A much-loved Whitby fish and chip shop has been named the best in the country by the National Geographic.

With many Brits staycationing in the UK this summer, the National Geographic has compiled what it believes are the nine best fish and chip shops to visit for the perfect chippie tea.

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The Magpie Cafe in Whitby takes the top spot and is the only venue in the whole of the North East and Yorkshire to make the list.

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The National Geographic says the Magpie is 'well worth the queue' adding: "To be considered the best fish and chip shop in Whitby is no mean feat, given the sheer number of excellent options in the Yorkshire seaside town.

"It’s hard to find fault with The Magpie, and, while the fish and chips are naturally first rate, they’re actually a small part of an extensive menu that ranges from oysters and kippers to local lobster thermidor and a build-your-own fish platter."

Here is the magazine's full list of the best nine chippies in the UK

1. The Magpie Cafe, Whitby, Yorkshire

2. Anstruther Fish Bar, Anstruther, Fife

3. Oban Fish & Chips, Oban, Argyll & Bute

4. Aldeburgh Fish & Chip Shop, Aldeburgh, Suffolk

5. Fish City, Belfast

6. Enoch’s Fish & Chips, Llandudno Junction, Conwy

7. The Creel, Porthmadog, Gwynedd

8. Chez Fred, Westbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset

9. The Swan Restaurant & Takeaway, Southport, Merseyside

 

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