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!

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.

Dessert review only! Okay so we learned about the British food called Spotted Dick and honestly,…read morethe group leans more towards immature. Anyway, I was tasked to find a place that sold it so we could say we ate it. Not many places do! Well, thank you Reddit for telling us to come to The Golden Hind. I made reservations, which weren't needed. The restaurant is located in a populated area but wasn't busy. It's pretty plain and simple inside. There's seating both inside and outside. The service by the staff was friendly, fun, and efficient. For dessert, we got Spotted Dick, Sticky Toffee Pudding, and Apple Crumble. You have the option to get either custard or ice cream. So I tried the spotted dick and was not a fan. It honestly just tasted like a moist fruit cake with custard all over it. Sticky toffee pudding was sweet and delightful, wish we had more of this back home! The apple crumble was a balance between tart and slightly sweet all with a nice crumb. All were classic British desserts that were decent but not the best. The workers shared that The Golden Hind is known for their fish and chips. Desserts are decent here but maybe try them for what they're known for! Service is good. Located in Marylebone it was a fun spot to say we tried spotted dick.

I'm not sure if it was an online article or a recommendation I found on YouTube but I had noted…read morethis was the place to go for Fish and Chips. It was late evening and not many customers. The space is rather plain looking - nothing special. I ordered the Golden Hind Traditional Fish and Chips. The fish was good - crispy batter and a good portion size. Chips were average at best. Not being accustomed to mushy peas, I wasn't enjoying them much. Service was pretty minimal. They took my order, served the food, and provided the bill. No small talk, no smiles, purely functional. It was OK, but certainly no reason to return.

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.

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.

I was in London for a few days and craving some traditional fish and chips. This small restaurant…read morewas just a few steps away from where I was staying so I gave it a try and ordered the cod fish and chips. It was delicious, crispy and tasteful and reasonably priced. The only reason why this review did not get 5 stars is due to the fact that the chips were not all cooked to perfection. Some were very delicious, while some others tasted old and undercooked. Service was fast and I paid 16 GBP with a bottle of water.

Hot and fresh except flavor had the traditional fish n chips…read more I'll be back in my next trip to London!

Solid fish and chips! Was walking distance from my hotel when I needed a quick lunch! Would…read moreabsolutely go back for more!!

You can't go wrong visiting here. Went with the cod w chips and both were spot on. Serving sizes…read morewere more than adequate, plus the made in house tarter sauce went equally well with the fish. The staff were helpful and I liked the interior space. But the food was the star and thanks to Yelp I found another solid restaurant.

09/09/17 OMG!! SO…read moreTASTY!! The owner was so nice and friendly. This small shop consisted of maybe 8 tables. We felt that we had to try fish and chips while in London. It was so thrilling so see them make this right in front of you. It took awhile to learn that take away meant take out. No one knew what take out meant. We placed our order of four fish and chips. The owner took whole fish with the tail and head chopped off. It was fun to watch them dip the fish in batter and place in the fryer. Chips are not fries. Chips are thick cut potato wedges that are slightly fried and then salted (more of a steak fry). The owner took out the fish added vinegar to the fish and placed it on several piece of butcher paper. Yes it's fried food and the paper got very oily. All this for about $4.00 per person! He placed our fish, chips and tartar sauce in a bag. Service was quick and fast with delicious results. We took our meal back to our hostel as one of our party was not feeling well and was waiting for food. The fish was super yummy! The fish was fresh and tasty! The chips were thick and less cooked than American fries which means they soak up less oil. This was such a tasty meal and really hit the spot. I would definitely go back and have this anytime. Too bad we live in the USA

We wanted authentic fish and chips and we got it. Nothing fancy here Just delicious fish and chips…read morein a working-class environment. I'd go back.