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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.
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!
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.
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
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
I've been to London many times now, but this last time I decided to finally have British fish and chips. 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! read more
The fish is definitely the star of the show! Come here to Golden Union! 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. read more
Please keep in mind - my review is based on having U.S. tastebuds! We wanted to try the "traditional" London fish and chips, so stopped by Carnaby. The server was nice enough, being willing to change our seating from the high bar tables to a shorter more family-style table which was appreciated. We primarily ordered the cod and chips and one order of fish cakes. The cod and chips were $20. Huge piece of fish, which would have been nine - but I didn't care for the fishy, bland cod at all. Seriously, I couldn't eat more than a fork full. The smell and taste just weren't for me. We also tried the cheesecake and ice cream. Nope, didn't like the cheesecake either... it was warm (I'm used to cold cheesecake) and not very sweet. Yep, another $8 wasted, although I will say that the vanilla ice cream was fine. The server seemed busy, with another server often coming to help us...although the restaurant wasn't really busy. So, if you are visiting from the U.S. - I'd probably recommend you try another spot. read more
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. read more
1 year ago
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! read more
11 months ago
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! read more
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. read more
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 read more
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! read more
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5 months ago
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. read more
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! read more
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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. read more
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. read more
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! read more
4 years ago
Have been waiting to try some authentic fish and chips as i had tried one last week at a pub and it was far from what I was hold consider authentic. Came across Golden Union as I had read some reviews from on them. Decided on a lunch when I was on a walk in Soho. Dined alone, was promptly seated. The restaurant has only about 10-12 tables. Ordered the small haddock and chips for lunch. The meal was served super hot and generous portions. The fish was crispy and tasty. iOS there was more of their freshly made tartar sauce was served. read more
4 years ago
2 years ago
Haddock fish and chips was great. If you've had cod before and enjoy it, try this haddock! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Best fish and chips that I've eaten. First time trying mushy peas and I loved it! It melted in my mouth and was very flavorful. The tartar sauce is also amazing. Definitely recommend this place. Small wait, but food came quick. read more
3 years ago
Best fish and chips I've ever had! There are a lot of options in London, but these fish and chips were perfectly fried and the fish was caught fresh that day. Wait was not long even with a line and the portion size was generous. read more
What's up: When in London, we had to try a fish and chips place. A friend recommended Golden Union, so we went looking for the place. Parking: Did not apply to us since we took the Tube and walked everywhere. Environment: As you walk in, you have the option to order to go at the counter or go towards the right and eat in (which was what we did). The toilet (only one) is located in the back towards the left of the neon red "Golden Union" sign. Food and beer menus are on the table as well as the condiments (ketchup, salt, vinegar). The staff was friendly. What was ordered: In addition to a bottle of the London Pride Ale, we had the Cod & Chips and the Haddock & Chips. The plates were huge and came with tartar sauce. Both fishes were lightly battered and fried nicely; also yummy. Yay/Nay/Meh: Yay. The food was good and the portion size was larger than expected. Our first fish and chips experience in London was enjoyable. Credit cards were accepted. read more
As an American visiting London I felt compelled to try out fish and chips at a traditional shop. My husband had the haddock while I had the cod and honestly both were fantastic. The servers were super kind and helped us understand the different kinds of fish before we ordered. I really appreciated the care that they had and loved everything we got there. I ordered the curry sauce for our fries, erm, chips* and that was definitely a hit at our table! read more
4 years ago
Great chippy! They serve both dine-in and takeaway. Not a lot of tables. Table service hostess stand is on the right just past the kitchen. Ordered the pollock basket. Came out hot. Lightly breaded, not the thick crust covering dry fish you'll find in some pubs. Generous portion too. Tartar made in house was thick and tasty. Best I've come across. Even the ketchup for chips was more like Heinz than some of the watery stuff you find here. Seating was near full but service was friendly, prompt and attentive. I had gone by Mayfair Chippy first and it was mobbed with tourists (Saturday at 1:00 so should have expected that). This is a short walk away and very good. read more
3 years ago
I love fish and chips. I love it. I didn't think I would but I do. They have a small basket or a large basket. The price difference is negligible so just stick with the large. Haddock was flaky and the cod was chunky. Both very good. Batter was light and crispy - you'll need to salt it though Chips were good and the tartar sauce was excellent. Mushy peas were excellent. One is good enough to share between 2-3 people. Not better than Fish at the Borough market IMO but still a solid choice. read more
This was solid, but it's got tough competition surrounding it. The restaurant is very clean and quick. I loved the (fake) garden through the window on the back. The toilet is unisex, one room in the back. It was clean. The fish and chips was good but nowhere near as good as I've had in other places. The chips were pretty blah. The mushy peas are a definite standout. Our server mentioned that it's a lot of butter. I'd definitely recommend. Tartar sauce is homemade, with tarragon. Service is quick and friendly. I also loved the playlist at the time- I was definitely reliving high school. read more
This was my first meal in London & it set the tone of the entire trip which was to eat like a local. The fish was fresh, flaky, & gigantic! I couldn't finish the small despite how famished I was when I arrived. The service was great too. The area feels like a 1950s diner. Shakes, neon signs, jukebox, red & white checkered decor. Going back to the food, I really appreciated the freshness of both the fish and the chips. Only thing I would change is that I think the fish could use a little more seasoning before batter is applied. read more
The food was amazing I loved the fish, chips, curry sauce and mushy peas #AMAZING NO WAIT around 9pm Wanted a glass of champagne but they only serve by the bottle. Only problem was the waitress said they dnT give out the WiFi password and that's sad being that many tourist frequent this place! read more
1 year ago
When in London of course you have to have Fish & Chips so decided to give Golden Union a try. We had a not so great experience at another Fish & Chips spot, the night before, that had great reviews (4.5 stars). They closed at 11 & we arrived at 10:20. Our options were takeaway only so we took ourselves and our business elsewhere. Back to the Golden Union. We arrived on a Tuesday evening around 7 and were seated immediately although they were full by 8. We started with a couple of local Lagers from a can (can't remember the name) which were very good. They have a great variety of fish to choose from which I haven't seen before. From Haddock to Cod, Plaice, Pollock, Hake & Rock Salmon. We asked our server which is most popular. Haddock & Cod. She suggested ordering two different ones and we did. Fish was fried and battered to perfection. Very light and not greasy. Chips & Tartar sauce were also excellent! That said, we couldn't really tell the difference between Cod and Haddock. In addition to the variety of fish, they have Prawn, Halloumi & Sausage dishes. So much more than fish & chips. Located in soho and with excellent service & reasonable prices. We will be back! read more
Wow. The Cod was so juicy and tasty. However, I wish it was a bit more crispier. We got a small size and it was bigger than expected. It looked like a large but it was the small size. The prawns were good but wasn't as big as I thought. It looked like shrimp with a thick batter. It was good overall. Nice little sit in spot. Lots of variety on the menu and different drinks too. read more
A bit pricy perhaps and the food took a while to come out but beautifully fried fish, crispy chips, delicious mushy peas and great tartar sauce. Don't know about it being a great example of the genre but I sure killed it! read more
3 years ago
Really good fish & chips. It was my friend's first time in England, so he wanted to try a staple, I guess. We found ourselves here at Golden Union Fish Bar, which despite being a bit crowded and seemingly hectic, was actually run fairly well and quite smoothly. We were seated, put in our orders, and also got the tartar sauce. Unfortunately, you had to pay extra for it, but not a dealbreaker. They offer a few different types of fish on the menu, so it's hard to decide if you don't really know what you want. We honestly picked our fish at random, but they were both really quite good. The lady who took our order and served our food was also lovely, and overall, we had a good time dining here. Would definitely recommend it! read more
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