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    HOOK

    4.3 (79 reviews)
    ModerateFish & Chips, Seafood
    Closed 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Hipster
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Ellie L.

    THIS is THE place for fish and chips in London! I ate dinner here for the second time during my most recent trip to London. Hook is located in Camden conveniently close to the tube stop - very easy to get to. The ambiance is hip and slightly modern. Hook takes the classic fish and chips and elevates it with a creative twist. Of course, if you are looking for a classic fish and chips, you can get that here. But you will also find a variety of alternative fish and chips on the menu - cajun, lemon basil tempura, and a few specials of the day, all of which come with a fun homemade sauce that's not just your average tartar sauce. I came here with my boyfriend and sister. We ordered the cajun, curry spice, and squid ink fish and chips (the latter two were specials that day). All were great, we couldn't agree on a favorite. Across all the dishes the fish was super flaky and the outside was crispy. The chips are also some of the best but lacked a little salt. At £13-£14 a dish, Hook isn't cheap. But the fish is sustainably sourced and the flavors are fantastic - rest assured you will be getting some great fish and chips if you dine at Hook!

    Seabream and Classic...very good!
    Wendy T.

    So glad we stopped at this fish and chip. My son who doesn't eat seafood or very much fish came to London and fell in love with fish and chips. We have been to Poppies and a couple of other places but Hook is his favorite!!! Definitely try the sea bream...

    Lydia H.

    I ordered the classic panko fish and chips and the calamari small plate to share. The fish and chips were tasty and fresh. Service was a little slow, but there were only two people serving a full room. Decor inside is cute and clean!

    panko breaded and yummy
    Suzee Q.

    I got your basic panko breaded haddock with tartar sauce and chips. My husband got lemon basil fish with garlic truffle mayo, a side of calamari rings, a raspberry lemonade with vodka, and an Epic Saison. When the order came to the table (quickly, I might add) I thought there was no way we could finish it all - but we did. And it was ALL delish. Nice interior, cheerful service, decent prices for the portion sizes. My husband would pass on the beer, though - don't read the copy on the bottle!

    Lemon/Basil Fish & Chips
    Sofia D.

    So I'm pretty disappointed in this place after being really excited to try it because of all the unique flavor choices. I think if you have obvious first time customers, and from the US mind you.. that you should mention that if they're ordering the fish & chips and it's not cod or haddock which all fish & chips tend to be just about anywhere in the World... . Please INFORM THEM. I ordered this lemon/basil fish & chips and it was not at all good. They used a fish called Sea Bream I believe after reading the reviews. I felt so sorry for myself that I didn't read the reviews previous to ordering this. That's not my job though. It's the servers responsibility to tell me since it's not at all listed anywhere on the latest menu they're giving out. It was fishy, still had the skin attached which was gross to me because of the fishiness it was already giving. This in particular fish is NOT GOOD for frying. It soaked up way too much oil because of its more meaty texture that In my opinion is only good for grilling, baking, broiling or WHATEVER else in the World besides frying. I know this place is probably good because I watched the people next to me tearing the shit up out of their fish which from looking at it was Panko crusted nice & flaky. PROBABLY THE COD OR HADDOCK. They were nodding their heads and looking at each other like .. mm, good right?! Yeah thumbs up. Yum! Yum! Lol oh my god. Sigh. What a damn shame. Giving 2 stars because the fries were delicious and I liked sitting by the door on those comfortable booths people watching, but my fish really sucked and I came all the way on the tube from St John's Wood to Camden Town just to try this place. Thats 3 lines, 2 changes and 11 stops. #TUBEWORLDPROBLEMS

    Kenny C.

    Hook is awesome for so many reasons. Let me count the ways: 1) They promote sustainable fishing. 2) Their fish and chips are great. 3) They have a great beer selection. 4) Staff is friendly. 5) They have vinegar in spray bottles. I had the tempura battered lemon/basil sea bream (aka porgy). Fried perfectly. Not too greasy. Big filet slices. Tons of fries. The decor of the place is also cool, and it's great for groups.

    Lager and homemade lime and mint lemonade
    Josy A.

    Woah. I'm totally hooked. (see what I did there?) This is the best fish and chips in London. Seriously, it is sooo good. You can choose traditional fish and chips OR go with some of their gorgeous sounding (and super tasty) more original flavours. Both fish were good naked, but were *amazing* once you add their sauces. We chose one panko, and one tempura: - Lemon & Fennel Panko Hake with Seaweed Salted Chips & Lemon & Basil Sauce (£10) - Lime, Mint & Wasabi Tempura of Seabream with Seaweed Salted Chips & Basil Chilli Sauce (£12) * We both liked the tempura version more than the panko (it wasn't really panko...it was just normal breadcrumbs - I guess they want to sound more posh!?) * The chips were sooo good. I love using nori for seasoning...and there were so many that it is impossible to finish a whole portion. * They use lots of different types of sustainable fish - so you can keep trying now types and discover that you love them ALL! * I looooved their sauces. * The home-made lemonade was delicious too (I tried lime and mint) I'll definitely go back, and you should go and try it too!!

    Lily H.

    We came to try this place after seeing it on Guy Fieri. Pretty good...their fish is fried with panko, but it's not overly thick batter. Their chips..for some reason is so addicting. They provide vinegar sprays? New concept for us, we're used to the bottles!

    Daniel F.

    Fish day at Hook Camden. Recommended by many famous bloggers as I has wanted food in Camden which is sometimes a bit ponderous. The venue is bigger than you think but the main space to left and right near Windows is more airy and light than the back bit. Not the most definitive decor or identity if I'm truthful. Not much to give a story about themselves. Though I like sometimes like the idea of it being less 'selly'. Fish ranges from cod, haddock, pollock and coley. Haddock is a particular fav of mine and I know coley to be not the most favoured fish. I choose Hand cut chips, mint mushy peas with Argentinian Panko & chimichurri sauce. Portion is bigger than you realise upon arrival (and delving deep into it all). They do need bigger boxes which act as your plates as it is a bit cramped and the paper tears underneath and it is tough to grab flakey fish with a fork thereafter. Chips or wedge I'd say are a clear winner. Handcut and plenty of them. The minty mushy peas (each got one as a side) are not as flavoursome as I would have hoped. Prefer just a standard chip shop or out of tin mushy peas. I like that the fish is sustainable and that it is all not greasy at all. So much different and cleaner feel than going to a chip shop. The fish I had was good. Very light. I think this is all because of the Panko batter. Or breadcrumb if you will. It's much healthier and much lighter thus its emphasis is on the fish itself. The Panko adds a little texture and flavour. It was interesting to see fish being flavoured with breadcrumbs and I applaude this type of thinking for something deemed conventional. My Argentinian sauce was by far the best one we tried. Others good but this one stood out. My friends liked their fish of classic and Ethiopian. The sauces really added purpose and flavour as a side to the dish so impressed by these sauces esp the Argentinian one. It's defo one to go check for yourself. I myself will come back and try the flavoured tempura fish versions I think which use sea bream and see how different they are.

    Jenny K.

    The best fish and chips I had in London. Ever. What more to say...: God service, patient, smiling, fun and engaged. We ended up having a bit of a chat about places to visit when in Copenhagen and vice versa when in London. Really good food. Really good.

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    Emma D.

    "Oh my goodness! That was the best fish and chips I've ever had". Says everyone ever. I always do a little smile every time I bring friends, family, work colleagues here as they absolutely love it, but I mean who doesn't! I'm totally in love with Hook if you hadn't guessed. Not in a first love, its over before you know it novelty way but in a golden wedding anniversary way where I want to keep coming here every day for the rest of my life. Trust me, its that good. The staff here are super friendly, they have a great craft beer selection too and are happy to talk about any new beers/breweries they are selling. In fact, I found my beloved Cloudwater brewery as the result of a recommendation through the team at Hook. I've met one of the owners too at Taste of London, what a nice chap. They're just a bunch of very down to earth, genuine, friendly/happy people and you definitely feel that when you arrive.  The food, well what can I say. Its not your usual fish and chips from your local chippy, it definitely has a twist to it but its good to try something a bit different every now and again. Whichever fish you try, whether that's the panko breadcrumbs style or tempura batter it will melt and flake in your mouth. Great flavours too from lemon and basil tempura style to Argentinan panko. Yum! The chips are different too, flat seaweed salty chips (you can't taste the sea honest) and the portions are always extremely generous. I'm a sauce fiend so the mix and match of 6 option is always a winner and you know what I hate more than anything...Calamari! I always have and always will BUT bizarrely I always eat it when I come here. Its so damn good! They must have slipped something in to my drink...or again it could just be the melt in your mouth taste. If you follow Hook on Instagram too you might see a cheeky 50% off offer on Mondays every now and again but I'm reluctantly telling you this as I'm worried that on my regular Monday club trips I won't get a seat but that's the beauty of Yelp I guess...sharing is caring!

    Nick M.

    Bad service, never came to check on us or give us refills. Had to go up to booth in order to ask for refills. Fish and chips were bland and not very flavorful.

    Haddock
    Alison M.

    Stunning fish and chips for only £10. Panko breadcrumbed haddock with lemon and basil sauce accompanied by proper chips! The restaurant has a very cool vibe and I loved the benched seating. Busy for a Friday afternoon but service was very friendly and fast. The food was delicious. Crispy coated fish with an interesting tangy sauce. Would have loved to have tried the jerk ling but I was completely stuffed after my haddock. Definitely worth the walk from Camden Market to find this place, will be back again!

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

    Golden Union Fish Bar

    (348 reviews)

    ££

    Soho

    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!

    Please keep in mind - my review is based on having U.S. tastebuds! We wanted to try the…read more"traditional" London fish and chips, so stopped by Carnaby. The server was nice enough, being willing to change our seating from the high bar tables to a shorter more family-style table which was appreciated. We primarily ordered the cod and chips and one order of fish cakes. The cod and chips were $20. Huge piece of fish, which would have been nine - but I didn't care for the fishy, bland cod at all. Seriously, I couldn't eat more than a fork full. The smell and taste just weren't for me. We also tried the cheesecake and ice cream. Nope, didn't like the cheesecake either... it was warm (I'm used to cold cheesecake) and not very sweet. Yep, another $8 wasted, although I will say that the vanilla ice cream was fine. The server seemed busy, with another server often coming to help us...although the restaurant wasn't really busy. So, if you are visiting from the U.S. - I'd probably recommend you try another spot.

    Borough Market - black pig - amazing

    Borough Market

    (2.1k reviews)

    ££

    London Bridge

    The Black Pig After walking around for a long time, we…read morestumbled upon the Black Pig. Seeing people walk away with a sandwich tray piled sith freshly shaven Parmesan, drew us in, and so glad it did. Such a uniquely delicious and hearty sandwich. The line is long, but it goes pretty quick. Highly recommend getting it. We shared one, but could have easily eaten one on our own. It's ok, bc it leaves room for us to try something else. Northfield Farm Got the special Rueben and shared it. It has salt beef, emmental cheese, sour kraut, pickles and their secret sauce. It was cool to see him make it in front of you quickly. It's only one person at a time, so the line might take a while to make its way through.

    Tourist trap, but delicious strawberries…read more You probably don't need my review to tell you this is a place to visit when in London. Going in for the first time, don't expect to have a place to stand or sit. We struggled a bit to enjoy our food -- hovering over a flower planter box while the wind blew away all of the cheese from our sandwiches, haha! We had to visit this place two times because there were too many items we wanted to try. The first experience felt like a disaster. Everyone was packed in like sardines while the loud speaker was warning us of pickpocketing on a weekday. The second experience, we arrived at 10:30AM and had a more enjoyable experience, hence the 3/5 rating. Items we tried: 1. The Ginger Pig - Sausage roll was too greasy in my opinion. 3/5 2. The Black Pig - "The Best One" was delicious and very filling. It's ideal to split since there are two sandwiches in one tray. The parmesan was flying everywhere because it was a windy day. 4/5 3. Bread Ahead - We tried a few donuts, but the stand out was the Crème Brûlée. I may have eaten too much, I couldn't enjoy this one 3/5 4. Kappacasein Dairy - "Toastie" was absolutely as toasty as it sounds. The bread was crispy and crunchy, the cheese was unreal. 5/5 5. Bomba Paella - Lobster Paella was expensive and the portion was small. The paella was average. 3/5 6. Turnips - viral chocolate covered strawberries. They're expensive, but worth it. This was the only thing we went back twice for. It's that good! Super refreshing. The strawberries were exactly what we needed after eating a ton of heavy food. 5/5 Everything at Borough Market was quite expensive, but that's expected at a tourist spot.

    Le Caprice - Le Caprice

    Le Caprice

    (46 reviews)

    £££

    St 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.

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

    The Windmill

    (122 reviews)

    ££

    Mayfair

    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!

    Atmosphere was great! It felt very authentic. The food was really good; I had the chicken Sunday…read moreroast and it was very flavorful. The drinks were great as well. Service was pretty good. Overall it was a nice place with a good atmosphere if you are looking for a classic pub I'd recommend this place.

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