National Chip Week: Leigh’s top fish and chip shops

Green Lane chippy was highly praised <i>(Image: Stephen Peel / SWNS)</i>
Green Lane chippy was highly praised (Image: Stephen Peel / SWNS)
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THERE are some fantastic chippies in Leigh, and to celebrate National Chip Week (February 20–26), we asked you to tell us your favourites.

Here’s what our readers had to say.

Kaisha Pemberton recommended Gordon Street Chippy, while Sherrie Dunn chose Higherfolds Chippy as her top pick.

Caroline Smith praised Gordon Street Chippy, stating, "1000% prices are fab, the owner is lovely, and they are PROPER chips - nice and golden."

Chris Kelly called Wallgate Chippy the best in Wigan Borough, noting, "Their menu is so varied, and there's always something new to try.

"You cannot go wrong there."

Similarly, Shelley Simmers mentioned her favourite spots as Kirkhall Lane, Gordon Street, and Pennington.

Patsy Liz Oakes mentioned various locations, saying, "Gordon's street chippy, Wigan Road chippy in Leigh towards Tamar.

"Used to love Oceans Eleven years ago."

Neill Soane shared high praise for Butt's Bridge Chippy, calling the food "great" and the staff "really friendly."

Other top mentions were Gordon Street Chippy again by Rachael Tyldesley, and Blackmoor in Astley by Stew Romps.

He commented, "Had cod and chips there last week and it was beautifully tasty- under a tenner."

Richard Pollitt picked New Little Chippy in Tyldesley.

Jane Cunliffe also highlighted John's chippy, describing it as "gorgeous food and really reasonable."

Katie Hudson noted Higher fold chippy as her go-to, and Lynda Leigh noted Plank lane chippy.

Chelsea Robbins echoed this, saying, "Higherfold all day."

The popularity of Gordon Street Chippy continued, with John Paul Eckersley saying it has "home-made puddings" and "super barms."

Other noted chippies include Pennington Plaice, praised by Jane Pierce, and Green Lane Chippy, frequently mentioned by various locals as the best choice.

Mark Hughes declared, "Green Lane by far the best - nowhere better."

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