IF there is one dish that the UK is known for around the world it is fish and chips.

But where are the best options in Hexham if you fancy treating yourself to the iconic meal? We asked Courant readers on social media and this is what they told us...

Paxton's

Where? Market Place

The popular family-run fish and chip shop received many recommendations from Courant readers. David Brotherton described it as "lush" and Gav Muir added that the takeaway "has the nicest staff as well".

Sonya Wright added that Paxton's has always been her favourite. "I remember going in on a Saturday as a teenager sitting downstairs with fish & chips, bread & butter and a pot of tea," she said. "I still get my takeaway from them as do my kids."

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Sea Chef

Where? Priestlands Estate

This fish and chip shop also proves popular with our readers. Ritchie Kendrick commented: "If you want the best then ditch the rest." Linda Rowell added that it was "by far the best".

Hexham Fish Bar

Where? Priestpopple

Hexham Fish Bar is another fish and chip shop in Hexham that some of our readers chose as their favourite. Karen Stobbs Rutherford commented: "Hexham Fish Bar are lush and always fresh as cooked to order." John Shiells added that their chips and curry sauce are "unreal".

Some readers also recommended fish and chip shops elsewhere in the district, including Haydon Bridge Fish & Chip Shop and the mobile van The Village Chippy.