A fish and chip shop in the North East providing some of the “world’s greatest fish and seafood” has been featured in a highly praised food guide by The Guardian.

Colmans Fish and Chips in South Shields known for taking “great pride in sourcing only the finest local and seasonal produce” has been crowned one of the best chippies in the UK (among the top 20).

The Guardian commented on its latest foodie list: “Triple-cooked, with curry sauce and locally sourced… eat your heart out at these first choice chippies.”

You can see all 20 of the UK’s top fish and chip shops here.

@ganforbaitlike The Guardian has today announced their top 20 fish and chip shops in the UK. South Shields' very own Colmans on Ocean Road has made the list! Well done to the team at @Colmansseafoodtemple The full list can be found at https:// www.theguardian.com/food/article/2024/jun/02/whos-next-please-the-top-20-fish-and-chip-shops-in-the-uk?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other The sun is blazing today, what a perfect day to get your chip shop fix. Have you been to Colmans? @The Guardian #chip #chips #fish #fishandchips #chipshop #fishandchipshop #colmans #southshields #oceanroad #southshieldsfoodie #northeastfoodie #foodblogger #foodblog #foodblogfeed #foodblogging ♬ Adore - Instrumental - GC

Why is Colmans Fish and Chips among the UK’s top 20?

The Guardian explained: “Award-winning family business, going strong since 1905.

“There’s a meal deal for seniors; fish can be poached; and there’s Pol Roger to drink, if you’re feeling fancy.”

Colmans Fish and Chips has been “keeping with tradition that goes back four generations”, according to its website.

It adds: “To maintain the quality we have become famous for, we still personally choose our own Fish and Seafood’s from our local fish quays.

“All our Fish and Seafood’s are from sustainable and well managed fishing grounds.

“Sustainability is very important to us; the ability to supply the needs of the present without compromising the needs of the future is what we believe in and are passionate about.”

It seems many recent visitors also think Colmans Fish and Chips is one of the best chippies around, according to its impressive 1,802 reviews on Tripadvisor.

One recent customer posted: “Love love love this place.

“We have been coming to Colman's for over 20 years. Live in the North East and these are by far the best fish and chips in the North East.

“Both this one and the Seafood temple serve delicious food, huge portions and also offer friendly welcoming service.

“Can't beat Colmans!!!! X”

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Another regular wrote: “Fresh, tasty and big portions! What more can you want? Absolutely love the traditional feel of the place and my family demand to go here every time the travel up north to visit. The scampi is so great as well if you fancy something different from fish.”

Overall, Colmans Fish and Chips has a nearly-perfect Tripadvisor rating of 4.5/5.

Colmans Fish and Chips is located at 176-186 Ocean Road, South Shields, NE33 2JQ.