In celebration we took to Facebook to ask our readers to name their favourite Portsmouth-area fish and chip shop.
The answers were many, but fret not – we’ve done the hard work and compiled the top 16 after crunching the numbers ourselves.
Behold, below, the Portsmouth area’s very best fish and chips according to readers of The News.
If you weren’t considering a chippy tea before reading this, you certainly will be afterwards.
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9. The Fisherman's Kitchen, Southsea
This fairly new venue in Clarendon Road was a real hit among Facebook voters. Photo: Chris Moorhouse
10. Rock Salt, North End
We're into the top 5 now and this fish and chip shop, in London Road, safely makes the shortlist. Photo: Google Street View
11. The Cod Squad, Southsea
This Highland Road venue was very popular among voting readers. It makes fourth on our list. Photo: Google Street View
12. The Crispy Cod, Milton
Placing in the top three, this fish and chip shop in Locksway Road, being expertly modelled by ex-Blues man Christian Burgess, was a popular vote. Photo: Sarah Standing