If ever you needed an excuse for a fish lot, here’s a round up of the top-rated chippies in and around Sunderland, according to Google reviews, with a rating of 4.4 or above.
5. Angels, Derwent Street
Angels in Derwent Street is one of the only chippies in the city centre. Pictured is owner David Smith who's been frying fish for more than 40 years. It has an overall rating of 4.6.
One reviewer said: "Great fish and chips, lovely staff, great portion sizes and well priced. Best fish and chips in Sunderland? Quite probably. Five stars." Photo: Kevin Brady
6. The Bay, Whitburn Bents Road, Seaburn.
Since opening in Whitburn Bents Road a few years ago, The Bay has built up a firm following, with a rating of 4.6. One happy diner wrote: "Very good. Gave us an extra fish as the one haddock that was left was a bit small. Very tasty and great chips." Photo: Tim Richardson
7. Queens Cafe, Seaburn
A seafront institution, Queens Cafe in Dykelands Road has been serving up fish lots for decades, it's also won awards for its fish and chips. It has a rating of 4.6. A reviewer said: "Fish battered well, chips cooked properly and the best curry sauce we've had." Photo: Tim Richardson
8. Downey's, North Terrace, Seaham
Downey's in North Terrace, Seaham, has a rating of 4.5 from more than a thousand reviews, with one reviewer saying "Very good fish and chips, spicy curry sauce and also cooked in vegetable oil." It also has branches in Pallion, Barnes and Roker. Photo: Stu Norton