Great evening here with my cousin in the bustling Borough Market, which I LOVE. The restaurant itself is very "casual" posh, and has a great vibe and atmosphere. As for the best fish and chips in London, which I heard they got for 2017? I don't think so...The crust was super hard and the portion was small. Peas and chips were just OK. Maybe I just was unlucky. These things can happen depending on who is cooking, etc. Our Spanish waiter was friendly and funny, but so dingy. He couldn't get our orders straight... I think he was still dreaming about his weekend trip to Spain, which he kept talking about. Haha, though. He was entertaining....and a sweet guy. Finished off with a toffee pudding, which was very nice. In all, loved our night there but mostly because I got to see my cousin. We hadn't seen each other since 1983! read more

fish! - Fish & Chips Near Me - London, XGL

8.95£ for that massive box of really delicious fish & chips? And inside of Borough Market?! I must be dreaming! But no, it really is true. The first time I came here with a friend, we realised that there really isn't any need to buy two f&c boxes between two people- one is more than enough. In fact, had we each bought f&c box we agreed there was no way we'd have been able to finish it alone. My only complaint would be the apparent lack of outdoor seating- but given it's a take-away stand, that's understandable. All in all- great stand, and always a lovely excuse to go shopping at Borough Market (plus it's easy to get to- just outside the London Bridge tube exit and then next to the Green Market entrance!). read more

The fish and chips are great. It was a little hard to find with apple gps though. The restaurant was beautiful, a great bar area and nice window views. The restaurant is also in the middle of a market full of deserts, foreign food, cafes and many other tents. Would dress business casual though. read more

fish! - Fish & Chips Near Me - London, XGL

Worst fish & chips shop! Tiny piece of fish, over cooked jacket. Pea mash taste completely tasteless and liquid like water. Chips are not fried twice, became creepy quickly. Totally amazed by how horrible this place is. It is simply benefited from a good location in the Borough Market, nothing more!!! Try not to go there. Btw, the New Forest cider taste like rotten apple... read more

fish! - Horrible taste, don't bother to try. - Fish & Chips Near Me - London, XGL

Tried the fish and chips. Completely unsatisfied. Soggy fish and fries and very bland. Garbage slop accurately describes this. Tourist trap, so avoid. There are much better options than this. read more

Fish! is the restaurant owned by Jarvis the fishmonger. Jarvis started out as a fishmonger in Kingston in 1942, opened a fish and chip shop next door and then Fish the restaurant with a take-away outside. Basically, you choose your fish..... halibut, skate, cod, tuna, plaice etc etc, choose whether you want it grilled or steamed, choose the sauce.... herb, hollandaise, or whatever and choose the side dishes and it arrives with some steamed vegetables (pak choy and other interesting stuff). Alternatively, you could go for the traditional battered cod or haddock with chips and muchy peas or even order a steak. The chips here are sublime, crunchy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, (fried twice natch) just perfect. I normally go for steamed halibut with hollandaise and their wonderful chips, once I have finished mine I point out interesting architectural details to whomever I've arrived with and while they are looking at the wrought iron or the kitcen I stealthily munch their chips too. On market days, this is in Borough market after all, their fish and chip shop, which is separate from but adjacent to the restaurant, is serving traditional battered loveliness direct to the street with chips and mushy peas. read more

Phenomenal restaurant. The food is absolutely amazing. The service lacks a bit but they Certainly make up for it with the food. Try sitting at the bar and watch the chefs in action!! read more

Thank you for the best fish and chips I've had in my life! The crust was so crunchy for being so thin and it really let the fish shine. Chips were hot and crisp! I just wish I had bought more tartar sauce to go with it. read more

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Had some absolutely delicious fish and chips here on my food tour. The beer battered haddock was cooked amazingly and the three cooked chips were crunchy and chewy and amazingly done. It was an incredibly enjoyable experience and I would definitely go again if I'm back in London (which hopefully I will be) read more

had the mackeral fish bap from the takeaway hatch outside. Was great tasting service was standard. Was quite cheap. happy days read more

fish! - A mackerel bap from the takeaway Fish! Hatch - Fish & Chips Near Me - London, XGL

MMMM fish an chips! My second time trying fish and chips :) soooo good, I got the cod and chips (french fries for Americans) and it was so freken good! And the portion is huge, I tried so hard to finish it but couldn't do it. Will go again with boyfriend who will finish the job for sure. Btw, its in the borough market, which is a great plus plus! read more

On the edge of Borough Market where eating while standing up is the norm, fish! offers a nice reprieve. Open and airy as light pours in which was great on a sunny Saturday afternoon in December. Although I had no reservations, I was seated in a very busy and buzzing dining room. The patio was also available warmed by heaters but I chose inside to feel the vibe of fish! and not that of the market. House white, Trebbiano, Abruzzo was refreshing for lunch but step it up to a featured wine at dinner. This one lacks after dark. The fresh offerings are checked off on the menu for your information and available steamed or grilled. They were out of monkfish (one of my favorite) and John Dory so I shoes the skate. But first, the fish! Soup. Wow. Light and refreshing. Would have been great served in a cup to take away and drink while shopping the market. Worth stopping in just for fish! soup. The steamed Skate with spicy salsa was nice. Cooked well and easy off the bones. Very enjoyable. While I did not go with fish! and chips, offered as haddock cod or halibut, it looked great and was very large on the plate not the newspaper. Many parties around me chose that direction and cleaned their plates. The short, it !fish is a great place to pop in for lunch when near the market. I would not think of it as a dinner destination. read more

I had the Cod and chips and thought it was really good . If that was all I ordered I would have given a 4 star but my daughter ordered a kids fish and chips and it was not great. With the kids plate you don't get a choice of fish and the fish was not near the quality of the adult plate. Kids plate was 10 pounds and adult size was 17. My advice would be to give kids the same option on the kind of fish as the adult plates because the adults will more than likely sample the kids fish. read more

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For the take-away counter outside the restaurant, also fish! We waited our turn. Friend was in town from Ukraine and I'd heard fish! was good. We ordered the cod. Went to check out and had to pay ADDITIONALLY for tartar sauce. Come on, this take-away counter outside was steep enough but additional? And guess what, I didn't like the tartar sauce at all. A party of five shoved past us (they were behind us) to grab the only five stools to sit and eat. When our food came, we used those useless wooden forks to pull apart the battered and fried fish to share. My friend had to find a knife to help us cut it. And it was mushy. Seriously, mushy. Two hungry ladies with no desire to even finish the over-priced fish. Fail. read more

Had to try fish n chips while visiting London! Was pleasantly surprised LOL I actually had low expectations. I wasn't a HUGE fan of the concept of fishnchips because I feel like the texture of French fries and fish are the same. But the deep fried crispy goodness of the fish at fish! proved me wrong! I wish there were some kind of seasoning on either the fish or the chips to give even more distinction between the two to give each part a stronger role but solid meal nonetheless! read more

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I knew this place would be a treat the moment we walked past, the 4 of us, having visited the Borough Market. We had to wait a bit, but that's the norm these days. Once seated I looked around and saw that all the other diners were enjoying their food. Always a good sign. The fish was fresh, the wines on offer lovely, and the service attentive and prompt. Wha't not to like? Enjoy! read more

I'm not actually a huge fan of fish and chips, mainly because it is so rare to get good fish and chips. The usual high street fare is pretty substandard with the odd good shop here and there. I was taken to Fish! the first time a few years ago and have been there quite a few times since. The food is top quality, well prepared and my usual indifference for chips disappears when confronted with the delightful way in which they are cooked here. read more

I guess I just don't get it. A rather average meal in a pretty venue that charges an awful lot. I came her for dinner late on a Thursday night. I had the fish, monk fish to be precise, grilled, and some chips... and it just wasn't all that interesting. Small portion, and rather expensive. The flavour was very neutral, bland even. The restaurant looks nice, but I guess that's what you're paying for. The hours were convenient, it's solid, just not really worth it. read more

I go here regularly with a friend who works round the corner. I love the location and the staff are friendly. The best things on the menu for me are the lobster (but its quite pricey), the fish cakes and the fish soup. I wouldnt think of coming here for fish and chips though its more a place if you like fresh fish and seafood but expect to pay a premium. read more

Just a short walk from London Bridge Station, FISH! has exquisite seafood, all prepared and cooked to perfection. It's easy to get to, you can walk through Borough Market and take in all the flavours from around the globe on your way. The restaurant itself is almost like a fish bowl, which is a nice touch because it's a seafood restaurant! After an amazing meal (their lobster is to die for) there are many attractions to look at, you can walk down the street and visit Sir Francis Drakes' ship, The Golden Hind. A walk out into the open will give you amazing views of The Shard which you can visit! Or, if you're still hungry, you can stay in Borough Market, tasting delicious foodstuffs and if you decide to buy something, it will not go to waste! I have given FISH! five stars due to the fact that its food is amazing, its location is extremely convenient, the prices are fair, the staff are the kindest people you'll ever meet and the restaurant is generally amazing, it's warm in the winter, cool in the summer and the toilets are very clean! read more

I never understood the hype behind fish and chips, but I was in London so I had to try it out. After eating here, I still don't understand the hype. One of my pet peeves is bland food. I got the cod fish and chips and it was bland as anything. The fish wasn't seasoned at all, and I had to douse it in ketchup, lemon, and malt vinegar to choke it down. Same with the fries. The tartar sauce that I had to pay extra to get was also unseasoned. Sure, the fish and chips had some crispiness, but there's no excuse for under-seasoned food, especially one of the most iconic dishes of Great Britain. read more

fish! - Cod Fish and Chips. Bland as anything - Fish & Chips Near Me - London, XGL

Fish'n'chips! It's a British staple and as a theoretically born and bred Londoner it's something I get a craving for every now and then. I've used many avenues to keep this addiction of sorts going from the greasy chippy on the way home, to a full sit down meal at the Anchor, and even cooked it myself once or twice after an early morning trip to the fish markets. Feeling too lazy to do it myself, too healthy for a chippy, and being on my own, I decided to try the Fish! Stall at Borough Market. This is attached to the glass-walled restaurant and they seem to do a brisk business so I figured it was worth a shot. You start off on the right side to place your order, and a cod and chips will cost you close to a tenner. A bit more than the chippy but not unreasonable. The cod was cooked perfectly with moist flaky flesh, a crisp batter, and most surprisingly a distinct lack of oily aftertaste. The piece of fish is massive too, roughly a foot long and 4 inches wide but I still demolished it in no time at all. I could have happily knocked out another one without batting an eye, it was that good. This chips were thick cut and tasty but soggy and lacking any crunch whatsoever. A bit of a fail and definitely a let down after that fish. The most annoying part is that they charge you for tartare sauce (something I believe is an essential component of fish and should be included for free) and then there was no tartar sauce in my order. If you are going to charge make damn sure you get it right. Overall, it was a spectacular piece of fish worthy of 4 stars but loses out due to poor chips and lack of quality service. 3 stars because I'm feeling happy today. read more

We did not go to the restaurant. We just purchased cod from the take-out counter and eat outside of the restaurant. But the cod was fresh, batter was excellent, and the whole thing just tasted great. Together with drinks and other food items that we purchased from the Market, we had a great time. read more

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Perhaps 3.5 stars. I love fish and chips restaurants that serve more than just the classic battered and fried cod with chips. This is certainly one of them. We went on a Sunday evening around 8 pm. The place is quite huge, actually, with both indoor and outdoor seating. There were no tables filled outdoors, but inside there were a few. Most of the place was empty, though, so no reservation was necessary at that time. We were given our choice of table and our serve was very nice and pleasant. She answered all questions and offered suggestions. We ordered 1 classic beer-battered cod fish and chips, which were also served with mushy peas. The peas had quite an earthy taste, but the fish was great and the chips were good, but nothing to write home about. For our second dish, we ordered off the a la carte creation menu in which you choose one of about 10 different types of fresh fish and can request it either grilled or steamed. After some debate, we ended up trying the plaice and requested that it be steamed. The plaice is a very soft, flaky white fish. This was served with skin and had a very unpleasant taste. I will be fair and say I don't think it's the restaurant's fault, but plaice is not really the fish to choose, I think. We should have gone with the classic cod if we wanted a flaky fish or probably the swordfish if we wanted something steakier. Anyway, these grilled/steamed fishes are served with a vegetable garnish (fennel, carrot, cabbage), but we requested chips in lieu of the vegetables and they kindly obliged. We also ordered a tomato and onion salad with dressing on the side. When we received it, it had been dressed. When we informed them of the mistake, they immediately replaced it and apologized. The restaurant is quite expensive, but I appreciate the plentiful choices and good service. Also, it's very open and airy, which is nice. I'd recommend it, but I am not dying to go back. read more

We went in for fish and chips, and it did not disappoint. But even better was the service, probably the best service we got in London at this place. Not to mention, when they server knows we want "halal" fish and chips. Going back next time we are back. read more

Decided to check this place out with my cousin after wandering around the London Bridge area. After being sat down, we didn't see our server till ten minutes later. We ordered our beers, a Peroni and London IPA, an appetizer of calmari which came with a rocket and lemon mayo and ordered our entrees of Haddock fish and chips with mushy peas each. Our beers came about thirty to forty minutes later, even after the appetizer and I'm not sure how I even lasted that long. I felt like I was on boiling points on MTV but I was patient enough to wait. Finally I had to call some people out and start cussing out loud a little calling out the horrible service and comparing it to how it would be to the states. The fish was great though and the meal was enjoyed but the service was horrible as even our server changed to another during the time for no reason. Never coming again. read more

I came by here recently for an early-ish business dinner. The initial impression was mixed I'd suggested this place as a venue, and wasn't desperately impressed by the honk of disinfectant on the way in. That said, having sampled a couple of shared starters ( calamari and whitebait both light battered, and not as greasy as can sometimes be the case), and enjoyed an impressive piece of skate wing as a main, I was reasonably impressed. Service was as prompt as our lowly British expectations dictate, and the restaurant filled up quite convncingly as the evening wore in. All that said, the observations of our American guests were quite interesting, since they came from New England, which obviously considers itself a seafood centre of excellence. To recap some of the choicer ones: $15 for that? in reference to a starter What's a vegetable garnish ? Maine lobster is the best re. the scrawny British one That would give me palpitations re. the double espresso at the end of the meal Still, it was pleasant enough. Neither the most impressive , nor the most over-priced seafood emporium I can think of in London, but on reflection, I think the Americans had a point it's not world class. read more

My mom & I came for dinner after a long flight. We were wandering around the Cathedral and loved that fish! had outdoor seating and a fresh looking menu. We sat outside which can be a bit noisy with the tourists walking by and the train overhead but it was pleasant and I could watch the torch relay on the one TV they had. Be sure to check out their daily specials, a few of them looked interesting. I chose salmon with herb butter served with a side of spinach. We shared their calamari. It was a bit over battered for my taste and served on a bed of greens. A bit expensive but totally worth it for fresh, sustainable fish! read more

To be found in between Borough Market and Southwark Catherdral, fish! serves a comprehensive range of good quality fish, of which most is sourced from the fish stalls within the market. A long airy, open space, the structural steel bars which hold the glass roof up join together to form what looks like an abstract fish bone. You can see the chefs at work, and when I went years back they used to yell out "fish!" very loudly as soon a dish was prepared, but unfortunately I don't think this happens now. The Thai Crab Cakes with Sweet Chilli Sauce is oh so good, and actually relatively filling. But you do want to follow suit with one of their fish steaks from their lengthly fish option. The Organic Salmon is grilled just so that the meat breaks off well, and not the least bit dry ( which can easily happen when over cooked). Next door, if you don't fancy eating in the restaurant, you can order a portion of fish and chops which is definitely substantial the £6 or £7 that it's worth. read more

We were at Borough Market when hunger quite naturally hit. I had my eye set on raclette, but after seeing the 30 or more people in line, I changed my tack. At this point, the goal was hot food, quick food (it was cold and we hadn't eaten all day). We spotted fish! and decided it would be perfect. We got the cod and chips and it was amazing. The cod was fresh and delicious, with a nice batter. There was no shortage of chips. Honestly, there was so much food, 2 people could quite easily split one order. Tip: take your fish and chips to the courtyard outside the Southwark Cathedral and people watch. read more

Huge variety of fish on the menu here means you are spoiled for choice. But Fish still has a very chainy feel to it, and If I am splurging on a nice seafood meal I would rather not do it in a large 'Fish Tank' with the rest of the world walking by and gawking through the window at my meal. My meal was ok, but I have had better. I tried the Tuna Burger and instead of a fillet of tuna (which is what I was hoping for), this was a mish-mash of tuna meat and other unknown ingredients. Quite expensive too considering the place is a glorified fish and chip shop, what are you paying for? read more

Really tasty! I really like the thick cut fries but wished I got some tartar sauce for my fish! The food came out at a decent time and it was served piping hot with a nice crunchy outside texture and soft juicy inside. We came after the market was closed so there was no line. They do have a seating area, but it was all filled. The fish and chips came in a box so we were able to just take it and fine a curb to sit on. The condiments and such are located on the large table where people were eating, so it was a bit awkward to interfere with their space for ketchup.... I think these items should be put on a tall table so that people don't need to get into each other's face... i found the price to be fair for the amount of food we got. We only shared one and it was doable... if you aren't starving. I wouldn't call the service friendly but they aren't rude, just very quick. It seems like if you become a regular they'll treat you like family.... if you plan to come just be prepared to find seating elsewhere.... or go into the restaurants right next door. I'll definitely be coming again. read more

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Is there some law against proper seasoning in England? It's unnerving. In all honesty, I probably respect cuisine in the UK a little more than the typical critic. From almost every casual gourmand I know, I've heard nothing but disdain for English cuisine, that it's essentially a symphony of bland. It's more or less true- most of the food I've had here have been lacking in taste and variety. That being said, while I don't respect tastelessness of the food here, I can respect their attention to texture. Their pastry and pie dough used in their dishes is excellently made, and their dishes are almost always appropriately crispy or soft. Which brings me to this travesty of a dish. I've tried the fish pie, fish and chips, and swordfish sandwich. All of them were excellent with regards to texture. The fish and chips were expertly fried, and the fish pie was smooth and melted in my mouth. Why oh why couldn't they be bothered to season the dishes appropriately? Have they never heard of lemon or garlic or salt or capers or paprika or any other of the myriad of seasoning options in existence today? I think that the air I breathed was more seasoned than the dishes at this place. read more

Yum! One of the best fish & chips I've ever had in my life. Hot, crunchy, flaky, fresh cod. My only regret is getting one piece of fish instead of two. You get a lot of chips with them and the side shack takeout price is totally reasonable (£12). read more

The interior of this restaurant is really cool (glass enclosed place in the heart of Borough Market) but the food is just so-so. My halibut and roasted potatoes was fine, and my other dining companions enjoyed their fish n' chips. A bit pricey for the quality of food that you get, but you are in London so what do you expect? Solid wine and beer list and great location. read more

Fancy restaurant in the middle of Borough Market. Was looking for soup since I had a cold and this was the only place close by. The service was great but definitely overpriced. read more

Great fish and chips! The batter was not too thick and the cod was fresh (no fishy taste). The chips were nice and crispy. This was the first time I've tried mushy peas and didn't care too much for it but, the meal was great! Definitely recommended it! read more

We found this place amidst the organized chaos that is the Borough market. Very cool neighborhood and very delicious market. The fish & chips here were super tasty and came with mushy peas-yummmmm. The outdoor seating is great, lots of tables under the largest umbrella I've ever seen. primo for people-watching. Its not cheap, especially for us Americans, but it was worth it for the food and experience. read more

I have been to fish! a number of times over the past few years and it's a decent backstop if you are in this area and are in need some impromptu fodder. If you have planned ahead and you want to eat fish at Borough Market I would recommend Wrights Porter and Oyster bar which will give you wonderful food and a great experience at a similar price. I turned up at fish! this Saturday with six other chaps who had joined me on the stroll along the river from Richmond to our destination, Borough Market. After a pint at the Rake we felt the need for some fish and chips so, it being a Saturday night, fish! was our only realistic choice of getting a walk in table anywhere near Borough Market unless we fancied a curry. When we arrived the restaurant was almost empty so it was no problem being found a nice table despite being rigged out in our urban walking gear. Even with its conservatory type feel, the acres of glass and a kitchen fully open to the dining room this in not a restaurant I would call swanky or a destination type place. If you are looking for a special occasion venue, or somewhere for a romantic rendezvous, this would not be on any short list of mine. However, it's a pleasant enough space although it has no real soul and is a bit lacking in atmosphere. In the main I would say it is frequented by tourists, out of towners and locals who find themselves in Borough in need of some food to keep them going through the evening. Having said all that, and dammed with faint praise, it suited us boys well enough after an 18 mile walk. Cod, chips and mushy peas all round was the order of the day once we had managed to catch the eye of our underemployed but still quite charming waitress. After only a short wait, quite a bit of which seemed to be spent on the pass while the waiting staff got themselves together, our fish supper arrived and it was a pretty decent meal. The fish itself was a fresh, chunky fillet enclosed in a tasty batter, which if it had been left in the fryer just a moment longer would have been overdone. The chips only rated an ok, no problems but nothing to write home about and I even left a few. However, the mushy peas were damn fine and drew murmurs of admiration from the two Northern lads who were in our party; trust me I think these boys would know a good mushy pea when they tasted one. At £15.95 for fish and chips this is bordering on the eye watering in terms of price but the quality and the location was good. We washed this down with a couple of bottles of the house white which was fine but pretty bog standard. The boys grudgingly saying that it was a decent fish supper and it should be at that price as we trudged through the Market for a nightcap at the Porter seemed to sum up the experience very well. read more

fish! - Fish & Chips Near Me - London, XGL

I came here with my boyfriend while on vacation, for some fish and chips! We actually got fish&chips at the fish! stand next door inside the borough market earlier in the week. Then on our last day in London, we decided to eat inside the restaurant. We had an early reservation, so there was nobody inside, and were seated right away. I actually ordered a tuna burger which was amazing, and my boyfriend ordered beer battered cod & chips, which was delicious just like the one we had from their stand. I read somewhere that this restaurant had one of the best fish&chips, and I most definitely agree. If you're in London, and craving some fish & chips, I'd recommend this restaurant! read more