It could exist argued that the all-time chippies in Lincolnshire are at the seaside where the salty air in Cleethorpes, Chapel and Skegness seems to make a bag of vinegar-drenched chips taste better.

Just you don't demand to get to the coast for a decent fish and chip tea as landlocked Lincoln is blessed with top class takeaways, which have had rave reviews on TripAdvisor, Google and Facebook.

Here's what customers have to say nearly their favourites. Adjacent question - baked beans, mushy peas, curry sauce or gravy?

Sign of the Fish

In the heart of the metropolis eye, you lot'll find Lincoln's "famous" blueish and white fronted chippy that's celebrating 40 years in business.

Reviews

"This is ane of the best fish shops in Lincoln. Food is always fresh, and friendly staff. Fully recommended."

"This is a takeaway store right reverse the indoor market and information technology was the great odour that drew us to the shop. Nosotros both had chips and curry sauce. The sauce was just succulent. Really really tasty."

"I travelled up from London for work and popped in here. I tin can honestly say information technology'south some of the best fish and chips I've had in a very long time. Not greasy and perfect size crispy chips. Fish was fresh."

Location: 42 Sincil Street, Lincoln LN5 7ET

Burton Road Chippy

A quondam runner-upwards in Seafish Fish and Chip Shop of the Year, the restaurant side of the business organization closed in the summertime but the good news is the takeaway is yet very much open for business organisation.

Reviews

"Thank y'all for making my lockdown birthday! The gluten free fish and chips were the all-time I've had in years. It was well worth the bulldoze to come and collect - we will be back."

"This has to be past far the best fish and chip shop I have ever been to! The chips are crisp and fluffy and the fish is fresh and crunchy. If you're a fan of mushy peas or back-scratch sauce, information technology is fantastic. I can not recommend this identify enough!"

"Fantastic service with smile, albeit backside a face up mask but the lovely lady was definitely smile! Food was fresh and hot, we had halloumi and scampi which was cooked to order- volition definitely exist a returning customer."

Location: 119 Burton Road, Lincoln LN1 3LN

Fish Rex

Some other long-established chippy closed its restaurant this yr but later on a refurbishment the takeaway returned, offering a click and collect service.

Reviews

"I used the online ordering organization and turned up 20 minutes after. Picked up my socially distanced fish, fries and mushy peas and so back dwelling. Keen PPE, cleaning and distancing here. The food, as it always has been, is hot, fresh, tasty and really good."

"In my view this is the best fish and fleck shop in the country. The staff are friendly, very helpful and well trained. The food is awesome, always hot and freshly cooked, the C&C service is the best service ever. I highly recommend this place for value for money and service, it'southward the only fish and scrap shop I volition go to."

Location: 16 The Forum, North Hykeham, Lincoln LN6 8HW

The Aristocracy Fish & Flake Restaurant

The family-run company, at present in its third generation, has been going strong for more than than forty years and boasts four chippies beyond the county.

Reviews

"Always acme hole and all the staff are and then nice and polite. Speedy service, all-time fish and fries, good portions and cracking value."

"Best fish and chips I've had. Magpie cafe in Whitby delight take note."

"Stopped past for a takeaway. Ample and easy parking. Staff were courteous and very efficient at getting the nutrient out quickly. The haddock and chips nosotros ordered was beautifully fresh and had a lovely crispy concoction. Fish was sweet and moist with corking chips too. Will remember this identify if I happen to be effectually there again."

Location: The Moorland Community Centre, Tritton Rd, Lincoln LN6 7JW and Bailgate, Lincoln LN1 3AN

Sign of the Fish in Lincoln

Sign of the Fish in Lincoln

Chipmunks

The local scrap shop offers delivery as well equally collection and is popular with visitors staying at Tattershall Park.

Reviews

"Really nice fish and chips and kids meals. Expert price. Social distancing. Lovely staff, actually helpful besides with local info."

"Fries are always tasty - recollect maybe they fry in dripping or something? Anyway I love the fries. Always had good fish or dilapidated sausage from hither also. Tried the garlic sauce/mayo(?) and it is pleasantly thicker and more full flavour than you lot look. Food was ready for drove bang on time and was served with a smile."

"My partner and I agreed your fish was the best we have ever had. The service was astonishing and you lot guys definitely deserve a five* review. We will be back, can't look."

Location: 53 Silver Street, Coningsby, Lincoln LN4 4SG

Saxilby Fish & Chips

Belonging to 1 of the original famous fish and chip families in Lincoln.

Reviews

"Visit on a regular basis nutrient always hot and tasty. Cook fish without skin if you enquire and they serve proper Yorkshire fishcakes".

"Excellent fish and chips, friendly and polite staff."

"1 of the concluding chippies in Lincolnshire still deep frying in beef dripping. Best tasting fries, never fully crisp similar you make it tasteless veg and sunflower oils. A tiny place, people come from miles around. Portion size of the constantly fresh fish direct from local Grimsby is ludicrously huge!"

Location: 28 High Street, Saxilby, Lincoln LN1 2HA

Smith Cardinal Chip Shop

The place to end after or before a shopping trip to Aldi.

Reviews

"We are regulars hither and it'due south the only identify we'd get our fish and chips in Lincoln. Traditional fish and chips are always on signal, I beloved the proper Lincolnshire battered sausages. The staff are friendly and ever remember us when we get in, definitely worth a visit as they are at present open sure times during the pandemic, two people at a fourth dimension with marked places to stand up, quick service too."

"Best chippy In Lincoln IMO. Always very friendly staff- great quality fish and fries at an affordable price- likewise never had to expect too long. My first choice in my local area."

"First time we've eaten here. Tried information technology as was recommended and we can come across why. The food is astonishing and the people that work there are merely lovely."

Location: 252 Wragby Road, Lincoln LN2 4PX

Fleck Stop

Open up for phone orders and walk-ins, serving large portions at affordable prices.

Reviews

"Splendid fish and fries, cooked to order and nonetheless fresh and hot by the time got home to Northward Hykeham, would definitely travel here again."

"Always been decent chippy at Brant Road, still maintaining the good standard and luncheon time deals are a bargain at £three.50 as well."

"If you have read my reviews before you volition know we are from Grimsby, where the best fish and chips come from. It is always good to find fish and chips that see the standards we are used to. Had had to go to Lincoln on business last week and decided to have some fish. This shop produces great fish and very practiced chips, the prices are reasonable and the staff helpful. Would definitely go again."

Location: Lowfields Middle, Brant Road, Lincoln LN5 9TR