It’s clear through TripAdvisor reviews that the people of Croydon love their fish and chips, whether it’s plain or with a squeeze of lemon and drop of tartare sauce.
So, we’ve rounded up the best places where you can enjoy one in Croydon, according to TripAdvisor reviews.
Below are the top places in Croydon to get yourself a fish and chip supper.
McDermott’s Fish & Chips
This restaurant, located at Unit 5-7 at The Forestdale Shopping Centre, has 672 reviews, with 524 of them dubbing it excellent.
Some have called it the best fish and chips in the country.
One satisfied customer said: “Consistently the best fish and chips in the UK.
“I travel the length of the country with fish and chips my first port of call to identify the best, and only 4 or 5 have been on a par with this establishment.
“Been going there for years and even the earlier branch in Croydon town centre.
“Keep on doing what you do well.”
McDermott’s Fish & Chips is open from 12pm to 2pm and then 4pm to 9pm on Thursday and Saturday, 4pm to 8pm on Tuesday and Wednesday, and 12pm to 2pm and then 4pm to 9pm on Friday.
McDermott’s Fish and Chips is not open on Monday and Sunday.
The Surprise Inn
Located on 107 Upper Shirley Road, this bar and grill has 87 of 187 reviews calling it excellent.
A lot of the comments praise the restaurant’s take on the welcoming atmosphere.
One reviewer commented: “Excellent food and the best fish and chips I have had.
“Great atmosphere and friendly staff.
“Would highly recommend.”
“Lovely service and very friendly and helpful.”
Another said: “I had the signature fish & chips and it was outstanding.
“The whole fish and chips state just tastes great!”
The Surprise Inn is open from 12pm to 10pm on Monday, 12pm to 11pm on Tuesday to Friday, and 12pm to 10.30pm on Sunday.
Coach House Cafe
Coach House, on Coombe Wood, is a cafe with 67 excellent reviews.
One reviewer said: “The best fish and chips I’ve had in ages.
“Excellent chips and fresh salad garnish.
“Despite being busy when we got there, we were served quickly.
“All the serving staff were pleasant, and I shall go again.”
The Coach House Cafe is open from 9am to 5pm every day.
Ossie’s Fish and Chips
Ossie’s Fish and Chips, on 189 Lower Addiscombe, is a classic “chippie” with 41 out of 55 reviewers dubbing it excellent.
One reviewer said: “By far the best fish and chips around Croydon.
“The fish is always fresh, and potatoes are taste-tested before ordering batches from suppliers.
“It’s the best professional fish and chips I’ve had for a long time.”
Another happy reviewer said: “Lovely cod and chips, good portion chips and the cod was nice and crispy.
“Proper traditional fish and chips.”
Ossie’s is open from 11.30am to 10.30pm from Monday to Saturday, and is closed on Sunday.
Danny’s Fish and Chips
Last on our list is Danny’s Fish and Chips on Coulsdon Road, a takeaway with 91 of 110 excellent reviews.
One reviewer said that Danny’s serves “The best fish and chips.”
The reviewer added: “Fish very well cooked and fresh.
“Not oily, just crisp, and the chips were superb.
“Gherkins fresh and crisp with a lovely bite.”
A second customer said: “This has to be the best fish & chip shop in the whole of Surrey.
“I don’t know how they get their chips to taste so fabulous but let’s all hope they never stop.”
Danny’s Fish and Chips is open Tuesday to Friday from 11am to 10pm, and 11am to 9pm on Saturday.
