There continue to be plenty of fish and chip lovers in Watford judging by where you have told us where you would recommend visiting to enjoy this great British dish.
To mark this year’s National Fish and Chip Day, we asked you to tell us where you visit in the Watford area to taste the best of this national institution.
The recommendations so far include Ebb Tide and The Viking, in Watford, Barkers in Abbots Langley, and Croxley Green’s The Corner Plaice.
Maybe you would like to endorse one of these selections or tell us about another chippie that serves the most fabulous fish? Do you enjoy the crispy chips at a pub or restaurant? Or perhaps your favourite’s batter is better than elsewhere thanks to an ingredient they add to their mix?
Whatever that special something is, keep telling us about the place you recommend a friend visits to get the best fish and chips in the Watford area via the link at the bottom of this page.
These are some of the recommendations we have received so far.
Community answers
Who serves the best fish & chips in the Watford area?
"It's National Fish and Chip Day. Tell our readers about the shop, pub or restaurant would you recommend to a friend to get the best fish and chips in the Watford area."
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Name of the shop/pub/restaurant?THE LIGHTHOUSE
Address of the shop/pub/restaurant?School Mead
What makes their fish and chips the best in the Watford area?Always hot and crispy.
Name of the shop/pub/restaurant?Ocean fish bar
Address of the shop/pub/restaurant?Hollywell
What makes their fish and chips the best in the Watford area?Friendly service and very accommodating with any requests. Fish and chips are always freshly fried and taste amazing. My kids love the chips and enjoy the fish.
Name of the shop/pub/restaurant?Holywell Ocean Fish
Address of the shop/pub/restaurant?Tolipits lane
What makes their fish and chips the best in the Watford area?Fresh fish and chips , generous potions and food always warm. Polite and well mannered staff with excellent customer service.
Name of the shop/pub/restaurant?OCEAN'S PEARL
Address of the shop/pub/restaurant?13 Garston Park Parade, Watford WD25 9LQ
What makes their fish and chips the best in the Watford area?Best fish and chips in Watford. Hygienic , friendly people, best fish and chips I would give them 5 star. Bestttt. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Name of the shop/pub/restaurant?Ocean’s Pearl
Address of the shop/pub/restaurant?Garston Parade, WD25 9LQ
What makes their fish and chips the best in the Watford area?Their customer as soon as you enter the shop is top tier. The shop is clean and presentable as well as their fresh products with the right portions and price.
Name of the shop/pub/restaurant?Ocean Pearl
Address of the shop/pub/restaurant?13 Garston Park Parade, Watford, WD25 9LQ
What makes their fish and chips the best in the Watford area?Freshly prepared fish cooked to perfection, very hygienic and excellent customer service, good value for money and good portions served.
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Shop Name of the shop/pub/restaurant?Oceans Pearl
Address of the shop/pub/restaurant?Garston Parade
What makes their fish and chips the best in the Watford area?Their fish is so succulent, chips are always soft and on point, the kebabs are not too greasy but not too dry and service is excellent.
Name of the shop/pub/restaurant?Ocean Pearl
Address of the shop/pub/restaurant?WD25 9LQ GARSTON PARK PRADE
What makes their fish and chips the best in the Watford area?Lovely food, nice staff. Quality good food. Best in Watford
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Best place Name of the shop/pub/restaurant?Oceans Pearl
Address of the shop/pub/restaurant?13 Garston Park Parade, Watford, WD25 9LQ
What makes their fish and chips the best in the Watford area?Outstanding food, so fresh and tasty. Not basic English food either - beautiful kebabs, full of flavour. Staff are well presented and kind and adhere to needs. Lovely setting, outside seating in summer too!
Name of the shop/pub/restaurant?The Viking
Address of the shop/pub/restaurant?Bushey Mill Lane
What makes their fish and chips the best in the Watford area?The food is yummy
Name of the shop/pub/restaurant?Ocean's Pearl
Address of the shop/pub/restaurant?13 Garston Park Parade
What makes their fish and chips the best in the Watford area?Quality fish and chips . Experienced chefs.
Name of the shop/pub/restaurant?The Viking
Address of the shop/pub/restaurant?St Albans Road, North Watford
What makes their fish and chips the best in the Watford area?The chips are awesome and are always consistently cooked the same way; perfectly cooked fish in crispy batter.
Name of the shop/pub/restaurant?Ocean World Fish & Chips
Address of the shop/pub/restaurant?209C Queen's Road, Watford WD17 2QH
What makes their fish and chips the best in the Watford area?Who knows? I just think it is the best one.
Name of the shop/pub/restaurant?Barkers
Address of the shop/pub/restaurant?Katherine Place, Watford
What makes their fish and chips the best in the Watford area?The taste and the amazing customer service
Name of the shop/pub/restaurant?Corner Plaice
Address of the shop/pub/restaurant?Baldwins Lane, Croxley Green
What makes their fish and chips the best in the Watford area?Lovely food everytime we eat from there. Fresh fish, yummy pies, great savaloys and sausage batter. Polite staff
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Tonight's rock and chips all gone, was lovely Name of the shop/pub/restaurant?Ebb Tide
Address of the shop/pub/restaurant?Market street
What makes their fish and chips the best in the Watford area?Great customer service. Always friendly. Fish and chips taste authentic and full of flavour.
Name of the shop/pub/restaurant?The Viking
Address of the shop/pub/restaurant?St Albans Road
What makes their fish and chips the best in the Watford area?Always fresh and cooked so well.
Name of the shop/pub/restaurant?Corner Plaice
Address of the shop/pub/restaurant?Baldwins Lane, Croxley
What makes their fish and chips the best in the Watford area?Tried the rest, these are the genuine Billingsgate best
Name of the shop/pub/restaurant?Ebb Tide
Address of the shop/pub/restaurant?Market Street
What makes their fish and chips the best in the Watford area?Fresh fish always and chips are spot on. Lovely customer service as well
Name of the shop/pub/restaurant?Ebb Tide
Address of the shop/pub/restaurant?Market Street
What makes their fish and chips the best in the Watford area?Mouth watering fish and chips with amazing customer service . Oh and don’t forget their great fresh chilli sauce also 😉
Name of the shop/pub/restaurant?Ebb Tide
Address of the shop/pub/restaurant?Marker Street
What makes their fish and chips the best in the Watford area?Fresh food. Customer service is amazing.
Name of the shop/pub/restaurant?Ebb Tide
Address of the shop/pub/restaurant?97 Market Street
What makes their fish and chips the best in the Watford area?As a family we have been going to them for years. The fish is always crispy and the big chips so tasty. I love their pot of curry sauce with it too. They also do a good chicken kebab (another favourite in our household ). The staff are always so friendly and I couldn’t ask for a better chippie in Watford .
Who serves the best fish & chips in the Watford area?
It's National Fish and Chip Day. Tell our readers about the shop, pub or restaurant would you recommend to a friend to get the best fish and chips in the Watford area.
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