Great Island Chip Shops
Any trip to the seaside would be incomplete without a traditional chip shop lunch or supper, and luckily you’ll never have to go far to discover fresh, hot, and crispy battered fish and chips. Keep reading for a roundup of some of the best ‘proper chippies’ on the Island!
Corrie's Cabin, Cowes
Crowned Gold for Best Fish and Chips in the 2023 Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards, Corrie's Cabin has been at the heart of the Cowes community since starting up in 2003. The family-run fish bar take pride in offering the freshest of ingredients, including MSC certified cod and haddock, chips hand-cut each day from Dorset potatoes and homemade tartare sauce ‘to die for’.
Bayside Fish & Chips, Shanklin
Head down to Shanklin Seafront and choose from the variety of chippy favourites from Bayside Fish & Chips. Whether you eat in or take away to sit on the beach, you'll have a great view of the seafront while you eat and a relaxing stroll along the promenade after your meal. Check out the arcades nearby to complete the nostalgic British seaside experience!
Stotesbury's, Newport
The oldest fish and chip bar on the Isle of Wight, Stotesbury’s have been serving up quality food for an impressive 120 years! As well as being the Island’s oldest chippy, the team have also scooped several accolades including MSC Certification, Tripadvisor’s Certificate of Excellence, and Gold for ‘Best Fish & Chips’ in the 2020 Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards. Tuck into tasty traditional favourites or branch out with panko prawns or calamari!
Hayden’s Chip Shop, Ryde
Head to Hayden’s for a chip shop with a twist! Feast on ‘munchie boxes’ full of crispy battered fish, sausages, juicy burgers, chicken tenders or succulent doner meat with golden hand-cut chips, or opt for a chip tray with tasty toppings for the ultimate dirty fries experience. Another award-winner in the Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards, Hayden’s Chip Shop scooped Bronze for Best Fish and Chips in 2023.
The Jolly Fryer, various locations
How about a chippy on wheels?! The Jolly Fryer have been bringing delicious fish and chips to various locations on the Island for over 30 years, with everything handmade and cooked fresh to order in their fully equipped truck. Phoning ahead is essential to secure your order, which will then be freshly prepared for your collection time, ensuring a hot and delicious dinner.
OZZE'S PLAICE, NEWPORT
Dubbed ‘the best plaice for fish and chips on the Island', at Ozze's Plaice you’ll find beloved British favourites such as cod, haddock, homemade fish cakes and golden battered sausages, right through to pea fritters, pickled eggs, and buttered bread rolls for the perfect chip butty. With tasty food, generous portions and reasonable prices, Ozze's is a safe bet for your next chippy tea.
