One of the best fish and chips I've ever had. The restaurant is tucked away in a small alley off the main road. It was clean and had great coastline decorations. We ordered the cod fish and chips as well as an order of onion rings. The onions were battered in a flaky crust and the onions themselves were quite sweet. Overall an incredible onion ring given the cost, freshness, and quantity you receive. Now, onto the fish. The cod was incredibly flaky and the crust enhanced the flavor really well. The chips were alright, not my favorite, but the cod was the real star of the show. Overall, I was able to have the British fish and chips experience and have it well. If you are looking for a great place to eat that's not too far from the main city, look no further than here! read more

What a treat it is that a reputable chain has vegan fish and chips so I could partake in a London classic meal. I arrived and was asked if I wanted takeaway or sit in. I said I would sit in and was led to a table out back. I ordered the vegan fish and chips. It came quickly to my table still piping hot. It was crispy and delicious. The chips or fries were also good. I'll be sure to stop by when I'm in London each time. read more

Hobson's Fish & Chips - vegan fish and chips - British Near Me - London, XGL

My wife and I knew we had to partake of fish and chips this week while in London. Hobson's is a chain of restaurants with a good reputation so we came to this one which was in the path of our tourist wandering. It is very well run. The store is clean and neat. The staff is attentive and efficient. They answered our tourist questions with enthusiasm. I ordered cod F&C while my wife ordered haddock. Both were served very fresh and hot. The batter is crispy and light. These fish are not encased in an inch thick mass of greasy batter but are lightly coated with something that means more towards a good tempura crust. More substantial than tempura but in that quartile. I tasted both of our fish selections and enjoyed each. The cod is a bit more tender and the haddock has a slightly firmer texture. Really well done and the house tartar sauce really puts a nice finish on it. The chips/fries are also good. I like the American light crispy outside with a soft inside variety of potato fries, which is not what Hobson does. They serve Brit style which are a little more firm skinned. Still very good with either the ketchup or vinegar and salt. I'd come here again, especially for the fish part of the meal. read more

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First time in London, I had to try real Fish & Chips- I'm so happy we chose Hobson's! The service was amazing- super friendly and fast. The shop itself was bright and spacious. I got the cod and it was breaded perfectly. Light, airy and crispy- with delicate, clean fish. The chips were fried nicely and were savory. Loved the vinegar and mayo- they were great additions. read more

Hobson's Fish & Chips - British Near Me - London, XGL

Fresh & Crispy Cod! Shoulda had the slaw, though the chips were quite good The service was more than adequate read more

Hobson's Fish & Chips - British Near Me - London, XGL

The good things Clean and bright and the service was really good. Our disappointment was with the fish and chips. Absolutely no taste to it. This wasn't medium priced food either. We found delicious fish and chips at pub around the corner that came with mushy peas and was less money overall. read more

Hobson's Fish & Chips - British Near Me - London, XGL

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This was my first time having some authentic fish and chips. Delicious We found that Hobson's had some solid reviews so we visited their Soho location. All of us ordered the classic fish and chips (cod) and, at the same time, received a massive piece of fried fish and chunky fries (I'm American what can I say). The cod was fried perfectly. Super crispy and the fishy interior just melted in my mouth. Combined with the tartar sauce, the meal was complete. This is exactly what I wanted. The service was quick and very amicable. Some critiques: the cod and "chips" were a bit lacking in salt, and the malt vinegar wasn't very strong. Very minor things as salt was provided and the tartar sauce was enough condiment for me anyways. read more

Hobson's Fish & Chips - Fish and Chips (Cod) - British Near Me - London, XGL

Good fish and chips. Definitely a touristy spot but I would say it is still a good spot. We arrived around opening and was seated quickly but a long line formed right after! minus one star because wait staff was quite cold. They made a mistake with our order but blamed it on us. read more

Your average fish and chips. Wasn't bad however wasn't great. Big portions which is nice. Restaurant is small and intimate. It is quick and easy to order however would not personally go again. read more

Hobson's Fish & Chips - Fish and chips - British Near Me - London, XGL

8.22.23 The vote is unanimous, the best fish & chips hubby and I have ever had. Fish and chips were both crispy and came out piping hot. The cod was also flaky. This was the only restaurant we tried whose reviews were accurate and didn't disappoint. Seating inside is limited, but there is outdoor seating available too. Just a note it is a bit stuffy inside. Fish and chips is obligatory to have when you come to England and this is the spot to go to. You will leave happy! read more

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Stopped by here for lunch when I happened to have a long layover in London a couple of months ago. I specifically chose this place as they had a plant-based version of their fish & chips dish. I came right when they opened so there was no wait to get seated, though I'm not sure if a wait is common or not here. Along with my plant-based fish & chips, I also got a side of their mushy peas. My food came out piping hot and it tasted pretty good. Their plant-based fish is made out of banana flowers and kelp, and it even had some "bones" in it, which amused me. The chips were good and crispy, and the peas were fine. I was really happy to find a vegetarian version of a popular British dish and my server was friendly and attentive. Restaurant was also clean and located right in Soho, close to numerous shops and businesses. Would love to come back here during my next trip to London. read more

Great fish and chips, air conditioned and delicious food. The fish was fresh and cooked well, it was a good, crispy breading but not too heavy. Cute interior, quaint but several tables and very clean. Really wonderful and kind service from the gentleman at the front. He was attentive, kind and on top of things for the entire restaurant. Very friendly and a great experience. read more

Our first night in London called for Fish n Chips, and Hobson's came highly recommended. The space is great - clean, well branded and decorated, and very welcoming! The menu has a good range of offerings. Honestly there were so many other thing I wanted to try. We got the cod and the haddock - both fantastic but the haddock was next-level delicious. It's more fishy but I really like how great the flavor came through!! Other high note - the grilled halloumi. A perfect example of how exceptional the basics can be when done right. My ONLY complaint was with the service. Our waitress was great through the ordering process, but then we never saw her again. No checking on drinks; no checking on food; and when it came time for the check (after waiting for about 30 minutes) I finally went and fetched the check myself. But I wouldn't let this deter you from trying their delicious fish n chips!! read more

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A great restaurant for people looking for gluten free. Especially if you're wanting gluten free fish and chips to try. Service was pretty quick to sit and to get our food. Large piece of cod, lightly battered. Little weird to have the fish skin on the bottom half but easily peeled off. Chips were fresh and good. Side of coleslaw was delicious! Tried mushy peas side and would be ok not having it again! Weird minty taste to me. Also tried their cider which was was Bulmers cider, very good. A lot of seating at the restaurant. Bathrooms in the back. read more

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The fish was delightful! I ordered the cod and it was milky, fresh, and melts in your mouth with the perfect amount of crisp on the outside. The calamari was fresh and soft. The chips were ok the dryer side and lacked flavor. The place was packed when we got there but servers got us a seat in less than 5 minutes. It was quite loud at the location and they didn't know how to split a bill in two. read more

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About 20 quid to dine in. The fish is quite small and the chips are a bit too soft. I saw a review by Tom the taxi driver on youtube and he said the same thing. 4 quid for a can of Coke is a bit much - even for London! Overall was ok....small portion (then again it is London), nice friendly staff, clean place, decent ambiance. I'd probably go back - comparing to Poppies I'd probably prefer Poppies. read more

This review is for a dine-in dinner meal on a Monday. And it's three stars based on the small fish and scant tartar sauce. Food: The cod was fresh, but boy was it small. Batter was decent. It was served with the tiniest portion of tartar sauce in the most annoying thumbnail sized takeaway paper container. I asked for more tartar sauce, and it came in the same sized tiny container. Chips were decent. Coleslaw (cost extra) was pretty good. Cost: £16.95 for one (small) cod and chips. £2.95 for the coleslaw. Overall: Service was OK. Staff just did what they needed to do, and that's fine. Lots of table options when dining in. Takes cards and cash. read more

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Hobsons had quick service and quality fish and chips! A convenient location made this a busy stop, but we were still seated within 20 minutes of arriving. They also offer takeaway! read more

Hobson's Fish & Chips - British Near Me - London, XGL

Tourist trap for sure. COD fish was crispy but bland. Fries were dead and bland. Calamari was FOUR small rings (the size of Burger King onion rings) for 11.5 Pounds- they should be ashamed of themselves. Cannot recommend. read more

We went to hobsons to get the fish and chips experience in London and it didn't disappoint. The portion is really generous and the service was really fast. The tarter sauce they have is excellent and compliments the fish nicely. The soho area is also really cool and an interesting place to walk around so I would recommend budgeting in extra hour or so if you can spare it to explore it he area. read more

The food at Hobson's Fish and Chips was excellent!! The batter was light and the fish was fresh, while the portions are large!! The service was quick and the food was brought fairly quickly while being packed with customers!! The ambiance was casual. Be prepared to wait a while for a table because there can be a long wait outside. Even though the wait can be long I definitely recommend coming here!! read more

We got fish and chips (1 cod and 1 Haddock) and fries for 2, and it was more than enough for two people. read more

Hobson's Fish & Chips - Fried cod - British Near Me - London, XGL

This was our first spot we ate at after landing in London and it hit the spot. The fish was fresh, fried to order, and had good flavor. We also accompanied the fish with curry sauce and it paired surprisingly well. The downside of our meal was that the fries were a little too soft for our liking and the fish was oily, pooling at the bottom of the plate. In addition, we ordered the mushy peas which we did not personally like. Overall, we enjoyed our meal and glad to have had fish and chips while in London. read more

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Wow! The fact that there is a gluten free section for this menu and most of the sides are gluten free blew my mind. So happy this is here. We shared the GF cod and GF haddock (preferred the cod but only by a slim margin), a side of fries, mushy peas and baked beans. Our son loved the kids cod bites and chips too! Pair it with a Carlsberg for a satisfying meal. Everyone's mood lifted after this fast meal. Oh, if you love an 80s rock music playlist, you'll really love it here. read more

Hobson's Fish & Chips - Gluten free batter menu! This doesn't show the sides, of which many are gluten free. - British Near Me - London, XGL

Great traditional fish and chips made with the freshest ingredients and served by an exceptional staff. The cod was excellent, as well as the calamari and chips. read more

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We were staying in the center of London for several days. I was intent on tasting some of England's renown fish & chips. Our hotel was surrounded by pubs advertising fish & chips. But, my goal was to sample THE BEST. What better source than asking locals?! I finally decided to take an Uber ride to Hobsons. It was a little out of the center of town a bit in a local neighborhood. It was on a Tuesday in the middle of the afternoon. Upon entering, I discovered we were the only customers. I ordered at the counter and then proceeded to the rear and sat at a comfortable booth. Our food arrived in a very timely manner. I soon discovered that the "waiter" was the owner. He commented on how quiet it was. Usually, "We have a lot of take-aways going on". He was very friendly and talkative. In fact, we learned the entire history of the restaurant . When I commented on the quality of the food, he proceeded to explain his philosophy on using the freshest fish (cod or halibut), very clean oil, light batter and his "specialized" fryer. I never completely understood the fryer thing, but it was obvious he was proud of it! He was an absolute delight to speak with. And then there was the food. OMG! What perfect fish. Lightly breaded, then perfectly fried to a golden brown. Moist, flaky and very tasty. An added bonus... the fish to breading ration was perfect. A particular irritant of mine: when an attractive piece of fish arrives... you bite in and discover way too much breading and too little fish. This was PERFECT! Oh yeah, include the onion rings in the "perfect" category. Meaty rings of sweet onions with the perfect breading fried to the perfect golden brown again. Perfect, perfect, perfect all around! This tied for THE BEST fish & chips I have ever had! (The other place was in New Zealand). If I return to London, I am definitely coming back here again. read more

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We had to stop by the Hobson's fish and chips after SOHO location to order a fish and chips to go. (I could not find the yelp business page for the Soho location.) There was a line when we had arrived but they said it would only take like 7 to 8 minutes if we ordered to go. We ended up waiting for maybe 20 minutes before our food came out which was slightly annoying. However, it was worth the wait as the fish and chips are probably the best I've ever had. The breading with crispy and the fish was tender. It was also paired with these delicious chips that didn't taste too unhealthy. They also gave us ketchup and mayo on the side, and had doused everything in a light coating of vinegar and salt and pepper. read more

Perfect fish & chips! And the gluten free fish & chips is arguably more impressive given the ingredient/cooking restrictions! The only place in London we ate multiple times. Portions are generous too! read more

Maybe it was an off day, but the experience was certainly not as described by other reviewers. The fish, and especially the onion rings, were really quite greasy and I've easily had better, lighter fish and chips elsewhere. The batter was so greasy that it detracted from the flavor the fish (I tried both haddock and cod). It was nice to sit outside and the tables and chairs were comfortable. They certainly did have a great selection of sides, salads, vegetarian and gluten free options. I just imagined that behind the counter, in the kitchen, there was a vat where about 10% too much fish was likely frying in oil that was maybe 10 degrees too cool for about 30 seconds too long. Would try elsewhere next time. read more

Hobson's Fish & Chips - Haddock w peas and onion rings - British Near Me - London, XGL

everything was just ehh. i tend to err on the side of optimism since these are real people trying to make a living, so ill try to be as neutral as possible. the inside of the restaurant really suit the whole fish and chips casual vibe. on the other hand, the staff was average. they got the job done, but definitely nothing exceptional. the cooking staff seemed really friendly and happy to be doing their job though. as for the food, i've had way better fish and chips in new england (is this blasphemy) at nonspecialty restaurants. fish was sizable enough, but again, tasted just average, and chips were bland and soggy. true to what i've seen throughout my time i london, the food was simple and not exceptionally seasoned. if you're on the hunt for a classic english dish, this MAY be what you're looking for. on the bright side, the cole slaw the tartar sauce was excellent! read more

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Quick and friendly service. Great location at Charring Cross. Recommend the fish and chips. Party of four were happy with their meal and portions. read more

Hobson's Fish & Chips - Fish and chips - British Near Me - London, XGL

Tasty food and quick service. Simple atmosphere and tables are fairly close together. Within walking distance of our hotel so that was nice. read more

Highly recommend going here for lunch or dinner. I knew we were at a good place when it was located off the beaten path, in an alley, and there was a line 20 people deep. The owner came outside several times and spoke to the people waiting, and even brought out some chips for us to eat while waiting. The inside was clean. The menu had lots of great options if you are looking for fish and chips, even grilled !!! I really enjoyed the Hobson's draft beer. It's not their beer, just another company with the name Hobson. Give this place a try!! read more

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Hobson's Fish & Chips is a traditional fish and chip shop, located on Porchester Rd, they have a great selection of gluten-free options, including sauces as well as fish and chips! I ordered from them on Uber Eats, the food was considerably expensive, even by London standards, a regular fish and chips came to £15.95 alone, after adding curry sauce (£3) and then Uber's fees (£1.90) my entire order came to £20.85 with free delivery! Compared to going into the store, the fish was the usual price, while the chips cost £0.50 more, and the curry sauce cost £1 more on Uber Eats (I understand why they need to charge more, to cover Uber's extortionate fees they charge to restaurants). I do find the surcharge for the gluten-free batter to be a little frustrating, but I do understand that they may incur extra costs, and I don't mind paying an extra £1 if I know it's going to be reliable gluten-free food, fried separately that won't make me sick. It would have been good to see them offer a meal deal, rather than charging fish, chips, sauces and even peas separately, to make the food better value for money, especially considering the 10% added onto the bill at the end, both inside the restauraunt and when ordering on Uber Eats as a "service charge". My food however was really good, it tasted almost normal, if they hadn't written gluten-free on the box, I could have easily confused it for normal fish and chips, the batter was the best gluten-free batter I've had, and the fish was good quality too. The chips were slightly soggy for my liking, but it seems most chippies serve them that way. The curry sauce was also pretty good, it had a great flavour to go with the rest of my food. I like how they also added a small onion ring into my box as a little taster too, which was a nice gesture. The temperature could have been slightly better, but with delivered food, it can be hit or miss, especially with Uber Eats track record. 4* - Excellent fish and chips, with staff seeming friendly when I rang in to confirm about their allergen protocols, prices are a little steep but it was certainly what I was looking for, in a late evening in my hotel room in London. (Even if they did forget cutterly!) read more

Hobson's Fish & Chips - Gluten Free Fish and Chips - British Near Me - London, XGL

Phenomenal service and food wish I could eat there every day! Sauce is flavorful and compliments the fish, which was crispy and meaty. Chips are fresh and crisp with a nice bite. Gluten free options still phenomenal read more

Hobson's Fish & Chips - British Near Me - London, XGL

On holiday in London with our Celiac son, and this place was perfect, not only for him, but there were plenty of choices for the whole damn family! I recommend it highly for not only Celiac disease folks but gluten intolerant people as well! read more

Good food and friendly service. Busy place so get there early. Can't go wrong if you want fish and chips.

Especially yummy haddock in a crisp, light batter. We enjoyed it with baked beans, cole slaw and fries. read more

Hobson's Fish & Chips - Haddock and lemon. All that is needed. - British Near Me - London, XGL

Was really excited to try this restaurant based on the reviews and I was not disappointed. You might have to wait as it was very crowded on a Saturday night, which I took as a good sign. The staff is attentive and welcoming and the environment is cozy. On to the most important thing, the food! I ordered the cod with the gluten free batter and it was a generously sized portion that came out piping hot and stayed that way. Every single bite tasted fresh and crispy yet tender and not greasy. I appreciated that the menu also had non-fish options to accommodate those who might want something else. For example, the halloumi salad was also great. Highly recommend coming here! read more

Hobson's Fish & Chips - Fish and chips - British Near Me - London, XGL

My new favorite fish and chips restaurant whenever I visit London. By far! Just that outstanding. Visited on my last night in town needing one more fish and chips meal. Got the to go special with the fish 9-piece and fries - thick, delicious and fresh cooked to order and super flavorful. Very reasonable prices as well. Of note is the staff was extremely friendly and helpful, and even insisted upon making a fresh order even though they could have taken the easy way out. I look forward to visiting whenever I get back to London as this was just simply exceptional all the way around. read more

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