Lace Market Fish Bar

You're walking down Stoney Street in the Lace Market, past independent shops and Victorian architecture, and you spot the queue. That's your sign. This is the kind of place that doesn't need to shout about itself—locals know where to find proper fish and chips, cooked to order and wrapped up hot. The batter's got that golden crunch, the fish inside is flaky and generous, and the chips are proper chunky. It's straightforward, no-nonsense eating that somehow tastes better when you're stood outside in the cold or taking it back to yours.