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Summary
On the pretty harbour of this attractive town which overlooks the mouth of the Firth of Forth, the Smith family’s celebrated venture is arguably Scotland’s most famous chippie. The ‘Catch of the Day’ board highlights the day’s specials – almost all the fish is bought on the day served and hand-filleted by a local fish processing business, with haddock their best-seller.
Summary
With over two decades in service, the Smith family’s award-winning chippy (one of the few of its kind to be crowned UK Fish and Chip Shop of the Year) is reason enough to make the journey to the remote East Neuk of Fife region, animated by its many fishing villages. The catch of the day board advertises the name of the boat which has netted your fish, which is accompanied by note-perfect chips that are simultaneously crisp and fluffy. There’s a straightforward dining space inside, but it’s also “great in fine weather to sit at the harbour”, having got the goods to take away – a rite of passage experienced by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge a few years ago.
Summary
“Not many people visit Anstruther, or Ainster as the locals call it, without visiting this famous institution” – a veteran chippie (est. 2003) run by the Smiths, who were born into the local fishing industry and also run the Argofish processing business. “Be prepared to wait during high season, but it will be worth it, as their fish renderings are second to none (no wonder they win lots of awards)”.
Summary
“Fresh and tasty fish” of an extremely high quality is always on the menu at this famous Scottish chippy, taken over 20 years ago by Robert & Alison Smith, whose families have been in the local fishing industry for generations. The couple also run the Argofish processing business, named after the Smith family’s ‘Argonaut’ boats.
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42-44 Shore St, Anstruther, KY10 3AQ
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £30.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
42-44 Shore St, Anstruther, KY10 3AQ
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30 am‑9 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am‑9 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 11:30 am‑9 pm |
| Sunday | 11:30 am‑9 pm |
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