WITH today being Good Friday, many in Oldham will be treating themselves to a chippy tea with meat being off the menu.
We have looked at review website TripAdvisor to find the best-rated fish and chip shops across the borough.
Let us know in the comments if your favourite is missing from the list and what it makes it so good.
Here is the list according to TripAdvisor.
Diggle Chippy
Location: 152 Huddersfield Road Diggle, Oldham
Claiming the top spot is Diggle Chippy, which has a slew of top reviews.
It is rated out of 5 based on 101 reviews.
One customer wrote: "Have just had the best Fish &Chips and mushy peas ..ever! Phoned through the order. Friendly, efficient staff. Fresh, crispy fish and chips.
"Not at all greasy. Don’t have a chippy tea often but when we do DIGGLE CHIPPY is the best by far- reminds me of the original Harry Ramsden’s in Otley when I was a child.
"Fabulous- thanks DC for a yummy tea."
Delph Fish and Chip Shop
Location: 25 King Street, Delph, Oldham
Next is the picturesque Delph Fish and Chip Shop which is a firm favourite with locals and visitors alike.
It is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 27 reviews.
One delighted customer wrote: "This chippy is world-class, the staff are friendly and welcoming, the portion sizes are great and the food is amazing."
Levers Fish & Chip Shop
Location: Unit 2 Market Hall Albion Street, Oldham
Moving on to Oldham town centre there is Levers Fish & Chip Shop.
It is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 71 reviews.
A happy regular wrote: "I go around once a month and the staff are always courteous, helpful and friendly.
"They help the old folk who go in to their table and give lollies to the youngsters on the way out.
"The fish is large and the batters very light and crispy, plenty of chips and mushy peas."
Frydays Springhead
Location: 81 Oldham Road, Springhead, Oldham
This chip shop is rated 3.5 out of 5 based on 19 reviews, 9 of which were a top score.
One of these customers wrote: "Great chippy staff are really friendly they have a great selection of meals and the fish are amazing as they are freshly cooked on arrival."
Dolphin Fish Bar
Location: 5 Rochdale Road, Shaw, Oldham
Finally there is Dolphin Fish Bar with light and crispy fish batter a particular favourite with customers.
It is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 19 reviews.
One person wrote: "While I was waiting for my food in the cafe I noticed a lot of people ordering the battered cod and I am not surprised, when mine came it was one the best fish I have had, the batter was golden and crispy, not too thick and the flesh just peeled away in folds."
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