Castle Fryer Fish & Chips

Tucked into the small Somerset market town of Castle Cary, Castle Fryer is a proper traditional chippy that has built a loyal local following for its no-fuss, freshly fried fish and chips. It is a takeaway-only spot, so you order at the counter and carry your supper home, and regulars rate it highly, holding a Google rating of 4.5/5 from around 197 reviews with many calling it the best in the area. Expect crisp golden batter wrapped around generous fillets of Cod and Haddock, alongside chunky chips cooked the old-fashioned way.

Beyond the classics, the menu runs to battered sausages, saveloys and the usual chip-shop favourites, with a children's menu making it an easy choice for families. It is a cash-friendly, community-minded place rather than a slick delivery operation, which is part of its charm. If you are after honest, freshly cooked fish and chips while passing through this corner of Somerset, the Castle Fryer is a dependable, well-loved option.