The Cambridge fish and chip shop that could be crowned one of best in UK at national awards

A Cambridge fish and chip shop has been named as a finalist for the first ever English Chippy Awards. The Viking, on Milton Road, was included on a shortlist that features venues from across the UK.

The awards aim to recognise and celebrate the best in the industry. Each finalist was chosen based on nominations in a range of categories, including bar, restaurant, cafe, as well as best in each region.

The Viking was one of ten finalists nominated for the 'Best in South' category. It was the only fish and chip shop in Cambridgeshire to be included on the shortlist.

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The venue is popular among locals, with a four-star rating on review website TripAdvisor. One reviewer hailed it as "the best fish and chips in Cambridge", while another person praised its "above and beyond service"

A spokesperson for the 1st English Chippy Awards 2024 said: "We were thrilled to be launching the first ever English Chippy Awards 2024, and the quality of the entries we received was truly outstanding.

"These finalists truly represent the best of the country’s fish and chips shops. Our aim is to reward those who have a passion for the industry and recognise the hard work and dedication of fish and chip shop owners and staff who work tirelessly to provide quality food and service to their customers. We want to congratulate all of our finalists and wish them the best of luck."

The winners in each category will be announced on Friday, December 6. To view the full list of finalists, click the link here.