A meal of fish and chips is one of Britain's most popular and traditional dishes, and is still loved by many in the UK to this day.
Our beautiful seaside town of South Shields has become known for its fish and chips scene, with plenty of excellent establishments serving up the iconic dish.
Here are 10 places for fish and chips in the town with a Tripadvisor rating of 4* or higher, and why customers love them.
5. Blue Bistro, Western Approach
said: “We both had a fish course, cod or salmon with a sauce and vegetables. Perfectly cooked. Sorbet dessert. Varied menu, staff pleasant and helpful. Lovely ambience. Reasonably priced.” | Google Maps
6. Green Lane Fisheries, Green Lane
Green Lane Fisheries in Green Lane has a 4.4* rating from 102 reviews. A Tripadvisor reviewer said: “The quantity and quality you get from Green Lane is excellent. Enough for two, fish, chips and gravy. Lovely lunch. The shop is only small but very popular.” | Google Maps
7. Smith’s Seaview Cafe, South Foreshore
Smith’s Seaview Cafe in South Foreshore has a 4.2* rating from 96 reviews. A Tripadvisor reviewer said: “Have been this cafe plenty of times over the years with our dog after a walk on the beach. Love that even in the winter you can still go and get some fish and chips and a warm by the log burner. Its definitely our go to when at South Shields beach.” | Smith’s Seaview Cafe
8. Smiths Chippy, Ocean Road
Smiths Chippy in Ocean Road has a 4.1* rating from 179 reviews. A Tripadvisor reviewer said: “It was very delicious. I would just tell you it was the best for fish.I have ordered fish cake and fish and chips. It was the best I have ever had. It’s best in South Shields.” | Stu Norton Photo: Stu Norton