Warrington Guardian Best of 2024 top 10 fish and chips revealed

What makes a good serving of fish and chips?

Is it the crispy batter surrounding the flaky fish teamed with perfectly cooked chips?

Do you add mushy peas or gravy or curry sauce?

Do they taste better when you eat them out of yesterday’s newspapers?

So far in our Best of 2024 competition, we’ve given out six awards in Warrington:

Best for Hair – Kate Lucy Hair Studio

Best for Pies – Tomlins Bakehouse

Best for Nails – By Maisie Beck

Best for Roast Dinner – The Blue Bell

Best for Cocktails – Dead Eyes

Best for Breakfast – CJ’s Coffee House and Tearoom

This week, it’s fish and chips and now we need your help to choose the winner from our ten shortlisted nominees.

There are three ways to vote:

1. Search for the Best for Fish and Chips shortlist post on our Warrington Guardian Facebook or X (Twitter) pages and comment under the post with the name of your winner = 1 vote

2. Name your favourite in the comments section on this article via our website = 2 votes

3. Purchase a copy of this week’s Warrington Guardian (Thursday, June 6 edition) and fill in the entry form = 5 votes

(*NB For newspaper entries, email a screenshot of the completed entry form to heidi.summerfield@newsquest.co.uk – please note that only original copies will be accepted. More than one entry can be submitted per person but you will be asked to provide your own unique reference code for each entry to avoid duplication eg if your name is Smith you may wish to write Smith123 or HS21! as your code. You will need to provide a different code for each different coupon submitted. For full terms and conditions go to Newsquest.co.uk/terms-conditions)

Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Sunday, June 9 and we will be announcing the winner next week.

Keep an eye out for our next Best of appeal on our social media pages on Friday.

OUR 10 BEST FOR FISH AND CHIPS FINALISTS:

Plaice Station

Plaice Station, Station Road South, Padgate

One nomination said: “Homemade food and good friendly service.”

Another said: “Fantastic food that’s always freshly served.

“It’s a family run business and the staff are fantastic.”

For more details go to facebook.com/PlaiceStationPadgate

Fish Net

Fish Net, Thelwall Lane, Latchford

One happy customer said: “Beyond any shadow of a doubt it’s Fish Nest.

“It’s both the best fish and chips and also great service too.”

This popular place has won the last two years’ Best for Fish and Chips in Warrington awards – can they make it a hattrick?

For more details go to facebook.com/FishNetWarrington

The Grill on the Square

The Grill on the Square, Palmyra Square South, Warrington

The fish and chips are a huge hit with customers at this town centre venue, especially on a Friday when they’re just £5!

You can add gravy, curry sauce and peas and even an extra fish!

One reviewer said: “Amazing fish and chips that’s great value for money – especially on fish Friday!”

For more details go to facebook.com/TheGrillontheSquare

Callands Fryer

Callands Fryer, Callands Road, Callands

One happy regular said: “Simply the best!”

Another said that “it serves delicious fish and chips with plenty of other choices”.

They added: “They offer a speedy delivery service too and they’re always on time.”

For more details go to facebook.com/callandsfryer

Uncle Don's

Uncle Don’s, Grafton Street, Warrington

One nomination said: “Perfect chips – crispy on the outside and fluffy in the middle.

“The fish is fresh and tasty with excellent batter.”

For more details go to facebook.com/uncledons

Dam Lane Chippy

Dam Lane Chippy, Woolston

This “busy little chippy” is always popular with customers old and new and there’s something for everyone on the menu, whatever your taste and appetite size.

Which side would you choose – peas, gravy or curry sauce?

For more details go to facebook.com/damlanechippy

The Big Blue

The Big Blue, Knutsford Road, Grappenhall

One recommendation said: “The fish and chips are consistently fresh and delicious and always cooked in front of you every time.”

For more details go to facebook.com/thebigblue177

The Barn Owl Inn

The Barn Owl Inn, Warrington Lane, Lymm

Fish and chips with a view!

Customers love the fish and chips which are served with a pot of mushy peas and homemade tartare sauce.

For more details go to facebook.com/barnowlinn

Panny's

Panny’s, Walton Road, Stockton Heath

There were several nominations for this popular place with customers saying it’s been the best in Warrington for years.

One reviewer simply said they’re unbeatable!

For more details ring 01925 263120

Orford Fryer

Orford Fryer, Howson Road, Orford

One reviewer on their Facebook page said: “Very tasty, light batter and fish that was cooked perfectly.”

For more details go to facebook.com/pages/Orford%20Fryer/148275928543343