It's a part of the national fabric and a real treat for many.
Most of us have got a favourite place for fish and chips - but these are the top county destinations as chosen by contributors to the website tripadvisor.
The top 10 are:
1: The Kingfisher, Keswick
2: Shap Chippy, Shap
3: Old Keswickian, Keswick
4: Arnside Chip Shop, Arnside
5: The Albert, Bowness-on-Windermere
6: Captain Nelson Tavern, Maryport
7: Vinegar Jones, Bowness-on-Windermere
8: The Plough Inn, Wreay
9: Butchers Arms, Crosby Ravensworth
10: Hooked, Windermere
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