Whether you fancy a bit of cod or a large piece of haddock, the variety of places to grab some fish and chips in County Durham is endless.

For most households, it’s a classic British staple meal to have every now and again, especially when you’re craving a huge portion of chips to share drizzled in salt and vinegar.

To help you decide where to get your next portion from, here are some of the best places for fish and chips in the county according to their Tripadvisor reviews – each location has a minimum rating of 4.0.

Some of the best places for fish and chips in County Durham

Middleton In Teesdale Fish and Chip Shop

Location: 49 Market Place, Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle, DL12 0RJ

Rating: 4.5/5

This customer wrote a review, saying: “Well then, this is a top class chippy. Loved the fish and chips on Thursday after our walk. Staff in there were brilliant. Had a chat about celebs and Chorley whilst my food was cooking fresh. What a lovely friendly group of folk with some top chippy cooking skills.

“Will be back for pies next time.”

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Bells Fish Restaurant

Location: Market Square, Durham, DH1 3NE

Rating: 4.5/5

One happy customer wrote: “When in England, we’re always on the lookout for a great fish n chips place and Bells delivered the goods flawlessly. The cod and haddock were perfectly crisped with the right amount of flakiness. My kids just loved it. I’d highly recommend Bells while you’re in Durham city centre.”

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Fish & Chips At 149

Location: 36 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8BH

Rating: 4.5/5

A visitor posted: “Magnificent place. Really nice staff. Quick service with outstanding food. Haddock is the highest quality and perfectly cooked piping hot chips. Walked 2 mins to the park overlooking the castle to enjoy them.”

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The Otter and Fish

Location: 1 Strait Lane, Hurworth-on-Tees, Darlington, DL2 2AH

Rating: 4.5/5

This reviewer said: "A straight 5 star all day, people who care, high quality, fish on the menu, relaxing place, hand cut, homemade chips, clean and smart, what more do you want? A haven just off the A1, so a great stop over, just do it."

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Fish Face

Location: 36 The Front, Seaton Carew, Hartlepool, TS25 1BS

Rating: 4.5/5

A person commented: “There’s only one place to go if you want the best fish and chips. The fish was nice and thick and cooked to perfection, the chips were of a good size too and also cooked to perfection. Fantastic batter on the fish. I can't recommend this restaurant enough and finally the staff were brilliant and really friendly. 5 stars + from me.”

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Downeys of Seaham

Location: 5 North Terrace, Seaham, SR7 7EU

Rating: 4/5

This customer enjoyed their visit, writing: “Went back to Downeys for lunch.

“Great to see waiter service again.”

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They continued: “Brilliant as usual.

“The wife had the regular sized cod and I had the large cod and a plate of chips between us. Just as well as the cods where great cooked to perfection and served by very friendly staff.

“What a great meal in pleasant surroundings and friendly staff.”

Yarm Road Fish and Chips

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Location: 366 Yarm Road, Darlington, DL1 1XL

Rating: 4.5/5

One person said: “We order 2 x Fish and Chips and 2x Fish every Friday for 3 years or more always hot and tasty Fish & Chips we look forward to them all week and have never had a bad meal in all that time the staff work hard and efficiently will be collecting our order again on Friday thanks again.”