An insider's guide to Merseyside's best fish and chip shops

Merseyside has some of the best chippies in the country. Fact.

Today is Good Friday and to mark the occasion we've rounded up some of our absolute favourites from across the region. From award-winning takeaways to real hidden gems, there are plenty to choose from.

Even if fish isn't your thing, these chip shops have more on the menu including pie dinners, burgers and even Chinese specials. With so many to choose from it can be hard to know where to find a good chippy, so our writers have decided to share their favourites.

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We've tried our hardest, but we will have undoubtedly not have been able to cover all the best takeaways across our region, so let us know where we've missed in the comments.

Here are some of the best chippies across Merseyside:

The Good Catch, Formby - Kate Lally

You know a chippy is good when it's nowhere near a town or village's centre but still manages to have people queuing outside at lunchtime on a Monday. Unless you're getting the train to or from the beach, The Good Catch in Formby is a bit out the way, but it's definitely worth the trip.

The battered fish is incredible, tasty without being greasy, and not sickly like some chip shops' efforts can be - and their curry sauce is the perfect dipping accompaniment. But my go-to order is one that will likely go down as blasphemy with many chippy lovers.

The Good Catch's salt and pepper squid bites are one of the best things I have ever tasted (demolished) from a takeaway. They are crispy and delicious, without being too dry or too chewy, and are smothered in just enough salt and peppery goodness. They are worth the trip to