Two West Midlands chip shops have been named among the best in the United Kingdom. A Herefordshire and Worcestershire chip shop are the only takeaways in the region to be included on the prestigious list.
Each year, Fry Magazine publishes a definitive list of the best fish and chips across the country. This year’s 50 Best Fish & Chip Takeaways is no exception.
The list is out and it’s another year where a Birmingham chippy has failed to make the cut. But one fish and chip shop has remained on there for another year and is one of only two West Midlands takeaways to make the Top 50.
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Located in the village of Leintwardine, Herefordshire, Fiddlers Elbow Fish and Chips has been named the best fish and chip shop in the West Midlands by Fry Magazine. Since entering the top 50 in 2019, Fiddlers Elbow Fish and Chips has remained on the list ever since.
The chip shop has been a staple of the Herefordshire community since the early 1970s and has been under the current ownership of Dominic Eusden and partner Linzi Morris since 2013. As well as serving fish, the chip shop sells vegetarian and vegan alternatives.
Fiddlers Elbow Fisheries, Rosemary Lane, Leintwardine
(Image: Google Maps)
Outside of Fiddlers Elbow Fish and Chips, Bredon Village Fish and Chip Shop in Worcestershire joined this year’s list. The village chip shop is located on the Worcestershire/Gloucestershire border.
On Google Reviews, Fiddlers Elbow Fish and Chips has a 4.5 score out of five stars, This is based on over 200 independent reviews.
Wyn Davies said: “Best fish and chips I’ve ever had by far.”
Kathryn Dutton added: “Amazing fish and chips, all gluten-free. Friendly and reasonably priced, amazing quality.”
Alison Finnieston commented: “Probably the best fish and chips I have eaten! Helpful and courteous staff. Gluten-free friendly. As a coeliac it is difficult to find good fish and chips – these were excellent. Highly recommended.”
And Stefan Hutchinson said: “We had seen that Fiddlers Elbow was classed as the best Fish & Chips in Herefordshire, so we had to try them. Even if it was an hour’s drive.
“We weren’t disappointed. The food was very tasty and served fresh and hot and the staff were very helpful and engaging, Once we got our food we took a very short stroll to eat by the river. All in all, a lovely time was had by all and it was well worth the drive.”