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    Golden Union Fish Bar

    4.2 (348 reviews)
    ModerateFish & Chips
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    La'Ban W.

    Stopped by here for dinner on a Sunday during my trip to London. We kept seeing fish and chips on restaurant menus and felt it was a must while in the city. We found this place online as we were having drinks in SOHO. We made a good choice. When you walk in, it's there take away area. Continue to the back and you will be seated by their staff. I ordered the "Old Jamaica Ginger Beer" it was really good. Something I hadn't tried before and it was worth it. I ordered the Haddock & Chips. honey had the Scampi & Chips. The Haddock was really fresh, fried with a thin batter and crispy and less flaky. Paired with the tater sauce it was really good. I enjoyed the scampi too. It was battered just right and if I return, I will definitely order that. They have a juke box, but the selection of Beyonce music made the restaurant a vibe. Overall a great place for a quick bite of you're in the SOHO area.

    Haddock fish and chips
    Sharron S.

    Great fish and chips on a marvelous side street. We were looking for great fish and chips in London (yes, it is quintessentially a tourist requirement) and found this marvelous place. So many choices for the fish and chips and the server was a delight. The space is quite modern and much bigger than it looks from the outside. There was plenty of seating and it had the right amount of noise. We ate in, but we saw many do take away and it all looked great!

    Haley K.

    Found this place randomly whilst shopping, and the staff were incredibly friendly, as well as having great food! The fish and breading had a nice ratio and their homemade tartar sauce is absolutely amazing!

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    Jackie B.

    As a UK tourist, the one thing you must get is fish and chips. With the thousands of recommendations of where to go, my first fish and chips experience was very much worth it! I loved the decor when walking in, I thought it was so fun in there! You can choose to take away or sit in the restaurant (which my friend and I did). I ordered the cod and chips and my friend ordered the haddock and chips. The portion of the haddock was HUGE so come hungry.

    RJ L.

    The restaurant is like a smaller takeout with table service. The staff kept the tables very clean and kept them moving. We had the fish and chips with a side of mushy peas. We chose the haddock, the white fish was nice and flaky and the batter was crisp. The fish might have needed a minute or two before being plated to get off some of the extra oil but it didn't ruin the meal. I asked for the crisps (fries) crispy and I'm glad I did, they came out excellent and not overcooked. And for fun... they have a free jukebox, pick your favorite sounds and enjoy. #fishandchips #londoneats #londonfishandchips #oxfordcircus #foodielondon #foodie

    Fish Bites & Chips
    Imran S.

    we wanted to get some fish and chips but also wanted a place that wasn't greasy and also offered alternatives so looked online and found Golden Union. It's a relatively small place so there's a wait but the service is pretty quick. we got the fist bits plus chips, battered halloumi and chips, a bread roll and gravy. the batter on fish and halloumi were really good and not greasy at all. the taste was good if not a bit bland - the gravy we got on the side definitely helped! the chips were average. portion size was really good as fish bites were really plentiful. the bread was extra and was basically a regular bun with lots of butter. overall a nice place to get good fish and chips and other!

    Side salad (3.95 British pounds)
    Linda T.

    I heard about Golden Union from watching "Worth It: Fish & Chips" episode on YouTube. So I bookmarked this place to try for our London trip. We weren't super hungry so we shared the cod & chips and side salad. The cod was quite a big piece of fish and tasted pretty good. We also did the add-on for tartar sauce for an extra 1.50 GBP. Overall, we came here for the experience of having a traditional fish & chips meal while in London. The food was a bit pricey for what you get- IMO. At least, we had good service while dining here.

    Cod & Chips
    Anna B.

    Was hoping to get good fish & chips while in the UK and this was it! For three, we shared the cod & chips and pollock & chips (it was a lighter meal). I can tell the slight difference between the dishes but it's both white soft fish and both had good flavor and friedness. Both pieces of fish were bigger than I expected. They do have curry sauce which apparently is a common thing but we just stuck to tartare sauce this time around which was a great addition. The restaurant is super lively, staff is friendly and attentive, would come back again!

    Daniela H.

    Amazing fish and chips! Small restaurant but excellent customer service and food. You can watch them cooking the fish and chips as you enter. Ate here several times and the food was consistently good. The portion of fish and chips for the price is HUGE and could be split with two people if desired. Look around hardly anybody leaves food on their plate lol. The fish is fresh, moist, piping hot, and just delicious. Tried the haddock and cod fish and chips. Loved both. The tarter is also homemade and compliments the fish well. I also enjoyed the crips but their onion rings are outstanding. I was a little shocked that it came with BBQ sauce but it was actually really good as a dipping sauce. On the second visit, we decided to get only fish with onion rings. So you can order the fish a la carte and other menu items. Do yourself a favor and make this your first fish and chips stop! You won't regret it.

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    Mira D.

    while visiting london, i needed to try fish n chips at least once. we decided to go to golden union due to the high ratings. i was pleasantly surprised that the inside of the restaurant was quite nice and modern with plenty of seating. service was friendly and efficient. note: there a 12.5% service charge included in the bill. also, there is a 10 pound minimum per person, so if you split a dish with someone, you have to order a side or drink to meet the requirement. lastly, tartar sauce costs extra which seems a little unnecessary. // cod and chips // my friend and i shared the cod and chips with tartar sauce. the employee mentioned cod and haddock are the most popular -- haddock has a stronger "fish" taste and is a bit larger/chunkier in size. the photos don't do it justice but the portion is quite big. the batter on the cod felt light which i appreciated. the cod itself did not really have much flavor, and i felt like in general the dish lacked salt or seasoning/flavor. but, for fish and chips it felt better quality since it wasn't too bready or greasy. the chips and tartar sauce were standard and the lemon wedge helped add flavor. we also got the elderflower soda which tasted like elderflower and apple juice.

    Prawns
    Nita T.

    We visited London and obviously had to try fish and chips and Golden Union showed up on many must eat lists. We arrived around 2pm and there was a line for dine in but there is the option to takeaway as well. We were seated within 15 minutes and decided on haddock and prawns and chips and got gravy and a side salad. This was the best fish of fish and chips I have ever had. Perfectly cooked white wish that went amazing with the tartar sauce and the breading was so light and crispy. Prawns were also tasty and well fried. The chips were okay... I understand they are not supposed to be crispy but softer and chunkier but I'm learning to like chips for what they are. The gravy took the chips to the next level though, so highly recommend that combo and grateful our waitress told us to do that. I was not a fan of sauces like the tarter costing extra but you do get a small portion with your meal but if you like more sauce, be prepared to pay more. Overall a delicious meal and would definitely come back if we're ever in London again!

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    Perfect fish and piping hot chips. Don't miss the mushy peas! Fast and very friendly service. About a half-mile from the British Museum.

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    Delicious fish and chips. Would definitely go back. We got the haddock and paddock. Both were delicious. Staff was very friendly.

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    Delicious fish and chips - fresh and perfectly cooked with the nice crispy outside and soft, flaky inside.

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    Borough Market

    4.6(2.2k reviews)
    2.1 miLondon Bridge
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    It was foodie time at Borough Market on Tuesday (our last full day in London), and it was foodie…read moreheaven for me and my family. We enjoyed walking around and seeing a wide variety of food options! The whole market area was clean and organized when we got there at 9am. No lines yet. Long lines did start forming around 9:45am when the hot foods were ready but moved pretty quickly. We tried: * The Ginger Pig - Traditional Sausage Roll * Wild Mushroom Risotto - Spelt Risotto with Truffle Shavings * Turnips Greengrocer - Chocolate Covered Strawberries * The Black Pig - The Best One With Crackling * Turkish Deli - Turkish Delight & Turkish Coffee * Bread Ahead - Crème Brûlée Donut

    I wish this place didn't close so early...like 5pm early. That said, we were there for about 20…read moreminutes and got a good sense of the vibe. It is a farmer's type market with some prepared foods, which were top notch. We walked the entire thing and grabbed as much as we could to eat. There are plenty of food places just outside the space that are open later as well. I got some meat sticks from a vendor, sort of farmers market style. There was also another stand that had fruit in a cup with chocolate.Our best deal were some arepas that were half off because it was closing time and they wanted to get rid of them. This isn't the place to take pictures, but rather to immerse yourself in all the goodness that is here.

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    Le Caprice - Le Caprice

    Le Caprice

    4.0(46 reviews)
    0.6 miSt James's
    £££

    A favourite for many years but well perhaps for the first time ever (last September), we felt it…read morewas not on song that night...it wasn't excessively crowded, the waiters were plentiful but seemed a little off the mark, distracted, not the well-oiled machine that we've come to expect (never experienced that before) as was the food...we chose old favourites but something wasn't quite right This is of course comparing it with its own usual high standards, but there was something that we both felt but didn't say to each other until we had left What was interesting is that a few days earlier we had dinner at the Ivy in the Park and had a really great evening in every respect...was it that comparison? its a higher tempo there whereas Le Caprice tends more to sail serenely on and nothing normally interrupts your total enjoyment of the experience Has something changed or was it just us? Anyway we still ate well and had a good time and the bubbles and a good bottle of wine went down very well One off night in all these years isn't going to put us off a return visit

    French name but the menu is more fusion. Good service, beautiful decor. Some of us had the fish and…read morechips that is one of their signature dishes. If this is what you though don't bother because it's very average and you can get a much tastier fish and chips in a much less posh restaurant! We also had the miso salmon, the halibut and the veal. The presentation and the size of the dishes are good. The taste of the food is good but not "wow" ! You'll have a good meal in an nice set up for sure.

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    The Windmill - Shepherd's Pie... Quite good.

    The Windmill

    4.2(122 reviews)
    0.3 miMayfair
    ££

    Just touched down in London town! For our first meal in England, British cuisine was on my group's…read moremind. They wanted to try Shepherd's Pie. Yelp is not as popular in England, so I took to the internet to find a place which led us to The Windmill. We came to the pub on a weekday evening. When we arrived there were a ton of young adults on the streets drinking and hanging out. Initially, I thought there was a long wait, but I learned it's part of the culture. When we walked inside, we were seated immediately. The restaurant is quaint, cozy, and a fun pub with a rooftop bar as well (reservations recommended for the rooftop). It gets quite loud and lively inside but that's part of the culture. The service by all was greatly appreciated. I have dietary restrictions and they went the extra mile to check in with me. All of the staff who helped us were kind and courteous. She had the Dorset Lamb Shepherd's Pie which she quite enjoyed. I had the Smoked Salmon, King Prawn & Atlantic Haddock Fisherman's Pie. My pie came piping hot. There was a lot of seafood inside--it was rich, creamy, and hearty. I was only able to eat half. He got the Pork and Sage Sausage Roll which was savory and reminded me of an elevated pigs blanket. For dessert, we shared the Sticky Toffee Pudding which was so good! So moist, sweet, warm and delicious. We were all pleasantly surprised with our meals as everything was delicious. I recommend The Windmill for a classic and fun pub meal in SoHo. It's easy to find off the side street on Mill Street. We enjoyed our first taste of British food here!

    This place was suggested by my daughter after reading some reviews on it so I was a little curious…read moreas to whether I'd be able to go here and have some real unique items from the area. I was not disappointed their menu and location are small, but very focused. I really enjoyed the service that we got when we were there the friendly rip Arte on the phone call to tell us what our reservations were OK. When the food arrived at the table, it was a total delight. We saw everything that we ordered cooked to perfection and would easily return again for the experience.

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    Steak & mushroom pie... This was outstanding.

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    The Golden Hind - Haddock chips Pimms salad. So cool that it's the cover shot!

    The Golden Hind

    4.1(287 reviews)
    0.6 miMarylebone
    ££

    We arrived in London and on our first night we decided to come to the Golden Hind. We ordered the…read morefish and chips with haddock. The meal was spot on and did not disappoint at all. The service staff was nice and helpful. It was also a cozy interior and we were seated by the window. I highly recommend this place if you are in the area.

    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.

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