Chez Fred

A genuine Westbourne favourite, this family-run chippy has been frying for three generations since it first opened in 1989, and it remains one of the most talked-about fish and chip spots in the whole of Bournemouth. The batter is the headline act here, crisp and golden around generous fillets of flaky white fish, with the Haddock and Chips and Cod and Chips drawing loyal regulars back week after week. You can eat in the cheerful little restaurant or take your supper away wrapped and piping hot.

It is not just a traditional seaside chippy, though. The kitchen has built a reputation for looking after everyone, with a vegan Banana Blossom 'fish' served alongside chips and proper mushy peas, plus plant-based options for those who want them. Service is friendly and unhurried, and queues at busy times are taken as a good sign rather than a problem. Consistently rated 4.7/5 by happy diners, it is an easy recommendation for anyone craving a proper plate of fish and chips in Westbourne.