As national fish and chip day approaches on June 2, businesses across the county are battling for the prestigious title of best chippy.
Here is a roundup of the five highest-rated fish and chip establishments in the region.
JK’s Fish and Chips
Situated at 54 Kings Road in Henley, JK’s Fish and Chips provides meals to customers during weekday lunchtimes and evenings, with dinner service only on Sundays.
The venue has earned a 4.8 score on TripAdvisor.
Recent visitors left comments stating that Raj and his establishment are truly excellent. They noted the premises are immaculate, ingredients are fresh, and there is no greasiness present in the shop, food, or canned drinks.
Another reviewer praised the exceptional service, delicious food, reasonable prices, and described the owner as a thoroughly pleasant person, recommending the venue to anyone in the vicinity.
Banbury Fish Bar
Yet another highly-rated fish and chip outlet is Banbury Fish Bar, found on 7 Broad Street in the town centre.
The venue provides outdoor seating and has been identified as suitable for vegans.
Open throughout the day, the restaurant boasts a 4.5 rating on TripAdvisor.
A recent patron described having an enjoyable meal there. Despite being busy, service remained swift and courteous. The reviewer considered the prices reasonable, mentioning the option of dining in or taking away, and noted they opted for takeaway and sat outside enjoying the sunshine.
A and C Fish Bar
Banbury also hosts another well-regarded chippy, AandC Fish Bar, positioned at 1 Cromwell Road.
The venue operates for lunch and dinner throughout the week but closes its doors on Sundays, holding an impressive 4.8 rating on TripAdvisor.
A first-time customer described it as exceptional on their initial visit. They commended the team for being first-rate, warm, accommodating, and genuinely content, noting that even just a single piece of fish proved the quality, suggesting nothing better could be found elsewhere. The reviewer added they would certainly drop in again when passing through.
The Harbour
Found at Northfield Farm Lane, Madley Park, Witney, The Harbour opens from 4.30 to 10.00 Monday through Thursday, and on Friday and Saturday from 11.30 to 2.00 and 4.30 to 10.00, maintaining a 4.7 score on TripAdvisor.
A repeat customer described the fish and chips as magnificent, noting the tasty, crispy quality and perfectly prepared fish, alongside welcoming staff and excellent value. They declared it the finest option in the Witney area by far.
Harrison’s Fish and Chop Co.
Positioned at 6 Elms Parade in Oxford, this establishment opens seven days a week apart from Sundays.
With a 4.4 rating on TripAdvisor, the chippy earned recognition among the top 20 takeaways at the National Fish and Chip Awards.
A recent customer declared it unequivocally superior to any other fish and chips they had experienced. They described the fish as wonderfully light and crispy, with superb chips, and mentioned being 81 years old with numerous disappointing fish and chip encounters in Oxford that had nearly made them abandon hope. They concluded that Harrison’s stands alone as exceptional.