Three London fish and chip shops named among UK’s best as they chase major 2027 title

Three London fish and chip shops have been shortlisted for a major national award, with the venues now in the running to be crowned the UK’s best takeaway.Chipping Wharf Fish & Chips in Bow, Fish! Kitchen in Southwark and Skipjacks in Harrow have all secured places in the top 40 of the National Fish & Chip Awards 2027.The annual awards, organised by the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF), celebrate the country’s fish and chip shops and recognise businesses across a range of categories.Chipping Wharf Fish & Chips in Bow is in the running for the prestigious awardGoogleThe 40 takeaways were selected following assessments covering everything from the quality of their fish and chips and hygiene standards to customer service, sustainability and business operations.Now, the three London contenders will go head-to-head with some of the country’s top chippies as they battle for the Takeaway of the Year 2027 title.Two London takeaways made last year’s top 40, with one going on to reach the top 20, although neither ultimately made the final 10.The winner will be revealed at an awards ceremony at Park Plaza, Westminster BridgeGoogleThis year, the 40 shortlisted businesses will first be whittled down to 20 before the final 10 are announced.The overall winner will then be revealed at an awards ceremony at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge in February.Andrew Crook, president of the NFFF, said: “As we celebrate the 39th year of the National Fish & Chip Awards, it’s brilliant to see talent, passion, excellent professionalism and dedication to their craft on display. “Every year, the Takeaway of the Year standard continues to rise and this new list of top 40 contenders exemplify that.“It’s the people behind these businesses that make our industry what it is. We are proud to celebrate the owners, teams and young talent whose passion and hard work keep this much-loved tradition thriving. “Recognition like this is about far more than trophies – it’s about acknowledging the individuals who go above and beyond for their customers and communities every single day.”Skipjacks in Harrow has secured a place in the top 40GoogleThe National Fish & Chip Awards are now in their 39th year, with the competition also recognising businesses and individuals across categories including Restaurant of the Year, Young Fish Frier of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, Field to Frier, Mobile Operator of the Year and Environmental and Sustainable Business.The full top 40The 2027 shortlist features businesses from across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.Bishopston Fish Bar, Bristol Jolly Fryer, Bristol Chippies Plaice, Newton Abbot Taffs Fish and Chips, Torrington Somewhere Else Fishy, Sherborne The Hook of Halstead, Essex Taylors, Stockport Berties, New Milton Best Fry, Southampton Mike’s Traditional Fish and Chips, Eastleigh Mister Pink’s, Milford-on-Sea The Corner Plaice, Rickmansworth The Cottage, Blackpool Catch 22, Tattershall Linfords Fish and Chips, Market Deeping Pips Chips, Cleethorpes Chipping Wharf Fish & Chips, Bow Fish! Kitchen, Southwark Skipjacks, Harrow The Good Catch (Freshfield), Liverpool Grosvenor Fish Bar Angell’s Fisheries, Newark Harrison’s Fish & Chip Co., Oxford Knights Fish Restaurant, Glastonbury Tulula’s Fish & Chips, Halesworth The Hake, Weybridge Seafare Guildford The Fish Bank, Sherburn-in-Elmet Northern IrelandBrowns Award Winning Fish and Chips, Belfast Merchant Fish and Chips, Ballymena The Frying Squad (Balloo), Bangor McCann’s Fish & Chips, Newcastle ScotlandGarioch Fish Bar, Inverurie Lows Traditional Fish & Chips (Westhill), Aberdeen Enzo’s Fish and Chips, Irvine The Fish Works, Largs Hilton Chip Shop, Inverness Monster Fish & Chips Co., Fort Augustus WalesHennighan's Fish & Chips Bottom Shop, Machynlleth Farnhams Fish and Chips (Boverton), Llantwit Major