The best fish and chips in Brighton
1. Bankers Fish and Chips
The owners of Bankers have been in the fish and chip industry since 1923, and have remained a family business ever since. They use top quality cod and haddock imported from Iceland, and are the only UK fish and chip company that has developed a direct supply relationship with their fishermen.
They have three locations in Brighton and Hove, but go for their Western Road location if you want a sit down meal.
Choose from fish and chips with all the trimmings, chicken, burgers, and Quorn-based vegan options. Everything is served up in huge servings with piles of salad.
Website: bankersfishandchips.co.uk
Address: 116a Western Road Brighton, BN1 2AB
Price: £14-£16
2. Bardsley’s
Bardsleys is an award-winning fish restaurant, established in 1926, and has been a family-run business for four generations. It’s known as a traditional season chip shop but is a bit further away from the tourist center of Brighton.
Half the building is a takeaway, and the other half is a restaurant. Choose if you want your portion of fish fried, grilled or poached, and complete your meal with all the chip shop classics.
Website: bardsleys-fishandchips.co.uk
Address: 22/23/23a Baker Street, Brighton
Price: £14-£15<!–
3. Captains Fish and Chips
Located right on the seafront, Captains chippy has been around since 1990 and consider themselves masters of fish and chips. The prices and portion sizes are great value, especially for their beach location. What could be better than watching the sunset go down on Brighton beach, enjoying traditional fish and chips with a cocktail in hand?
Website: captainsbrighton.co.uk
Address: 9-10 Lower Promenade, Madeira Drive, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 1ET
Price: £9-£10
4. RYBKA (The Fish Likes To Swim)
Named after an old Polish saying that relates to the tradition of eating pickled fish with a chaser of vodka, this fairly new restaurant has made a big impact on the city. Located in the historic lanes, they serve sustainably sourced crispy fish, triple cooked chips and some great veggie and gluten-free options. They pay particular attention to their alcohol selection, working with breweries to serve draft beer, cocktails and natural wines.
Website: rybka.fish
Address: 9-10 Lower Promenade, Madeira Drive, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 1ET
Price: £14-£18
5. Little Jack Fullers
Little Jack Fullers pride themselves on offering the best and freshest sustainable products, with two generations of experience and trade secrets. It’s based on St James Street, which is know for it’s gay bars and is a hotspot for the LGBTQ+ community. This is mainly a takeaway as the kitchen takes up a large amount of room, but they have a few outdoor chairs and tables.
As well as your classic cod and haddock, they have a fantastic range of vegan options. Choose from tofu, jackfruit, cauliflower or the ‘Bimini Bon Blossom’ fried banana blossom, a tribute to the Drag Race UK superstar.
Website: littlejackfullers.co.uk
Address: 102 St James’s St, Kemptown, Brighton BN2 1TP
Price: £8-£15
6. Earth & Stars
This cosy pub is close to Brighton train station at the start of the laines. Warm up inside during the Winter or enjoy their outdoor terrace in the Summer, choosing from a range of traditional pub dishes, of course including a lovely fish and chips. Vegans don’t have to miss out either with their beer battered smoked tofu and chips with mushy peas, or a range of other innovative veggie dishes to choose from.
Website: earthandstars.pub
Address: 46 Windsor Street, Brighton, BN1 1RJ
Price: £15
7. Bohemia Brighton
Bohemia is a swanky European-style venue with a late-night lounge, glassed-in roof terrace and live jazz. They open from midday to late, serving up a delicious A La Carte menu as well as cocktails at the bar.
It’s a great spot to wind down with good food and a relaxed vibe, with outdoor heaters so you can enjoy the Brighton views year round.
Website: bohemiabrighton.co.uk
Address: 54-55 Meeting House Lane, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1HB
Price: £15
8. The Regency Restaurant
The Regency Restaurant has been a steadfast feature on the Brighton seafront, known as one of the oldest and most popular restaurants since the 1930s. They serve up great quality food with huge portions and reasonable prices.
It’s a beautiful building with a chandelier hanging from the ceiling, and the food certainly lives up to the vibe. Other than your battered fish and chips, they also offer more refined dishes such as lobster spaghetti and fresh fish & seafood platters.
You’ll find a true mix of locals, tourists and even celebrities here, with pictures of famous patrons lining the walls.
Website: theregencyrestaurant.co.uk
Address: 131 King’s Rd, Brighton BN1 2HH
Price: £13
9. Wolfies of Hove
Based in the next neighbourhood over from Brighton in Hove, Wolfies is well loved locally. It has the edgy vibe of a Brighton pub, with fish and chip memorabilia
They have a guarantee of sustainably sourced seafood and potatoes and a delightful choice of daily specials. You can choose whether to takeaway or eat in on their graffiti-covered benches, chowing down on fish and chips or one of their amazing homemade pies.
Try the lamb and rosemary pie, or grab one of their pie, mash and ‘liquor’ deals for £7.95.
Website: wolfies-hove.co.uk
Address: 90 Goldstone Villas, Hove BN3 3RU
Price: £12-£15
10. The No Catch Co
A truly ethical vegan company can be found in The No Catch Co, who are taking on the traditional fish and chip shop. They made history as the first vegan fish and chip shop in Brighton, just a few steps away from the beach promenade.
Aiming to combat the effects of the fishing industry on the enivornment, they serve 100% vegan fish alternatives made from soy substitute. It has gained a cult following in Brighton, with a great location close to the beach promenade. Try their award winning tofish with tastes remarkably like the real thing.
If you don’t know what to try, just ask their friendly staff.
Website: nocatch.co
Address: 127a Kings Road, Brighton BN1 2FA, UK
Price: £11-£13
Best Brighton Fish and Chips
If you visit Brighton, you’ll soon realise there’s no shortage of fish and chip shops along the seafront and across town. It’s a quintessential British seaside dish.
The most popular choice is cod – it has a mild flavour and tender meat. It’s best served with a generous helping of salt and vinegar.
We hope you’ve managed to pick somewhere to enjoy the best fish and chips in Brighton! This article was last updated in October 2023. If you have any questions or your own suggestions for a chip shop that needs to be added, leave them in the comments below!
