Mick’s Chippy in Westhoughton recognised for quality and portion sizes

Mick’s Chippy, on Birch Avenue, has built a loyal following among customers who regularly travel across the borough in search of some of “the best fish and chips in the area”.

Tucked away on a quiet residential street, Mick’s is very much a hidden gem.

Those who know it, swear by it, while newcomers often discover it through word of mouth.

The unassuming takeaway prides itself on serving traditional fish and chips, and its reputation appears to have spread far beyond Westhoughton.

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On Google, the chippy boasts an impressive five-star rating, with customers repeatedly praising both the quality of the food and the remarkable portion sizes.

One satisfied customer said: “The large fish was amazing, great tasting with lovely batter and extremely large, it could feed a whole family.”

Another wrote: “I love Mick’s Chippy. Even what’s classed as a small fish is not small at all, and the chips are proper old-fashioned style.”

A third reviewer added: “The food is insatiable, giant portions. Hands down the best chippy in the area by miles.”

Drawing on the long-standing Bolton and Westhoughton rivalry, another customer joked: “People from Bolton visit for an upgrade from their usual Friday tea.”

If there is one drawback, according to customers, it is the queues that often stretch out of the door.

However, for many, waiting patiently for one of Mick’s much-talked-about “whale-sized” fish is simply part of the experience.

Readers wishing to vote for Mick’s Chippy in the Bolton News Best Chippy Awards 2026 can do so by picking up a copy of today’s Bolton News.