Three Norfolk fish and chips restaurants are battling it out with seven others across the UK to be named the best in the country.

Eric's Fish and Chips, which has shops in Holt and Thornham, will be battling with Henry's of Hunstanton and No1 Cromer at the National Fish and Chip Awards 2023 in the Top 10 Restaurant of the Year category.

Wymondham & Attleborough Mercury: No1 Cromer are among 10 restaurants in the UK hoping to be named the best fish and chip restaurant in the UKNo1 Cromer are among 10 restaurants in the UK hoping to be named the best fish and chip restaurant in the UK (Image: The National Fish & Chip Awards)

The finalists have been announced today (October 13) and will ultimately find out who has claimed top spot on February 28, 2023 at the Park Plaza in Westminster Bridge.

Wymondham & Attleborough Mercury: Henry's of Hunstanton are in the running to be named the best fish and chip restaurant in the UK this yearHenry's of Hunstanton are in the running to be named the best fish and chip restaurant in the UK this year (Image: National Fish & Chip Awards 2023)

Andrew Crook, president at the National Federation of Fish Fryers, said: “The National Fish & Chip Awards are such an important part of celebrating the fish and chip industry, whilst recognising the very best in Britain.

Wymondham & Attleborough Mercury: Eric's Fish and Chips is one of 10 restaurants in the UK shortlisted for the awardEric's Fish and Chips is one of 10 restaurants in the UK shortlisted for the award (Image: Archant)

"We’re delighted with the standard of applications this year and the Top 10 Restaurants of the Year really reflects the quality and hard-working nature of businesses in the UK. We can’t wait to celebrate at the awards ceremony.”

Three Norfolk restaurants have also been named as finalists for the Fish and Chip Takeaway of the Year category.