The ECHO spoke to Scousers about their favourite fish and chip shops
05:00, 03 Apr 2026
People choose their favourite Liverpool chippy
Millions of people across the country will tuck into a fish supper for Good Friday, a tradition that is rooted in the nation’s history. It is a custom widely followed by Catholics – but also observed by Christians across Britain.
The practice of only eating fish on Good Friday comes from a rule in the Bible of not eating the meat of warm-blooded animals on Fridays. Good Friday is historically a day of sacrifice.
As meat is considered symbolic of celebration and feasting, not eating it for the duration of the day is highly significant for the church. The church clarified fish as the best alternative to eat on Good Friday as it is not a ‘land animal’.
The ECHO spoke to people around Liverpool yesterday (April 2) to try and find out which chippies are offer the best fish and chips in the city.
Molly Canning, 26, said her go to spot is The Good Catch in Formby, branding it as “unreal”. She told the ECHO: “It’s a tradition in our family.”
Molly Canning and Lucy Edwards share their best chippy with the ECHO
Lucy Edwards, also 26, from Aigburth said she will be going to Sang Sang on Aigburth Road to get her Good Friday dinner.
Dad and son Andrew and Matty Parker said they’ll be going to Man Wah in Rock Ferry for their Good Friday takeaway but said The Lobster Pot is a close second for best chippy in Merseyside.
Rose Harrison, 70, said Jimmys Fish and Chips on Vauxhall Road sell the “best fish and chips in Liverpool”. Her daughter Helen agreed.
Andrew and Matty Parker choose their best chippy
Janice Jones and Jenny Tulloch, who live near Switch Island, said their top choice was Yanni’s on Lord Street. They both said the chippy was “absolutely spot on”.
Tina and Gary Pearlthorpe, from Huyton, said although they won’t be visiting tomorrow, their chippy of choice is Kingsway Supper Bar.