Godfrey's Fish & Chips

A smart, sit-in chippy in the heart of Harpenden, Godfrey's has been frying since 2012 and has grown into one of the town's best-loved spots for fish and chips. This is fish and chips done with a little polish: light, crisp, non-greasy batter wrapped around fresh fillets, fluffy chips and proper homemade sides. You can eat in at the restaurant or take it all away, and the kitchen keeps things fresh by cooking to order rather than holding food under heat lamps.

The signature Cod and Chips draws the most praise, often paired with the much-loved minted mushy peas, and the menu runs to haddock, scampi and other seaside favourites. Diners consistently rate it highly, giving it 4.5 out of 5 across hundreds of TripAdvisor reviews and ranking it among Harpenden's top restaurants. Friendly, efficient service rounds out a takeaway that feels a cut above the usual chip-shop run.