Jackson's is another in the wave of fish and chip shops in Southport that tries to entice you in on…read morea cold and wet Tuesday afternoon for some good, wholesome home cooking. Unlike many of its rivals however, Jackson's has the pedigree to boot too as it has recently been voted Best Chippy 2010 (although I'm not quite sure where). As you might expect with such a title, Jackson's offers very good fish and chips that is delicious and filling. Their fish is delightfully crispy and golden, whilst their chips are perfectly fluffy and just the right texture between dry and soggy. Their prices are fairly competitive for the area, meaning you can get fish, chips, mushy peas, bread and butter and a hot drink for less than four pounds, which is great value for money when you consider the quality of the food you're eating. If you're in the area definitely give them a try, whether you fancy a takeaway or a sit down meal.

Gorgeous chips and gravy! The fish is lovely to and big portions! i always make sure i visit here…read morewhen i come back home! Top notch!

This oddly-named chippy in Ainsdale village sounds more like a honey factory than a fish and chip…read moreshop. Maybe it's something to do with their work effort, suggesting that they work as efficiently as bees do, but somehow I doubt it. Name issues aside though, Busy Bee specialises in the usual chippy scran - fish, chips, burgers and Chinese, as well as kebabs. Their Chinese dishes are decent but not a patch on nearby Poon's, which I'd highly recommend. On the chippy side of things, whilst the food they offer might not be anything ground-breaking, it is nonetheless still made to an excellent standard. Their chips are slightly crispy on the outside whilst remaining deliciously fluffy on the inside and the fish is always a lovely golden colour. The burgers usually take a little bit longer but are worth the wait, offering a nice alternative to the usual suspects that are available. Rumour has it that Busy Bee has many fans in the nearby police station and if it's good enough for the local law enforcement, it's good enough for me.

Standard chip shop, wide range of chinese meals on offer, can get busy (tends to suggest most…read morepeople are happy with the place) so think about phoning your order in first

Fish and chip shops are to Southport what Italian restaurants with faux Italian waiters are to…read moreFormby. With it being a seaside town (I'd describe it as Diet Blackpool), fish and chip shops are very, very common in Southport. There are a fair few in the town centre and it only gets worse as you head up towards the front. Some are okay, some are terrible and some, like Harpers, are very good. On the busy Eastbank Street, the takeaway section of Harpers at the front of the shop is quite small and cramped, meaning the busy lunchtime period results in a slightly squashed few minutes. However, the staff there are all very efficient so you're never normally waiting too long. If you're not in a rush, there is a restaurant part to Harpers to at the back of the shop, where you can sit down with your fish, chips and mushy peas and eat in relative peace as you wash it all down with a cup of tea. The food itself is probably the best in the area, with their chips being delightfully fluffy and their fish being crispy and full of flavour. Their prices are a bit expensive but competitive nonetheless, meaning Harpers is a good place to go for a bite to eat during lunchtime.

Whoever decided to open this fish and chip shop is fulfilling a serious purpose in life. The best…read morefish and chips we've had in the area by far. Delicious!

Cracking fish and chips! Open on a Sunday too. We chose haddock which had a lovely crispy batter,…read morechips were smashing too and so were the mushy peas. Best of all they served it in a cardboard fish & chip box so the batter remained crispy. Many chip shops use polystyrene containers and by the time you get them home the fish is soggy. Will definitely return next time we're in Bolton-le-Sands.

I can't believe it took me so long to try Yanni's. This is probably my favorite chippy in city…read morecentre. Fish tastes fresh and portions are hugenormous. Split a large order with your pal. You'll both leave full. Prices are reasonable and service is friendly. When next I'm back in Liverpool, I'm headed straight to Yanni's!

Yanni's was hands-down the best fish and chips we had in the U.K. (or really anywhere for that…read morematter). The batter on the fish was so light, not at all greasy and most definitely delicious. The fish was firm and flaky... crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Served with either tarter or curry; both are super. The staff was lovely and the outside seating is perfect for people watching.

Oh my days! The name does not do this place justice...The walls are covered with awards and…read morerecognitions not garnered by flogging greasy spuds. Efficient, friendly staff will ask for your order as you walk in to reduce waiting time, which is sad in a way as you have less time to gas with Formby's finest such as Norman and Joe who can be found in here. The sense of shared privilege being in this shop queue is tangible. Ask for the lightly battered fish if you want to get close to a cod tempura and it can come in a box for a few pence extra to make sure it arrives home in perfect condition. Talking of stars, a popular insider strategy is to put in your order, cross the road for micro-brewed Red Star beer in the best room in town, collect your food and roll home triumphant. You'll see, any tardiness will be instantly forgiven as you plate up and tuck in back with the family! This place is one mushy pea and a blob of tartar foam away from a Michelin Star. P.S. Just checked another review to find a chap came all the way from Chelmsford, Massachusetts to eat here!

The best fish and chip shop there is! The batter on the fish…read moreis light and crisp and the chips crispy but melt in your mouth and both are cooked fresh to order! The service is second to none and it is immaculately clean in all good catch shops, I would recommend anybody who hasn't visited yet to give it a go you won't regret it!

Just another fish and chippie. But the fish was cooked fresh and perfectly, the chips had all the…read morebest characteristics of good old horrible english chips without the nasty grease. It was clean and hygienic, convenient location but just off the high street, and I think it deserves to get some props from the locals. So get off your fat Welsh behinds and support your local fish and chippie on Yelp.

Hands down the best chippy ever! It's always really busy but…read morethis obviously a good sign. They've got a traditional chippy menu but most of all, the chips are gorgeous and always cooked perfectly. The fish is always cooked just right too, really I could go on to list every item but i'd just be saying the same thing over and over. The curry sauce is absolutley spot on as well! The staff are pleasant and friendly too.

had some sausage and chips in there and was very nice, will be back again soon as the chippy at the…read moreother end of the road cooks bad food, keep the good work up, been in there a couple of more times recently, still excellent tasting fish and chips, and nice and hot, very friendly service too, will be in here more regular now,

It was an amazing selection of the most juiciest foods. I was really hungry and devoured the 2…read moresausage chips meal with curry and beans. Restrooms were as clean as ever and the drinks were icy cold so it was all fresh, the chips were not soggy and were delicious as well as the fish being an absolute masterpiece, the curry was sweet and great. Overall I really enjoyed. One more thing, the employees are the most thoughtful and nice people, they are very nice and easy to talk to, they are helpful and always willing to cater to your needs. Overall I had a fantastic time at The Dolphin.

Fish and chips. The staple of any seaside community. They're either moreish, lipsmacking and…read moredelicious, or mediocre. There seems to be no in between. Thankfully in Southport you're spoiled for choice and Dolphin is one of the best chippies in the vicinity. It's not just a chippy though. It's an actual restaurant, which might take away from the takeaway feel (do you see what I did there?) but you can still get your tucker all wrapped up in paper to sit on the promenade with so it shouldn't make a difference. If you do go for the dining in option, you'll be treated to excellent service as well as friendly banter and a choice of cod, haddock, fillet, plaice, scampi or fishcake or perhaps a pie, burger, sausage, egg... anything you'd find in your regular greasy spoon but neither greasy nor cheap-tasting. You can also get traditional dishes like gammon and pineapple, roast beef or chicken, lamb or turkey, boiled ham or a salad for prices between around a fiver and £7.25. At this place prices really are cheap as chips. Puds include apple pie, banana split, gateaux or knickerbocker glory and it's all very quintessentially British. As you can imagine with a menu like this it's a great place to take the elders, and aptly enough there's a special senior citizen's menu. Very Southport, very English and very cute.