Beach in Cornwall in UK towns to have fish and chips by the sea

A new report has revealed which UK towns and cities are the best locations to enjoy fish and chips on the beach - with a number of Cornish towns making the top 10 list!

The new study by the team at Betway set out to discover which cities in the UK come out on top for their fish and chips offerings. Taking a seed list of some of the most populated cities, as well as some of the most popular staycation destination spots in the UK, the report set out to discover which cities reign as the best spots to enjoy a classic fish and chips.

As part of the report, the team looked at the highest-rated chippy in each city and compared which ones are in the closest proximity to the seaside, to find out which are the best locations to enjoy the tradition of fish and chips by the sea.

Cornwall is clearly a sought-after location for indulging in a classic British chippy, thanks to it’s stunning views and charming coastal locations which provide access to fresh and locally sourced seafood.

The team looked at the highest-rated chippy in each city and compared which ones are in the closest proximity to the seaside (Image: Supplied)

In the report, Brighton has been crowned the best town to enjoy fish and chips by the sea, as their highest-rated chippy, RYBKA (the fish likes to swim), is in the closest proximity to the seaside at just 0.38km away.

Newquay isn’t far behind in second place, as its highest-rated chippy, Francine's Newquay, is a mere 0.64km from the nearest beach, making it an idyllic location to enjoy the British classic in the most traditional way.

Fellow Cornish towns Padstow and St Ives follow in third and fourth place with their highest-rated chippies, Chip Ahoy (Padstow) and Beck's Fish & Chips (St Ives), being just 1.11km and 1.13km from the seaside, providing an idyllic landscape to enjoy a chippy tea.

Fifth place is taken by Portsmouth, followed by Bournemouth, Southend-on-sea, Blackpool, Swansea, and finally, Southampton.