Fish and Chips …

Last June we were in Whitby and of course tried very hard and succeeded in finding the best of their fish and chips.

Fast forward to the Aotearoa bnb weekend in Southport. In Birkdale Village my fish and chip quest continues, this time on the west of the UK and Saturday evening supper is on our mind.

Literally around the corner from the family was the Fylde Fish Bar – it came highly recommended.

At first glance you'd probably think it's your average establishment - it is anything but. Two out of five of us chose Fylde Fish Bar Home Made Steak Pie. To say that I was sceptical puts it mildly – any pie that purports to be “home made” gets a wide berth. I can only tell you what I saw which was whole chunks of tender meat in gravy, hidden in a delicious short pastry crust. It really is home made. The rest of us chose the more traditional fish and chips with the customary mushy peas and I sampled the curry sauce too – it has to be done! It was all delicious.

They are also famous for their home made chicken curry.

This is a family run business who care about the food that passes over their counter.

When was the last time you were offered a “Vegetarian Board Menu” in a chippy? I appreciate you might not want one but some of us were thrilled to see it. Halloumi bites, Mozzarella Sticks, Halloumi Burger, to name three choices, but the most innovative was a “Grazing Box” comprising garlic mushrooms, mozzarella sticks, Halloumi Bites and Jalapeno Mozzarella. A clever idea.

To put the cherry on top of the cake or I suppose the onion ring on top of the burger – they have coeliac Monday Fish and Chips – gluten free fish and chips, hello!

I know I don't get out much but I've never seen such a comprehensive attempt to suit everyone in a chippy. Personally, the vegetarian board gets first prize followed closely by gluten free fish and chips.

Photos coming …