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    The Golden Hind

    4.1 (287 reviews)
    ModerateFish & Chips
    Closed 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Mark M.

    I wasn't into this place, it just seems a bit too stuffy. We made a reservation but strangely they put a bunch of us customers at tables huddled together, inches from each other, zero privacy, all at the far end of the restaurant. The large fish and chips were pretty good. It came with mushy peas and tartar sauce. Although, the fish portion was just a standard size. The sticky toffee pudding was a disappointment. When asked the server if it came with clotted cream, she said, "I don't know what that is!". Where do they get these people from. It came with ice cream or custard and we chose the latter, it tasted dry and awful.

    Entrance
    Thomas B.

    If you were in England and you're looking for some typical English food that contains marmite or treacle or toad in the hole or something unusual with the name like that, but it's actually regular food, but it has a weird name then you might want to try some spotted dick. Now I know what you're thinking, but it's not what you think. Spotted deck happens to be like a firm pudding with a sauce over the top of it and it was named after a guy in his dog. I believe I could be wrong, but it's a long tradition as well loved in Britain and so we had to try it like we had with other foods with weird names. It was delicious. My wife had to call around to find a place that actually sold it, but when she found it, they were very helpful and kind on the phone and extremely gracious when we got there. The menu and the restaurant were wonderful. It was a pleasure to walk into a well run business like this and it's a small intimate neighborhood with this café in it. We highly recommend it. Oh, by the way, she loved the spotted deck. We all did.

    Cod in the foreground, a serving of proper mushy peas, chips in a cup, and plaice
    James H. L.

    An amazing find in the midst of wandering the shopping streets of Baker St. to run into a genuinely flavorful and expertly executed version of the iconic F and C, and mushy peas that were wonderfully fresh tasting as if just-picked. A nice selection of non-alcoholic options crowned a wonderful lunch. Having the option of Plaice as well as haddock & cod is truly happiness in a menu here. While fish and chips can be as casual as the newspaper cone, here they become a dining experience to feel like a much appreciated break from the fast takeaway pace that it is usually associated with.

    Alexander Y.

    I came here to The Golden Hind a LOOOOONG time ago, but due to time constraints I ended up having to do takeaway. So this was really the first time that I was actually able to sit down and eat here. Ordered the large cod with a side of small chips (note, it is not very small). I don't know how they manage to fry the cod so well, but yet the batter is so thin and doesn't overpower the fish. The English know their fry ups. My only issue is that the fish and chips is almost too pure. It's not salted at all, so you have to add your own flavor to it. Definitely found myself layering salt on, using the malt vinegar, or dipping it in tartar sauce. Service was great, everyone was really friendly here and very welcoming. Glad I got to try The Golden Hind for real this time!

    Regular Greeks salad
    Sue Ann F.

    Came by on a friends recommendation and it didn't disappoint. Salmon was moist and flavorful and salad was fresh. Servers were friendly. Sat outside on a beautiful summer evening.

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    RJ L.

    When you walk in you are greeted by multiple people to seat you. They pretty take your order and bring your food. The restaurant is small so you are sitting close to your neighbor but that is similar to many restaurants in London. The food was excellent. The fish specifically was extremely fresh. A nice white flaky fish with a light breading. The peas and fries were a good serving and if there was only one person they would be too much for 1. They were good for two. I would 100% return. It was a little expensive which is why it gets 4 stars instead of 5.

    Kate C.

    We heard good reviews about The Golden Hind in the US, and so we made reservation for our visit to UK! The Golden Hind did not disappoint! The location is in on a really cute, quaint street and the restaurant is clean and spacious. Our server was very friendly and handsome, see pic. Haha! The food was very fresh and cooked well. A great place for authentic British fish and chips! We highly recommend you come for the food (and server. ) Thank you, guys for a lovely lunch!

    Small fried haddock, small chips, and mushy peas.  Yum.
    Dave K.

    Lovely, local fish and chips restaurant with reservations and table service and a friendly efficient staff who'll get you in and out for a quick lunch of fried cod (or haddock as you choose), chips, and mushy peas. The owner is on the floor chatting with guests which is great. The inside is a bit tight but hey the place has been here for like 150 with only 5 owners along the way.

    Amy P.

    This place is tucked away by a few other popular restaurants so definitely try it out next time you're near- the fish is incredible. This isn't your regular chippy, this is fine dining fish and chips. (Though the chips are an extra cost which I thought was a little annoying but what can you do). The fish was spectacular. The service was really good as well, we were seated right away and they were able to serve us quickly as well. Not somewhere you'd go on a day to day basis as it's a little expensive but definitely a good spot for a date or bringing family.

    Believe or not British has such a great sense of humor. This was on the menu.
    Megumi J.

    If you are looking for the best fish and chips in London. This is the place. My friend took me here and apparently this place was used to be a hole in the wall. Nice inside of the restaurant is beautiful. It is so busy. The British people know where to get the best fish and chips. You need a reservation here. Very busy. My friends and I only ordered two fish and sides but we had to take some to go because it was soooooo big. The fish was very tasty. I don't know how they keep fish in one big size to fried. I had an amazing dinner. I want to give 5 stars but the servers were very busy and they were not easy to get any attentions. I hope they can improve the service or maybe I had a bad server. I had great dinner. I will try to get fish to go next time to bring back to the USA. There is NO fish and chips you can get in the states for this big.

    Haddock chips Pimms salad. So cool that it's the cover shot!
    Cynthia W.

    Perfect crust on the haddock. Chips were not my style. I like them super crisp and these weren't. Pimms lemonade was delightful. Salad was vegetables, a rarity in England, so I shan't complain. A solid, low key restaurant but not as charming as I'd hoped for.

    Fried Haddock
    Steven W.

    Steeped in history, this is an absolute must when you visit London! Had an awesome experience coming here during my last trip. Ordered a few items which included the Fried Haddock, Fried Cod, and Calamari. The Fried Haddock which was my favorite was battered perfectly - crispy exterior and soft savory inside. This was my first time trying Haddock and honestly it had a lot of flavor for a white fish. The Cod was also really good, again like the Haddock it was cooked exceptionally well. The chips that it came with were also abundant and cooked nicely. The Calamari that I ordered was also very delectable and had a lot of flavor. Service was great and the owner was courteous. He did a great job in explaining the history of the place and also did a great job in going to each table to provide excellent service to each customer. I would definitely come back again in the future when I come to London again.

    The interior
    Matthew L.

    The Golden Hind is an authentic British Fish & Chips restaurant that opened in London, England in 1914. It is located in the heart of London's Marylebone Village and was founded by an Italian immigrant named Mr. Esposito. He ran it through two world wars before selling the business to another Italian immigrant named Mr. Morri in 1947. It would be owned by a number of Italian and Greek immigrants over the years. Since 2002 it has been run by Anthony Christou, a Greek immigrant from Cyprus. Many have argued that the Golden Hind serve some of the best Fish & Chips in London, if not the best. Although the dish has long been associated with Great Britain, it actually has Jewish origins. In the 16th century, several Sephardic Jews fleeing the Spanish Inquisition emigrated from Portugal to England. They brought fried fish to the British Isles with them. The origin of Chips is up for debate; some believe they came from Belgium and were substituted for fish during hard times. Eventually, an Ashkenazi Jewish immigrant named Joseph Malin paired the two dishes together in the first ever "chippy"! 382 million portions of Fish & Chips are eaten in the U.K. every year. I ate at the Golden Hind in April 2018. My wife and I took a week-long sight-seeing trip to London on our April Break from teaching. My wife studied abroad in London for a semester and had eaten at the Golden Hind multiple times during her stay. On the first day of our trip, she said, "You NEED to try the BEST Fish & Chips in London!" Marylebone Village is a very charming section of London that is loaded with cool shops and restaurants. The Golden Hind prepares Fish & Chips from a variety of fish filets such as Salmon, Plaice or Skate. However, traditional Fish & Chips are made from Haddock or Cod. We decided to order one of each and share them. Holy moly!! My wife wasn't kidding! This was seriously the best Fish & Chips that I ever tasted. We decided to wash them down with some tasty local brews. I had an English Pale Ale made by Meantime Brewing and my wife had a hard cider by Curious Brewing. We look forward to our next trip to London; we'll definitely be stopping at the Golden Hind.

    Haddock (small) with chips (3 stars)

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    One of my favorites. I have been going here for lunch while in London for over 2 decades and it never disappoints.

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    Golden Union Fish Bar - Haddock & Chips with Homemade Mushy Peas -- Crispy and delicious

    Golden Union Fish Bar

    4.2(348 reviews)
    0.6 miSoho
    ££

    I've been to London many times now, but this last time I decided to finally have British fish and…read morechips. 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!

    The fish is definitely the star of the show! Come here to Golden Union!…read more 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.

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    Golden Union Fish Bar - The dining area

    The dining area

    Golden Union Fish Bar - All served with Tartare sauce . So why not add classic homemade mushy peas

    All served with Tartare sauce . So why not add classic homemade mushy peas

    Golden Union Fish Bar - Another chip shop classic Steak & Ale Pie

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    Another chip shop classic Steak & Ale Pie

    Borough Market - black pig - amazing

    Borough Market

    4.6(2.2k reviews)
    2.7 miLondon Bridge
    ££

    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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    Borough Market - All three flavors of meat rolls. Favorite was the traditional roll and the Lamb.

    All three flavors of meat rolls. Favorite was the traditional roll and the Lamb.

    Borough Market - Yummy

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    Borough Market - "The Good One" from Black Pig. Fabulous flavor bomb!

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    "The Good One" from Black Pig. Fabulous flavor bomb!

    Le Caprice - Le Caprice

    Le Caprice

    4.0(46 reviews)
    0.9 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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    Le Caprice - Le Caprice

    Le Caprice

    Le Caprice - Le Caprice

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

    The Windmill

    4.2(122 reviews)
    0.5 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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    The Windmill - Crazy busy

    Crazy busy

    The Windmill - Steak & mushroom pie... This was outstanding.

    Steak & mushroom pie... This was outstanding.

    The Windmill

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