Lea Village Fish Bar

Serving the Lea Village pocket of east Birmingham, this traditional fish bar keeps things refreshingly simple with freshly fried Fish and Chips at the centre of the menu. Cod and haddock arrive in crisp batter alongside chips cooked the proper chip-shop way, and there's the usual supporting cast of savouries, sausages and battered extras for anyone building a full supper.

It carries a top Food Hygiene Rating of 5, awarded by the city council, which is a useful marker of the care taken in the kitchen. As a no-frills local takeaway it's geared towards a quick, comforting meal rather than anything fancy — handy for a Friday-night treat or an easy family dinner without much fuss. Collection is straightforward and it's well placed for residents nearby who want a hot, filling plate of classic British takeaway food close to home, served without ceremony and at a pace that suits a busy evening.