The Ashvale
A long-established northeast Scottish fish and chip shop founded in 1979. It was once named UK fish and chip shop of the year, and is famous for its one-pound 'Whale' portion.
Opened in 1979 as the flagship on Great Western Road, this northeast Scottish local chain has been named Scotland's fish and chip shop of the year three times and won the UK title in 1990/91. Its signature 'Ashvale Whale' is a one-pound haddock fillet, and finishing it alone earns a challenge prize. The restaurant has several hundred seats and a takeaway counter. Recent reviews are mixed: some find it greasy and the décor dated, though the fish and the portions still earn praise. Prices are modest and no booking is needed. It is about 10 minutes by bus from the city centre.
Opening hours
Daily about 12:00–21:00 (may be later at weekends); check with the shop
Nearby sights
- Duthie Park & David Welch Winter Gardens
- Aberdeen Art Gallery
- Union Street & Castlegate
- Kirk of St Nicholas
- Provost Skene's House
- Marischal College
- Aberdeen Maritime Museum
- King's College & Old Aberdeen