Mak's Plaice

Mak's Plaice is a family-run chip shop in the village of Magheralin, where the focus is firmly on fresh food cooked properly to order rather than rushed out the door. Fish is battered when you ask for it, chicken burgers are made from fresh breast fillets, and chips are fried to order, so there is a genuine made-to-order feel that locals clearly appreciate. Alongside the traditional favourites, the kitchen also turns out stonebaked pizzas, giving families a bit of choice when everyone fancies something a little different.

The signature Fish Supper draws particular praise for its crisp batter and clean, non-greasy finish, and the takeaway carries an excellent rating of 4.4/5 from around 109 Google reviews. Regulars do warn that this is not the place for instant fast food: at peak times you may wait a while, or be wise to phone your order ahead. That patience is rewarded with freshly cooked, generously portioned plates that have made it a firm favourite across the Magheralin area and well worth the short detour.