Originally conceived as a cheap takeaway for the working man, fish and chips still play a large part in the culinary diet of Headingley folk.

Three chip ‘oils stand out. All are renowned and very popular. Bretts, Bryan’s and Midgley’s make a triumvirate for the connoisseurs of haddock to wonder at.

Bretts
Bretts is an ivy-clad terrace in North Lane which is both a takeaway and restaurant. During the summer the Test Match Special team can be seen dining here in breaks in the cricket. It does get very busy at Bretts all year round, but even if you do get caught in the queue your patience will be rewarded.

Midgley's: A match day favourite

Midgley’s
This is a traditional takeaway located in the narrow St Michael’s Lane on the way to the Headingley ground. On a big-match day the queue will be out of the shop causing a veritable log jam. But, of course, this could be seen as a vote of confidence in what's on offer inside.

Bryan’s
Bryan's is conveniently located just behind the Three Horseshoes and is therefore an indispensable post-pint stop. A busy restaurant compliments the continuous takeaway trade. Such is the trade that customers often just abandon cars on double yellow lines to join the hungry queues. (Note that directly opposite is Beer Ritz, a specialist off-licence crammed full of esoteric brews - cheers!)