Near Sandside, the historic area of Scarborough, you’ll find a ‘world famous’ fish and chip shop that is a must-try on your next trip to the Yorkshire coast. We are of course, talking about the Tunny Club. Located near South Bay beach, the shop has become a local institution in Britain’s oldest seaside town.
Famous Names, Famous Food
The fish and chip shop has made a name for itself as a celebrity hangout over the years with famous socialites, adventurers, and film stars paying a visit. These include:
- Lord Rothschild
- Errol Flynn
- John Wayne (There is no firm, corroborated evidence that John Wayne ever actually visited the Tunny Club… be good though)
- The Astors
- David Niven
- Charles Laughton
With such high-profile clientelling, the food has got to be excellent quality! Well, we can safely say it is delicious and one of the best in town. It is the perfect place to enjoy freshly prepared food which you can eat in or takeaway and enjoy on the nearby beach with a wonderful sea view. It isn’t just us who sing the praises of The Tunny Club, The Times named it in the top 25 best places for seaside fish and chips in the UK. Ranking it at number 12, the newspaper said:
‘The fish and chips are cooked to order here, which accounts for the fact they taste so fresh and consistently fabulous. You can dine at wooden benches in the historic, low-ceilinged fish bar, outside on the patio, or take your fish supper down to the seafront under a minute’s walk away.’
High praise indeed!
A Mouthwatering Menu Full of Classics
So, what’s on the menu? They have a wide selection of classic chip shop classics, including:
- Fish and Chips
- Fish Cakes
- Fish Finger Butties
- Whitby Scampi
- Jacket Potatoes
- Spam Fritters
- Battered Sausage
- Pies
Have your favourite pooch with you? That’s no problem! The Tunny Club is very dog-friendly and they even supply water bowls and complimentary dog biscuits so they don’t feel left out of all the scoffing.
So, feeling hungry after reading this? Then follow in celebrity footsteps and come and get your fix of Britain’s favourite meal at one of the best fish and chip shops in Yorkshire (and the UK!). The Tunny Club is located at 1 Sandgate, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 1PE.
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Feature Image Credit: The Tunny Club
