The tradition of eating fish on Good Friday originates from the Christian belief that Jesus sacrificed his flesh on this day. Fish is viewed as a different kind of flesh, so is favoured over meat on Good Friday.
7. Original Fisheries
Another local favourite, Original Fisheries on Leeds and Bradford Road in Bramley scores top marks by reviewers on both Google and TripAdvisor Photo: Google
8. Murgatroyds
Murgatroyds on Harrogate Road in Yeadon has received thousands of rave reviews on TripAdvisor and Google, so it can't be too bad! Photo: Google
9. Maypole
A customer at Maypole Fisheries, Otley, said: "My husband called in for tea yesterday and the fish and chips were PERFECT. I am gluten free and it was the best gf batter I have tasted. Wish we lived nearer!" Photo: Graham Lindley