Though there are plenty of things we aren't able to do during the coronavirus lockdown, we are still able to enjoy a Friday night fish and chips takeaway.

Whether you go for classic battered cod or a cheeky kebab, one of life's joys is unwrapping the paper packaging to reveal a golden pile of salty chips.

Here are the fish and chip shops in Watford still open for takeaway and delivery.

The Viking

Winners of the Watford Observer 'Best Fish and Chip Shop' award, The Viking, with two shops in Bushey Mill Lane and Tolpits Lane, is open for online and phone deliveries. Call 01923 232859 (North Watford) or 01923 228229 (West Watford) or visit vikingfishandchips.co.uk to order. Last orders for delivery are 11.30pm Sunday to Thursday and 12am Friday and Saturday.

Ebb Tide

A favourite of football fans on their way to Vicarage Road, Ebb Tide in Market Street, Watford, is open for delivery, collection, phone orders and in-store ordering. Their opening hours are Monday to Saturday from 11.30am to 9pm, and Sunday from 2.30pm to 9pm. Call 01923 233484 or visit ebb-tide.co.uk

Ocean World Fish and Chips

Ocean World, located on Queens Road near intu Watford, is open for collection on Monday to Saturday from 11am to 10pm, and Sundays from 12pm to 9pm. Call 01923 517979 to skip the queue or pre-order, and visit oceanworldwatford.co.uk to view the menu.

Meriden Fish Bar

Meriden Fish Bar in The Gossamers, Watford, is open for collection Tuesday to Saturday 11.30am to 2pm and 4.30pm to 9.30pm, and for delivery Tuesday to Saturday from 4.30pm to 9pm. Call 01923 675253 or order online at meridenfishbar.co.uk

Micky's Fish and Chips

Micky's, in Leavesden Road, Watford, is currently open for delivery only on just-eat.co.uk Monday to Sunday from 12pm to 10pm. Delivery is available in WD17, WD18, WD19, WD23, WD24, WD25, WD3, WD4 and WD5.

Sea World Fish and Chips

Available for collection and delivery from just-eat.co.uk, Sea World, in Bushey Mill Lane, Watford, is open Monday to Saturday from 11.30am to 10pm, and Sunday from 3pm to 10pm. Delivery is available in WD17, WD18, WD19, WD23, WD24, WD25, WD3, WD4, WD5, WD6 and WD7.

Joe's Fish and Chips

Located in Queens Road, Watford, Joe's is open for delivery only on just-eat.co.uk. Open Monday to Wednesday, from 11.30am to 9.30pm, Thursday to Saturday from 11.30am to 10pm, and Sunday from 2pm to 9pm, the restaurant delivers to WD17, WD18, WD19, WD23, WD24, WD25, WD3, WD4, WD5, WD6 and WD7.

The Corner Plaice

The cleverly named The Corner Plaice is located on Baldwins Lane, Croxley Green, and is open for delivery and collection on just-eat.co.uk. The restaurant is open Monday to Saturday from 5pm to 9pm, and delivers in HA6, WD17, WD18, WD19, WD23, WD24, WD25, WD3, WD4 and WD5.

The Lighthouse

This fish and chip restaurant in School Mead, Abbots Langley, offers a home delivery service - subject to availability depending on drivers. The shop is open Tuesday to Saturday from 4pm to 9pm. Call 07526 124604 or order online at lighthousefishandchips.co.uk

Barkers Fish and Chip Shop

Another Abbots Langley favourite, Barkers, located on College Road, is open for delivery from just-eat.co.uk. Open Monday to Saturday from 4.30pm to 9pm, and Sunday from 12pm to 7pm, delivery is available in WD17, WD24, WD25 and WD5.

Bushey Fish Bar

Bushey Fish Bar in Sparrows Herne is open for delivery and collection from just-eat.co.uk. The restaurant is open Tuesday to Sunday from 11.30am to 10.30pm.

Blue Ocean Fish and Chips

Located in Harcourt Road, Bushey, Blue Ocean is open for collection and delivery from just-eat.co.uk.Open Monday to Saturday from 12pm to 10pm, the restaurant delivers to WD17, WD18, WD19, WD23, WD24, WD25, WD6 and WD7.

Godfrey's

This fish and chip restaurant in Kemp Place, Bushey, is now open for phone orders from 12.30pm to 8pm Monday to Thursday, and 12.30pm to 8.30pm on Friday and Saturday. Call 0208 9509930 to place your order. You will have to pay by card on collection, as they are currently not accepting cash. Visit godfreyschips.com to view the menu.

Are there any we've missed? Email kelly.pells@london.newsquest.co.uk to add your favourite.