Kitts Green Fish Bar

Tucked into the Kitts Green stretch of east Birmingham, this dependable neighbourhood fish bar is a reliable stop for a traditional British fry-up. Fish and Chips are the headline, with golden batter and chips done the old-fashioned way, but the counter also turns out Southern fried chicken, a range of burgers including a hearty Chicken Kebab Burger, and proper chip-shop savouries like the battered sausage.

It's the sort of unpretentious local that earns loyalty through friendly service and steady quality rather than fanfare, and customers reward it accordingly — it's rated 4.2 out of 5 across 84 reviews. Whether you fancy a classic cod supper or something from the chicken side of the menu, portions are filling and it's pitched as an everyday treat rather than a special occasion. Handy for families and shift workers alike, it's a solid choice when you want comforting takeaway food without much of a wait, either to collect or grab on the way through.