Whether fish is your dish or chips and mushy peas take your fancy, is there anything more British than enjoying a portion of fish and chips?  

We have rounded up the top five fish and chip restaurants in Southend according to TripAdvisor reviews.

With more than 20 places to choose from in the area, Southend is one of the best places to live if you fancy fish and chips in Essex.

According to a YouGov poll, 382 million meals from fish and chip shops are eaten every year in Britain.


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Here are the top five best chippies in Southend according to TripAdvisor

The Peterboat

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TripAdvisor rating: 4.5/5

Where: 27 High Street, Leigh-on Sea, Southend-on-Sea SS9 2EN

This pub in Leigh comes top of the leaderboard for Essex fish and chip restaurants.

It has been praised for its "excellent" service and big portions of the main dish.

The Bellhouse

TripAdvisor rating: 4.5/5

Where: 321 Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on Sea, Southend-on-Sea SS9 5PX

Another establishment in Leigh achieves second place, and features a great space to eat your food indoors and outdoors.

Aside from the fish and chips it has received a lot of praise for its Sunday roast.

Oldham's Fish Restaurant

TripAdvisor rating: 4.5/5

Where: 13 West Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea SS0 9AU

Moving over to Westcliff now there is Oldham's Fish Restaurant.

It has been commended for its fresh fish and "lovely" chips and reasonable prices.

Oliver's On The Beach

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TripAdvisor rating: 4.5/5

Where: 12-14 Western Esplanade Kiosk 6, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1DL

As it says in the name, this little cafe is right by the beach and is described as an "excellent" place for either breakfast or lunch.

It has also bee praised for its "generous portions" of its signature dish.

The Hamlet Court

TripAdvisor rating: 4.5/5

Where: 54 Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea SS0 7LP

Finally we end the top five list off at Hamlet Court, just a short walk from the Cliffs Pavilion.

It's a pub that has received a fair amount of praise for all its food, not just its fish and chips offering.