We've long known that the best chippies are up north, and the finalists list for the Seafish Fish and Chip Shop of the Year Awards proves it.
Leeds is the ONLY city in the country to have two fish and chip shops placed in the top 20.
The two Leeds entries are the Hook & Line at the Merrion Centre, and The Bearded Sailor in Pudsey.
Even London only has one entry in the top 20, perhaps this is the confirmation we needed that the north is the place to be for fish & chips, after all?
The winner of the grand prize will be unveiled at an awards ceremony in January 2020.
Krispies in Exmouth, Devon took home the prize last year, and both Leeds chippies will be hoping to add their names to the list of winners.
Marcus Coleman, Chief Executive Officer at Seafish, said: "Fish and chips is the healthiest of the traditional takeaways, and we’re pleased to say that the quality on offer across the UK is just as healthy, if not more so, than it was when we launched these awards 32 years ago.
"It’s not easy to break in to the Top 20, so every one of these businesses should be celebrating today.
"Our judges really do scrutinise every aspect of running a fish and chip business, so reaching this stage is a real achievement. If you see your local shop on the list, get down there tonight and show your support. Best of luck to all of them in the next round."
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