Wirral Globe's top 12 fish and chip places revealed

What makes a good serving of fish and chips?

Is it the crispy batter surrounding the flaky fish teamed with perfectly cooked chips?

Do you add mushy peas or gravy or curry sauce?

Do they taste better when you eat them out of yesterday’s newspapers?

So far in our Best of 2024 competition, we’ve given out six awards in Wirral:

Best for Hair – LA Hair

Best for Pies – Pies4U

Best for Nails – By Taylor Jade

Best for Roast Dinner – The 21 Amendment Hoylake

Best for Cocktails – Cow Shed Bar & Grill

Best for Breakfast - Gilly Gem's Café

This week, it’s fish and chips and now we need your help to choose the winner from our 12 shortlisted nominees.

There are three ways to vote:

1. Search for the Best for Fish and Chips shortlists post on our Wirral Globe Facebook or X (Twitter) pages and comment under the post with the name of your winner = 1 vote

2. Name your favourite in the comments section on this article via our website = 2 votes

3. Purchase a copy of this week’s Wirral Globe (Wednesday, June 5 edition) and fill in the entry form = 5 votes

(*NB For newspaper entries, email a screenshot of the completed entry form to heidi.summerfield@newsquest.co.uk – please note that only original copies will be accepted. More than one entry can be submitted per person but you will be asked to provide your own unique reference code for each entry to avoid duplication eg if your name is Smith you may wish to write Smith123 or HS21! as your code. You will need to provide a different code for each different coupon submitted. For full terms and conditions go to Newsquest.co.uk/terms-conditions)

Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Sunday, June 9 and we will be announcing the winner next week.

Keep an eye out for our next Best of appeal on our social media pages on Friday.

OUR TOP 12 BEST FOR FISH AND CHIPS FINALISTS:

The Green Hut

The Green Hut, Moreton Shore

One nomination said: “They serve the best fish and chips in Wirral!

“Amazing friendly staff and dog friendly too!”

For more details go to facebook.com/thegreenhutms

SelFish

SelFish, High Street, Bromborough

Customers say this is “the best around” and “no other place comes close to the service and food they provide”.

This venue won last year’s Best for Fish and Chips award – can they make it two in a row?

For more details go to facebook.com/selfishbromborough

Pisces Takeaway

Pisces Takeaway, Milner Road, Heswall

The food here is “simply the best”.

One happy customer said: “I’ve been going for 20 years – I’ve tried others but nowhere comes close.

“You get what you pay for – pure quality, great food.”

For more details go to facebook.com/piscestakeaway

Fitzy's Fish & Chips

Fitzy’s Fish and Chips, Hoyle Road, Hoylake

One recommendation said it’s “simply the best” so it was a must for our shortlist.

Another said Fitzy’s can’t be beaten.

The fish and chips get the thumbs up with “the crispiest and tastiest fish out there”.

For more details go to facebook.com/fitzysfishchips

Hungrys

Hungrys, Mill Park Drive, Eastham

One nomination said this is the “best fish and chips I’ve ever had”.

Another said: “Without doubt, it’s top of the tree!”

For more details go to facebook.com/HungryseasthamChippy

Georgio's

Georgio’s, Borough Road, Birkenhead

One satisfied customer said: “This place is as good as the ones in my hometown of Poole – amazing!”

For more details contact 0151 609 0000

The Crispy Cod

The Crispy Cod, Upton Road, Moreton

This is “the best fish and chips around” with “amazing food and excellent service”.

They also offer gluten free options so can cater to dietary requirements.

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063598632753

Parkgate Fish and Chips

Parkgate Fish and Chips, Neston

One nomination said: “Parkgate Fish and Chips does lovely gluten free options as well as regular ones.

“This is great when you want that old school taste but have been diagnosed as celiac.”

For more details go to facebook.com/parkgatefishandchips

Irby Fish and Chips

Irby Fish and Chip Shop, Thingwall Road, Irby

Customers say this is “the best in Wirral” with one saying that after visiting some great traditional venues across the area, this is top of the list.

For more details go to contact 0151 648 0471

Big Fish

Big Fish, Trafalgar Road, Wallasey

Customers love the crispy batter on the fish as well as the “good sized portions”.

One reviewer on Facebook said: “Their fish is huge!”

For more details go to facebook.com/bigfish01516395372

Marigolds

Marigolds, Banks Road, West Kirby

One review on their Facebook page said: “Fantastic fish and chips.”

Another said: “What a great spot to eat your fish and chips – right by the beach!”

For more details go to facebook.com/marigolds.co.uk

The Nest Café and Bar

The Nest Café and Bar, Station Road, Thurstaton

The fish and chips here get a huge thumbs up.

Their ‘fish and sips’ special includes two portions of fish and chips plus two drinks for £25.

For more details go to facebook.com/thenestcafeandbar