County Fish Bar

Right, so you're after decent, no-frills fish and chips near Southport? County Fish Bar in Ormskirk is a solid bet. It's got a 4.4 rating from 140 reviews on Google, and honestly, that sounds about right. It's not fancy, but it's good, honest chippy food and won't break the bank. They do the usual: fish, chips, sausages, pies – all that good stuff.

It's definitely a place that works for families – I've seen plenty of kids tucking in there. Couples will be happy too, but it is what it is: a chippy. It's more about the food than the atmosphere, if you get my drift. Service is usually quick and friendly, even when they're busy.

Opening hours are a bit split – they do lunch and then reopen for the evening. Worth noting they're closed on Mondays. Check their hours online if you're planning a visit, especially if it's not a Friday or Saturday, when they're open latest.

If you're thinking of going on a Friday or Saturday evening, it's probably worth giving them a ring on 01695 572740 to see how busy they are – you might want to order ahead to save yourself a wait.