Are The UK's BEST FISH & CHIPS in SCOTLAND? Anstruther Fish Bar

[@Ryan-so2fe]

Spotted myself in the video in the grey jumper sitting behind you by the window haha! Had almost the exact same meal as you and as expected it was unreal. Home made tartar sauce was brilliant. It's not uncommon to find ice cream counters in chippies over here - the ice cream is usually brilliant!

[@KerryWaldrip]

It's obvious the owners are proud and willing to put in the good work. God bless them and you do a great job at making me feel like I was there for a hot second. This is now on my bucket list.

[@natalieshark]

My boyfriend and I just left this place after your recommendation. We loved it! The lady said that the table we were sat at was the same table you sat in. She remembered you!

[@TheMacMaster]

Hey Natalie, So glad you both enjoyed it. x

[@elainemiller5407]

very proud to be scottish, so glad you gave the Anstruther chippie 10/10 its looked so yummy might go there over the weekend .next time Lee come up in the summer and taste the ice cream

[@simonadkins9929]

If Darren John was there he’d be in the Turkish barbers next door having a Turkish hot towel shave with a splash of Creed for good measure

[@brianterry8317]

Class comment Mr Adkins 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rhyscrofton4630]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@uksunshinekid992]

The coastal area of that section of Fife is called the East Neuk. It is absolutely beautiful in the summer.

[@terryboy1235]

I was there in the summer & it’s the best fish & chips I’ve ever had & the place was cued right down the street,great video btw👍

[@mmmoroi]

Last time I went to Anstruther, there was a long queue in front of this place. Unlike some of the "award wining" chippies where employees tend to develop an "attitude", Anstruther Fish bar seemed quite decent in terms of staff education. In Scotland bread whether toasted or not inevitably comes with fish & chips in the name of "Fish Tea", to fill stomach with smaller amount of fish, in the same way as Yorkshire Pudding does to save the amount of roast beef in Sunday Roast. Anstruther Fish bar has natural advantage in the freshness of material (you can actually see from your table the trawlers bringing in the haddock for you.) For information, not a few fish & chips shops in Scotland were originally established by the immigrants from Italy, hence excellent ice cream.

[@catsofyoutube6502]

Great video pal. You are such a tonic to so many people. You always lift me with your positive vibes.

[@TheMacMaster]

Thank you. 😎

[@lindascotland]

Anstruther Fish Bar is fantastic, can't be beaten.The queue in the summer is round the corner and away up the wee lane.Glad you loved it Lee.

[@frankmcnally01]

Try Arbroath

[@fenners1290]

You would love the waterfront, North Shields fish quay. Many happy memories with my let grandparents when I was younger.

[@xvsupremacy7190]

We used to go every week for Fish and chips overlooking the sea with a flask of tea. But when they started with this caper in the Tyne Tunnel we haven’t been back since, because they have made it too difficult for people with Parking Discs to get more money out of folks. But yes they were lovely.

[@jamesmcdougall2033]

Lee I've been to both and for me the Anstruther Fish bar is so much better than the wee chippie. I felt at the wee chippie it was all batter with hardly any fish in. Glad you enjoyed it, its my favourite one

[@fayemarie7741]

I have been following you for sooo long, through the good and sad times... congratulations on 54.000 foodies, so well deserved 🙌

[@andymullaney1594]

Am from England ,west Yorkshire so a area that does great fish n chips ,never had Scottish fish n chips ,but my opinion ,Scotland grow the best potatoes varietys ,and the best haddock and other sea food ,that alot of English fish shops use Scottish produce ,looked really nice Lee🤗

[@vincentconnell6492]

As someone who has visited Anstruther yearly for over 45 years this is the best fish and chips in the UK. The people who continously say the Wee Chippie is best obviously work for them. As I've eaten there numerous times when the Anstruthers queues are too long and they aren't a patch on them. Outstanding East Neuk fresh fish.

[@theboydr]

The chippy just along from this one is also great 👍

[@fitzeireann]

Fish and chips looked great! 😛 glad you made the road trip to Scotland, please come back and do more vlogs.....don't let the cold put you off! 😂

[@CheshireCat6639]

Ooh yes Ive had them when visiting from the North West 🇬🇧 my relative's in the beautiful Anstruther...they were yummy 🎉 ty for sharing McM🎉 10/10 from me🎉

[@mjt8199]

I'm on the fence about not plating the meal BUT the advantage is that if you can't finish it you can just box it up and take it away with you.

[@uksunshinekid992]

Been there many times. Delicious. Pronounced Anstru-ther. The th is like the not a hard T. 👍☺️

[@garethvaughan426]

They looked amazing Lee, as soon as I saw the curry sauce I knew it would be a winner (looked a bit like Irish curry) my favourite 👍😁

[@andrewrevans8496]

Looks stunning! And a decent portion as well😋 Though I’d deduct a mark for the lack of proper plates

[@helgabullabong]

I'm in Cheshire but watching this I wanted to jump in the car and head straight up there! They look delicious!

[@Ray.388]

chippy in GULLANE ( just before North Berwick ) well worth a visit...made myself hungry thinking about that.😁

[@Wetthewhistle]

If it’s the one next to the Co-op I’d avoid it the owner is vile

[@nicknellany2336]

YES, we have Scottish tea!! With brilliant Scottish water!

[@happyfoody1864]

That looked fantastic, beautiful bubbly batter, chips looked perfect. They do everything perfectly. I got some amazing steak and haggis pies from a friend who went there. They were off the charts. You really need to get some. Gotta love the Scott's they have nailed so many foods, Even Indian/Chinese curries etc. I really need to go there. Only ever been to Edinburgh. That is definitely 10/10

[@MartynJoseph1970]

Excellent video - its not even 11am and you’ve made me want a fish supper……… I agree AnstruTHer fish bar is excellent but there are others throughout the UK. I find Murgatroyds near Leeds to be outstanding but also a fish & chip shop up near Aberdeen called Lows Traditional Fish & Chip Shop. Lows is fantastic

[@stephaniewhite9526]

Its so cool it says on the menu it says how the batter is a top secret recipe - What a great review and I have loved these Scottish videos.

[@hooper1605]

Thumbs up mate, new to the channel and just subscribed. I always enjoy a good fish and chips review. We got some real nice fish and chips down here in South Wales, never tried Scottish ones though, I have tried lots of English ones over the years. Nice video. Look forward to seeing more. Greetings from Wales 👍

[@rosestevenson2239]

It all looked great but I was disappointed that it was not on a plate. Safe journey home

[@Superbokka]

Those Mushy Peas looked perfect but the Curry Sauce perhaps a shade too dark for my taste. The Fish and Chips looked excellent and the Homemade Tartare Sauce looked superb too. A very solid 9 and check out the video bomber bottom right who couldnt stop looking up at the camera lol.

[@jameswillison2220]

Good man now let’s go try the wee hurries tempura prawns then haddock n chips amazing n delicious

[@absolutelyamazing494]

Really enjoyed your Scotland roadtrip. I can't help feeling there is a lot more to come. Please do return as soon as poss and explore more, hopefully more scenery shots...dust off the drone maybe?. Thanks for taking us along on the journey thoughly enjoyable. Ps a lot of unfinished business in Ireland of course, fabulous people and country

[@roberthartley6629]

The secret is they use Haddock which is far superior to cod.

[@24magiccarrot]

It also helps that, that Haddock was swimming in the North Sea the morning that it ends up on your plate. Scotlands about the only place where that can happen, even the best fish markets in England the fish needs to be packed in ice for at least a day before it reaches the market. Pittenweem is selling fish that was caught at 4am at 8am for it to be served at 5pm on the same day it was caught.

[@livingoffgridinscotland]

That looked amazing You could tell by the colour of the curry sauce it would be tasty Nice light batter too

[@derekwilson4453]

Great vlog and glad that you enjoyed your time in Scotland loved your fish and chips in Anstruther.

[@stevenmcgowan30]

Drove all the way to Anstruther last year but it was closed, so went to the wee chippy instead. It was Amazing and the best fish n chips I had tasted. Drove to Anstruther few weeks ago to try the famous fish n chips. Very tasty but the wee chippy actually blows it out the water, hats off to the wee chippy.

[@TheMacMaster]

I heard that. I may have to go back. :)

[@PCMonkfish]

Agree - with my 2 visits we went to the Wee Chippy - a lovely fish supper and tartare sauce.

[@blairedwards6025]

We prefer the wee Chippy, probably because you can be served quicker in the summer as all the tourists queue along the road! Both however excellent! When you’re back up in Fife try a battered pizza and a red pudding. Regards. Blair.

[@lesleyriseam1282]

I have been to both when I looked into both chippies . Neither was Busy in February . I enjoyed The Wee Chippy better . But the view from the Ansthuther Chippy is sublime . Never been in main Season . Theres also a Michelin Star Restaurant in the Area called The Cave . It also specialises in Seafood . I would love to go .

[@gerardmcsheaffrey5430]

Thank u Lee..for coming too Scotland so glad u loved the fish and chips .I cheered wen u gave it a 10..very proud u said our fish and chips are best ...from all your scottish fans please come back soon and tour Scotland....ur the best .gerard

[@mattitbens]

We have three types of tea for each stage of the day (breakfast, lunch and dinner). They're called in bru, irn Bru and irn bru

[@angelagregory3475]

That all looked lovely. I'm from Yorkshire where all the decent fish and chip shops are. Has to be Haddock for me and cooked in Beef Dripping. I now live in Widnes. I challenge you to come to Widnes to find a decent chippy. I guarantee you won't find one. Absolutely diabolical.

[@johnpapworth433]

Like most foreign places Angela it is a struggle. I don't understand how they can live on fish and chips, and of course when we're on evangelical work living outside of Yorkshire - it's terrible for us. I did date someone from Nottinghamshire for a bit, but all the chippies are done in veg oil and bland.

[@lakmeister]

Looked nice....that curry looked more Indian than Chipshop or Chinese! I loved Scotland myself and the people are nice ... Good vlog Lee

[@Ritchiemac]

Glad you enjoyed your time in Scotland, your fish and chips looked so yummy, shame about the weather ...going to give it a 10.will definitely try this place in the near future only 58miles from where I stay.

[@carradalebear840]

Great to sea a fantastic fish supper in Bonnie Scotland that will ALWAYS be BRITISH🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧👍👍

[@robert.h1718]

May I agree that this Scottish Fish and Chips are amazing 👍🏻

[@scotland638]

Well hopefully not always be part of the UK.

[@lemmy9809]

Looked nice mac . You should ask for a large fish lightly battered ..I not to keen on thick crunchy batter ...but each to there own of course .and smothered with lashings of non brewed condiment .fush needs vinegar mmmmmm

[@munnjean]

The Duchess of Cornwall enjoyed a quick takeaway from this chippy ,, we tried a good number of fish suppers from different outlets ( Ayr to Inverness ) and the Anstruther Fish Bar we thought was the best. A close second was the West End Cafe in Rothesay, Isle of Bute, I've really enjoyed the clips you have posted, very interesting with simple honest reviews ,, great job !! ,, Delighted that you made it to Anstruther. A bit chilly back in Scotland I hear ,, by the way, why the price difference ? ,, the menu board shows haddock and chips 7.95 ,, you are charged 10.65 ,, tartare sauce ( homemade or not ) should be part and parcel of the price, of course it should be included. Charging 1.30 for tartare sauce is nothing but a cash grab.

[@alexmalcolm5577]

As a wee lad my parents rented a B & B in Anster. Knocked about there for 30 years. Even bought a house in a fisherman row behind the main street. That's not the site of the original chip shop. Was a ways to the left. Only carry out. Be honest I could not be bothered with the long queues. I used the wee chip shop round corner in 2nd road. Red pudding my favorite. I guess the ice cream parlour comes from the shop to the left side which sold ice cream, candies, news papers, etc way back 60 years ago..

[@Dom-zr9zu]

Pickled onions and eggs😀 That takes me back to school days😀

[@adamblair1176]

We’ve got Scottish blend tea bags up here it’s magic brother in law is from Yorkshire and prefers it now haha

[@bl1374]

The Wee Chippy just along the road is actually the best 👍🏻😉 I was there yesterday with the sun shining, 5 degrees and it felt like -10 absolutely Baltic 🥶

[@rickb3645]

Well Lee... I have to be honest here... I was going to score the Anstruther Fish Bar 9/10... Simply for the fact that their Chips did look slightly under-cooked to me... However, i can only go on looks.... But you reassured us that they weren't... So i'll revise my score up to a 10/10... Well done Anstruther Fish Bar... Thanks for the review Lee... Cheers mate. 🍺

[@andydavidson-lee]

Let this Scotsman help you out ..Anstruther....is pronounced... Ann-Struth-her....not 'Strooth but..Struth with a soft 'U'. Cheers...always enjoy your vids. ;o)

[@GusMac6129]

Lots of these chippers get endless awards, there are so many competitions that are open for entry, for all sorts of stuff. A bit deceiving if you ask me. Anyway, on my travels around Scotland, some of my favourites in no particular order. 1. The Bay. Stonehaven. 2. Fochabers Fish Bar, Fochabers. 3. The Fish Works, Largs. 4. The Wee Chippy, Anstruther. (You picked the wrong one) 5. The Alyth Fish Bar, Alyth. Notable mention for England. Porthleven Fish Bar.

[@GrahamG97]

Easy to spot the contrarian when they mention The Wee Chippy 😂

[@andrewwilliams2635]

we need more food reveiws like this really enjoyed this

[@mikemason9727]

Don't know why you keep calling it Anstrutter rather than Anstruther. The th sound is the same as in rather. Though locals, like my mum, always called it Enster. The other local chippy is just as good, if not better. And not as expensive. At least not when I was there last.

[@alexstean3555]

Had a road trip to Anstruther yesterday and a visit to the Wee Chippy, have to say it was way superior to your serving. Served on plates, pot of tea, bread, mushy peas and home made tartar sauce, the fish would have ate the ones you had! Must be a 12 on the McMaster scale! Gonna try Palms chip shop in March, hopefully a bit warmer!🤯👍

[@gracielou8110]

Where's me plate!! but bang on the food chips & fish looked delish the score of ten with the DJ scoring off the charts big thumbs up from me ☺️☺️☺️

[@lorddaver3019]

If you stop in Edinburgh PLEASE try the haddock and chips at The Fish Market, Newhaven, Edinburgh (It has indoor seating). It is a close second to Anstruther.

[@danielgordon5101]

I just posted the exact same thing about the Newhaven chippie

[@theboydr]

Beautiful place when it’s summer 😂

[@shaunmaxwell9948]

I am Scottish and British But you make the best York tea is best but Scottish chipp shop is best in Scotland 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@billmagowan1492]

That all looked a solid 10 right enough I was salivating looking at it…went to my local chippy last night after your last vlog and the bloody place was closed! You’d put me right in the mood too! It’s a pity you couldn’t stay and compare with the chippy down the road maybe something for the future…👍

[@gloryguyful]

tried both and i cant decide......Anstruther or Stonehaven.........i dunno,,,,,its landed in the morning and on your plate in the evening........so fresh and tasty

[@euan94stewart]

That is the best chippy in the UK, brilliant part of Scotland the location as well 👍 St Andrews beautiful as well close to Anstruther

[@ianmcconnell12]

And you know this how ?? You tried every fish shop?

[@euan94stewart]

@@ianmcconnell12 cause it’s been voted it smart arse

[@thomasraden]

In Ålesund, Norway we claim to have the best fish n chips there is. There are three ones - "Brokiosken" fast food at Brosundet, "Stuen" fastfood, and the "Fisketorget" restaurant. Here it is served with mayo or aioli and a slice of lemon. With mashed green peas of course.

[@mrplitsum]

Don't be silly. Fish and chips. Norway, bet they are small thin frozen chips also. Stick to your meat and potatos.

[@richardpatterson9086]

The wee chippy further along the harbour just beats it. Fish in both is amazing but the wee chippy is less rushed and on proper plates! If the fish bar is queued out go along to the wee chippy!

[@kevindall7611]

I live in St. Andrews not far away from there good fish and chips here as well

[@liambrewer5565]

Need to go to Largs next time you’re up mate and try Nardini’s, fish is nice and their ice cream sundae’s are amazing

[@THEREALTAMPATON]

If your ever back up the road MacMaster, it's well worth trying the Allan Water Cafe in Bridge of Allan. The fish and chips there is sensational

[@kevintodd662]

Need to head further north to place called Forfar, just north of Dundee and have your self a Forfar Bridie. There are two shops that make them Saddlers and Mclarens and it would be interesting for you to settle a score on which one was better

[@nickbrice8497]

I was on holiday up that way, we queued about 40mins for fish and chips there after reading the reviews. The fish and chips were very poor and very small portions.

[@colinraine8245]

Looked really great Lee , thought the batter looked a bit soft but you said it was ok 10 from me ... saying that I've just changed to 9.5 because I've looked at the photos of The Wee Chippy and they look fantastic 😋

[@michaeljackson5938]

Hello MacMaster, Big 10/10 Looked Delicious 😋

[@LeeJohn70]

Looks nice Lee. I can only imagine on Cardboard due to covid. I'm still thinking about your breakfast yesterday. If it was not for a Loony running Scotland I would have to pay Levan a visit.

[@peteracton1515]

It’s a 10 looked really fresh, light batter, all great and homemade tartar sauce 👍

[@ANGRY-VELO]

I have been to both chippys in Anstruther and they are both really nice. I think the wee chippy is better value for money that’s the only difference.

[@peterjervis7028]

My only criticism is that I would prefer the fish and chips to be served on a proper plate not a cardboard box

[@dazzap7368]

You have never heard of the world famous Scottish blend pyramid tea bags lol

[@alancarnegie9158]

We don't ask for "Fish and chips" in Scotland.. it's a "Fish Supper" 😉

[@ruthbashford3176]

That fish & chips looked absolutely delicious and very reasonably priced.

[@smach24me]

I agree , it’s a 10. Been there twice . Everything we had was 1st class. The freshest fish, great curry sauce too.

[@phildawson2470]

was there back in july, & they were excellent ! also its Anstruther.

[@juliathomas3657]

Those fish and chips looked absolutely golden well done Scotland 👌🏾👍🏾xx

[@anthonymilner1851]

Went there yesterday, you are right it's very good, could not fault it on service, quality of fish & chips, cleanliness all were top rate ...but is it as good as Yorkshire? it would be if they used proper dripping rather than the fat they use - and I'm a Lancashire man BTW - I'd certainly recommend the fish bar, however a 9.9 from me.

[@markwestwood3339]

I was looking forward to going there last year but our holiday was 3 days before Scotland travel restrictions were lifted, but I plan to go there one day. I've eaten fish and chips in many places around the country including lots in Scotland like one in Peterhead right next on the fish port, the Magpie in Whitby, etc but The best fish & chips I've ever eaten were actually in two different places (=1st) Capplemans in Pickering, N. Yorks, And Holt Fish Bar in Holt, Norfolk. Both places fry in beef dripping 😋, but it still doesn't stop my pescatarian wife (only eats fish, but not meat) from wolfing them down 😏

[@Karkar.w]

Hi just watch video was disapointed at size of the haddock but pleasantly surprized at seeing it wasnt greasy at all .made me hungry .lol

[@petermilburn5425]

I was working in Edinburgh a long time ago. Hit a chippy late, all they had were meat pies. I said I will have one of them. He proceeded to take it out of the foil container and drop it in the fryer. I asked him what he was doing!! he said, I'm cooking your pie. I'm like, not for me your not!! and walked out!!!!

[@lorddaver3019]

Sorry, I don't understand. You asked for a meat pie and he put it in the fryer to cook it. What did he do wrong?

[@Wetthewhistle]

Great review Lee, I’ve only ever tried the wee chippy but I’ll need to try here the next time 👍🏻

[@leem7999]

That looked absolutely fantastic. 👍 Will you be trying a Welsh fish & Chips in the near future at all?

[@TheMacMaster]

I will. 👍🏼

[@leem7999]

@@TheMacMaster Look forward to that. I'm quite a new subscriber. Started watching you before you went out to New York. I was in Vegas myself in November 2018 & 2019. Fantastic videos bringing back great memories 👍

[@robbothegreat1368]

Was up there last summer, great fish & chips - definately 10/10. Beautiful part of the world too. Lovely places for F&C in St Andrews just up the coast too. In my opinion fish & chips were better in Scotland, they always seemed to use Haddock rather than Cod as we mostly get in England. Ps a lemon wedge is a must for me.

[@Graham-1888]

You obviously got them on a good day and a very quiet day, I've been a few times and I've always been disappointed with the food and service. I won't score it because I'm biased and I've always had takeaway, maybe sitting in is the way to go! Paper plates and in a box though? 🤔 Scottish fish n chips are defo the best in the UK though 😋 hope you enjoyed your visit up north and next time come for longer because we have places that will blow your mind...including the wee chippy 😂

[@colinrattray816]

Knew that it wouldn’t disappoint! The wee chippy is also excellent, the scenes and the queues in the summer are incredible so there would be no point being rubbish! Come back soon mate!

[@kjm5155]

Brilliant video Lee….apart from your pronunciation of Anstruther…hilarious!…good job you never went to Auchterarder😂

[@stevethepom]

Looked pretty good my only quibble would be if I am eating in the restaurant I would be expecting my meal on a proper plate not a takeaway box !

[@marksanderson8827]

Locals pronounce it Ainster. Had a great weekend up there and also some good fish n jockeys whips. Excellent gluten free batter also! Fish suppers all round

[@gcljohn]

It certainly looked good and although I wasn't able to try it, I reckon you assessed it well. The only reason I would think about marking it down was because for a so called top rated fish and chip restaurant, they could have presented the food on a plate rather than in a box. I think you may have marked other places down on the same grounds. You didn't mention the tea, and to be fair you should have given the ice cream a go - an opportunity missed?

[@markplacker5651]

Great video....now in America ,traditionally our fish and "chips" fries. Comes with awesome hushpuppies and coleslaw. We don't do the mushy peas. But each place to their own liking lol. Also a hot buttered roll. I'm sure mushy peas are nice so I'm not knocking em. Lol. To try american version. Try it like I said lol. Must have tartar sauce and lemon. Malt vinegar or even apple cider vinegar does ok

[@janicewebber5584]

My mom's family were from the south. My auntie taught me how to make hush puppies. They ought to serve them in the UK. You'll come to looove them & forget the boring fried potatoes.👍😊

[@ThePizzabhoy]

come try my local chippy in Arbroath called The Harbour Fish and Chips,was called Peppos before,still great chippy

[@willgooding7561]

Scottish blend is a nice tea

[@FenderKing67]

Ann-struther not Ann-strutter

[@MarkSiosal]

@@FenderKing67 Ainster if you want to be accurate to how Scots pronounce it.