Best fish and chip shops in Colchester decided by readers

Opinions: readers decided on the best place for fish and chips in Colchester <i>(Image: Millie Emmett/ Canva)</i>
Opinions: readers decided on the best place for fish and chips in Colchester (Image: Millie Emmett/ Canva)
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READERS were asked to decide the best place for fish and chips which won’t let you down in Colchester.

Almost 100 residents shared their views on where they think is the top chippy.

The national dish is most commonly enjoyed on Fridays, however, nothing is stopping anyone from tucking in on other days of the week.

Many readers were quick to share their favourite place which they have strict loyalty to.

Below is a list of the top names mentioned by you.

  • The Perfect Chef

Where: 62 Blackberry Road, Stanway

  • Dr Chippy

Where: 3 St Botolph’s, Colchester

  • Henley’s of Wivenhoe

Where: 9 Vine Drive, Wivenhoe, Colchester

Henley’s was a finalist in this year’s National Fish and Chip Awards in the UK top 20 fish and chip takeaways of the year.

  • Greenstead Fish and Chips

Where: 4, The Centre, Hawthorn Avenue, Greenstead Estate, Colchester

  • Fish ‘n’ Chick’n

Where: 54 St Christopher Road, Colchester

  • Johnny Mac’s

Where: Hunwicke Shopping Centre, 16 Hunwicke Road, Colchester

  • Nindy’s

Where: 28 Dugard Avenue, Colchester

  • Oh My Cod

Where: 75 Mersea Road, Colchester

  • Crazy Chef

Where: 81 The Commons, Colchester

  • Zara’s Fish Bar

Where: 64 Barrack Street, Colchester

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