The tradition of eating fish on Good Friday stems from the Christian belief that Jesus was executed on Good Friday and sacrificed his flesh for our sins.
As a result, the Vatican laid out a rule that meant Christians should abstain from eating meat on Good Friday.
Still to this day, people choose to eat fish instead of meat on Good Friday, whether they are religious or not.
With North Tyneside being such a prominent spot for fish and chips throughout the year, we have taken the top rated shops according to Google reviews to give you a guide on where to go this Friday.
5. Laura's Fish Bar
Laura's Fish Bar, in Whitley Bay, has a rating of 4.7 from 371 reviews. | Google Maps
6. Kielder Fish Bar 2
Kielder 2 Fish Bar, just north west of Blyth, has a 4.7 rating from 312 reviews. | Google
7. Riley's Fish Shack
Riley's Fish Shack, in Tynemouth, has a rating of 4.6 from 2,678 reviews. | Google Maps
8. Fisherman's Bay
Fisherman's Bay, in Whitley Bay, has a 4.6 rating from 2,255 reviews. | Google Maps