When in London…read more... Anytime I visit the UK, one of my must haves is good old fashioned fish and chips. While at my hotel, I searched my trusty Yelp which brought me to Hoxton Fish House. I didn't have to look at the menu at the counter - I simply said "fish and chips" please. I took a seat outside and waited for my delectables to arrive. The time seemed like plank/burpee minutes, but in reality the food came out relatively quick. When I took my first bite / it was mission accomplished. Each bite was all I wanted and more. The fish and chips were fabulous - I ended up unable to finish due to the size of the meal. The atmosphere was pretty laid back and sitting outside was somewhat relaxing. If you're anywhere in the area, I highly recommend this place!

We couldn't come to London and not have a proper Fish & Chips for a meal. On our first night we…read morefound that Hoxton Fish House was rather close to where we were staying, which made it a short walk to get to and from. The interior is quaint, very quiet but the staff was friendly. I ordered the tradition Fried Cod with a side of chips. Although it didn't come in a newspaper like my friend and I were told that the best fish and chips came in. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal! You may be thinking...what about the tartar? Well, I'm here to tell you that you also get a side of tartar. Order two if you can, it did just the trick to pair along with the fish. The cod was fresh, as well as the chips. Highly recommend that you stop by if you find yourself in the Hoxton neighborhood.

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!

The disappointing thing about all of this is that there is no way the workers who work there…read moreunderstand what are the goals of excellet customer service. I arrived at 9:20 PM knowing that they closed at 10 I had time to eat before they closed. I walked from my hotel as fast as I could just to have enough time because I saw the place as I was walking around I wanted to try it out because it looked really cool. Upon arriving, the Insight area was closed for any new customers. It being almost 930 I could understand somewhat. But in my concern, the worker that took my order said that I could sit outside. I put in my order set up the little bench outside and waited inside for my order to finish. My order finished at 9:30. I grabbed my drink. I grabbed my napkin. My fork went to sit outside and they had locked the bench down. I went back inside asking if they could unlock the bench cause there was still 30 minutes left. The workers there told me they could not unlock it because they need to be finished at 10 o'clock. I told them it would only take me 15 minutes or less to eat and they said no I'm sorry we will not unlock the bench. I ended up walking down the street ate the food as I walked as there was nowhere to sit. The service was really bad in the customer service absolutely unacceptable. My meal was €23 and I ended up eating it cold because there was nowhere to sit. I definitely will not be going back to this place and I highly suggest you do not go to this place if it's 30 minutes before closing and you're trying to eat somewhere where you could sit down. I really hope that the owner reads this and explains to their workers if someone is there ready to eat 30 minutes before closing the average person takes about 15 minutes to eat and should be allowed to eat. One star and most of that is connected to poor customer service.

This was the first restaurant we ate at in London in 2017, and our first British fish and chips…read more Poppies was outstanding on both counts. It was a Saturday night and the place was packed, but somehow after a six minute wait they found space for us in the back room. 1950s American music played throughout the place, with posters and records of that time period to boot. I assume it's because they opened in 1952 and they have been trapped in time since. The servers were all really nice and gave us cute knotted bendy straws. So the main event. We got the fish and chips of course. The cod and haddock tasted the same but the only noticeable difference to us was that the haddock had a dark layer of skin under the fried layer. Cook's in Menlo Park, CA was slightly better, but Poppies' was still outstanding. We also had the mushy peas to make sure we had mushy peas while in Britain, but they were nothing to write home about. (I think I'm just not a mushy peas fan.) We all had two obligatory spoonfuls and went back to the fish. The star of the show was the sticky toffee pudding. Apparently it arrives frozen from some dessert place. We could have used more than a half scoop of melted vanilla ice cream, but overall it was REALLY good. The daughter loved it and insisted she have sticky toffee pudding for her birthday five months later. We had STP three times in a week during our trip and Poppies was maybe slightly better than the rest. In 2017, 5 stars. A visit to Poppies during our 2024 visit, seven years later was a must. This time we sat outside to be COVID cautious on the only outdoor seating available - three sporting even style wooden chairs that fold in when not occupied. (More recent photos show that they've been replaced by benches.) The fish and chips this time was fine but again not better than Cook's. Yes, California might have the edge over an English chippie. Based on my notes we had all haddock which was a good choice. I noticed this time that the sticky toffee pudding was taken out of the fridge and microwaved but it was still yummy. But overall this visit I'd have to give it 4 stars.

This was my most anticipated meal while visiting London, and it did not disappoint! Perfectly fried…read moreand generous portion of fish accompanied by piping hot crispy yet creamy fries/chips, served with tartar sauce, curry sauce, and mushy peas. Vinegar, salt and ketchup were also available and plentiful for dipping or dredging to your heart's content. We tried the cod/haddock and the hake, which was so light and delicate. The lobster roll was sadly over-dressed and lacking in lobster meat - save your stomach space for the fish. Decent beer and wine selections are available to wash down the fried feast.

Mayfair Chippy absolutely lived up to the hype. The fish was fresh, flaky, and wrapped in a…read moreperfectly crisp batter that stayed light instead of greasy. The chips were thick-cut, properly salted, and tasted like real chip shop fries instead of frozen fast food fries. The place was completely packed, so I ended up eating on the stairs about a block away, honestly felt like part of the experience. One of those spots that doesn't try to reinvent fish and chips. it just does the classic version better than most places. Would easily go back next time I am in London.

Fish and chips at its very best. This crowded neighborhood place is incredible for this meal in…read morethe wonderful Mayfair neighborhood. We have gone to this every trip To London and it is still incredible. The wait to get seated was about 15 minutes. One block from Selfridges - enjoy this great casual stop.

This spot had some of the best fish I ever had with respect to fish and chips places. The service…read moreand ambiance were also good as well. I ordered the classic fish and chips with the curry sauce. All of the dipping paired well with the fish. The fish and chips are served on a massive plate with 3 sauces. Now where this restaurant needs some work is on the chips themselves. I am not sure if it was an off day but my chips came out dry and felt like they have been sitting out for a while. I'd expect with paying almost 30 quid that the chips would have been better quality. Overall, I would still recommend this place and would return in the future hoping that the chips are improved.

Sunday roast was great! Great atmosphere and food and cocktails were delicious. The amaretto and…read morecherry sour cocktail was amazing

Lovely and yummy Sunday roast! Great selection of meat and sides. The meat was perfectly cooked,…read morethe Yorkshire pudding was airy and light and the desserts very yummy! Coming here for my first roast and would definitely come back whenever I'm in town.

Found this little underground hole in the wall while looking for a toilet under the Tower of…read moreLondon. WHAT A GEM! We had their special of three sides for 10 pounds. We had a variety ( there were three of us) of chicken nuggets, chips ( fries for us Americans), onion rings and shrimp. Best shrimp ever. Tender light crispy batter and tender shrimp. Service friendly and food came out hot and fast even though they were also serving a group of 50! Highly recommend.

Cash only. Best fish and chips I have ever had. The breading was light and crispy. I was able to…read moresplit a fish and chips order with my mother and we both had enough food. Tip the name of the resturant was not on the front. I looked for the same picture as the first review and found it. Great to go to if your visiting the Tower of London. Closet bathroom is in the KFC next door

Loved that classy bar feel. The fish and chips were very well done. And the Salmon starter was an…read moreinteresting take. The salad accoutrements are good but hard to eat...too loose. Might be good to mix them with some other fork-friendly leaves. The service was attentive not a bad first visit. However, they fell a little short with the steak. It was slightly tough to chew. But the charred flavour was interesting.

It was perfectly lovely. My daughter and I went in on a Monday night. I got the bangers and mash…read moreand she got the roast chicken. Both were good. Service was good, atmosphere was lovely. Staff were so helpful! My daughter got a free meal with mine, and it wasn't a kids meal it was just a choice off the menu. We went back a few nights later with the whole family and again the girls' meals were free. Highly recommend!

A solid 3 stars for me - didn't love it, didn't hate it. It left me somewhat confused…read more You see, perched at the bar on a stool it had a friendly, relaxed vibe and a trendy bar feel to it. Fast forward a half hour or so and in came lots of hipster-types with their oversized black-rimmed specs and skinny-jeans, fast-forward another hour or so and in came the over-dolled up ladies. I popped to the loo only to find myself walking through an area completely different from the bar front. I started wondering if I'd walked into a Wetherspoons by accident. It smelt like disinfectant and cheap aftershave and was full of old men and angry-looking young ones. And then I was back in the front bar surrounded by bimbos and "men" (read: boys) with hair like they'd just stuck their finger in a live socket. ... dear lord I'm getting old... Still, the house wine wasn't bad and I had a couple to drown out the sad reality of the situation.

Visited the Electricity Showrooms on a Sunday afternoon, more as a meeting point for 24 friends…read morebefore moving on to Bacchus for a Sunday roast. The bar area is really big, so it is ideal for large groups, and pretty central to all the other places in the area. A plus is also the huge neon sign outside makes it easy to spot. We only had drinks, but the food that came out looked really good. I had pleanty of opportunity to see it, as the barman also acted as waiter. His waiting seemed seemed to be his priority, as I had to wait patiently at the bar, as he kept disappearing to get more meals from the kitchen. At least I knew I would be the next person to be served, as I was the only person waiting at the bar. The drught beer selection seemd to be sewn up by the Camden Brewery, although they had one draugh lager alternative in Estrella Damm, which was my choice. On going to the toilets downstairs, I saw a huge function room, which I understand is a populr disco. Despite appearing invisible for several minutes, I would come back here. It had a nice laid-back atmosphere. Although I'm talking about a Sunday afternoon. I'm sure it's a totally different stoty on a Friday por Saturday evening.

I really hate to be the bearer of bad news to those other nice reviews. No doubt my star rating…read morecould have changed by the half hour depending on when I came in. I walked in, looked at the menu and asked for Plaice and chips. I was told in a terse sentence there was no Plaice. Cod only. Hmmm. He pulled out the piece of fish sitting in the warming cabinet. It had been there long enough for the bottom to get soggy. The chips weren't much better. The fish was cooked well, it had just been waiting for a customer for too long. As I started eating, he cooked a fresh piece of fish and tossed it in the warmer. It spend over a half hour waiting for the next person since I was there for that long. So, no choice on fish and it was sitting in the warmer way too long before I got it.

I mean let's be honest... This is a place to go when you are drunk at night because they work until…read morethe late hours and just fill yourself up with fried food and go on to the next place. It's not amazing, I wouldn't say that they also are consistent with their servings (I go a broken up piece of fish with almost warm chips)... That being said, the staff is friendly and nice there but they could probably work on their food. So to sum it up, if you are drunk and in the area and need some padding for the stomach to keep you going, go for it :) if not, you have better options not far from it.