One of the United Kingdom’s most loved meals is fish and chips, and with that comes an array of options for fans of the delicacy in the second city. Brummies love their fish and chips more than most, so if you’re craving your fix of curry sauce or heavily salty and vinegary chips, then you should check out these establishments in Birmingham.
Ju Ju’s Café
If a restaurant ranks at number one on Trip Advisor for fish and chips in the city, then you will have to stand up and take notice, and Ju Ju’s Café is rank as first is no surprise. The small eatery that boasts canalside views is a fine place to spend your afternoon enjoying the delicacy. Not only that, but the service is second to none. The staff are as helpful as you could wish for from a restaurant.
The fish and chips are priced at £19 and are served alongside mushy peas, gourmet chips, and tar tar. Bread and butter is also included in the price so making a chip butty is a must with this meal! There is also a vegan option called the ‘Not Fish and Chips’ where the fish is replaced with halloumi for a slightly cheaper price of £17.
Address: Watermarque, Canal Square, 100 Browning St, Birmingham B16 8EH
Bedders Chip Shop
If you’re looking for the perfect option that showcases the true heritage of the food in the city, then you must pay a visit to Bedders. The establishment has been open since 1946, which means if you haven’t paid a visit here before then now is the perfect time. The current owners are the Carrelli family, and they have been there for nearly a decade. They took the plunge and decided to modernise the restaurant and allowed for customers to eat-in. It is one of the most popular restaurants, and if you’re looking for that takeaway Friday feeling, then there is nowhere better.
Address: 898 Coventry Rd, Birmingham B10 0UA
Dads Lane Fish Bar and Restaurant
The popular restaurant in Selly Oak has been extended to allow more customers to sit in with their fish and chips. The establishment is a perfect place for all occasions, whether it is a date night or a family celebration, or whether you just have a craving for fish and chips. The service is second to none, and customers are allowed to bring in their own drinks should they want to have a beer with their meal. Customers have constantly stated that the service has increased in standard over the years, and it is a must-visit for all fans of fish and chips.
Address: 1 Dads Lane, Birmingham B13 8PG
The Cod Pot
If you are looking for the crispiest and most delicately cooked chips, then the Cod Pot is the place for you. The quality of potatoes used can be tasted in every meal, and the consistency of the standard of the food is the reason why people come back. The fresh cod tastes delightful, and you will want to make this your regular spot for fish and chips.
Address: 29 Watford Road, Birmingham B30 1JB
Pisces Fish Bar
TripAdvisor ranks this restaurant as one of the best places for fish and chips, and you won’t see us arguing with this rating because we love it. The sizes are generous, and everything is freshly cooked as you wait. The chips are divine, and the fish falls apart as you wish as you cut into it. Pisces isn’t your typical fish and chippy, and you should pay a visit to it next time you’re in the local area.
33 Wareham Rd, Rubery, Birmingham B45 0JS
Chris’ Fish Bar
If you are looking for the biggest portion of fish and chips possible, then this is the restaurant for you. The meal is cooked fresh, and you will be counting down the days until you can return. It is no wonder that it is ranked among the top-rated on TripAdvisor, and the establishment is especially popular among students in the local area.
Address: 880 Aldridge Road, Great Barr, Birmingham B44 8NT
Highfield Chippy
If a queue is going out of the door, then you will know that the chippy is one of the best around, and that is precisely the case with Highfield in Hall Green. It is a typical old fashioned takeaway, and the dish is what you expect for fish and chips. The side pot of curry sauce is beautiful, and a must for every order. Their deal of two is a fantastic offer where you can get any 2 large Cod, Large Plaice, Large Haddock, served with Chips and your choice of 2 sides being either peas or curry all for just £21.45.
Address: 208 Robin Hood Lane, Hall Green B28 0LG
Atlantis
If you’re looking for somewhere for the takeaway experience but would rather sit-in and make a night of it, then the Atlantis is the perfect place for you. The interior is a traditional style takeaway restaurant, but then the sit-down area is located at the back. The crispy chips are delicious, and all meals are cooked fresh before being served on a plate at your table. It is a must-visit.
Address: 408 Birmingham Road, Wylde Green B71 1YJ
Olympus Fish Shop
The Olympus chippy remains the pick of the restaurants in the local area. It was renamed the Olympus is the perfect place to get your fish and chips on a Friday night. The chips are absolutely delicious, so much so you just can’t stop eating them! The fish is delicate, and the curry sauce is a must.
Address: 7NN, 333 Vicarage Rd, Birmingham B14 7NW
Oliver’s Fish and Chips
Located directly off the Hagley Road, it is a great place to stop on the way home from work for a nice treat, but you can also order online if leaving the house just isn’t for you. The food is always delicious, and the portions are huge especially given the affordable prices. In addition to the staples of any good chippie, they also serve scallops (as in the potato not the mollusc), pizzas, salads, and burgers. If that wasn’t enough, you can even get pasta dishes like lasagne and spaghetti Bolognese here, as well as desserts ranging from ice cream to chocolate fudge cake. So, even if you don’t fancy a regular fish and chips, its still a great option for a Friday night takeaway.
Address: 492 Hagley Rd W, Quinton, Oldbury B68 0DT
Harborne Fish Bar
Harborne Fish Bar is, quite frankly, the best chip shop in Harborne – and yes, that includes the fancy Cod’s Scallops. It’s a small, family-run chippie on the corner of Northfield Road, so it’s only a short walk from the high street. Despite its size, their menu is extensive and very accessible to people with different dietary requirements. Vegetarians don’t just have to stick to chips here, because they also serve battered halloumi, leek and potato pies, spring rolls, and battered mushrooms. Gluten intolerant? They have you covered there too. if you call ahead or order online, you can get all their battered food made with gluten free batter instead, so no more peeling off that crispy golden layer when trying to enjoy your fish.
Address: 2 Northfield Rd, Harborne, Birmingham B17 0SS
Abbey Fish Bar
Being so close to the Black Country, is there any wonder that the area’s delicacy is on the menu at Abbey Fish Bar? Battered chips must be one of the greatest creations of the Midlands. They are exactly what it says on the tin – chips that have been deep fried in the batter usually reserved for fish and sausages. They also offer a gluten free menu which is available on Thursday and Friday from 4:30 pm to 8 pm where their chips, fish, and anything else battered is all gluten free. Additionally there is a veggie menu which includes a cheese and onion pasty and vegan pie, all served by some wonderful, friendly staff.
