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.
Everyone has their favourite place to visit when they want fish and chips but there will be some who are undecided about where to go on Good Friday (April 7).
Thankfully, we have created a list of the top 12 fish and chip shops in Newcastle and North Tyneside based on their Google review ratings.
These are the best fish and chip shops in Newcastle and North Tyneside, according to Google reviews.
Still to this day, people choose to eat fish instead of meat on Good Friday, whether they are religious or not.
5. Laura’s Fish Bar
Laura’s Fish Bar, on Station Road in Whitley Bay, has a rating of 4.7 from 288 reviews.
6. The Willow Chippy 2
The Willow Chippy 2, on Coutts Road, has a rating of 4.7 from 137 reviews.
7. The Waterfront
The Waterfront, on Union Road in North Shields, has a rating of 4.6 from 1,544 reviews.
8. Fisherman’s Bay
Fisherman’s Bay, on East Parade in Whitley Bay, has a rating of 4.6 from 1,180 reviews.