10 places you need to try Fish and Chips in Liverpool

Fish and chips have earned their rightful place as a quintessential British institution, and there’s loads of boss places in Liverpool you can enjoy them!

Fish and Chips embody the essence of comfort food, providing a satisfying and hearty meal that brings back memories of family nights in or trips to the seaside.

The combination of crispy golden-battered fish and perfectly cooked chips creates a delightful contrast in textures, while the savoury flavours of the fish and the satisfying crunch of the chips offer a simple yet irresistible pleasure – we’re getting hungry just thinking about it!

The dish has had a long-standing history deeply rooted in British tradition. It gained immense popularity in the late 19th century when it became a staple food for the working-class communities in coastal towns.

Check out these 10 “plaices” in Liverpool to get some fantastic fried goods:

Albert’s Schloss – Bold Street

Albert’s Schloss is known for its vibrant atmosphere, delicious food, and extensive selection of beers. Fish Frites at Schloss comes with Haddock goujons, fried capers, mushy peas, tartar sauce, and fries.

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Italian Club Fish – Bold Street

Fish has long been part of their lives, dating back to their great-great grandparents, who crossed the shores from the Italian mountain village of Picinisco, to settle in Glasgow & Edinburgh, making their living by supplying the local communities with the British favourite of Fish & Chips.

Their signature Scottish Italian Club Fish & Chips comes with your choice of Haddock or Cod fried in their famous beer batter, served with mushy peas, salad, a wedge of lemon & homemade tartare sauce.

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Byrne’s Chippy- Stuart Road

Byrne’s Chippy is a renowned establishment in Liverpool that has been serving up delicious fish and chips since 1932.

What sets Byrne’s apart is their commitment to using high-quality ingredients and traditional cooking methods. They source the freshest fish, typically cod or haddock, which is then coated in a light and crispy batter. The chips are thick-cut and cooked to perfection, resulting in a golden and fluffy texture.

There’s a reason there’s always a queue out the door at this place. You have to get it with mushy peas and curry sauce!

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Steve’s Fish & Chips – Ashfield Road

At Steve’s Chippy, you can expect to find a variety of fresh fish, the chips are freshly made, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, providing a delightful accompaniment to the fish.

The menu includes additional items like mushy peas, curry sauce, or gravy, allowing you to customise your meal to your liking.

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Johnny English – Bold Street

The traditional Fish & Chips restaurant on Bold Street is perfect to sit in or takeaway. The down-to-earth chippy has all the things you would expect from fresh fish to scampi and fishcakes. Perfect with a bit of bread and butter on the side!

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Nova Scotia – Mann Island

Set in the stunning Mann Island building in the shadow of the spectacular Three Graces on Liverpool’s iconic waterfront Nova Scotia has the perfect location – the restaurant has utilised the extensive open-air drinking and dining space, as well as a beautiful interior restaurant and bar which looks out to the Museum of Liverpool and the city’s world-famous Docks. 

Their signature Fish and Chips comes with beer-battered cod, fries, mushy peas, home-made tartare sauce, and sourdough bread.

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The Elephant Pub – Woolton

Sunday Brunch’s Simon Rimmer took over the establishment in 2014, his idea was that he wanted affordable food with no pretensions. The Elephant is a firm favourite with the locals of woolton. Globally influenced, seasonal dishes are served in the traditional style pub.

Fresh Fleetwood fish, hand-cut chips, beer batter, tartare sauce, and minted mushy peas makes up their signature Fish and Chips.

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Cargo Seafood – Princes Parade

Cargo is a place you can savour the freshest seafood while enjoying breathtaking views of the River Mersey. At Cargo Seafood, they source only the freshest seafood ingredients from sustainable seafood providers.

Their lightly battered crispy cod served with hand cut chips, mushy peas and tartare sauce is an absolute winner!

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La Bistroteca – Baltic Market

La Bistroteca has been created by Liverpool chef Livia Alarcon, and specialises in European bistro food that draws from her decade-long career so far.

Minted peas and chips accompanies the beer-battered fish – don’t forget to add the curry sauce for an extra £1!

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Kelp – Duke Street Market

Kelp brought to the market by the same team behind Bone & Block which prides itself on high quality, locally sourced red meat – serves up delicious seafood dishes. Kelp’s fish and seafood is locally sourced and of the highest quality to produce tasty and carefully crafted plates.

Their beer-battered fish is served with chips, crushed peas, & tartare sauce – delicious!

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