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:
5. Ocean Fryer
Rated 4.2 stars out of 188 Google reviews. One Google reviewer said: "Really nice food and very good and friendly service, A great place to eat." Location: 10 Cleveland St, Wolverhampton WV1 3HH | Google Maps
6. The Island House - Stafford Road
Rated 4.2 out of 1,209 reviews. One Google reviewer said, "Nice food sit in available or take away brilliant service and atmosphere". Location: 160 Stafford Rd, Wolverhampton WV10 6JT. | Google Maps
7. East Park Chippie
Rated 3.9 stars out of 127 Google reviews. One Google reviewer wrote: "Surprisingly great food and great service for a small fish & chip shop. Prices are decent and highly recommend the Chicken Tikka wrap and the perfectly cooked battered chips. Most importantly the hygiene standard is as good as it gets which is highly appreciated. Credit to the staff and owner." Location: 31 Hollington Rd, Wolverhampton WV1 2DR | Google Maps
8. The Villiers
Rated 3.9 out of 309 Google reviewers. One Google reviewer wrote: "Great service friendly staff great excellent food and quick service every time." Location: 86 Upper Villiers St, Wolverhampton WV2 4NX. | Google Maps