National Chip Week 2026 runs from February 20 to February 26 and there are plenty of places to celebrate in South Tyneside.
Chips are a staple of British food and they are often best paired with a battered fish.
We’ve ranked 19 of South Tyneside’s fish and chip shops based on their Google reviews.
Take a look below.
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1. South Tyneside's best rated fish and chip shops
These are some of South Tyneside's best fish and chip shops to try on Good Friday. | Google Maps

2. Daniela's Fish Bar, East Boldon
Daniela's Fish Bar, on Front Street, in East Boldon has a 4.8 star rating from 293 Google reviews. | Google Maps

3. Frydays Fish Bar and Grill, South Shields
Frydays Fish Bar and Grill, on Smithy Street, in South Shields has a 4.7 rating from 457 Google reviews. | Google Maps
4. Colmans Seafood Temple, South Shields
Colmans Seafood Temple, on Sea Road, in South Shields has a 4.6 rating from 3,064 Google reviews. | Iconic Media