I'm a pilot, and I was on a layover in London. Our hotel is near the Westminster Bridge. On the…read moresouth side of the Thames. After doing a Google search for fish and chips near me, the Fishcotheque popped up. Being that the weather looked a little rainy, I decided to give this nearby chippy shop a go. And I'm glad I did. It's a small shop, with approximately 10 to 15 tables. For dining in or dining out, it will do. The fish was crisp, tender, and flavorful. The chips were cooked to perfection. I very much enjoyed my meal here. As I recall, the meal and a drink were approximately 18 pounds.

This is a hole in the wall place that we stopped by for fish and chips, which were decent but not…read morewholly memorable. The mushy peas were good though and the staff was friendly.

Just hung out at Poppies and it was as fresh as they say. Anita was my server and she's a very hard…read moreworker! I'll tell my friends to come here.

I feel this place is a bit overrated. Went to the location in SOHO. Can eat in or take out…read more Eclectic interior. Had a haddock and chips. The fish was fresh but the filet was fairly thin. Coating was OK and the fries were nothing special. Comes with a very small portion of tartar sauce - guess they like to let the food do the talking. Service was good. Optional 15 percent service charge - you can get them to adjust this amount. A bit of a tourist trap

Sussex Fish Bar - A Disappointing Dive Near Paddington Station…read more When in England, indulging in fish and chips is a must, and we were excited to finally try this iconic dish. Unfortunately, our visit to Sussex Fish Bar turned into an experience we'd rather forget. We arrived around 9:30 PM, tired and starving after a long day of sightseeing. The restaurant wasn't crowded, and we were seated promptly. The menu is quite limited, which we initially took as a positive sign, assuming the kitchen focused on quality rather than quantity. However, this assumption was quickly dashed. Our group of five ordered two portions of fish and chips, two mixed platters, and a two-piece fried chicken. The fish and chips and mixed platters came out quickly and were decent--nothing extraordinary but satisfying enough for our hunger. However, the fried chicken became the source of frustration. Over 15 minutes passed, and there was still no sign of the chicken. We followed up with the waiter, who admitted he had forgotten the order. Despite repeated reminders and visible tension between the waiter and the kitchen staff, it took another five minutes for the chicken to arrive. By then, the person who ordered it had completely lost their appetite. What made the situation worse was the lack of an apology or any effort to make amends. Not only was there no acknowledgment of their mistake, but they also had the audacity to insist on charging us for the untouched chicken that remained on the table. To add insult to injury, the restaurant's front door wouldn't close properly, letting in an icy draft on a cold and windy night. When we attempted to adjust the door, we were scolded by the staff--adding to an already miserable dining experience. In summary: * Service was disorganized and inattentive. * No accountability or courtesy shown for mistakes. * Ambience was uncomfortable, with a freezing draft and unwelcoming staff behavior. This place doesn't even deserve a single star. If you're in the Paddington area and craving fish and chips, do yourself a favor and avoid Sussex Fish Bar. Save your time, money, and mood by dining elsewhere. The lack of pictures to post with this review is a classic proof that we were famish and devoured our food the moment it was served on our table, but also good since we had no desire to recommend this place anyway, a tourist trap!

Yummy cod and chips. Fast service in a clean and welcoming restaurant. Tartar sauce and ketchup on…read morerequest. My go to place for fish and chips in Paddington.

This London chain was recommended to us by our friends who are longtime UK residents. We figured we…read morehad to try proper British fish and chips after tasting a couple of so-so meals. Poppies seemed like the perfect iconic choice with its old-school North London charm and 1940-50s repurposed memorabilia which feels like stepping back in time. The servers were attentive right from the start. We were pleasantly surprised when our food arrived quickly as everything was out within 10-minutes, piping hot and freshly cooked. My wife and I shared the classic cod fish and chips 4/5. The portion was decent, the fish was flaky inside with a nice crispy batter, and the chips were golden and tasty - nothing greasy, which was a plus. Loved the capped mini-cup of tartar sauce. This came with a side salad with crispy vegetables and creamy honey-mustard sauce. We stuck to the timeless Caramel Sticky Toffee Pudding (with a scoop of ice cream) smothered with warm sauce. The dollop of vanilla fused with the sponge cake & the buttery toffee sauce did it for us. Simple, comforting, and very British! Overall, Poppies delivered an authentic experience - great service, quick food, and that nostalgic atmosphere. We recommend it, especially if you're after a classic London chippy vibe without any fuss.

Poppies is a chain fish and chips restaurant in London. Recommended by our UK local friends to try…read more Indeed it was good. Had one of the best sticky toffee pudding ever. We ordered the fish (haddock) (they ran out of the cod) and chips ( requested for a crispy one). Came in at almost 8pm and was seated right away. The area was by Camden, not so safe feel but everything was good. This was the closest to our hotel. The restaurant has a diner feel. Service was quick and staff were attentive and nice. Ordered the house salad as well.

The tartar sauce is to DIE for! The man who owned the place was so kind, and made it fresh for us!…read moreI liked the cod bites better than the large cod, better ratio of fish to fry.

We wanted to try a traditional fish and chips shop while in London and Bailey's was a good choice…read more The chips are generous and the fish (we had Cod) was large enough to spilt but it was not the best fried Cod I've had. The owner is very nice and the prices were definitely a bit lower than area pubs.

Was great to experience some classic Fish & Chips in London. Next I'm going to try the Cod instead…read moreof the Haddock. The haddock was a little too mushy versus being firm and flaky. The tartar sauce went perfectly with the fish, the location was great, and the staff was very helpful. Looking forward to returning.

We had a great casual lunch at Poppies when we were in London last month, a satisfying meal of fish…read moreand chips and beer. Poppies has four locations, but this one on Hanbury Street by Spitalfields Market is the original. We were able to make an online reservation for six like an hour ahead of a Thursday lunchtime visit. We could've walked in, but the restaurant was fairly busy. The space was great, small and fun with a retro American diner aesthetic. There was a jukebox in one corner and tons of knick-knacks and memorabilia on the walls. We were with my parents and our boys, and the vibe was very easy and kid-friendly. We had a young, friendly server who wanted to talk to us about America, where he hoped to study. He was a bright-eyed sweetie, and he took very good care of us. We drank Poppies Pale Ale, which was on tap and quite refreshing on a hot day. And of course, we had lots of fish and chips. We tried both the haddock and the cod, which cost a dollar more. Our waiter said he personally preferred the haddock, and all of us ended up agreeing, though honestly both were delicious, flaky and flavorful, the batter light and crispy. The chips were great, as was the house tartar sauce. We also got sides of garden peas and sliced gherkins, which were both lovely. My kids had fish bites and fries. If you're looking for a chippy (love that word) on this side of London, I'd highly recommend checking out Poppies. It's a welcoming place with excellent fish and chips, exactly what we wanted for lunch that day.

The guy at the shop was incredibly friendly! He made the fish fresh-to-order and gave us free…read morecondiments. FYI: This is a very small shop. Food is meant to be taken and go. No seating, no alcohol, good fish.

Reviewed 7 September 2007. Yes, I'm an American. You may choose to consider that in your…read moreevaluation: Well, my pal Steve Skidmore ("Skids") and I were on our own for dinner last week in London. I had a real jones for a true British fish and chips meal. Since we weren't thrilled with the hotel's recommendation, we started to wander. We came across two Bobbies and thought, "Eureka! Surely they will know of a good fish and chips place". The answer to the question, however, was the start of the great dinner adventure. "There's no proper fish and chips around here", said the first cop. "You know, they are disappearing from all over Britain", said the second. The first cop went on to say, "If you want a proper [he pronounced it as "prawper", of course] fish and chips, it's pretty far; about 15 minutes from here. You'd have to take the number 74 or 430 nightbus. But that's a proper fish and chips shop, which is a dying breed here. You go down two blocks to the light, turn to the right and take the 74 or 430 bus through two roundabouts to the third stop. The shop is called The Anchor and it's a proper fish and chips, all right. Just next to the toy store". So off we went, down the street to find the nightbus. I had a vision of the Harry Potter movie in my head, of course. But the traffic was heavy, so the real bus wasn't going very fast. We were clearly off the tourist map and in a residential area of London. After a bit, we weren't sure if we had passed it or what, so we asked if anyone on the upper deck with us knew of The Anchor - no one had. But they knew the toy store, and that was the next stop, so we clambered down and jumped off at the next stop. There it was, not a block off. The owners (Maurice and his wife) were delightful people who really cared about us, taking the time for a conversation and just being super friendly. The meal was just the best in comfort food - tasty, warm, and satisfying. Prices were reasonable. I plan to return.

We were looking for a true "fish and chips" place, and this filled the bill! Delicious fried fish…read moreand chips where the old didn't taste "over-used" if you know what I mean?!? The service was very friendly and helpful. We walked a fair distance to get to this location bc of the good yelp reviews and it did not disappoint.

Love this chippy! Renamed but still very good. Saturday lunch before a portobello run.read more