Discover the passion and tradition behind every dish. We're proud to be Inverurie’s go-to for delicious, quality fish and chips.
Our Story
Since 1997, The Garioch Fish Bar has proudly served Inverurie and the surrounding community with a commitment to quality, tradition, and unbeatable fish and chips. Back then, owner Murray was running three shops and a fish wholesale company, building strong industry connections and a reputation for doing things right.
But the path to success wasn't always smooth. In 2006, a devastating fire caused by a range malfunction destroyed the shop. Despite being let down by the insurance company, Murray pushed forward. By 2019, Garioch was his sole remaining shop — and after a mishap on the golf course that left him with three broken ribs, he had no choice but to ask 'The Glenzer' to step behind the fryer on a busy Friday night. That moment marked the beginning of a new chapter.
With all attention now on The Garioch Fish Bar, the team poured their energy into making it a true industry leader. And the results speak for themselves:
ACHIEVEMENTS & RECOGNITION
- 🏆 Top 50 Fry Magazine – Four years in a row
- 🔥 Top 40 UK Fish & Chip Takeaways – National Fish & Chip Awards 2024
- 🏅 Top 20 UK Fish & Chip Takeaways – National Fish & Chip Awards 2025
- ✅ Quality Accreditation – 2 consecutive years
- 👨🍳 Young Friar of the Year – finalist 2024, Winner 2025 The Glenzer
- 🏅 Top 10 Employee of the Year – Kiera Copeland
- 🥔 Top 10 Field to Frier – Finalist
- 🏆 Best Team – Scottish Takeaway Awards
TRUSTED BY OUR SUPPLIERS
After 27 years in business, our suppliers know exactly what we expect — and they don't cut corners. In fact, they know better. If the produce doesn't meet our high standards, it comes straight back. We only use fresh fish delivered daily and potatoes that pass our in-house testing. If they're not perfect, they're not served.
LEARNING FROM THE BEST
Always looking to improve, Murray and Glen recently hit the road with industry leader Colin Cromar, visiting some of the UK's best chippies to learn, share ideas, and push standards even higher. The road trip took them to:
- 🐟 Hodgson's Chippy – Lancaster (run by Nigel Hodgson)
- 🦀 Coleman's Seafood Temple – South Shields
- 🦞 The Cod's Scallops – Nottingham, with John Molnar
These visits provided new inspiration and reinforced our commitment to excellence.
PROUD TO SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY
We believe in giving back to the community that supports us. Earlier this year, Glen ran the Paris Marathon, raising £1,000 for the Inverurie Community Partnership. Whether it's fundraising, supporting local causes, or simply serving quality food with a smile, we're here to make a difference.
At The Garioch Fish Bar, we're more than just a chippy. We're a local institution built on hard work, resilience, and pride in what we do. Come see why we're one of the best in Scotland — and the UK.
