Fabulous fish and chip "plaices" to try on Good Friday

On Good Friday, it's traditional to eat fish rather than meat.

So, we wanted to share some of Wirral's top venues to try this Easter weekend.

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?

As part of our Best of 2023 campaign last year, we searched for the area's best fish and chips.

You recommended some fantastic places and we put together a shortlist, where readers voted for their favourite.

SelFish in Bromborough battered the competition and came out on top.

YOUR TOP PICKS FOR FISH AND CHIPS:

The Green Hut

The Green Hut, Moreton Shore

This is the “best fish and chips for miles” with “great food, service and location”.

The Green Hut won last year’s Best for Fish and Chips in Wirral – can they do the double and win back-to-back awards?

One nomination said: “Delicious crispy batter on the fish, fresh chips and all at a great price.”

For more details go to facebook.com/thegreenhutms

Sun Wah Chippy

Sun Wah Chippy, Bebington Road, Birkenhead

One happy customer said: “We always order from Sun Wah Chippy for delivery.

“We had fish and chips on national fish and chips day and the fish was lovely.”

Another said “it is the best takeaway in Wirral” and “the food is fresh and lovely”.

For more details go to facebook.com/p/Sun-Wah-Chippy-100063690814579

Fitzy's Fish and Chips

Fitzy’s Fish and Chips, Hoyle Road, Hoylake

One recommendation said it’s “definitely Fitzy’s as it can’t be beaten” and another said “it’s the best around”.

The fish and chips get the thumbs up with “the crispiest and tastiest fish out there”.

For more details go to facebook.com/fitzysfishchips

Irby Fish and Chips

Irby Fish and Chip Shop, Thingwall Road, Irby

Customers say this is “the best in Wirral” with one saying that after visiting some great traditional venues across the area, this is top of the list.

For more details go to contact 0151 648 0471

Georgio's

Georgio’s, Borough Road, Birkenhead

The cod and the haddock each got a special mention in the nominations for this chippy.

One customer said: “The best haddock and chips in Wirral.”

Another said: “The best cod ever!”

For more details contact 0151 609 0000

The Crispy Cod

The Crispy Cod, Upton Road, Moreton

This is “the best fish and chips around” with “amazing food and excellent service”.

They also offer gluten free options so can cater to dietary requirements.

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063598632753

Parkgate Fish and Chips

Parkgate Fish and Chips, Neston

One review on their Facebook page said: “Fresh cooked fish, chips and mushy peas cooked and served by extremely nice folks in a quaint environment.

“First time eating there and was blown away by the food.

“Would definitely recommend a visit next time you’re in Parkgate.”

For more details go to facebook.com/parkgatefishandchips

SelFish

SelFish, High Street, Bromborough

Customers like the fresh food at this venue and with a small portion of chips costing just 50 pence, it’s a bargain!

One review on their Facebook page said: “I’ve never been disappointed with any food we’ve had from here.

“The fish, chips, curry and gravy are really nice.”

For more details go to facebook.com/selfishbromborough

Pisces Takeaway

Pisces Takeaway, Milner Road, Heswall

The food here is “freshly cooked” and “never greasy” – what’s not to like?

One recommendation said “it’s the best fish and chips around”.

For more details go to facebook.com/piscestakeaway