It’s hard to beat a delicious bar of creamy chocolate – and luckily, the UK and Ireland are home to some of the world’s finest. From classic nutty creations and nougat-loaded treats enjoyed around the world to old-school favourites that are no longer available, we've rounded up the best British and Irish chocolate bars of all time, counting down to the most iconic of them all.

Click or scroll through our gallery and join us as we look at the tastiest British and Irish chocolate bars ever – did your favourite make the cut?

Our ranking is based on the popularity of each chocolate bar, taking into account sales, longevity and reaction to the product at its time of release. This list is unavoidably subjective.

The very best British chocolate bars of all time, ranked