9 of the best places for fish and chips in Castleford and Pontefract, according to Tripadvisor

The traditional plate of hot fish and chips, covered in lashings of salt and vinegar will always be a favourite of Yorkshire folk.

And reviewers have been leaving their comments on Tripadvisor ranking chippies, restaurants and pubs who they think do the best plate of fish and chips.

Always a favourite.placeholder image
Always a favourite.

Take a look and please note there is no order of ranking.

2 Knottingley Road, Pontefract. One reviewer said: "Fresh, good choice of meat and gravies. Friendly staff got seated immediately. "placeholder image
2 Knottingley Road, Pontefract. One reviewer said: "Fresh, good choice of meat and gravies. Friendly staff got seated immediately. "
31 Beancroft Road, Castleford. Review:  "Good reviews prompted our visit, and we were not disappointed."placeholder image
31 Beancroft Road, Castleford. Review: "Good reviews prompted our visit, and we were not disappointed."
Houghton House 131B Leeds Road, Castleford. Review: "The fish and chips were proper lovely and they were a good portion size and cooked fresh."placeholder image
Houghton House 131B Leeds Road, Castleford. Review: "The fish and chips were proper lovely and they were a good portion size and cooked fresh."
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