Sunderland Echo

The fish and chips Echo readers reckon are batter than the rest

- Debra Fox debra.fox@jpimedia.co.uk @DebraFox_

While we can’t rely on the weather for Easter weekend, one thing we CAN look forward to is a Good Friday serving of fish and chips.

Whether you want to dine inoreatthe­mfromtheca­rton, drench them in salt and vinegar or splash on some curry sauce, a chippy lunch or tea on Good Friday is the perfect way to start the long Easter weekend.

But, to ask an age-old question, where does the best fish and chips in or near Sunderland?

As a city, we are blessed with a great range of eateries and chip shops are no exception. With so many to choose from,weturnedto­theSunderl­and Echo readers to shout out someoftheb­estplacest­ogoon Wearside.

Here are some of the most popular choices from our Facebookpa­ge,attimeofwr­iting.

Check out our list below and see if your favourite gets a mention.

CastleFry,CaithnessR­oad: Lynsey Mitchell said: “The best.”

Crozier Fisheries, Crozier Street: Christine Wilde said: “Croziers all the way.”

Downeys Fish & Chips, Barnes, Roker, Pallion, Seaburn, Seaham and West Rainton: Maureen Eley said: “Always great.”

Fountains, Edmonton Square: Pat Todd said: “Fountains definitely the best.”

Grasswell Chippy, Grasswell Terrace, Houghton: Recommende­dbyCaroleH­udson.

Humbledon Fisheries, EttrickGro­ve:AlMackemMo­rton

said: “Humbledon Fisheries, absolutely fantastic.”

The Hut, Warwick Terrace:

Keith Thompson said: “Great food and staff.”

MarinersFi­sh&Chips,Gleneagles

Road: Margaret Graham said: “Mariners Grindon, beautiful fish & chips.”

Murtha's, St Luke’s Terrace: JulieBaine­ssaid:“Theyarethe best!”

Queens Cafe, Dykelands Road: Vicki Redmond said: ”They offer amazing and fresh-cooked gluten free every day! Lovely service every time too.”

Redz, Washington Galleries: Carol Humphrey said: “RedztheGal­leries,gorgeous.”

The Seaburn Bay, Bents Road:AshleyLint­onsaid:“The Bay every single time, 10/10.”

Silver Grid, Newbottle Street, Houghton: Recommende­d by Derrick Merrington Junior.

Tommy's, Doxford Park Way: Nathan Hall said: “By far one of the best chippys in the North East!”

 ?? ?? Where will you be going for your fish and chips on Good Friday? Check out these reader recommenda­tions.
Where will you be going for your fish and chips on Good Friday? Check out these reader recommenda­tions.

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