Moore’s Fish and Chips named one of UK’s 50 Best Fish & Chip Takeaways

Moore’s Fish and Chips in Castle Douglas has been named as one of the UK’s 50 Best Fish & Chip Takeaways 2026.

It follows two rounds of mystery dining visits by leading trade publication Fry Magazine in which judges meticulously inspected aspects including food quality, premises cleanliness, staff expertise, value for money, ease of ordering, and social media presence.

With the pass mark set high at 97%, Moore’s scored an impressive 97% with the mystery diner particularly praising the fresh fish and it being freshly cooked to order food.

FOR EXAMPLE “The batter was lovely, golden and crisp” was just one of the positive comments, alongside customer service with the mystery diner noting: “The staff were friendly and polite in their service.”

Andrew Moore, owner, of Moore’s, said: “We are over the moon to be in the top 50 again which is 3 years in a row.  This is a great complement to the staffs hard work”

Commenting on their success, Reece Head, competition organiser, says: “Congratulations to Moore‘s. Over the past 12 months, they have faced significant challenges, including higher wage costs, rising energy bills and exceptional pressure on fish prices. Despite this, they have maintained consistently high standards, supported and motivated their teams, and kept customers informed as changes were needed. That commitment was evident to our mystery judges and is what secured them a place among the UK’s leading fish and chip shops. An exceptionally high pass mark of 97% was set this year, demonstrating the consistently high shop standards in place.

“Their success proves that our nation’s favourite takeaway remains nutritious, great value and stronger than ever.”

“Starting the year as award winners is a fantastic way for fish and chip shops to kick off 2026, setting the tone for a successful year ahead.”

Fry Magazine’s 50 Best Fish & Chip Takeaways is in its 14th year and sponsors include Frymax, Seafood from Norway, Pukka, KFE, The NFFF, McWhinney’s Sausages, BD Signs & BDigital, Superior Frying Fat, VA Whitley, Henry Colbeck, Sarson’s, Central Foods, Hopkins and Kerry.