12 of the best fish and chip shops in the Black Country, according to locals on National Fish and Chip Day
As we celebrate National Fish and Chip Day, we took a look at the top rankings for takeaways and restaurants serving the popular dish across the four Black Country boroughs of Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall and Sandwell
The humble fish and chip supper is something which is a tradition among food lovers in the Black Country.
Turn around any corner in Dudley, Cradley Heath, Aldridge, Tipton and Wolverhampton and you'll find chip shops and restaurants full of sizzling fryers full of crispy cod and full flavour chips, including the famous orange chips beloved by many.
On National Fish & Chip day, we want to celebrate the takeaways and restaurants across the Black Country which are most highly rated by customers.
Using Google Reviews, we've produced a top three list across the four parts of the Black Country.
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1) Codsall Fish Bar, 1 The Square, Wolverhampton Road, Codsall, WV8 1PT - Rated 4.8 stars out of five on Google Reviews
A takeaway with more than 20 years of serving the community, the Codsall Fish Bar has become well-known for its crispy cod and golden chips.
Favourites on the menu include chips in three sizes, cod, plaice, haddock and roe, as well as kebabs available in a naan, pitta, wrap or bun.
2) Pennfields Plaice, 144 Birches Barn Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 7BG - Rated 4.7 stars out of five on Google Reviews
The shop provides a full vegan and vegetarian menu alongside the traditional offerings of fish, battered sausages and other treats, with food such as vegetarian and vegan burgers, vegan halloumi, vegan fish and vegan sausage among the options.
3) Popin Fish & Chip Bar, Limes Road, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, WV6 8RB - Rated 4.7 stars out of five on Google Reviews
Family run and very popular chip shop on the busy Limes Road in Tettenhall. The food is made to order and provides value for money, such as £5 for pie and chips or £6 for pie, chips and mushy peas.
1) Stourbridge Fish Bar, 21 Coventry Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1EP - Rated 4.7 stars out of five on Google Reviews
Run by the same family for 15 years, Stourbridge Fish Bar caters for all tastes, from large and medium cod to burgers, pies, wraps, fried chicken and a variety of kebabs, all in a town centre setting.
2) Nemo's Chip Shop Gornal, 14 Lake Street, Dudley, DY3 2AU - Rated 4.7 stars out of five on Google Reviews
A community-focussed and friendly chip shop, it has been consistently voted as one of the best in the region and goes out of its way to help customers through promotions such as free delivery on a Thursday and free golden tickets for kids meals.
3) Crispy Cod Fish and Chips, 13 Bradford Road, Dudley, DY2 0SH - Rated 4.6 stars out of five on Google Reviews
Set within the busy Holly Hall estate of Dudley, Crispy Cod offers a wide and varied menu, with several types of fish, as well as battered and unbattered burgers, kebabs and fried-to-order items like scampi and chicken nuggets.
1) Regal fish bar, 60 Redwood Road, Walsall, WS5 4LB - Rated 4.8 stars out of five on Google Reviews
Regal fish bar is well loved in Walsall for the friendly service it provides, as well as well cooked food which comes in large portions.
2) George's Fish Bar, 39 Central Drive, Bloxwich, WS3 2QJ - Rated 4.7 stars out of five on Google Reviews
Georges Fish Bar stands out as a local gem with fresh, expertly cooked dishes and a variety of options, including savoury kebabs and chicken bites and chips renowned for their crispy taste and generous portions.
3) Ryecroft Fish Bar, 2 Ryecroft Place, Walsall, WS3 1SL - Rated 4.7 stars out of five on Google Reviews
The fish bar in the Rushall area is a popular place which has became a pilgrimage for people who live outside the area, but remember the crispy cod and chunky chips
1) The Waterloo Fish & Chip Shop, 11 Waterloo Road, Smethwick B66 4JX - Rated 4.9 stars out of five on Google Reviews
It's a place that looks innocuous from the outside, but people who venture inside are able to enjoy tasty and fresh old-fashioned fish and chips which regulars say are great due to less grease than other shops.
2) Bobbo's Today's Catch Restaurant and Takeaway, 1-2 Long Lane, Blackheath, Rowley Regis, B65 0HT - Rated 4.8 stars out of five on Google Reviews
The shop sits in a prime position in Blackheath and provides quality battered chips and a warm welcome from the team who run the place, as well as fresh fish which is made to order.
3) Codfather Fish & Chips, 79 Brades Road, Oldbury B69 2EB - Rated 4.7 stars out of five on Google Reviews
Codfather is acclaimed by those who go there for hot, oily goodness, from the light and crisp batter to freshly cooked chips, as well as friendly service and a fair price and a place in the community as a hub.
