I've been to London many times now, but this last time I decided to finally have British fish and…read morechips. I saw a recommendation for Golden Union, and so we made our way over there for lunch towards the latter half of our trip. The place itself is unsuspecting but ended up being actually very cute when we went inside. The neon signs and vintage furniture make it feel cozy. The staff themselves were also very welcoming. We sat down and were handed menus and waters. I decided to split the haddock and chips with my friend while my other friends got their own portion of cod and chips. Everything was pricey, but it is London. The waitress was also very engaging and friendly since she noticed we were tourists and also helped one of my friends with his journey to try British tea for the first time. Overall, she was so sweet. Despite not having crazy high expectations, the haddock and chips was incredible. The fish was soft, and the chips were fresh and not oily at all. It felt very fresh, and I finished my portion feeling very satisfied. My friends let me try their cod, and the cod was also fantastic--very buttery. The haddock is definitely my favorite though. Would come back on my next trip!

The fish is definitely the star of the show! Come here to Golden Union!…read more This is definitely a busy location. I was fortunate to come here just before it was peak dinner time and I did see a lot of people waiting. If you look to come here at usually meal times, be ready for a wait! What Is great about this establishment is that they have many options for your fish in case you are craving something in particular. With it being my first time here, I was looking to try either the Haddock or Cod, and decided on the Haddock. Once I received my fish and chips, I was ready to eat and wow the fish was so good and well fried. I tasted how good the fried batter was while all the flavor of the fish was still inside! I could eat this fried fish all day! The batter had the flakiness to it which added a nice texture. As for the chips (fries), I will say that they were average and nothing too special. However, keep that appetite for the fish! Make sure you finish that! Service itself was pretty fast and prompt. They definitely look to get your food quickly so you can enjoy your meal so they can accommodate as many people as possible.

This was a phenomenal experience! Everyone there is quite friendly. The fish is soooooo fresh! And…read morethe portions are ginormous. Best fish and chips ever!

Good fish and chips, which is a rarity in London proper. Very pricey though. Even if it looks busy,…read moreBen will find you a table.

Bring cash! They do not take any other payment…read more HOLY HECK. We stayed in an AirBnB right across the street from this place. We had read the previous reviews here on Yelp and were so glad we did. We ended up eating here twice. Fell in love with the family that runs it, and glad to have gone. For the fish, we definitely preferred the haddock over the cod. It is a HUGE serving, and we could split one piece between 2-3 people. Not that the cod was bad, it was just to flaky for us. The chips were really good, a big portion and so glad they had the malt vinegar packets for us to take with us. We also had the burgers and chicken sandwich and those were good too, and the price was right. Honestly and without reservation, I wish I lived in the area so I could go to this place every week. Go give them your money. You'll be well rewarded in good food.

The closest I came to traditional fish n chips. Served in a paper cone or parcel to go. And…read morethankfully with all the salt and vinegar one could ask for. Seems to be frequentrd by locals which is good sign.

The Laughing Halibut is an unassuming little spot serving fresh, made-to-order fish and chips. The…read moredining area is simple and fairly small, so it could be challenging for someone using a wheelchair, but the staff were incredibly friendly and happy to offer recommendations. One of the highlights was watching our meal being prepared right behind the counter. We saw the chef batter each piece of fish by hand before lowering it into the fryer, which made it clear everything was cooked fresh to order. We ordered both the cod and the halibut. I preferred the cod for its milder, delicate flavor, while my husband enjoyed the halibut's richer, more pronounced taste. Both were perfectly cooked with light, crispy batter and flaky fish inside. If you're looking for excellent, freshly prepared fish and chips without the fuss, The Laughing Halibut is absolutely worth a visit. We'd happily come back.

This was such a perfect restaurant to grab fish and chips! First off, it is on the most bustling…read morelittle street. There was a market going on when we walked through and many specialty food stores along the street as well. The restaurant itself had the vibe of a local hole in the wall. The employees were extremely friendly and helpful in a way that wasn't pushy at all. The menu had a good variety and the food was served quickly. The fish and chips were super authentic and reasonably priced. You could tell this was somewhere frequented by both locals and tourists. Would highly recommend and encourage you to support the very kind staff!

Fish & chips served hot. Fish was crispy. I think it needed some salt. Chips were very. Crispy on…read morethe outside, and soft on the inside.

Cash only! We had to step outside to the convenience store nearby to the outside ATM in order to…read moreretrieve cash. It's a greasy old place. Cooks were decent, but server was very quiet. Fish was mushy, inside and out. Mushy peas were good. Chips were good. Roll and butter was a bit too dry and crumbly. Toilet is a steep walk up and down upstairs.

We were looking for a true "fish and chips" place, and this filled the bill! Delicious fried fish…read moreand chips where the old didn't taste "over-used" if you know what I mean?!? The service was very friendly and helpful. We walked a fair distance to get to this location bc of the good yelp reviews and it did not disappoint.

Love this chippy! Renamed but still very good. Saturday lunch before a portobello run.read more

Fish and chips were number 1 must on our London trip! Thank god we found this place while searching…read morefor food because it was the most amazing fish I have ever had. The crust was crispy and crunchy while keeping the fish most and soft. The cost was a little higher than anticipated but worth while

Stopped by for some fish and chips but pivoted to the korean chicken. It was very good chicken,…read morebut not very spicy at all which surprised me a bit. Chips were good for a few minutes but then turned a bit soggy. It was a large portion - I couldn't eat it all. Great friendly service

Extremely overrated ... close to museum but food is mediocre at best - fish was ok but certainly…read morenot as great as the reviews we read ... my son had Korean fried chicken - was also underwhelming