As conversations around health, nutrition, and longevity continue to grow, one food group consistently stands out for its evidence-based benefits: seafood. Across cultures and centuries, fish and shellfish have played a central role in nourishing populations, supporting heart health, brain development, and overall wellbeing. Today, modern nutritional science continues to reinforce what traditional diets have long understood — seafood is one of the most nutrient-dense, health-supportive foods we can eat.

Whilst you will still see cod and haddock on our menus, the industry is also exploring several other species of fish to try to relieve the pressure. Whilst these species have not all traditionally been on the menus of the nations fish and chip shops, they are still fantastic fish for eating and do offer a great alternative, which can help to protect consumers pockets and also help our members navigate these challenging times.

Fish and chips are a delicacy in the UK and have been loved by generations. They are eaten all year round, including cold winter nights and fun-filled days by the seaside in summer. But where in the UK can you get the very best fish and chips?

Fish City in Belfast has been named as one of the UK’s 10 Best Fish & Chip Restaurants 2026 - the only dine-in chippy in Northern Ireland to make the prestigious list. It follows a mystery dining visit by leading trade publication Fry Magazine in which judges meticulously inspected aspects including food quality, premises cleanliness, staff expertise, value for money, ease of ordering, and social media presence.

Fish City is delighted to announce that we have been awarded Bronze Level in the 2025 Northern Ireland Environmental Benchmarking Survey—a recognition that reflects our ongoing commitment to reducing our environmental impact and continually improving our sustainability performance.

As the festive season is now in full swing, we just wanted to check in and say a warm hello— and share some exciting news and celebrations from the past few weeks!

The Good Food Ireland® Awards 2025, in association with FBD Insurance, honoured Ireland’s top food and drink businesses, celebrating local provenance, sustainability, and culinary excellence. The awards ceremony took place at The K Club, Co. Kildare, on 10 November 2025. The Supreme Award went to Fish City, Belfast, recognised for its sustainable sourcing, quality, and innovation.

Ireland’s leading food and drink businesses were celebrated at the Good Food Ireland Award s 2025,the only cross-sector awards that champion those who uphold Ireland’s culinary excellence, celebrate local provenance and honour sustainable practices.

A five star castle, a seafood restaurant in Belfast and the family behind the delights of artisan ice-cream made from fresh Burren milk are among the winners of this year’s Good Food Ireland awards. The island’s leading food and drink businesses were celebrated at the awards which aim to “champion those who uphold Ireland’s culinary excellence, celebrate local provenance and honour sustainable practices”.

Fish City, Belfast, named as Supreme Award Champion. Leading food and drink businesses were celebrated at the Good Food Ireland® Awards 2025, in association with FBD Insurance – the only cross-sector awards that champion those who uphold Ireland’s culinary excellence, celebrate local provenance and honour sustainable practices.

Announced at the awards ceremony at The K Club, Co. Kildare, on Monday, November 10th, 2025, this year’s Supreme Award went to Fish City, Belfast, recognising its outstanding commitment to sustainable sourcing, quality, and innovation.

Leading food and drink businesses were celebrated at the Good Food Ireland awards, in association with FBD Insurance. Announced at the awards ceremony at The K Club, Co Kildare, on Monday, November 10, this year’s Supreme Award went to Fish City, Belfast, recognising its outstanding commitment to sustainable sourcing, quality, and innovation.

Fish City is celebrating a remarkable double win at the Good Food Ireland® Awards 2025, held on Monday, the 10th November at The K Club, Co. Kildare. The Belfast seafood restaurant proudly took home both the Tourism Sustainability Award and one of the evening’s top honours — the Supreme Award of the Year.

Belfast seafood restaurant Fish City has been handed the Supreme Award at the 2025 Good Food Ireland Awards in recognition of its outstanding commitment to sustainable sourcing, quality, and innovation.

Leading food and drink businesses from across the island were celebrated at the Good Food Ireland Awards 2025, in association with FBD Insurance, the only cross-sector awards that champion Ireland’s culinary excellence, local provenance, and sustainable practices. The awards ceremony, held at The K Club, Co. Kildare, on Monday, November 10, saw Fish City, Belfast, take home the coveted Supreme Award for its outstanding commitment to sustainable sourcing, quality, and innovation.

Food and drink businesses were celebrated at the Good Food Ireland® Awards 2025, in association with FBD Insurance – the only cross-sector awards that champion those who uphold Ireland’s culinary excellence, celebrate local provenance and honour sustainable practices. Announced at the awards ceremony at The K Club, Co. Kildare, on Monday, November 10th, 2025, this year’s Supreme Award went to Fish City, Belfast, recognising its outstanding commitment to sustainable sourcing, quality, and innovation.

“Restaurants have such an important role in influencing customer behaviour. Both Fish City and The Scrap Box have taken that responsibility and run with it — changing their customers’ buying habits for the better while also taking their workforce on their sustainability journey with them.”

Fish City is proud to announce a remarkable double win at the 2025 Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) UK Awards, held on the 22nd of October at the historic Signet Library in Edinburgh. The Belfast seafood restaurant was named MSC UK Marketing Champion of the Year, while Aaron Norton, Fish City’s Social Media Manager, was honoured as MSC UK Foodservice Champion of the Year.