THERE is nothing that says a classic British meal quite like a fish supper but where are the best places for a chippy in and around Colchester?

Whether you’re adding mushy peas or tartare sauce, we've got you covered with a round-up of the best places for fish and chips on your doorstep.

Sit in or takeaway, tucking into a fish supper is the ultimate way to spend your weekend.

Each place has at least a 4.0 rating according to Tripadvisor's rankings and customer reviews.

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1. Dr Chippy's 

Rating: 4.5/5

Where: St Botolph's Street

What the customers say: "Amazing food aswell as amazing staff and service, would recommend."

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2. Frydays Fish and Chips

Rating: 4.5/5

Where: Ipswich Road

What the customers say: "The food is always consistently good."

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3. Mersea Island Fish Bar

Rating: 4/5

Where: High Street, Mersea Island 

What the customers say: "Very good - best we have had for ages. Fish well-cooked. chips very nice, would definitely use again and recommend."

4. Tollgate Fisheries

Rating: 4/5

Where: East Street, Wivenhoe

What the customers say: "Had the best cod and chips takeaway. Fresh and hot, perfectly cooked, delicious. Very friendly staff. Definitely recommend."

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5. Happy Fries

Rating: 4/5

Where: Halstead Road

What the customers say: "Top notch fish and chips. We had a great takeaway from here and will certainly return. The food was very tasty (not oily at all) and the curry sauce was exceptional."