Home Food Restaurant Reviews Recipes Drink Distilleries Whisky Gin Craft Beer Locations Scran Podcast This Scottish fish and chip shop has consistently been named as one of the best in the country, so much so that it’s had its fair share of famous visitors over the years. The UK has a particular love for fish and chips, with the origins of one of the nation’s favourite takeaways coming from London (though some argue that fish and chips originated in Scotland). It’s such a popular dish that, during World War Two, the government ensured that it wasn’t rationed.
Regardless of where the much-loved meal came from, there’s many amazing fish and chip shops dotted around Scotland’s seaside towns and villages, and many which have, quite rightly, won awards for their take on this traditional dish. From The Bay in Stonehaven to The Fish Works in Largs, we’re spoiled for choice when it comes to chippies in Scotland. One which is often queued out the door is The Anstruther Fish Bar located in, you guessed it, Anstruther in Fife .
This popular chippy is the winner of many awards including Fish and Chip Shop of the Year in 2008/09, Scotland's Takeaway of the Year in 2014 and listed in the UK Good Food Guide. The Anstruther Fish Bar made the cut at this year’s Fry Magazine 50 Best Fish & Chip Takeaways and 10 Best Fish & Chip Restaurants lists. As well as this, it counts Prince William, Hollywood legends Robert Duvall, Tom Hanks and Robert De Niro and Ally McCoist amongst its.