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    Gigs

    3.8 (63 reviews)
    ModerateFish & Chips, Greek, Seafood
    Open 10:00 am - 10:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Haddock Fish and Chips Calamari on the right
    Kent H.

    Overall: Trying fish and chips was on my list of things to do while vacationing in London and this place did not disappoint! Location: This is very close to the underground train, if I remember correctly about 3 blocks away. Service: It did take some time for them to make the 5 orders of fish and chips. The odd factor is that the table next to us got their order before us even though they ordered after us. The waiter/cashier were very friendly even though it was busy. Food: I had the Haddock and also tried my parent's Cod fish and chips. I don't usually have fish and chips but it really helped to have the sauce. The chips/French Fries were a bit soft but I don't know if it's the local style where it's crispy in the United States.

    Mel T.

    Gigs was my first fish and chips experience in London and it was a disappointing one. My friends and I came in on a Monday afternoon after our first choice for fish and chips was closed. So we decided to come here since it was on my friend's list of food places to try. On the way in, we saw a few people who were seated outside, eating the fish and chips. It looked very promising - the fish looked like it was fried to golden perfection. Thanks to them, we saw that the portion was huge, so we ended up getting two plates to share amongst four people. We ordered the cod and the haddock. They both tasted pretty similar, but one was slightly less fishy than the other (I believe it was the cod). Overall, there wasn't much flavor to it but luckily, the tartar sauce helped that a little bit. The fish was fried to the perfect consistency but the chips were not. I'm not sure they even fried those because they looked like they were take straight from the freezer. Would recommend going elsewhere for good fish and chips. But if you want okay fish and bad chips, then Gigs is for you.

    Cod and Chips with soda Lunch Special
    Steve K.

    This is mostly a take-out/take-away serving fresh Fish & Chips. £4.99 Lunch special until 4 pm--that was my choice. Tasty and fresh. Will return when in the area.

    Colleen C.

    Fish 'n Chips AND Kebabs! And grilled fish. It's so much more than a greasy spot...so c'mon over and have a listen/read. A group of 4 event-weary (read: all wine, no food), nearing 9ish on a Tuesday...in search of a hearty, filling meal? Gig it over to Gig's! The Yelp app to the rescue. Good for takeaway and sit down service, as it turns out. During our meal (sitdown) I witnessed a variety of people entering/exiting to the Gig's takeaway counter, which is actually quite nicely separated from the restaurant seating area....no disturbance and everyone gets their fish 'n chips the way they like 'em! My three compadres opted for the cod and chips, I took a BIT healthier route (begrudgingly) and did the grilled sea bass with veggies and a Greek Salad. Theirs looked DIVINE. MMMMMs were uttered by all. The appetizers lean Greek and were OK, nothing amazing (the haloumi pretty small, the calamari super deep fried and a bit chewy)...the real star here is the fish 'n chips (and perhaps the kebabs, I'll be back to try). My grilled fish was 15quid...a good price for a whole fish and skewer of vegetables. And healthy, to boot. The small side Greek salad was sans dressing and lacked sass...but fresh nonetheless. Our service was fairly prompt and she was pretty nice to us. Drinks arrived quickly. Dinner for four (with tip) under 60quid, good showing. I'll surely be back and it seems to be a gem for takeaway. Noted.

    The menu at gigs
    Barbara L.

    On our first night in London we went to the concierge in the hotel and ask where a nice fish and chips place within walking distance would be. He highlight Charlotte street in the Fitzrovia area, which is about a 15 minute walk from out hotel. As we were walking we came across Gigs Fish and Chips first. We didn't want to enter the first restaurant we saw, so we bypassed it and proceeded to follow what the concierge had told us. When we arrived at Charlotte street though we didn't find any fish and chip place that looked appealing and decided to come back to Gigs. At first glance this place is a small restaurant that looked cozy. They place music on an ipod speaker and the place is a bit dim. We finally went in and the place was so nice! they seated us promptly and gave us our menus. The menu is much bigger than just fish and chips, but as a tourist we wanted to try the famed fish and chips. They had a large variety. Cod, Salmon etc that was very fresh! My brother and I ordered the common Cod Fish and Chips (£9.40) and asked the waiter to recommend a side. He told us the Onion rings(£2.95) are super fresh and so we obliged by ordering them. We also ordered still bottled water (£1.90). The water was promptly brought to us along with a cup of ice and lemon slice. The waiter was super nice to pour my water for me. Afterwards ketchup and their tartar sauce. Their tartar sauce was very savory and flavorful. The fish and chips and onion rings came out shortly after. My brother and I were amazed at the size of the fish. It was a huge piece of cod and the crispy outter layer or batter was perfect and delicious!!! It makes me water to think about it now. I was ravished at that time so I dug in and ate the whole fish with the tartar sauce. I wasn't able to make it to the chips and the onion rings were only half eaten just because the fish was SO HUGE! The waiter was very attentive and kind to us. He made us feel welcomed and even joked with us here and there. This place is a nice casual place to get fish and chips and did a great job with the atmosphere and ambience. I whole heartly recommend anybody to give this place a try.

    Lamb Shish
    Sara D.

    I came here by following a recommendation of a friend who work near by and fell in love with their amazing kebabs... and he was totally right!! Their are mostly known for fish and chips but in fact this is a very Cypriot place with lot of Mediterranean flavors on their plates. The restaurant offers both take away and table service. They also make a very very nice garlic sauce!!!!

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    Felix W.

    MMMMMMMM MMMMMMMMMM, this - my dear friends - is a bit of the biz. It's so close to Goodge Street tube. Come out, ignore the Scientologists and run come find this place. If you're hungry, it's just were to come round here. It's delightfully simple - a good chip shop. But there's two really tip-top things about the chips, and here they are:- At number one, they're delicious. Properly soggy, chunky just cooked to perfection. And clearly off the potato, so none of your McCain lets make everything look the same kind of chip, nope, these came off the potato and whoever cooks them knows how to do it right, And at number two, they're so cheap. I went in with an assortment of coins. "How much are your chips mate?" - "One pound fifty". Just like that. And they'll wrap them up in a massive cone. And there's salt, vinegar, ketchup and mayonnaise on site so you can do it how you like. I'm afraid that's all I got here. A cone of chips. But it was so worth it, and I have a theory that the further south you get in the UK, the worse the chips get. And Gig's bucks the trend.

    David S.

    Nice dining area and full on a Thursday lunchtime. I had the recommended special of roast lamb knuckle, served with roast potatoes and salad, which was indeed very good. Fast service, catering to the lunchtime business crowd.

    Amazing Fish n Chips with the choice of Cod fish and 3 different dips with my favourite being the tartare sauce. Serene ambience and music!
    Sahil M.

    One of the best restaurants for having Fish n Chips with the choice of Cod fish. The dips are amazing as well. The ambience was soothing with good music in the background. The servers were really friendly. Overall experience was well worth it.

    Cod and chips 12 pounds
    Bret S.

    Lunch at 11:45 am. We were the first ones on property. We ordered cod and haddock, both with chips. Shared an order of mashed peas. Both the cod and haddock come with skin on, and both were prepared very well. Fish was moist, batter good and not too oily. The chips were good - not great. The mashed peas were better than many I've had. Prices are pretty good compared to other places you can get fish and chips. The service was friendly but really slow and inattentive. We had to wait a LONG time to pay our bill, even after I asked for it. Return? Maybe, but we will be in search of other fish options in the area as this one did not close the deal for me.

    Fiona G.

    I like this place! Aristos & Chris who run it & their team of amazing staff are what makes me go back for more ...... that & the best fish ever. Great on a hot day to sit round & chat too. They are generous funny & care about us locals ... It gives me pleasure to recommend them!

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    Very good fish and chips but slightly over priced! Only tried take away so cant comment on eating in

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    The worst fish and chips I have tasted in London, I suspect that the frying oil they used was last changed in 2005. Really quite horrid.

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    Borough Market - black pig - amazing

    Borough Market

    4.6(2.2k reviews)
    2.2 miLondon Bridge
    ££

    i love a good market and borough market is one of those places where there are so many different…read morethings to try you honestly don't even know where to start what we got: - wild mushroom risotto - fish and chips from fish! kitchen - pistachio cannoli from gastronomica market we came on a bank holiday and i was honestly surprised it wasn't insanely crowded. the lines moved pretty quickly and we didn't have to wait too long for food either. seating was definitely packed, but we got lucky and managed to snag a table after hovering around for a bit. everything we tried was delicious. the risotto was super creamy and comforting, the fish and chips were crispy and fresh, and the pistachio cannoli was the perfect sweet treat to end everything with. definitely one of those spots i'd come back to just to keep trying more food stalls.-

    Definitely a must if you're in london but it's very easy to get over-stimulated and lost in my…read moreopinion because it gets super packed. I went in 2 different times: saturday at 3pm and wednesday at 10am. Two completely different vibes. I tried the famous sandwich from the black pig, viral chocolate covered strawberries and bread ahead. Black pig - the best one sandwich: it was AMAZING!!! I was a bit scared to get this since i was by myself but let me tell you, it was not heavy as i expected it to be. Just delicious overall and would totally recommend. Chocolate strawberries: I love strawberries and chocolate but definitely think you can find cheaper alternatives anywhere in london. Bread Ahead: my new favorite pastry place. I pretty much got a donut from this place (not this location) everyday because the black currant cheesecake donut was that good. I got the tiramisu and crème brûlée donut which my brother liked and i wish i could've tasted them before they went bad but anyways, I would totally recommend the donuts from here! Their chocolate chips cookies are HUGE and delicious as well. This was probably one of my favorite markets!

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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.

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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!

    The Lobster Pot

    The Lobster Pot

    4.3(10 reviews)
    2.5 miKennington
    £££

    My wife and I chose this place for our last dinner in London before heading back home to DFW. I had…read moreread about this restaurant in some top 10 lists for foodies visiting London and was dying to check it out. First, it's not in the busy part of London where you would expect a restaurant of this caliber to be but rather it is in a very blue-collar neighborhood on the south side of London. It is a VERY cozy place with only seven tables but that is how they keep the quality and experience so great. The decor is as if you are on an old fishing ship. Reservations are highly recommended but we got there right when they opened (7pm) and thankfully they let us have a table. After being seated the hostess showed us the days specials and they ranged from fantastic scallops to lobster with every choice as good as the last. My wife and I chose the Chef's Choice 8 course dinner. The dinner comprised of a delicious sardine sandwich followed by a fillet of night perch which was then followed by lobster that melted in your mouth. Then we had a pallet cleanser of a light peach sorbet with a shot of vodka poured over it. The meal resumed with a grilled piece of pork belly (I got the "meat" choice) while my wife had a grilled hallibut (she got the "fish" choice). The next course was a warmed cheese (I believe it was gruyere) in pastry accompanied by a small mixed green salad with aged balsamic. The dessert courses were a delicious crepe with creme bruille filling and the end course was a pear puree along with a chocolate pudding with a hint of mint. We loved this place even though the name sort of threw us off at first. When you hear "The Lobster Pot" I imagine a bunch of seniors getting off a day-tour bus to a casino at a truck stop or something but this experience was far from what I first imagined. I would highly recommend spending some of your tourist dollars here at this restaurant.

    Don't arrive early or you'll be sorrier than a cracked crustacean's claw. Kitsch sticky menus…read moreneeded a bit of explanation and if the menus change regularly (no oysters , but I'd rather they'd be off the menu than off in my stomach) then perhaps daily printed menus would work. A delightfully decorative place complete with seagulls singing sea shanty classics on loop. Terrified but glorious goldfish adorning the cabin window walls, really every maritime detail had been thought of, even staff in cabin costumes, it was as cheesy as the lobster Thermidor. So fun. I loved being bibbed up too, I like knowing things are gonna get messy. The Meli, a melee of seafood; half lobster, sea bass, spicy grilled perch, razor clam (touch over done), squid kebab (could've been flavoured more) but all in a sea of buttery champagne and avruga sauce. No tide could hold me back from wanting to lick my plate or use this as a moisturiser, oh my golly so delicious. It came served with enough perfectly cooked veg that my mother would approve of too. Soft butter, less surprise from the proprietor at our arrival and this place would have had a perfect score. Overall our waitress was lovely and the food was really darn good.

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    The Lobster Pot - Our lobster before its cooked.  She was so marvelous. The chef personally spoke with us and helped plan the meal. Superb.

    Our lobster before its cooked. She was so marvelous. The chef personally spoke with us and helped plan the meal. Superb.

    The Lobster Pot
    The Lobster Pot

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    The Mayfair Chippy - My to go order was so tasty. Fries could have been crisper but the fish was on point!

    The Mayfair Chippy

    4.5(700 reviews)
    0.9 miMayfair
    ££

    Mayfair Chippy absolutely lived up to the hype. The fish was fresh, flaky, and wrapped in a…read moreperfectly crisp batter that stayed light instead of greasy. The chips were thick-cut, properly salted, and tasted like real chip shop fries instead of frozen fast food fries. The place was completely packed, so I ended up eating on the stairs about a block away, honestly felt like part of the experience. One of those spots that doesn't try to reinvent fish and chips. it just does the classic version better than most places. Would easily go back next time I am in London.

    When you've just arrived in London and need gluten free fish and chips, look no further than…read moreMayfair chippy! Food/drinks: Maybe the best fish and chips I've ever had! (I heard the non GF version was also excellent.) Platter came with flavorful mushy peas, tartar sauce, and a spicy mayo (or currry for the non GF platter). Chips were large and delicious. Portion was huge, and easily shareable. Delicious!! Service: It was ok. We waited in line for a really long time (more than an hour) but we were checked on from time to time. Once we were seated and ordered, no one really checked in, but we asked if we needed something. Ambiance: Cute outdoor seating. In door seating was okay. Reservations get to go into a back room which seemed nicer. Lovely side street in a crazy busy popular area. It's a solid 4.5 stars for what it is because the food was so good. I'd return. Tip: Make a reservation a couple of weeks in advance, or be prepared to wait...a long time...Or, skip the line to order takeaway and go enjoy your food!

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    The Mayfair Chippy - Inside

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    The Mayfair Chippy - Mayfair classic - fried cod + tarter was so good!

    Mayfair classic - fried cod + tarter was so good!

    The Mayfair Chippy - Sheppard's Pie

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