According to reports, 87% of the population love chips.

Winston Churchill called them "the good companions". John Lennon smothered his in tomato ketchup and Michael Jackson liked them with mushy peas.

To celebrate national chip week we asked our fellow Love Camdenites for their favourite plaices (ahem!) in the borough to indulge in a large portion of our all time favourites.

With salt or pepper, gravy or mushy peas, mayonnaise or in a butty, the list of chippies below will make you wish that everyday was a Fryday (boom boom).

Fryer’s delight

Called “the tastiest fish and chips in town” the inside of this chippy has remained the same since it opened in 1962. It is also the first chip shop to appear in a video game when it featured in the 2002 release of The Getaway. Take away or eat in and soak up its old school charm.
19 Theobalds Road, WC1X 8SL
@CMDN "Fryer's Delight on Theobald's Road. Totally old school!"

North Sea Fish Restaurant

This family run business tucked away in Kings Cross, is one of the landmarks that London Taxi Drivers need to know when doing ‘The Knowledge’. Make sure you know all about it and book a table.
7/8 Leigh Street, WC1W 9EW
northseafishrestaurant.co.uk/
@KXLDN "North Sea Fish Restaurant is great cheap takeaway, eating in is pricier but wonderfully old-fashioned"
Also recommended by Nina Whyman on facebook.

Olivers

With a unique batter recipe that the restaurant prides itself on, this traditional fish and chip restaurant keeps people coming back time and time again. If you want to eat in, booking in advance is highly recommended or alternatively you can choose to have your chips delivered directly to your door with their home delivery service. It also only uses vegetable oil so is veggie friendly.
oliversfishandchips.com
@BabbPhoto "Olivers on Havistock Hill (or Steeles Village if you actually believe in Steeles Village....)"

The Nautilus

Recommended by Joan Vernon (via facebook) The Nautilus has been owned by the same Greek family for over 50 years with regulars heading to this ‘local gem’ on a Friday night. With large portions, the difference is that their fish is only available grilled or fried, Jewish-style, in matzo meal rather than batter which regulars describe as way tastier and less greasy.
27-29 Fortune Green Road, NW6 1DU

The Traditional Plaice

This award winning chippy has hungry hoardes queuing out onto the street. However, be patient, the fish and chips have been called top class. It was also recommended by @BelloreLondon
83 Leather Lane, EC1N 7TS

Alex Plaice

If you’re in the vicinity of Kilburn, Ruth Alexander recommends Alex Plaice on the High Road.
314 Kilburn High Road, Hampstead, NW6 2DG

Chris’s Bar

Recommended by both Anj Cairns and @Silverfin9 this chippy behind Euston Station is a hidden delight to stop off at on your way home.
Anj Cairns said (via facebook): I had awesome fish and chips from place on Eversholt St. We arrived just as they were closing and they cooked them fresh for us. Totally yummy! Close at 9pm though.
@Silverfin9: "Was a good old fashioned chippy on Eversholt St, although haven't been for a while. "
Chris’s Bar, 186 Eversholt Street, NW1 1BL

Blue Sea

Recommended by Roma Duyts and Rebeka Rahman (via facebook) Blue Sea in Queen’s Crescent is known to provide service with a smile.
143 Queen’s Crescent, NW5 4ED

Crown Fish and Chip Bar

Deni Balban suggested The Crown in Camden Town as the best place in the borough for fish and chips.
1-3 Pratt Street, NW1 0AE