Nick The Fish of Penn Hill

Tucked into the Penn Hill corner of Lower Parkstone, this long-running chip shop has built a steady local following for proper British fish and chips done the traditional way. The fryers turn out crisp, light batter around flaky white fish, with Cod and Chips and a generously sized Haddock Supper among the orders regulars come back for, alongside daily specials such as hake and lemon sole. Sausages, pies and other chippy staples round out a straightforward, no-nonsense menu aimed squarely at takeaway and home delivery.

It carries a Google rating of 4.3 out of 5, and customers regularly single out the double-cooked chips and the value of the larger portions. The shop has changed hands in recent years, so opinions can vary from visit to visit, but plenty of reviewers still rate it among the better fish suppers in this part of Poole. With its handy spot among the Penn Hill shops, it suits a quick grab on the way home just as well as a relaxed family treat.