A Powys Fish and Chip shop has been named among the best takeaways in the UK after being shortlisted for a national award. 

The top 40 finalists in the Takeaway of the Year category in the National Fish and Chip Awards 2024 were revealed today (Thursday, October 5). 

Hennighan's Fish & Chip Shop in Machynlleth made the shortlist along with five other restaurants from across Wales.

The National Fish and Chip Awards, now in its 36th year, acknowledges and champions businesses and individuals throughout the UK "who make outstanding contributions to food service to ensure the nation enjoys its fish and chips".

This as well as providing great customer service and giving professionals in the industry opportunities to further their growth.

County Times: Hennighan's Fish and Chip Shop has been shortlisted for a National Fish and Chips Awards gong.Hennighan's Fish and Chip Shop has been shortlisted for a National Fish and Chips Awards gong. (Image: Getty Images)

The judging panel - made up of the industry’s ‘a-fish-onados’ - put hopeful entrants through an extensive judging process, testing them against industry best practices on environmental issues, product knowledge and their responsibilities as an employer, and more.

President at the National Federation of Fish Friers - organiser of the awards, Andrew Crook, said: “The calibre of entries for the National Fish and Chip Awards 2024 have been nothing short of fantastic and we are proud of all the eateries that clearly put in huge amounts of effort to be considered for the accolade.

“Fish and Chip Takeaway of the Year is a notoriously difficult category to stand out in, but the panel of experts had many tough decisions to make.

"However, we’ve selected an exceptional shortlist that showcases the unwavering passion, dedication and excitement that the fish and chip industry brings to British culture.”

Powys Fish and Chip shops among the best takeaways in the UK

Hennighan's was among six restaurants in Wales, and 40 in the UK, shortlisted in the Takeaway of the Year category at the National Fish and Chip Awards.

The Welsh fish and chip shops shortlisted for the takeaway of the year are:

  • Posh Fish and Chip Company - Cardiff
  • Fintans Fish & Chip Co – Cardiff
  • Hennighan's Fish & Chip Shop – Machynlleth
  • Finneys Fish & Chips - Benllech
  • Ship Deck - Caerphilly
  • Zero Plus Fish & Chips – Cardiff

Hennighan's Fish and Chip Top Shop (123 Heol Maengwyn, Machynlleth, SY20 8EF) has a 4.5-star rating on Tripadvisor from 168 reviews. 

One reviewer described the chippy as "a real treat", and said: "Superb large fish and chips - fish cooked to order and served in a cardboard container, Service very good, takeaway meal excellent."

While another visited added: "Food is great.. best chips and fish in Wales and they have great smiles. Thanks for looking after my handbag x."

The winners will be announced at the National Fish and Chip Awards ceremony on February 28, 2024, at the Park Plaza, Westminster Bridge, London.