The 19 best Edinburgh chippies for National Fish & Chip Day 2025, according to locals
Whether your order is a chunky piece of fish in crispy batter or simply a bag of chips, a chippy tea is a staple treat for many people up and down the country.
With so many incredible fish & chip shops in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas, we asked our readers for their recommendations – and we got a great response.
Take a look through our photo gallery to see 19 of the best Edinburgh chippies, as recommended by Evening News readers. And please let us know your own thoughts in the comments section before you go.
1 . 19 of the best Edinburgh chippies, according to locals
Take a look through our photo gallery to see 19 of the best Edinburgh chippies, as recommended by Evening News readers. Photo: Landy's. Photo: Landy's Photo Sales
2 . Landy's Fish and Chips
Address: 29-31 North Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1SF. One of the newest - and biggest - chippies in Edinburgh city centre, Landy's has quickly become a popular spot to grab a bite to eat while out on the town. Several readers told us it does a mean fish supper. Photo: Landy's Fish and Chips Photo Sales
3 . Giovanni's Easter Road
Address: 122 Easter Road, Edinburgh EH7 5RJ. This one was chosen by a few readers. It's become a must-visit for many Hibs fans after matches at Easter Road Stadium. Photo: Giovanni's Easter Road Photo Sales
4 . The Clam Shell
Address: 148 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1QS. One customer said: The fish and chips are honestly the best I've had in the UK! Photo: Third Party Photo Sales
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