Bertie's Fish & Chips in Edinburgh Old Town is a proper chippie serving its signature fish and chips, plus contemporary twists on chip shop classics, on Victoria Street. Open from noon every day, this local favourite is committed to serving only sustainably sourced fish, be it its 'world famous' battered haddock, or slightly less orthodox fish pakoras. All its potatoes come from the Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire areas; places renowned for their top-quality spuds.
Alongside classic fish specials are a selection of 'chip shop classics', including battered pork sausage, scampi with tartare sauce, haggis, and white pudding. Diners who don’t opt for fish and chips can choose from a selection of traditional mains, from steak pie and mash to Bertie’s burger served with twice-cooked trips. Part of the fun of ordering at Bertie’s is choosing from its extensive selection of sides and sauces – there really is a side dish for every occasion. Just a few examples include mushy peas, baked beans, beetroot ketchup, bread and butter, pickled egg or a chip butty! Round off your meal with something sweet, such as a deep fried Mars bar or sticky toffee pudding.
Little ones are taken care of with a dedicated kid’s menu, which features two courses for a tenner. The drinks list is impressive too, with a lengthy range of cocktails, mocktails and ‘hard shakes’, plus wines, fizz, beer, spirits and soft drinks.
It might be useful to know that Bertie’s fry its fish and chips in premium beef dripping, so do let the team know if you’d rather they cook your meal in vegetable oil instead.