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UK's best fish and chip shop revealed - from Devon to Aberdeen, read the full list

By Rachel Davis

BRITAIN'S best fish and chip shop has battered the opposition after judges crowned it the codfather of all chippies.

Judges paid a series of mystery shop visits to Krispies Fish and Chips in Exmouth before making their final decision.

And the winner is... Krispies Fish & Chips in Exmouth, Devon

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And the winner is... Krispies Fish & Chips in Exmouth, DevonCredit: Twitter

Owned and run by husband and wife team Tim and Kelly Barnes, the chippie beat nine other finalists to win the top gong at the National Fish and Chip Awards.

The title is judged on a business's sustainability credentials, menu innovation, its ability to cater for special dietary requirements and customer service - as well as the quality of the product.

Organisers Seafish said Krispies "consistently excelled" over the judging period, which ended in a final presentation to a panel of industry experts.

Mr Barnes said: "Krispies has come so far since we opened 20 years ago, and we can honestly say it is a dream come true to win this award.

"But we didn't do this alone, we are so proud of our team and what they have achieved. We want to thank them from the bottom of our hearts for their hard work and faith in us."

Top 10 fish and chip shops in the UK

WINNER: Krispies Fish & Chips, Exmouth, Devon

RUNNER-UP: Captain’s Fish and Chips, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire

3RD PLACE: Low’s Traditional Fish & Chips, Westhill, Aberdeenshire

And the other top codfathers are:

  • Angel Lane Chippie, Penrith, Cumbria
  • Captain’s Fish and Chips, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire
  • Dolphin Takeaway, Dungannon, County Tyrone
  • Harbour Lights, Falmouth, Cornwall
  • Mister C's, Selby, North Yorkshire
  • Olley's Fish Experience, Herne Hill, London
  • Papa's Fish and Chips, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire
  • The Crispy Cod, Tonyrefail, Rhondda Cynon Taf

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Captain's Fish and Chips in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire took second place and Low's Traditional Fish and Chips in Aberdeen was named the third best outlet.

Seafish chief executive Marcus Coleman said: "Krispies have beaten the best fish and chip shops in the business to win this prestigious award and we'd like to offer our warmest congratulations to them for what is a truly superb effort.

"Their final presentation to the judging panel was truly first class, with their passion for fish and chips evident throughout."

The team at Captain’s Fish and Chips in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, was awarded second place

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The team at Captain’s Fish and Chips in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, was awarded second placeCredit: Twitter
Delighted: Staff at Low’s Traditional Fish & Chips in Westhill, Aberdeenshire, celebrate coming third

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Delighted: Staff at Low’s Traditional Fish & Chips in Westhill, Aberdeenshire, celebrate coming thirdCredit: Twitter
The Crispy Cod, Tonyrefail, Rhondda Cynon Taf, also made the top 10

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The Crispy Cod, Tonyrefail, Rhondda Cynon Taf, also made the top 10Credit: Googles Maps
Olley's Fish Experience in Herne Hill, London

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Olley's Fish Experience in Herne Hill, LondonCredit: Googles Maps
Papa's Fish and Chips, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, also made the cut

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Papa's Fish and Chips, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, also made the cutCredit: Googles Maps
Krispies in Exmouth, Devon

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Krispies in Exmouth, DevonCredit: Googles Maps
Dolphin Takeaway in Dungannon, County Tyrone

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Dolphin Takeaway in Dungannon, County TyroneCredit: Googles Maps
Harbour Lights Fish & Chips in Falmouth, Cornwall

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Harbour Lights Fish & Chips in Falmouth, CornwallCredit: Googles Maps
Angel Lane Chippie, Penrith, Cumbria

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Angel Lane Chippie, Penrith, CumbriaCredit: Googles Maps

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