Blakeney Chip In

Blakeney Chip In won the Midlands Fish and Chip Shop of the Year award in 2006 and has maintained a strong local reputation in the Forest of Dean ever since. The shop sits on the A48 High Street in the village of Blakeney, a quiet settlement on the edge of the Royal Forest between Lydney and Newnham. The menu runs traditional fish and chips alongside kebabs, sausages, burgers, roast chicken and pies — a broader offering than a strict chippie, reflecting the rural catchment it serves. The kitchen partners with the Goody Bag app to reduce food waste. Reviewers praise the crispy batter and generous portions; the shop is best approached by telephone order on busy Friday evenings to avoid a wait.