The Best Fish And Chips In Glasgow

Adored by locals and tourists alike, Merchant Chippie has been serving up huge portions of Fresh Seafood, Fried Fish and hot Chips for quite some time. The outside is adorned with traditional neon lights and the queues are always large. It’s easy to see why: the batter is always crisp, the fish moist and the prices low (a Haddock Supper will only set you back £5. 20). The staff are knowledgeable and friendly, and the menu is extensive. From good, old-fashioned Haddock and Cod, to Sea Bass and Calamari, there’s something to suit all tastes.

Oozingly hipster, with a funky and fresh atmosphere, the fish and chips at Old Salty’s well-lives up to its trendy interiors and clientele. With a pretty mezzanine overlooking the shop floor, you’ll find it easy to sit back and people-watch as you tuck into your fish supper. Most plates of Fish and Chips will set you back £8-£10, and their Haggis and Black Pudding suppers come in just below £7. The fish is tender and the chips -all homemade- are pleasingly moist, with crispy exteriors. The batter is light, and golden, and nothing is overly-oily. If you fancy something a bit different, why not opt for a plate of Mussels (Marinière or with Roasted Tomatoes). Service is slick, and friendly, and portion sizes are generous. If you’re after a chippie in Finnieston, look no further.

You don’t really get any more old-school – or Kitsch – than Glasgow’s famous University Café! The interiors are all Art-Deco themed and the café has been run by the same family (the Verrecchias) since 1918. A proper diner-style meal is the order of the day here: select their no-nonsense Fish and Chips (only £5.25) and finish with a decidedly retro Knickerbocker Glory (topped with a Glacé Cherry, of course!). It wouldn’t be Glasgow – or indeed a visit to a Scottish chippie – without a Deep-Fried Mars Bar! Happily, the University Café offers them in abundance, so if you’re looking for an authentic way to enjoy fish and chips in Glasgow, you’ve found the place!

This one is a real hidden gem. Tucked away down a side-street just off Buchanan Street, The Chippy Doon the Lane is well-loved by its locals. Since opening their doors in 2007, they have set out to provide a fresh and up-market twist on the old-school fish and chips we all know and love. There’s plenty on offer here: from traditional classics such as Cod and Haddock to more contemporary choices like Monkfish Tail and Coley – everything is prepared beautifully, with sustainability in mind.

For some seriously posh fish and chips, look no further than The Finnieston. Boasting some of the city’s finest seasonal produce (all sourced from the shores of Scotland), the menu here changes according to the seasons, ensuring that customers are provided with the freshest and highest quality of seafood. The menu covers everything from Oysters with a variety of different toppings, Lobster, Isle of Mull langoustine to – of course – fish and chips. These aren’t any old fish and chips, however. For an (arguably hefty) sum of £15 you’ll be greeted with Beer Battered North Sea Haddock, Hand-Cut Chips, Mushy Peas, Tartare Sauce and Pickle. Alternatively opt for their ‘Finnie Fish Burger’, complete with Battered Haddock and homemade Tartare Sauce. Prices are steep, but well-worth splashing out if you’re in the mood for a poshed-up chippie dinner.