A POPULAR fish and chip restaurant in Cirencester has scooped up a Tripadvisor award.

Malt & Anchor - which is situated in Castle Street, Cirencester - has been named as one of the winners of Tripadvisor's 2023 Travellers' Choice Award for casual dining.

The award celebrates businesses that have received great traveller reviews from diners around the globe on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months.

Despite the challenges of the last year, Malt and Anchor stood out by consistently delivering positive experiences to takeaway, delivery and eat in customers.

Owner of Malt & Anchor Dan Lafford said: 'We are absolutely overjoyed to have received this award.

"Like most businesses, last few years have been very challenging.

"To have been recognised for our efforts on a global platform has made us enormously proud.

"We'd like to take this opportunity to thank all of our many loyal customers and hard working staff, without whom we would certainly not find ourselves in this position."

Chief growth officer at Tripadvisor John Boris said: “Congratulations to the 2023 TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice winners,

"The travel resurgence we’ve seen throughout the past year has even further heightened the competition. 

"Earning a Travellers’ Choice Award demonstrates that these businesses have provided great experiences to those who matter most: their guests.

"With changing expectations, continued labour shortages, and rising costs, this is no easy feat, and I am continually impressed with the hospitality industry’s resilience and ability to adapt. 

"Cheers to another successful year!”