​National Fish & Chip Awards 2025: Ten UK Restaurants in the Running for Top Honour

The National Fish & Chip Awards has revealed its selection of ten outstanding fish and chip restaurants across the United Kingdom, shortlisted for the prestigious Restaurant of the Year title. The annual awards, a hallmark event for the industry, celebrate establishments that excel in quality, sustainable sourcing, and dedication to customer satisfaction. These ten restaurants now wait in anticipation, hoping to progress to the final stage and potentially secure the title in 2024.

2024 Winner – Knights Fish Restaurant

To reach this milestone, each establishment has navigated rigorous selection criteria designed by industry veterans, ensuring a high standard of food quality, service, and sustainability. By setting such benchmarks, the awards aim to elevate the reputation of the fish and chip trade across the UK.

The Ten Contenders Across the UK

Andrew Crook, president of the National Federation of Fish Friers and organiser of the awards, described the category as an inspiring glimpse into the evolving strategies of top businesses to attract loyal customers in a competitive landscape. “The Restaurant of the Year category always brings variety, showing how these shortlisted restaurants are overcoming challenges and finding new ways to build customer loyalty,” Crook remarked, adding that the high calibre of the entrants signals a rigorous selection process ahead.

The award’s new sponsorship by the Q Partnership—a collaboration of Friars Pride, Henry Colbeck, and V.A. Whitley—adds further significance. Robert Fernandes, Marketing Manager at V.A. Whitley, expressed pride in supporting the restaurant category, stating, “Together, we celebrate the remarkable achievements and dedication within this great industry. The consistently high standards of these entrants continue to elevate our trade.”

Georgina Colbeck, Director at Henry Colbeck, echoed this support: “We’re thrilled to sponsor this category, as it highlights the exceptional commitment of restaurants working to keep fish and chips an essential part of the UK dining experience.”

In the coming months, the assessment panel will further narrow the list, with finalists named and a winner crowned on 26 February at a ceremony in London’s Park Plaza, Westminster Bridge. This final event will recognise the standout fish and chip restaurant in the UK, showcasing the industry’s best and celebrating the tradition that continues to thrive in the nation’s culinary landscape.