The Black Country is best known for its quintessential orange chips. This unique delicacy originates in this historically industrial region, and its distinctive colour is achieved by using turmeric or food dye.
These delicious battered orange chips has got us thinking about all of the various places where you can get the best fish and chips in Wolverhampton.
One theory as to why these chips are orange is that Albert Walls of Queen's Fish Bar in Great Bridge created the very first orange chips in the 1950s.
Using Google reviews, we’ve rounded up some of the best places where you can grab a delicious bag of fish and chips.
The Google Review ratings were compiled in May 2026.
Take a look below at nine locations for delicious fish and chips:
1. The Wolves Fish & Chips
Rated 5 stars out of 13 reviews. One Google reviewer wrote: "Moved to wolves recently and tried this place out, I’ve since been back 3 times. Staff are amazing, the food comes out hot, and it’s cheap for amazing food." Location: 48A New Hampton Rd W, Wolverhampton WV6 0RY | Google Maps
2. Pennfields Plaice
Rated 4.7 out of 255 Google reviews. One reviewer said: "Amazing quality food, a great veggie and vegan range and really friendly service". Location: 144 Birches Barn Rd, Wolverhampton WV3 7BG. | Google maps
3. Hardy's Fish Bar & Kebab House
Rated 4.6 stars out of 361 reviews. One Google reviewer wrote: "Good choice for take away food and friendly service." Location: 31 Birmingham New Rd, Wolverhampton WV4 6BL | Google Maps
4. Peps Plaice
Rated 4.5 out of 334 Google reviews. One Google reviewer said: "Gave Peps another go after a poor visit previously, and I’m glad I did. Things have definitely improved under the new owners. The chips were nicely battered and the large cod was freshly made and cooked well. A much better experience this time around." Location: 4 Bridgnorth Rd, Wolverhampton WV6 8AA | Google maps