Seven of the best fish and chip shops in the West Midlands, according to locals - including Dr Vinegars
As part of the annual national celebration of fish and chips, we've asked our readers to select their favourite place to go to get crispy cod and crunchy chips.
Today is National Fish and Chip Day, a day which helps to celebrate those who help produce the nation’s favourite takeaway.
The day celebrates everyone involved in creating the iconic British dish; from fish and chip shops, pub chains, restaurants, retailers, to the fishermen and farmers who provide the sustainable and natural ingredients.
UK Fisheries said that British consumers eat approximately 382 million meals from fish and chip shops every year, including 167 million portions of fish and chips, the traditional favourite, including dozens across the region.
But where are the takeaways that get the most love from customers? Which places do people recommend above all as their favourite place to get cod and chips, a saveloy, battered sausage or even a pie or kebab?
We asked our readers for their favourite places across the region and, as part of celebrations for National Fish and Chip Day, we can present the seven takeaways most loved by our readers.
These are listed in no particular order. If there are any others that you like, please let us know if the comments below:
40 Great Bridge, Tipton, DY4 7EW
The Black Country Chippy in Great Bridge is well-known and well-loved for the quality of its food and the warm service it provides to customers.
It also claims to be the first fish and chip takeaway in the Black Country to produce orange chips, which are made using beef dripping and larger than usual chips.
The most popular dishes are the fish and chips, while there are also a nice line in loaded fries, with varieties including donner kebab and mixed meat.
79 Brades Road, Oldbury, B69 2EB
Codfather in Oldbury is well-regarded for the quality of the food it provides, from nice cooked and fresh tasting fish to chips which are always crispy and not greasy.
Those who use it are always full of praise for the friendly welcome, with the family-run shop always working to provide great service while customers are waiting for their food.
The takeaway also gets top marks from those who love it for the cheaper prices and the variety on offer.
4 Castle Street, Dudley, DY1 1LA
Sofi's Plaice is seen as part of the fabric of life in Dudley and is much loved by all those who enjoy fish and chips in the town.
The family run takeaway has been voted the favourite takeaway in the past by Express & Star readers, who said they loved the warm welcome and excellent chips, available as normal or orange chips.
It has even survived being crashed into by buses and cars and come back stronger every time and does a roaring lunchtime trade.
14 Lake St, Dudley DY3 2AU
Nemo's Fish & Chips in Gornal is a fish and chip shop which has gained a reputation for quality and even won awards for its food.
The family-run business has earned rave reviews for the quality of its kebab meat, which customers say they love due to the way it's cut from the skewer, using a knife instead of a shaving machine.
It also earns praise for the friendly service from staff and the amount of food provided, including more chips in a portion than the portion size says.
Heath Way, Cannock WS12 3XP
Paul and Brad's Jolly Fryer in Heath Hayes is a takeaway praised for the quality of the fish and chips, with the owners also being praised for their passion for the work they do.
The takeaway earns praise from customers for the size of the portions, including its mega cod, as well as the variety of food on offer, from battered chips to chicken burgers made from 100 per cent chicken.
It's also one of the few chip shops in the area which opens on a Sunday.
1 Bridge Road, Cookley, Kidderminster, DY10 3SA
Cookley Fisheries is acclaimed as a fish and chip takeaway that people travel from miles around to visit.
The takeaway offers a wide selection on its menu, and those who visit say they appreciate the food, generous portions, and friendly staff.
Prices are good, making it a popular choice among locals and visitors.
41 Dudley Road, Oldbury, B69 3DP
Dr Vinegars is the newest venture of Royston Spencer, who was part of the Major's Fish & Chop shop family in Bilston.
Since opening at the beginning of 2024, Dr Vinegars has kept the best traditions of Major's, selling orange chips and fish all swimming with flavour, as well as providing the same friendly service.
Accompanying orange chips on the Dr Vinegars menu are the classic offerings of a chip shop, including fish and chips, kebabs, sausages and Pukka pies.
