Here up North, there’s nothing better than getting a chippy in on a Friday night. And when we say chippy, we mean the proper nostalgic type that’s carefully bundled up in paper and absolutely smothered in salt and vinegar. To us, it’s the finest cuisine in all the land – and one we don’t need to be asked twice if we fancy one. Without further ado, here are our picks of the best fish and chips to try right here in Manchester.
1. Tony’s Chippy
Tony’s Chippy is a cult fave among city dwellers, and while unassuming from the outside, their fresh, traditional fish and chips have locals absolutely drooling. Mancs travel from far and wide for just a taste of their crispy batter, but for those lucky enough to live in the Ancoats or Manchester city centre area, you can order their fish and chips on JustEat and UberEats.
đź“ŤTony’s Chippy, 3 Piercy St, M4 7HY.
2. The Chip Shop
One of the more recent chippys to open in Manchester, The Chip Shop is situated right near Piccadilly station and open until midnight on Friday and Saturday nights meaning it’s the perfect spot for late night food if you’re running to get the last train back home. Serving up battered, yet flaky on the inside, cod and haddock, you can order also expect crispy chips and chip shop classics like battered sausage and pies (including a chicken Balti flavour). As well as your accompaniments like gravy and mushy peas, you can also choose from three different curry sauces – English, Irish and Chinese.
đź“ŤThe Chip Shop, Gateway House, Unit 2, Piccadilly, M1 2GH.
3. Sykes Fish and Chips
Based in Pendlebury, Sykes Fish & Chips is commonly referred to not only as one of the best chippies in the Salford area, but one of the top 50 in the UK, too. Ranking in the Fry Magazine top 50 UK fish and chip takeaways for 2024, the chippy is known for its lovely interior, as well as its fresh, traditional fish and chips which have often been described as perfectly battered and not too greasy. What more could you want?
đź“ŤSykes Fish and Chips, 596 Bolton Rd, Pendlebury, M27 4ET.
4. Kingfisher Fish & Chips NQ
Highly rated by locals, Kingfisher Fish & Chips, which is tucked away down the Northern Quarter‘s Tib Street, is your typical, proper chippy, with bread and butter, pies, and bloomin’ good fish and chips with thick gravy, mushy peas and more on offer. The chippy describes themselves as ‘down to Earth’ – which really is just a reference to the fact that they’ve shoved away the Northern Quarter’s hipster reputation for their own, more traditional approach. Respect to that.
đź“ŤKingfisher Fish & Chips, 43 Tib St, M4 1LX.
5. Renfrew’s
Denton-based Renfrew’s has previously been named the best chippy in the UK by TripAdvisor, with ample five-star ratings backing up the accolade. The portions are absolutely massive, and the chippy has been praised by regulars for its gluten-free options, light and crisp batter, and super fresh fish.
đź“ŤRenfrew’s, Belgrave St, Denton, M34 3WP.
6. Chips @ No.8
Another chippy rating in Fry Magazine’s top 50, Prestwich-based Chips @ No. 8 has been praised for its wonderfully flaky fish, gaining glowing reviews from its devoted fan base. At this north Manchester spot, which recently expanded you can expect proper beef dripping chips, classic fish and chips in gloriously crispy batter, veggie options, and most importantly, great gravy.
đź“ŤChips @ No. 8, 4-6 Clifton Rd, Prestwich, M25 3HQ.
7. Wright’s Fish & Chips
Located on Cross Street, Wright’s is quite possibly the most central chippy you’ll find in Manchester, meaning wherever you are in the city you’re not too far from the chippy. You’ll often find a queue during peak scran hours and with their crispy battered fish on the menu you can understand why. For those who don’t fancy fish however, Wright’s serves up the likes of chilli con carne and curry with rice and/or chips as well as chip barms and a selection of Holland’s pies from steak and kidney pudding to cheese and onion.
đź“ŤWright’s, 86 Cross St, Manchester, M2 4LA.