This has the best fish and chips we've eaten in UK so far. If you are near Waterloo station, come here. Place was recommended by my UK cousin. Came here on a Saturday around 1300, and got seated right away. Ordered the haddock and chips. Fish is made to order, and it came out fresh, hot, and crispy. Chips were cooked nicely too. You get a lot of food. Place has lovely music. Staff are very friendly and accommodating. There are 2 clean toilets in back. We will definitely come back. read more

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Ahhh, real London fish-n-chips...how I've missed thee! Came here with my wife and another couple on our holiday in London. Although the service was a bit abrupt, the food did not disappoint. As a table, we shared a few goodies to get us started, both a fried calamari and an order of onion rings. The calamari was cooked in rings similar in size to the onion rings! They were plump and had a very textured crunchy exterior, served with tartar sauce. The thick cut onion rings were piping hot and also super crunchy. For the fish-n-chips, each couple shared two different versions, one cod and one haddock. We liked each, the cod was thicker and meatier while the haddock probably tasted better but was thinner. Would come back here if in the area. read more

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If you're looking for Fish & Chips without the atmosphere, this is your place. Decent price point, quick service and tasty food. I'll be back read more

Huge cod portion with tartar sauce and lots of chips. You could get rock fish or upgrade to haddock. Cute little restaurant located under the train bridge that has been around for awhile. Good service, clean bathrooms. read more

Fishcotheque - Fish and chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - London, XGL

One of my must haves being in London for the first time was to have fish and chips. This place did not disappoint! Small restaurant under the bridge not far from the train station. 3 of us ordered the cod fish and chips, and one ordered a grill fish (why do that?!). I read they leave the skin on the fish which wasn't issue for any of us. One bite into my fish and I was shimmying. It was excellent! The chips were really good too. Decent size portions. Prices were reasonable. Service was friendly and efficient. Our hop on/off bus tour guide even said this was the only place he would go in Waterloo for fish and chips! Highly recommend! read more

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Not what I was expecting based on the fun name, but a perfectly respectable chippy. Inside isn't disco themed, loud or hip - as another reviewer said, it feels like a very normal local restaurant. We had quick service and hot delicious fish and chips. A good quick lunch while jaunting around this part of town. Would come again! read more

I simply love it, real authentic Fish & Chips like it's supposed to be, no fancy touristic bullshit just plain and honest food. Well, bad luck that the card reader wasn't working when we've been here but normally it should. You come here for exactly that food "Fish & Chips" and that's the place to go. Restaurant is small and located under a bridge but that's exactly what we wanted visit ... Somehow Yelp still says you get a free drink here on check-in but the owner told me they quit working with Yelp like years ago ... he still wanted to grand me a free drink, I didn't take it though, don't want to rip businesses off when it's actually not a valid offer anymore. read more

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Amazing fresh fish!!! Can't say enough good things about this place. Had the haddock fish & chips. Delicious and the chips!!! Yum!!! read more

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I asked my friend from London if she could recommend a fish and chips spot and she said her friends rolled their eyes, but this was one of the spots they mentioned. We were planning to seek out a more traditional pub, but happened upon this one across from where we were doing a bike tour and felt like it was meant to be. They fried the fish, which is all locally sourced, upon order so it was hot and fresh. My son and I each ordered the cod and the portions were huge. We definitely could have split it if we ate all of the chips. Fresh tartar sauce, instead of the Heinz packet, would have topped it off nicely. Overall, it was a great place to check off the "English cuisine" box. The name alone deserves 5 stars (I was only disappointed that they weren't playing music from the Studio 54 era). read more

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Very simple but fresh and delicious cod and chips! Their curry sauce is so flavorful with a little kick. I would eat here again! read more

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It was decent fish but apart from that nothing stellar. It still had the skin on which we're not accustomed to. We were looking forward to our first English fish and chips in London but unfortunately my mum wasn't feeling well so we got ours to go. We specifically asked for well done fries and ended up getting really underdone fries which were not good. A tablespoon's worth of tartar sauce is offered for each piece of fish, whether small or large, or else it's £.50 per packet. We requested ketchup which was squirted on the side of our containers. Vinegar was also put directly on the fish and chips instead of being offered in packets on the side. Not the best way to serve fish when it's being taken-out and eaten 20-30 mins later. Makes for soggy food. Have never been to a restaurant that's been so stingy with the condiments. Customer service was a bit gruff and inattentive. It appears no proper system in place for remembering specific orders and requests. Probably wouldn't return. read more

Accessible to station nice service and comfortable seating. Fish was wonderful ! Cheeseburger is not the meal to come here for will just make you want the fish read more

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We stopped here for a late lunch. We split haddock and cod and mushy peas. Everything was delicious. The mushy peas were my favorite. Great first experience! read more

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First and only fish and chips in London. After enjoying the spectacular view at the London eye, we were ready for something to fill our belly. We knew the options nearby were gonna be tourist trappy so we figured goingn to a restaurant that was a 10 minute walk would be a better move. As you walk in, you can almost feel the authenticity of the place. Decor was simple, no frills. You get greeted and seated, and they take your order. Everyone in our group got the cod fish and chips. We got a very generous portion of food. One order of the large could be enough for two people to share. The fish tasted fresh. Despite the huge portion, all of us finished our fish - a testament to how good it was. The chips we felt like could have been seasoned a little more - but it may just be our Texan palates. Overall I recommend this place. It doesn't give off a touristy vibe, and we enjoyed our meals! Highly reccomend! read more

Joined my travel group friends for traditional fish and chips. Excellent service - very homey inside - greeted at the door and room for all of us to dine together! Highly recommend to experience traditional fish and chips. The cod fish was served hot and very tasty. I had the medium which came with a very large filet of cod fish and bowl of chips. One side note is I did notice they did not serve any alcoholic beverages but bottle beverages only. read more

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Very nice spot near Waterloo! The fish and chips were good, though a bit light on salt. Calamari rings were super tasty, and the shrimp scampi could have used a bit more flavour. Service was friendly and quick, and the place has a cool retro vibe. Fun fact: they've been around since the late 60s/70s, serving fish fresh from Billingsgate Market every day. read more

We were in London and had to Fish & Chips. Found this place on Yelp. Short walk from The Eye. Upon entering, it felt like being part of a Guy Ritchie movie. It really felt like a local resto. Great service and food was good too! Would recommend to others looking for something close. read more

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Fish and chips were quite good. Service was courteous and professional. Casual atmosphere for a quick and pleasant dining experience

Quick food. No wait for table. Friendly staff. Fair prices. Fun decor. Definitely get the sauces for the fish.

My wife and I visited Fishcotheque during our U.K. visit from the U.S. She did her research beforehand and we made a determined visit try the fish and chips and mushy peas. It was excellent. read more

The fish was good and the batter was nice. The service was not so much. I believe it's family ran but either way every time woman came in the men were all goggling over them and everyone in the restaurant knew it. I asked for plain water and was brought a bottle. Bad way to upscale the water. I sayed no thx, just tap and got a shrug. Also didn't like the rush to order. He asked three times before I had even read the whole menu. And then when he repeated the order I didn't realize what I had pointed and asked for was not read back. Again rushed..... not a fan read more

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During our first trip to London, my family and I stopped here for lunch based on a vlog recommendation. It was where I had my first fish and chips in London. Both my wife and I ordered the fish, and the portions were enormous. Our son opted for the meat pie and thoroughly enjoyed it. I highly recommend anyone in the area to try the fish and chips here. read more

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It was ok. I don't think it lived up to its rating....not much more than a glorified chippy, but a lot more expensive. I had fish (cod) and chips with coleslaw. Fish was crispy, but greasy and full of bones. chips were hot but a bit undercooked for me...some still tastes like raw potatoes. Plain ol' tartar sauce in a single-serve squeeze tube. I won't be going back there. read more

Quaint and convenient to our hotel. The food came out piping hot. Delicious and fresh seafood flavor! The servers were personable and friendly. Quick and attentive. Very quick from the Waterloo train station! read more

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What a gem! The fish was so fresh and delicious. Nick, our server was delightful and helpful too. It was a long walk for us but well worth it! read more

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5/22/23 Sign outside claims: "Ranked 2nd Best Fish & Chips in London / Tripadvisor." I did not check this... and I only got here cause we were trying to find food and basically almost all restaurants nearby our hotel were closed. On a Monday night @ 9pm. This was near the beginning of our 3wk 1750mi driven adventure on the island, and we would soon find out... this was going to be an ongoing problem. But anyway, back to business... yeah so we were just walking and walking, passing closed after closed, even sitting down at a pub and being told they stopped serving food......... even asking people if anything's open--no one knew. But then, this mirage appeared.... Is it the 2nd best? I dunno, but it was definitely good: 1. Haddock Large £19.95 "originals, served with chips": First off, the fries are SUPER creamy. We will find out this is how most "chips" are here--guess the potatoes are a bit different on the island. As for the fish, the coating is light yet crunchy/crisp. The flesh is nicely cooked, but I think naturally stiffer than the standard cod. Appears juicy. I just wish the coating was thicker. 8/10 2. Beef & Onion Pie £10.95 "savories, served with chips": Yeah, definitely better than anything I've had in America, not that this is a popular dish at home. The crust was buttery, and the stew inside was thick and flavorful, with excellent gravy. 8/10 3. Heinz Beans £3.50: Straight from the can, as it is named. 4. Pickled Gherkin £1: Basically your typical pickles. Kinda sweet and soft. I liked them. 8/10 5. Hot Chocolate £3.95: Standard. 5/10 6. Sparkling Water Bottle £3.45: Not sparkly in bottle, but fine in mouth. 7. Pickled Egg £1: Well, had to try. Yeah it's weird. Vinegar and eggs. But many restaurants we went to I saw Englander after Englander dump salt all over their food, then spray it with vinegar. Guess they like the acid. 5/10 The fish was good. Waitress was nice and happy. Not a bad start to our adventure! 4/5 #england2023 #greatbritain2023 #unitedkingdom2023 #uk2023 #gb2023 #london #fishandchips #englishpie #savorypie #beefpie #haddockfish #friedhaddock #heinzbeens read more

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Loved the fish and chips. Very nice people as well. Great atmosphere. Would love to come back.

The fish and chips is quite nice. They charge for the sauces, that's why I took off 2 stars.

The Fish & Chips at Fishcotheque are the best in all of England. We had fish & chips four time this week and this is the best of them all. The sticky toffee pudding ranked number 1 as well. Thank you Nick for great service and for being so friendly. read more

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Really loved my experience here. The fish was fresh, crispy and delicious. The servers were very nice and welcoming and I would definitely come here again when I visit London! read more

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Was strolling around Waterloo and came across this solid fish and chips joint. The ambiance is casual and retro. Had a large haddock fish and chips-- no complaints and was well done. read more

This eatery is a hidden gem in London. Anyone going to the London Eye, or anywhere near there should most definitely stop in for some of the freshest, most delectable fish and chips in the city. Flakey and moist on the inside, and golden and crispy on the outside, this perfectly prepared Cod came with a generous serving of delicious chips that were also perfectly cooked. The family that own and run this restaurant could not have been more welcoming, helpful, and friendly. Our waitperson, Kaan gave us good suggestions. He made us feel so welcomed, and checked on us throughout our meal. I have dined at many places around the world , and this simple, unpretentious little restaurant that does what it does do well and with pride, impressed me very much. If I lived here I would most definitely frequent this place often. So go and enjoy the fantastic fish chips for lunch or dinner, and for the friendly service. I thank you for the delicious meal and wonderful experience. read more

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FANTASTIC FOOD‼ I walked there from my hotel ‼Servers are friendly! Sat at a shared table and made new friends ‼

In London and want to try authentic, not traditional fish-n-chips? Try Fishcotheque! We did after watching a YouTube video and we're glad. Crispy, flavorful cod, light and tasty fries and side of coleslaw- yum. Add in a sticky toffee pudding and we're in a good place. Service was good. Place is quirky fun. Enjoy! read more

Fantastic fish and chips! We've never had anything that's good in the U.S. Little hole in the wall but cool atmosphere. Friendly people working here, which is certainly a big plus! read more

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Fantastic Fish & Chips. Great atmosphere if we are into the American diner vibe. Everything we had was fabulous. Michael our waiter was on point with everything he suggested. Get the Cod... you won't be disappointed. read more

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We went here based on all of the good reviews. We ordered one medium cod with chips and one plaice with onion rings (they let us substitute). The plaice was as big as a hand! The chips are like steak cut fries so they're not crispy. The batter was kind of heavy on the plaice so that we ended up with a discard pile. The onion rings are not made to order (likely frozen). Good flavor on the fish. Not the best fish and chips we've had. No beer. They accept cash. Clean but tiny bathrooms. Mind the step if you need to use one. read more

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So 2nd time in London and decided to try fish and chips. Chose off Google maps something that was above 4 stars. Google has them down at 4.5 and Yelp at 4.1. Funny thing is that it didn't seem all that different from what I've had in the U.S. The one thing that was highly different was that they fry the fish with the skin on. That was unusual for all of us. There are 3 choices between cod, rock, and haddock. We chose cod for the more healthy choice. It was just ok. For a piece of fish that is roughly 12 inches in length and about 2 inches at the widest point, you get 1 packet of tartar sauce. I guess I could have asked for more, but it really wouldn't have changed the scoring. Chips were slightly larger than Red Robin type fries. Again nothing mind-blowing or life changing about them. Also tried the onion rings and those were more soft-breaded than the States. Overall, okay meal. Inside has several tables and service was friendly. Pay at the front when you're done. read more

Food was great. The fish was delicious and a good amount of chips. Only thing I didn't like was the price. Too expensive for just fish and chips read more

I had a nice experience. The ambiance is unique and the clients have been visiting for decades. The menu is solid for fish and chips. I recommend the curry sauce. My only complaint was no beer license. It would be nice to have a pint. Others the staff were very kind. Thanks! read more

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