We were looking for a sports bar to watch the US soccer match and the British Embassy popped up. I didn't know England had an embassy or even consulate in Richmond but hey soccer is international. We soon found out it was a fish and chips pub and they had a few seats open for the soccer match. They have British appetizers like Scotch egg, sausage roll, curry chips and gluten free fish and chips if you are tracking GF. . They also have a Thai menu but we were into fish and chips and were not disappointed. Crispy, fresh fish and the chips were fantastic. We had several British beers on draft a few Guinness and we had a blast. Service was great, efficient and attentive. Our team won, what a wonderful day.. read more

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$178 for 6 fish & chips no drinks - 1 hour wait time for food and still charged .50 for extra tartar. My boss was in town so 6 of us went there for lunch and the place was half full with most people already eating. No lie, 50 minutes later the place had cleared out and we still had not gotten our food. We all ordered the only thing on the menu - fish and chips. We were having a good time talking so the time flew but when we asked the server how much longer she got snarky and said it was a full restaurant when you came in and there is only one cook and she goes in order and she will check. We only kindly asked how long lady, no need to get defensive and chide us for asking after 50 minutes. The server had mobility issues so it took another 10 minutes to be told that it was coming in 5. I saw then in the open kitchen the cook pick up a piece of fish and put it in the fryer - so only just starting the orders. Wow. 20 minutes later we ate. The food was meh, not bad, not great. The paper they put it on is plastic coated and tears with the fork and you end up eating it. I asked for another TINY plastic ramekin of tartar. THE BILL FOR 6 FISH AND CHIPS NO DRINKS - $178. 20% AUTOMATIC TIP for AWFUL service. The owner came over prior to apologize for the wait and walked away. But, they still charged $.50 for the extra tartar hahhha. Couldn't have thrown that in for our troubles? The door to the bathroom outside and in was FILTHY so I can only imagine the kitchen. All it takes is a sponge and some soap to clean that, don't they see it!? One and done. read more

Still a convenient place to stop in for a downtown lunch but it has gotten quite expensive. The fish and chips contained one medium (at best) piece of cod and a handful of chips for $21.99. (Haddock was the same price.) Service remains very good although the kitchen was slow for an empty dining room. Oldies music was good until it was shut off in favor of classical (about 1:15 pm.) Total bill for two including one soft drink and a scotch egg and two cod and chips: just over $61. Not a bad price for an extraordinary lunch but far too much for a casual affair for working stiffs. read more

Having Celiac disease makes dining at restaurants pretty difficult most of the time, and when it is possible, it's often a chore to explain the condition. You then may get something that's safe or maybe not, and even then usually the menu is limited to something simple. Not the case at all with The British Embassy Fish and Chips. Their entire Thai menu is gluten free and they have a dedicated gluten free fryer for Fish and Chips. Basically, heaven to a Celiac. --Food: I've tried two things so far. Naturally, had to try the Fish and Chips (Haddock) first as it is part of the name after all. The fish was delightfully crunchy and fried and the chips (fries) pleasantly crispy. Sometimes steak fry type potatoes can get soft, but they do it right here. The gluten free offering doesn't provide curry dip or the malted vinegar so I can't vouch for those, but the tartar sauce is great! (And there's ketchup for fries.) The fish portion is huge and it took me almost an entire 30 minutes to eat it all. I'm also a slow eater with a sensitive stomach, hah. The batter started to fall off a little, but it comes with the territory of a gluten free batter, so I can't knock it. It was all delicious, 5/5 dish, will order again. I also had the Red Curry with Chicken, spice level 4 out of 5. I love Thai food and eat it at least twice a week, and as I work downtown, I'll definitely start getting it here. This was also a generous portion and all of the vegetables were tasty with the chicken nice and tender. I will say, 4 out of 5 spicy is quite spicy with noticeable chilis in the curry, so if you're unsure whether you want it really spicy or not, perhaps start with a spice level 3. --Cost: The gluten free Fish and Chips was about $24 I think. The portion was huge so it was worth it, but it's not the absolute cheapest thing around. It's hard to put a price on safe food for Celiacs though, so it's not a problem. The non-GF Fish and Chips are $22 I think. The Thai entrees are about $16. --Experience: The interior is themed like a British Pub. At least that's in my mind what it is, I've never been to the UK. The staff and owners are incredibly nice and explained the menu and what was safe for me. Everyone was fantastic. --Overall: Probably my favorite new place to eat downtown. A great option for Celiacs in that there are two different kinds of Fish and Chips and about 8 different Thai dishes. I suspect over the course of the rest of 2025 I'll have tried them all and can update this review. If you like Fish and Chips, Thai food, or have Celiac and want to try something new, I absolutely recommend The British Embassy Fish and Chips. read more

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My partner's haddock and chips was delicious. The haddock was fried a golden brown. My Massamun Curry was fantastic. We shared the Sticky Pudding for dessert because neither of us had tried it - excellent decision. We enjoyed the pub atmosphere but the service was the highlight of our visit. It appeared to be the owners who greeted, seated, and served us. They made us feel like guests rather than customers. read more

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I went here for my son's birthday. The food was great and since my daughter is gluten intolerant, she was able to eat anything on the menu. The service was fantastic. We also enjoyed the London, England decor. Small place. Will go again when I'm in the area. read more

This was my first time having food at a British restaurant which was interesting. Great vibes and decor here. The service was quick and our server was helpful. It's great that they have gluten free options, however I'm not 100% sure if they have any measures to prevent cross contamination. The gluten free options for both the fish and the sticky toffee pudding that I had looked identical to the regular ones that my friends got. The fish n chips was crispy and hot. The sticky toffee pudding was probably the highlight of the meal it was warm, sweet, and gooey. The cost of the fish n chips was a little bit more than I expected given the serving size and the fact that fish n chips is usually very affordable. I'll probably be coming back here one day to try some of the breakfast items. read more

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I was the only person on a Sunday night. Atmosphere was casual with few TVs on. Service was quick. I was surprised because they also serve Thai food. Pad thai was good. Would give this place 4/5. read more

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Another great meal at the Embassy, along with the best fish & chips in town, the wife and I decided to try the Thai food as well. It was delicious! Who knew this English chip house could pull it off? read more

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First, apologies I didn't get pics of our Cod and Chips. My wife and I are wondering around downtown Richmond m, wanting to find an Irish vibe for St Patricks weekend, and we find The British Embassy. The server started us off right with discounts on a Harp and a Guinness. Then we spit a Scotch Egg: fantastic! Then split cod and chips, really good. I couldn't have asked for more! read more

The British Embassy Fish and Chips - Celebrating St Patrick's weekend. What better than a draught Guinness?! - British Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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The service is great. The Bangers and Yorkshire pudding is superb. The sticky pudding was delicious also. A side note: the fish and chips are OK, but not like they are in England. read more

Good food, good people/staff, good ambiance! Perfect British Pub vibes! Cute decor for photo ops. Not pictured: Had the beer battered haddock & chips, a scotch egg, and curry puffs; pictured: sausage rolls... all very good! 10/10 would eat again read more

The British Embassy Fish and Chips - Sausage rolls - British Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Went for an early New Year's party - UK time! Price fix menu with multiple choices including traditional British pub food and Indian dishes. Owner active and a fun vibe! read more

We're from California out visiting Richmond and wanted some quality fish and chips. We ate here tonight and the food was wonderful. The owners Joy (Thailand), her mother, and Jonathan (England) were excellent hosts. We heard about their history, starting with a Thai food truck in the Richmond area and then expanding into the restaurant business post COVID. Their dual nationalities explain the menu variety. I love haddock and ordered a double order of the fish. I've eaten a lot of Thai so we also ordered some Pad See Ew. Both dishes were fantastic and I'd highly recommend visiting their establishment. read more

Absolutely wonderful! A British and Thai treat in the middle of RVA. Scotch egg was a perfect soft boil and pad Thai is a must have. Kitchen staff is Thai and they give an authentic spice experience. The owners (husband and wife) are a joy and deliver a one of a kind meal. read more

The British Embassy Fish and Chips - British Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

My wife and I certainly enjoyed our first visit to The British Embassy in downtown Richmond! We usually visit new fooderies in the afternoon just before the dinner folks arrive. The cozy restaurant was exceptionally clean and airy. Our charming server was most friendly and courteous as we ordered the cod fish and chips and of course, Guinness to compliment the meal. Our meals were served nice and hot. The fish was very tasty with a mild flavorful batter-coating and the chips were substantially light, fluffy, and mealy, with a soft, cooked potato texture and not greasy. (Unlike the standard crispy, standard-fare French fries from a fast food place.) We chose the sticky toffee pudding as dessert and what a treat! We look forward to our next visit to sample the other British-style offerings. The Thai selections on the menu are also very tempting. read more

The British Embassy Fish and Chips - The British Embassy, Downtown Richmond, VA - British Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I wish there were more stars to select. I've lived in the USA 30+ years and this is the closest I've had to "proper" fish n chips. I opted for traditional, good olde "cod", they do offer haddock too, and GF option. The chips were chunky, the cod flaky, and the batter, what can I say, perfect! They even serve it with a curry sauce for dipping, not that I'm a fan, but very British. You need to try it, home from home! I'll be back, again and again for sure. read more

I'm from London and this was the worst fish and chips I've ever stasted here in the US and well this rubbish wouldn't dare to be sold in the UK. The helpings were small compared to say thenBOAThouse venues! The chips were dry and tasteless, the fish even worse. No salt, stale cod and sad sad wet batter. Awful and a waste of money. We couldn't even finish it though we tried. Yuk read more

The British Embassy Fish and Chips - Tasteless awful half eaten fish and chips - British Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

The food was delicious and the wait staff was extremely accommodating. We both had the Cod fish & chips, which was one large piece of fish and french fries. The menu didn't list a price, just had MP by that item. We were a little surprised that the cost of lunch for 2 was $67, after tip. read more

I finally got to try this place since it opened in the fall. They have great fish & chips, & even offer a gluten free version. They have also been voted best Thai food in Richmond. Go see them for great fresh food and excellent service! read more

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Amazing Fish & Chips...but gotta say- the Sticky Toffee Pudding is absolutely dreamy!! Will definitely return. read more

Wonderful time last night @ British Embassy! Party of five - some had British, others had Thai. One exercised her GF option! Where else can a single spot serve British pub favs and Thai cuisine to the tune of British rockers from years gone by? I shall return. read more

My wife and daughter and I really enjoyed our visit here. My daughter is gluten-free and she's never had fish and chips before. She never had a sticky toffee pudding either. Because they had gluten-free options for both, she got to try them and she devoured everything. I tried her fish and would've never known it was gluten-free. Same with the sticky toffee pudding. My wife had the pad see yew and she really liked it. I tried some curry puffs and some mushy peas and I thought it was all really solid. Some really nice live piano music as well and we had a nice chat with the owner who was very kind. All of the staff were lovely people. We would definitely come back here again. Felt like it was a very lucky find. read more

Great food with scotch eggs and fish/ chips giving a taste of home. Pad thai was on point as well. Wonderful service and great engagement by all, felt incredibly welcome. If in Richmond and looking for some grin then a must!! read more

The British Embassy started serving breakfast today (Sat/Sun 9-1), and we were the first to try their full English breakfast. It was a huge portion, and we added black pudding. The black pudding and sausage were awesome (def will be back for bangers & mash), and the hospitality was lovely. There were a few things to improve on, but they were minor (underdone toast, lukewarm beans), because the food was delicious. Definitely planning to come back! I wonder if they'd consider hosting a trivia night, bc this would be a great spot for it if they added a projection screen! read more

One of my favorite restaurants in town. Their gluten free fish & chips is delicious, as is the gluten free sticky toffee pudding. I also really like the pineapple fried rice, and my fiancée loves the drunken noodles. read more

British Embassy is a nice downtown place with gluten-free fish and chips. They have the glutenous kind too.

Great tasting food, friendly service, but uncomfortable booth chairs and the chips were a bit overcooked. Space is decked out in UK posters and with the food transported me back to memories with the family. Will still be back though read more

The British Embassy Fish and Chips - Cod and chips - British Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Finally got to visit after hearing so many good reviews. My grandson loves fish, so babysitting was the perfect time to try it out. He had the haddock and I had the cod. Both were great but we both preferred the haddock. We ended with sticky toffee pudding. It was so delightful but I would've like more Carmel sauce cuz it was so yummy. The two owners were so hospitable, I enjoyed talking to them both. Levi and I will be back soon for sure. read more

The British Embassy Fish and Chips - Sticky toffee pudding - British Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I have gotten food here twice and enjoyed parts of it both times. I like the curry sauce they have for the chips and the sticky toffee pudding is amazing! The first time I tried this place I had a fish sandwich and thought it was great but when I had them more recently that option was taken away from their menu. Because if this I tried there general fish and chips meal. I didn't like the fish outside of the sandwich and the chips always seem to be a bit soggy and bland. My partner really likes the sausage roll and typically gets that happily whenever we order from here. I've been inside once to pickup the order and it looked very cute and in theme so maybe if I ate there I would enjoy the chips more. read more

Great spot for some authentic English fish and chips. Everything on the menu is fantastic. And to top it off, the sticky toffee pudding is incredible. I the owner is charming and is working the dining area making sure everything is just right. I highly recommend. read more

The Fish & Chips here are the best Richmond has to offer. Went off a friend's recommendation right at lunch time and was met with friendly service, good vibes, and delicious food. Definitely would recommend! read more

Food came out quick, beer was cold, service was excellent. Plenty of seating and excellent music.

Delicious. First off some of the best spring rolls I ever had. Homemade. Of course had the fish and chips. Was good but would have loved a little better malt vinegar. They had Heinz which isn't bad. The chips were good. I recommend Sunday lunch. No traffic no wait and parking is free. read more

Absolutely love this place! Best fish n' chips in VA. The vibe and feel of the place is perfect. Super awesome service too! read more

Awesome fish and sraff is sooper friendly. I felt like my home. Good location and atmosphere.

Really awesome place! I've tried a few of their menu options and haven't been disappointed. Often find myself craving a fish and chips every other week. Has a personal feel to service and you can tell it's not cookie cutter. Nice location on a corner downtown with street parking option close read more

Authentic fish and chips with mushy peas. Best sticky toffee pudding on this side of the pond. Our waiter was attentive and friendly, made suggestions and kept my cuppa hot and fresh. We had a delightful chat with the owner and look forward to the expanded menu he plans and to our return visit. Great space with British Invasion music on play. We will be back! Oh and we got bangers to go for my own toad in the hole. Delicious! read more

Managed to grab some food to go after the rush was over in the first 2 weeks which by all accounts were pretty hectic. I will definitely return since as a Brit I do enjoy my fish and chips. The British style back bacon and bangers to go have made my home cooked breakfasts easy. Since I'm old and stuck in my ways I'd like to see More authentic fish and chip shop style hand cut chips, and a little bit more flavor in the mushy peas and curry sauce. That aside, I can't wait to return. It will need to be after my next physical and cholesterol test lol read more

Went there right at 12 and somehow got a table... place was packed on a Friday afternoon. Saw the owner there... he and his wife started with a restaurant in the Short Pump area as a combination of Thai and British food. British Embassy is only the British food and everything we tried was great! The breading on the fish was thin and light and cooked to perfection. You could taste the freshness of the fish... I got the cod but I'll try the other fish (can't remember the name but my friend said it was excellent). The. Fries were also good and crispy. The ambiance was good and everyone looked like they were enjoying the food. The decor fit the restaurant well... but mostly kudos to the owner who did great in setting this up downtown!! Great location!! read more