A Lancashire fish and chip shop has been named among the best in the UK in a new list by The Times.

The list includes 18 chippys from across the UK including East Lothian, Norfolk and Dorset.

The Haven in Lytham St Annes was named in the list, coming in at 5th place.

You can see the full list of 18 of the best fish and chip shops in the UK via The Times website.

Lancashire Telegraph: The Haven was ranked in 5th place in the list of 18 of the best chippys in the UK by The TimesThe Haven was ranked in 5th place in the list of 18 of the best chippys in the UK by The Times (Image: Tripadvisor)

What did The Times say about The Haven?

The Haven was praised for its restaurant that’s accessible via “a side door behind the deep fryer”.

The Times said: “It’s worth seeking out this charming backstreet chippy off Lytham St Annes’ South Prom. It’s not the perfectly battered fish, nor that they serve the best chips I’ve tasted on my entire circumnavigation of the coast.

“It’s because a side door behind the deep fryer leads to a tiny, 24-cover restaurant with walls covered in framed prints of whimsical art, a dresser presenting interesting specimens from the Franklin Mint commemorative plate collections, and a cuckoo clock.

“It’s cash-only and they also sell black pudding fritters. While devouring your 1940s-style supper, you might remark that if the Haven existed in Nice or Naples it would be in all the guidebooks. Cod and chips £6.20”

The chippy is also praised on Tripadvisor and you can see all its reviews on the website.

It has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 78 reviews.

One reviewer wrote: “Found by accident and what a stroke of luck. Amazing prices lovely staff and 10/10 for food. If we come back to the area its on the list..”

Another said: “Recently under new management this is a gem of a fish and chip shop/restaurant. Fantastic service, Sophie is a star, beautifully prepared and fired fish and chips. Papa does the cooking. One of the best fish and chip shops in the country”