That’s why they don’t want to be left disappointed when they make the all-important choice of which local fish and chip shop to head to for Good Friday dinner.
The tradition of fish on Good Friday has Christian origins, but swathes of Britons both with or without a faith embrace the classic seaside treat on Good Friday.
We asked readers of The News to tell us which single Portsmouth area fish and chip shop they recommend visiting on Good Friday – and these were the results.
Each recommend Portsmouth fish and chip shop has been pictured and located, from seventh place to our grand winner.
Make sure to view both pages of this gallery to see which chip shop our readers named the best in the Portsmouth area!
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1. Sixth place: Renny's - Renny Road, Fratton
Renny's, in Renny Road, Fratton, kicks us off as the sixth-most popular suggestion among our readers. It also scored as many points as Mother Kelly's, Crispy Cod, Cod Squad, Deep Blue, Bill's Chippy, Cheerful Dragon, Tony's, Welcome Fish Bar and Wok and Chips. Photo: Google Street View
2. Joint fifth place - The Plaice, Fareham Park Road, Fareham
In at joint fifth, it's The Plaice, in Fareham Park Road. Photo: Google Street View
3. Joint fifth place: The Chippy - The Strand, Southsea
Also in joint fifth was The Chippy, located at The Strand, Southsea Photo: Google Street View
4. Fourth place: Rock Salt - London Road, North End
Rock Salt, in London Road, North End, scored enough votes to land it fourth place Photo: Google Street View