Two places in North Wales are among the cheapest spots for fish and chips in the UK, according to a recent study.

Whether visiting a restaurant or grabbing a takeaway, fish and chips has long been a go to for many Brits.

It has become so well-liked that it was even voted the most popular British dish in 2024 by YouGov.

But with so many chippies across the UK, it can be hard to choose where to go.

If you are looking for a cost affective option, the experts at Capital on Tap have you covered, having conducted a study to determine the cheapest and most expensive places for fish and chip across the country.

The UK's favourite takeaways

The study looked at 30 locations in the UK and compared fish and chip prices as well as the average weekly salary in the area.

Introducing the list, the business experts said: "Fish and chips, a beloved British takeaway meal, evokes feelings of nostalgia, seaside towns, and fond memories of coastal holidays.

"For some, it’s a weekly tradition; for others, a special holiday treat. But with 11,000 shops in the UK, which location offers the cheapest and most expensive fish and chips?"

The cheapest places for fish and chips in the UK

The top 10 cheapest places for fish and chips, according to Capital on Tap, are:

  1. Southwold
  2. New Brighton
  3. Portmeirion
  4. Folkestone
  5. Whitstable
  6. Llandudno
  7. Tenby
  8. Hastings
  9. Padstow
  10. Shanklin

The 2 North Wales spots among the cheapest in the UK for fish and chips

Portmeirion and Llandudno were among three spots in Wales to feature on the cheapest fish and chips list by Capital on Tap, along with Tenby in Pembrokeshire.

Portmeirion ranked third cheapest based on fish and chip prices as a percentage of the average weekly salary in the area.

It boasted one of the best average ratings for fish and chip shops in the area with 4.4.

While the average price of fish and chips was £8.57.

Llandudno ranked sixth cheapest with an average price for fish and chips of £8.97.

The coastal town's fish and chip shops rating was among the lowest on the list however at 3.9.

You've got the location, now you may be wondering which are the best local chippies to visit once there.

The best fish and chip shops in Portmeirion

The best fish and chip shops in Portmeirion, according to Tripadvisor, are:

  • Castell Deudraeth Brasserie - 4.5 out of 5 rating (782 reviews)
  • The Town Hall - 4 rating (210 reviews)

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The best fish and chip shops in Llandudno

While the best fish and chip shops in Llandudno, according to Tripadvisor, are:

  • Home Cookin' - 4.5 rating (3,022 reviews)
  • The Loaf Coffee & Sandwich Bar - 5 rating (607 reviews)
  • Fish Tram Chips - 4.5 rating (1,304 reviews)
  • Forte's Cafe Restaurant - 4 rating (963 reviews)
  • Kings Head Pub - 4.5 rating (1,298 reviews)
  • Chish N Fips - 4.5 rating (379 reviews)

For more ideas on where to go for fish and chips in Llandudno, Portmeirion or anywhere on North Wales visit Tripadvisor.