewhere new), we’re shining a spotlight on award winning chippies.

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Local chippies that are a cut above the rest

The Fish Works: Award-winning fish and chips takeaway

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Catch your next meal at The Fish Works.

The Fish Works is a fish and chip takeaway located on the seafront in Largs, specialising in Scottish Seafood made to order.

It has won many awards including: Winner of The Quality Award Accreditation UK, Best Fish and Chip Shop in Scotland, 3rd Place Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway of the year UK at the National Fish & Chip Awards 2023; Winner of Taste Our Best Award Scotland six years running; Winner of a Green Tourism Award; Best Family Run Fish & Chip Takeaway at the Lux Hospitality Awards 2021; Good Food Award Winner 2022; Winner of Best Fish and Chip Shop in Scotland and Best Newcomer at the Dine in Awards 2017 Regional Winner for West Coast of Scotland at the Scottish Food Awards and holder of the Fish and Chip Quality Award.

The Fish Works is a family-run business owned by husband and wife team Ross and Tiffany Irvin. They had the idea of bringing to Largs somewhere visitors and locals can come to enjoy fresh quality Scottish seafood in a relaxed environment with the best views of the Firth of Clyde.

The Fish Works is lucky to have access to the freshest local Scottish ingredients; its fish is expertly selected from Peterhead by its Fish Merchant; and its whole langoustines are landed daily in Largs. The ethos at The Fish Works is to give customers fresh food, handmade and expertly cooked in the best traditional way. Closed from December 24 while the fish market is closed and reopening January 11 2024.

Learn more and catch your next meal at The Fish Works today.

Anstruther Fish Bar: Award-Winning Scottish Seafood Excellence

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Anstruther Fish Bar, a celebrated staple in Scotland’s seafood scene, has consistently earned accolades for its outstanding fish and chips. Recently, it was honored as the Best Fish & Chip Shop at the Scottish Enterprise Awards in 2022 and 2023, and also received the MSC UK Foodservice Champion of the Year award in 2021.

The fish bar’s allure extends beyond its awards to its high-profile visitors, including Queen Consort Camilla, and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton. Hollywood stars like Bill Murray and Tom Hanks, and Scottish celebrities such as Lorraine Kelly and Edith Bowman, have also graced this renowned establishment.

Known for hand-filleting haddock the traditional way, Anstruther Fish Bar exemplifies a passion for quality and sustainability. This commitment has made it a destination not only for locals but also for international visitors, evidenced by a family from Malaysia who traveled from London just to experience its famed Scottish fish supper.

Discover more about Anstruther Fish Bar, an iconic culinary destination that embodies the best of Scottish hospitality.

Findlay’s Fish Bar: Winner of The Good Food Awards

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Findlay’s Fish Bar is a third generation family-run business serving fine food in and around the Broch (Fraserburgh) since 1925.

The Findlay family is humbled, but very proud at the same time, to receive for the second time the prestigious “Good Food Awards”.

The dedication and hard work from the team at Findlay’s is so much appreciated by its customers with staff always trying to achieve quality and consistency and paying attention to the smallest of details. Truthfully, every single day is a learning day.

The team at Findlay’s are proud to support local fishermen, fish merchants and local traders, sourcing and serving the finest produce there is to offer.

Fortunate to have some of the finest, freshest seafood in the world on its doorstep, Findlay’s offer haddock, lemon soles and langoustines delivered daily and from reputable Fraserburgh MCA accredited Fish merchants, and also purchased daily from local markets in the Broch and Peterhead.

Findlay’s offer a varied range of chip shop favorites, but also traditional and quirky dishes such as Cullen Skink Soup and smoked haddock fishcakes served in a variety of homemade dishes and sauces.

Findlay’s also offers a gluten-free options on all fresh seafood and chips in a dedicated fryer and has achieved accreditation from the Coeliac Society.

At Findlay’s, customers can choose between takeaway or can sit-in in the delightful Diner.

Throughout the last couple of years, Findlay’s has enjoyed seeing not only local customers but so many visitors and tourists alike coming to the Broch.

Learn more about Findlay’s Fish Bar and plan your next visit today. 

Cromars: Winners of the 2023 Best Fish Supper Award for the East of Scotland

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Cromars, an award-winning fish and chip shop in St Andrews, is delighted to have been crowned the winner of “Best Fish Supper East” by the prestigious Scottish Fish and Chip Awards 2023.

As winner of other high accolades, such as “Scottish Chip Shop of the Year” at the National Fish & Chip awards, Cromars prides itself on serving fresh, catch of the day fish, from its fish mongers daily. Home cooked to order, and served with fresh local potatoes, you’re in for a treat. Other items not to be missed on the menu include King Prawn, Scottish Scampi ,mushy peas and homemade tartare sauce. If you’re looking for a sweet treat, a deep-fried Mars bar is a must! Wash it down with an ice cream Oreo milkshake. Cromars is also a licensed establishment serving chilled beers, wine and cocktails by the can. Plus, it’s fully dog friendly, so perfect for grabbing a bite while out with all the family.

Working from age old traditions, owner Wendy grew up in a fishing family in Peterhead with its bustling fishing port. Now set in St Andrews, offering a stunning backdrop to the shop with winding cobbled streets and majestic sandstone buildings. St Andrews has its own ties to the sea; and of course golf! Cromars today is a haven for golfers, walkers, surfers, students and tourists alike. A place where customers of all ages can meet up and enjoy great food in great company along with some good old Scots banter.

Learn more about Cromars and plan your next visit today. 

Dunkeld Fish Bar: Winner of Fry Awards 50 Best Fish & Chips Takeaway

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From day one, the staff at Dunkeld Fish Bar has been striving to make their wee shop the best they could and believe that their success is down to not only hard work, but also by having the right team in place. After all, teamwork makes the dream work.

Dunkeld Fish Bar is also very passionate about its products. The team works very closely with local butchers, potato and fish merchants to ensure they are using the best products.

Dunkeld Fish Bar sells all the usual products, but in addition to classics like black pudding, the fish bar also sells Stornaway black pudding, custom-made haggis, fresh onion rings and homemade tartar sauce. The Fish Bar also has a pizza oven and makes fresh Italian style pizzas. The onion rings aren’t bought in – they use fresh. The tartare sauce is homemade. Fresh is best at the Dunkeld Fish Bar.

Dunkeld Fish Bar serves a seasonal menu featuring items from Easter cream eggs to foot-long pigs in blankets and sprouts at Christmas. Located in the heart of highland Perthshire in Dunkeld, it’s a perfect location for a meal after a great day out in beautiful surroundings.

Learn more about Dunkeld Fish Bar and plan your next meal in Dunkeld today.