We stopped in here to have a wee pint. (Stopped in Ireland first so trying out the language ha ha). It was starting to pour so nice warm atmosphere to get away from the elements. We ordered the fish and chips and had to decide between mushy peas or crushed with mint, we went with the crushed. The servings were huge, so we were glad we shared our meal since we plan to taste more of London! read more

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Great little pub area with upstairs dining and downstairs pub. Sitting area was small, but the overall feeling was very quaint. Server was a bit slow as he was responsible for the entire upstairs but was very friendly. I got fish and chips, which was very good. The fish was fried beautifully and had an amazing crunch to it. Overall good experience, although felt tourist. I.e. not a proper pub. Side note: They have a dumbwaiter for delivering food from the kitchen to the sitting area which was very neat. read more

I'll make this short and sweet. 1) Packed & touristy... go figure, it's right next to Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. 2) Ordinary pub food. The burger may possibly be the best thing to order. 3) Great view of Big Ben from downstairs at the bar. My point: Don't eat here. Just have a drink at the bar downstairs, admire Big Ben from behind the glass, and be on your way. read more

St Stephen's Tavern - Fish & Chips Near Me - London, XGL

Your basic London fare. I had fish and chips. It was actually pretty good, but nothing special. The servers weren't very friendly. I'm not sure if it's a European thing or not, but one server was put out with me. I asked for regular Coke, and she said they only had diet or Coke Zero. I politely said never mind then. I'm not sure why, but she was really mad. Seems ridiculous but maybe it's a cultural thing? My husband has some type of meat pie. Said it was fine. It was very busy--we went during the afterwork rush. Honestly, if only go here for the convenience. It's serviceable, but otherwise unspectacular. read more

St Stephen's Tavern - Fish & Chips Near Me - London, XGL

I stumbled upon this place after sightseeing at Westminister Abbey, London eye & Big Ben. It was here that I first experienced UK style fish & chips. I didn't expect much given its proximity to major tourist attractions. In my experience, restaurants near tourist attractions are generally not very good. However, I was pleasantly surprised; the fish & chips were actually very good. The fish was crisp which paired well with the accompanying tarter sauce. I enjoyed the crisp chips as well. Ordered a Rekorderlig Premium Strawberry-Lime Cider. It was to die for. Wish I could've shipped a crate of it back to the states, Word to the wise. This is a sweet cider, for those of us who want to like beer, but don't really care for the taste. Service was nothing to write home about, but it was efficient. The one thing that did annoy me was my servers comment "I should've known" after I placedd my fish and chips order; I suppose this was due to the prevailing abundance of American tourists there all wanting to experience UK style fish & chips. This actually gave me a sense of If you're in the area, pop in for fish in chips. It's a great place to break away from all the surrounding hustle & bustle. read more

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Awesome fish and chips!! Best I've had since being in London. The fish is huge and the fries are amazingly crispy and soft on the inside. Fish tastes fresh! read more

St Stephen's Tavern - Fish & Chips Near Me - London, XGL

My wife and I had dinner here our first night in London. It's across the street from Saint Stephen's tower (what everybody calls Big Ben which is actually the name of the bell inside the tower). After seeing this on many top 10 lists we decided to give it a try. I ordered the traditional fish and chips and my wife had the steak and ale pie. The crust on my fish was so light and crispy and the fish inside it was really moist and flavorful. My wife's dish also had a fantastic crust (pastry crust) and the filling was really savory. Washed down with a good pint of beer this was a great dinner. read more

St Stephen's Tavern - Fish & Chips Near Me - London, XGL

This pub is literally across the street from Big Ben/Parliament and Westminster Abby, but is kind of hidden which explains the few reviews. There's only a single door that faces the main street - everything else is happening out of sight. Theres a big, front bar. Small, back bar. And a second floor for eating. Built in the 1770's, it has old school charm but is also adorned with photos and press clippings from the last 100 years of govt... Llyod George & Winston to Maggie to Blair and Gordon. Most surprising to me was the prices were normal, despite it being in the epicenter of tourists and politics. Drinks were a few quid and they were offering Sunday roast for under 10 (didn't eat). Super friendly staff. This could easily pass for a local pub if it weren't for the fact that the governing of the British Empire happens across the street (and possibly in this pub between votes). read more

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We came here as we could not leave without having fish and chips in London, but go figure, most places weren't open around 11 AM on a Sunday. This was the only place we could find nearby that was open, but seating is quite limited. We were lucky to get a table as people were just leaving. You order at the bar, and we ordered fish and chips with extra fries (pass on the peas) and a traditional cornish pastry. Both were super tasty, although the fish was a bit oily of course. I like how they have various Heinz condiments on the table ranging from tartar, english mustard, etc. Prices are very reasonable, and we had a good meal that didn't leave us distgustingly full. read more

Good variety of alcohol and beer, cool vibe but the food is not that good. Definitely would go again for a drink read more

St Stephen's Tavern - Fish & Chips Near Me - London, XGL

Came in for dinner. Super busy but got us in pretty fast. Food was ok. Not anything to write home to. And service was slow. Cool environment to hang out and see the locals. read more

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Totally not a fan of fish, ever. But I figured while in London I must try the famous fish and chips! It was lightly battered and fried. Reminded me as if I was just eating chicken strips so that helped me not think of the fact I was eating a fish lol. I had it with tartar sauce, and as tempted as I was to have ketchup on my 'chips' I opted to eat them with vinegar like a local. It was quite tasteful. I would definitely order it again, and recommend to expand your palette when traveling abroad! read more

St Stephen's Tavern - Fish & Chips! - Fish & Chips Near Me - London, XGL

Great bar with good food in London. Lots of different beers and such. Service is really quick. I ordered the fish and chips and it was really good. The fish was crispy outside and really moist inside without the trace of oil. Definitely a place to try near the square. read more

Overpriced drinks but you can't beat the view - right across the street from Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. Pub seating downstairs and outside patio. Dining room seating upstairs. read more

First meal in London and it definitely set a high standard. The fish was perfect and I tried vinegar for the first time on my fries. This place didn't have much seating but it was worth the struggle. read more

St Stephen's Tavern - Fish & Chips Near Me - London, XGL

I came here with my classmates, a crew of 6, and it was home to my first real international mealtime experience. Granted, I've been to a pub once or twice before this, but this was the first full restaurant meal and drink I've been to. It is fantastic, I had of course, fish and chips-it was a large portion and truly hot. They were quite busy when we arrived, so we were able to get some drinks from the bar while waiting with a pager that let us know when a table was ready. As a result, we got to sit on the top balcony and at the table that let us look over to the floor below and the windows outside, it was an amazing view. The downside really was how crowded it is-granted I know the reason is due to it's location being at a tourist' hotspot, but I didn't care for the crowd. Regardless, the servers were friendly and the atmosphere was pleasant. I would certainly go again if I could. read more

St Stephen's Tavern - For the first time. Fish and chips. My first enlist meal in London - Fish & Chips Near Me - London, XGL

We miss this pub. Only went once when we were on our honeymoon in 2018 but still refer to it all the time. The best fish n chips in the ENTIRE world. We discovered that we loved cider. Who knew? We wish we could find Aspall on tap in Texas. read more

Their fish and chips is one of my favorites in the area. They also have a fantastic atmoshpere and I love their upstairs. There's a dumb-waiter which makes service particularly smooth for the second floor. We had a fantastic waitress and we all enjoyed our meal. I did get a kick out of all the options for packaged sauces for my fries (chips) and fish. read more

Food was incredible, and could not ask for a better dinner. Our first time in the UK, my boyfriend and I found St. Stephen's Tavern using Yelp. The place was clean and beautiful, staff was nice and helpful, and the food was sublime. The perfect London experience :) read more

St Stephen's Tavern - Fish & Chips Near Me - London, XGL

Coziest little pub in the heart of Westminster. Great place to stop in for some local grub (fish, chips, and peas for me!) and beer! Loved it! read more

St Stephen's Tavern - Fish, chips, and peas at St Stephen's in Westminster, London. - Fish & Chips Near Me - London, XGL

Horrible. But we were hungry and desperate after a long day of sightseeing. I ordered the fish and chips, which is a pretty simple dish to exexute, right? The dish came out soggy, the gravy was bland, and the peas tasted like they were in the freezer for too long. Ok, this is a pub. But I expected the food to be at least decent. Nope, not even a good Guiness can wash this down. Drinks are fine, but go elsewhere for food. read more

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Delicious pub food and great service. Variety of ales available as well as different food choices. I really enjoyed the delicious sweet tomato relish that came with my ham & cheese croquettes starter. read more

St Stephen's Tavern - Fish & Chips Near Me - London, XGL

The service here is awfulllllll. First of all, the sign outside says to go upstairs to eat - so I do. I am then turned around by a waitress who couldn't care less and told to go downstairs to be seated. There isn't a server in sight, so I wait at the bar to be acknowledged while the bar tender tends to everyone but me for several minutes. I politely ask for a table and again, she couldn't care less. She tried to discourage me by saying it would be a 10 minute wait until another gentleman (who appeared to be a manager) said it would be less than 5 minutes. I was promptly brought to a table then told I need to leave my table to order at another bar. The server at that bar also acknowledged new approaches to the bar prior to me, who had been standing there for several minutes. She was snarky to the gentleman who was at the bar when I arrived. When I ordered, she had no problem spitting out my total and handing me the card reader. I sat and waited over 5 min for my drink until I approached the ONE polite server in this establishment to ask if I was supposed to wait for my drink before sitting back down and she said yes. I went back up to the bar and that same snarky server looked at me like I had 5 heads when I said I was still waiting for my drink. She acknowledged forgetting. I will say that the fish and chips is good. However, you will find plenty of places where you can get fish and chips. I encourage you to bring your patronage elsewhere. read more

This place has a great location. The seating is a little cramped but there are a few tables as well as standing room for a quick pint. You are assigned a seat number and order at the bar. The food comes out quick and they do a nice job trying to turn over costumers. I think they add a side of cooked pees to everything, maybe it's a signature side. The hand pies were really great and very filling. If I had those alone, I think my rating might be higher. The burger was not so much however. It was dry and the bun was almost like a thick pita bread. read more

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Mmmmmm... if you can fit into this cozy little pub, you should! It is a great place to hang out, have a beer (or two) and enjoy yourself. The fish and chips were delicious, and the smell was so powerful from outside I simply could not walk by without coming in. Enjoy! read more

This is an old tradition tavern and as such is old style everything. We order some drinks and a little old european kind of serving. Nothing cold. Even the beer was room temperature. The beer was good even at room temperature. Lol. Also we ordered the fish and chips old traditional style but the highlight was the curry sauce. My daughter who was with me said is just like japanese plain curry. I loved the taste. The bill was a little high 100 british pounds for all five of us uncluding tip. But oh well now i can say i went to this place which sits across the parlament, the Big Ben clock and the Westminister Abbey read more

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Pretty busy after 8, but you'll find a table. I had the fish & chips, along with a pint. I enjoyed every bite. Make sure to order at the bar, because the servers don't take your order. read more

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Was sure this was going to be a tourist trap but was pleasantly surprised that the food, drinks and patrons were all legit. We had prawn appetizers and some fish and chips (along with a Guinness) Prices were good, service was fine and we had some great conversations with the locals. We sat in the bar area which is semi-self serve but we did not have to wait long for a table. read more

Our hotel receptionist recommended this spot to us for their fish and chips while visiting London. The restaurant was packed when when we arrived and this was a good sign that it's legit. Wow, their fish and chips and beef pot pie was phenomenal!! Best I've had by far! Also, the view of Big Ben wasn't bad either. :) read more

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Very conveniently located across from Parliament and Westminster. Solid fish n chips, fried sweet potatoes and greasy burgers. Lovely pub. Quick service and average prices for central city tourist areas. Paid $65 for 3 people-- no alcohol. (Side note: many of the major sites are under renovation or cleaning at this time.) read more

My all time favorite pub in London. Best view of Big Ben, pretty good food. A bit touristy due to location but I enjoy it every time I am in London. read more

Great fish and chips, decent selection of beers, decent service, good value.

The fish and chips was very good. It felt like an authentic British pub - very historical. Great beer! read more

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I just passed by this restaurant and saw they had fish and chips, so I went in and ordered a fish and chips, an onion rings, and a cup of hot chocolate. The cup of the chocolate is a bit small, so it gets cool quickly. But everything is great here, I'll definitely suggested this place to my friends. By the way, their seats are a bit close to each other, so if you don't like to be next to strangers, please notice this. And the waiter and waitress don't take away your finished plate; you shall probably ask them to take those away. read more

We were exhausted walking around and just needed a place to get a good and fair prices meal! This was the perfect place right across from Big Ben. The food was amazing and definitely recommend the Meat Pie dish, very hearty and filling! read more

St Stephen's Tavern - Meat pies - Fish & Chips Near Me - London, XGL

We stopped here because we finished our bus tour for the day & my son was hungry. I was wanting traditional fish & chips and it was nearby. My dish was good. My son's also enjoyed his meal. It was really expensive when we calculated the conversion so we didn't want to order too much here. No real complaints though. read more

Typical English Pub near to Parliament. The food was ok although I would avoid the chips (fries) as they were appalling! Beer was good however as was the rest of the food. Reasonably priced for this area in London as well. read more

Decent experience. Dropped in for a couple of pints after walking around Parliament and Westminister Abbey. Had made reservations and got there early. Staff had no Brits. We think they were all Eastern European based on their accents. Not rude by any means but not overly friendly. That could be just cultural differences. Not a lot of quality beer choices. Food was very good. Fish and chips were great! Sausage and mash and steak and foot pie was also really good. Reasonably priced. Nice place. Cool ambience. Clean. Just sort of a weird vibe. read more

Wonderful time. We popped in for a drink after walking by around 4:30- 5pm, the bartender was friendly and waitstaff were great in answering questions when we wanted to order food. Hubby and I shared the fish and chips and they were delicious, crispy and fresh, much better than we had eaten at another pub a few days before! Lots of locals seems to stop in after work, which made for a fun and non-touristy more authentic experience! read more

Historic pub close to Parliament. Charming atmosphere, decent service. However, they served me a flat pint, and the fish and chips was terrible. Looked like a frozen fish patty (rectangular). All condiments were Heinz packets (!) This was the weakest of four pubs, by far, we have eaten in so far this trip. read more