The humble British chippy is a stalwart of high streets across the UK, providing delicious battery treats to hungry customers.
Andover is no different, with a wealth of fish and chip shops in and around the town for everyone to enjoy.
Here are some of the best according to users of review site TripAdvisor – though there are other chippy’s in town that don’t feature on the site!
Name: Sea Masters Fish and Chips
Location: 49 Bridge Street, Andover
TripAdvisor review: 3.5 out of 72 reviews
User Lilymoon85 wrote: “Dropped in here today and had cod and chips for two and it was really good. Fish cooked to perfection and lovely chips.
“Friendly staff and the only thing that was a bit awry was that the tea was too strong! Two tea-bags in little pots doesn't quite work but other than that, happy customers.
“Don't quite understand the poor reviews because our experience was positive - at lunch time.”
Name: The Lemon Plaice
Location: 11 Winchester Street, Andover
TripAdvisor review: 4.5 out of 76 reviews
Happy customer RosemarybM7059LR said: “I love this chippy. They serve great fish and chips, scampi and pies plus mushy peas and now take debit cards. They also follow all the Covid guidelines and the staff are always polite and helpful.
“Fish is freshly cooked and the portion sizes are generous. The batter is gorgeous and crispy. Car parking outside the shop and across the road. Five customers arrived within the five minutes I waited to be served because the food is hot and delicious!”
Name: Zenith Fish Bar
Location: 3 Shakespeare Avenue, Andover
TripAdvisor review: 3.5 out of 15 reviews
User 897nigelb said : “I hadn't had fish and chips for a while, but fancied it tonight. Having phoned my order through earlier, I arrived on time, let the staff know I was there to collect it.
“My order was ready and I was away in no time at all, and with all the excellent covid measures in place. Once home my cod and chips was the perfect temperature and perfectly cooked. I really enjoyed it and totally recommend Zenith.”
Name: Blue Rickshaw
Location: 9 London Street, Whitchurch
TripAdvisor review: 4.0 out of 28 reviews
User JamesbC8128OE wrote: “The fish and chips are superb, with great portions and a great pea fritter! Order early and be prepared for a small wait at opening times as the queue goes five to six people deep!”
Name: Down at the Chippie
Location: 7A Andover Road, Ludgershall
TripAdvisor review: 4.0 out of 9 reviews
Laraine H wrote: “We live in Shipton Bellinger and have two fish and chip shops in Tidworth but we go to Ludgershall.
“It’s cooked nice and fresh and the chips are crispy and have colour unlike some around here. The cod roe is cooked fresh and it is lovely.
We wouldn’t go anywhere else. The staff are friendly and food comes in a paper bag instead of plastic. Well done team.”
Name: Atlantic Fish Bar
Location: 416 Pennings Road, Tidworth
TripAdvisor review: 4.0 out of 28 reviews
Roli128 wrote: “They say you can always tell a good fish and chips by the line on Fridays; and the lines are always out the door.
“I’ve been here six to seven times now and can honestly say they have never left me hungry or dissatisfied. Absolutely stand-up cod and fluffy chips, can’t beat the classics.”
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