Popular seaside town dubbed the ‘English Riviera’ is home to the UK’s best fish and chips shop
A POPULAR seaside town, known as the 'English Riviera', is home to the UK's best fish and chips shop.
Pier Point in Torquay, Devon, has been named as the national fish and chip shop of the year.
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Located at Pier Point Bar and Restaurant close to Torquay marina, the Pier Point fish and chip shop gained the award at the Fishermen’s Mission Awards.
The Fisherman's Mission is a charity which fights poverty in UK fishing communities by providing support to fishermen and their families.
The winning Devon spot offers a smaller menu to ensure each portion of fish and chips served is quality.
In addition, the chippy is committed to using fish from sustainable resources.
In fact, all of the fish sold at Pier Point Chippy, including cod, haddock and plaice, is MSC certified - which means it comes from well-managed, sustainable fisheries.
Classics at the chippy include cod for £10.60, lighter bite code for £7.40, haddock for £10.60, battered fillet of hake for £9.80 and an ultimate fish sarnie with cod, served in a brioche bun with homemade tartar sauce for £8.60.
The eatery also has a number of specials including salt and pepper squid for £7.60 and battered tiger prawns for £8.25.
They also serve a couple of veggie and vegan options.
Owner Lorraine Arnold told Torbay Today: "It was a complete surprise and humbling. It’s because we were nominated by them. They decided. It was from the country.
"This one is special, sweet. It is a lovely recognition for myself and the team and for all the money we have raised."
Lorraine added that the recognition is also about giving back to the community.
Nearby, over in Brixham, south Devon and west country fish restaurant chain Rockfish were also handed the Outstanding Achievement Award.
Both Pier Point and Rockfish have raised thousands for the Fisherman's Mission charity in recent years too.
Pier Point Chippy is located in the bustling town of Torquay, which sits on the English Riviera.
A few steps from the chippy is a pier and marina, home to a boat brokerage, boat sales, jet ski rides, a coastal RIB 'seafari' and a number of restaurants and bars.
In the opposite direction, visitors will find a long stretching sandy beach set just off a road with plenty of parking.
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Also, on the other side of the road is an open park area, where families can retreat to when the tide comes in.
Holidaymakers looking to make the most of the region's seafood scene should head to Torquay between September 26 and October 12 for England's Seafood Feast.
Across two weeks, the English Riviera celebrates local seafood with over 40 species featured.
The celebration includes tasting menus and seafood-inspired events from chefs.
The Sun's Lisa Minot recently visited the English Riviera and tested out some of its food spots.
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