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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6. Second place: Kings Fish Bar - Fawcett Road, Southsea
It was close between third and second, but Kings Fish Bar, in Fawcett Road, Southsea, scooped the higher ranking among readers Photo: Google Street View
7. WINNER: The Master Fryer - London Road, North End
Not for the first time among our readers, The Master Fryer, in London Road, North End, has been named the best chip shop in the Portsmouth area. According to our readers, this is where you should get your Good Friday fish and chips! Photo: Google Street View
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