Great fish & chips: wide variety of fish choices in relaxed local non-touristy atmosphere. My whole…read morefamily loved it.

When in London…read more... Anytime I visit the UK, one of my must haves is good old fashioned fish and chips. While at my hotel, I searched my trusty Yelp which brought me to Hoxton Fish House. I didn't have to look at the menu at the counter - I simply said "fish and chips" please. I took a seat outside and waited for my delectables to arrive. The time seemed like plank/burpee minutes, but in reality the food came out relatively quick. When I took my first bite / it was mission accomplished. Each bite was all I wanted and more. The fish and chips were fabulous - I ended up unable to finish due to the size of the meal. The atmosphere was pretty laid back and sitting outside was somewhat relaxing. If you're anywhere in the area, I highly recommend this place!

I was in London for a few days and craving some traditional fish and chips. This small restaurant…read morewas just a few steps away from where I was staying so I gave it a try and ordered the cod fish and chips. It was delicious, crispy and tasteful and reasonably priced. The only reason why this review did not get 5 stars is due to the fact that the chips were not all cooked to perfection. Some were very delicious, while some others tasted old and undercooked. Service was fast and I paid 16 GBP with a bottle of water.

Hot and fresh except flavor had the traditional fish n chips…read more I'll be back in my next trip to London!

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 disappointing thing about all of this is that there is no way the workers who work there…read moreunderstand what are the goals of excellet customer service. I arrived at 9:20 PM knowing that they closed at 10 I had time to eat before they closed. I walked from my hotel as fast as I could just to have enough time because I saw the place as I was walking around I wanted to try it out because it looked really cool. Upon arriving, the Insight area was closed for any new customers. It being almost 930 I could understand somewhat. But in my concern, the worker that took my order said that I could sit outside. I put in my order set up the little bench outside and waited inside for my order to finish. My order finished at 9:30. I grabbed my drink. I grabbed my napkin. My fork went to sit outside and they had locked the bench down. I went back inside asking if they could unlock the bench cause there was still 30 minutes left. The workers there told me they could not unlock it because they need to be finished at 10 o'clock. I told them it would only take me 15 minutes or less to eat and they said no I'm sorry we will not unlock the bench. I ended up walking down the street ate the food as I walked as there was nowhere to sit. The service was really bad in the customer service absolutely unacceptable. My meal was €23 and I ended up eating it cold because there was nowhere to sit. I definitely will not be going back to this place and I highly suggest you do not go to this place if it's 30 minutes before closing and you're trying to eat somewhere where you could sit down. I really hope that the owner reads this and explains to their workers if someone is there ready to eat 30 minutes before closing the average person takes about 15 minutes to eat and should be allowed to eat. One star and most of that is connected to poor customer service.

Great and fast service , quick replies and highly reccomended! it was most memorable meal.read more

This was my most anticipated meal while visiting London, and it did not disappoint! Perfectly fried…read moreand generous portion of fish accompanied by piping hot crispy yet creamy fries/chips, served with tartar sauce, curry sauce, and mushy peas. Vinegar, salt and ketchup were also available and plentiful for dipping or dredging to your heart's content. We tried the cod/haddock and the hake, which was so light and delicate. The lobster roll was sadly over-dressed and lacking in lobster meat - save your stomach space for the fish. Decent beer and wine selections are available to wash down the fried feast.

Fish and chips at its very best. This crowded neighborhood place is incredible for this meal in…read morethe wonderful Mayfair neighborhood. We have gone to this every trip To London and it is still incredible. The wait to get seated was about 15 minutes. One block from Selfridges - enjoy this great casual stop.

This spot had some of the best fish I ever had with respect to fish and chips places. The service…read moreand ambiance were also good as well. I ordered the classic fish and chips with the curry sauce. All of the dipping paired well with the fish. The fish and chips are served on a massive plate with 3 sauces. Now where this restaurant needs some work is on the chips themselves. I am not sure if it was an off day but my chips came out dry and felt like they have been sitting out for a while. I'd expect with paying almost 30 quid that the chips would have been better quality. Overall, I would still recommend this place and would return in the future hoping that the chips are improved.

Sunday roast was great! Great atmosphere and food and cocktails were delicious. The amaretto and…read morecherry sour cocktail was amazing

Lovely and yummy Sunday roast! Great selection of meat and sides. The meat was perfectly cooked,…read morethe Yorkshire pudding was airy and light and the desserts very yummy! Coming here for my first roast and would definitely come back whenever I'm in town.

Found this little underground hole in the wall while looking for a toilet under the Tower of…read moreLondon. WHAT A GEM! We had their special of three sides for 10 pounds. We had a variety ( there were three of us) of chicken nuggets, chips ( fries for us Americans), onion rings and shrimp. Best shrimp ever. Tender light crispy batter and tender shrimp. Service friendly and food came out hot and fast even though they were also serving a group of 50! Highly recommend.

Cash only. Best fish and chips I have ever had. The breading was light and crispy. I was able to…read moresplit a fish and chips order with my mother and we both had enough food. Tip the name of the resturant was not on the front. I looked for the same picture as the first review and found it. Great to go to if your visiting the Tower of London. Closet bathroom is in the KFC next door

Loved that classy bar feel. The fish and chips were very well done. And the Salmon starter was an…read moreinteresting take. The salad accoutrements are good but hard to eat...too loose. Might be good to mix them with some other fork-friendly leaves. The service was attentive not a bad first visit. However, they fell a little short with the steak. It was slightly tough to chew. But the charred flavour was interesting.

It was perfectly lovely. My daughter and I went in on a Monday night. I got the bangers and mash…read moreand she got the roast chicken. Both were good. Service was good, atmosphere was lovely. Staff were so helpful! My daughter got a free meal with mine, and it wasn't a kids meal it was just a choice off the menu. We went back a few nights later with the whole family and again the girls' meals were free. Highly recommend!

We visited as tourists looking for a fish and chip experience and found a great one here…read more The staff was friendly, the decor was cute, and our portions were huge even when getting the regular size. I got the cod and really enjoyed it. No fishy aftertaste, and the tartar sauce that came with it was especially great compared to what I've had in the states. We recommend and would return!

This was a fun dinner on our first night in London. I had wanted the steak hand pie however they…read moredid have chicken hand pies. My mom got some fish balls, she liked the breading. My sister did the standard fish and chips and said it was good. The chicken hand pie was good. The sticky toffee pudding was the show stealer. Short of licking the plate, it was all gone. The place is bright with many tables. For sure a spot that draws in tourists. Service was fine. We did have to ask a few times for the check.

A solid 3 stars for me - didn't love it, didn't hate it. It left me somewhat confused…read more You see, perched at the bar on a stool it had a friendly, relaxed vibe and a trendy bar feel to it. Fast forward a half hour or so and in came lots of hipster-types with their oversized black-rimmed specs and skinny-jeans, fast-forward another hour or so and in came the over-dolled up ladies. I popped to the loo only to find myself walking through an area completely different from the bar front. I started wondering if I'd walked into a Wetherspoons by accident. It smelt like disinfectant and cheap aftershave and was full of old men and angry-looking young ones. And then I was back in the front bar surrounded by bimbos and "men" (read: boys) with hair like they'd just stuck their finger in a live socket. ... dear lord I'm getting old... Still, the house wine wasn't bad and I had a couple to drown out the sad reality of the situation.

Visited the Electricity Showrooms on a Sunday afternoon, more as a meeting point for 24 friends…read morebefore moving on to Bacchus for a Sunday roast. The bar area is really big, so it is ideal for large groups, and pretty central to all the other places in the area. A plus is also the huge neon sign outside makes it easy to spot. We only had drinks, but the food that came out looked really good. I had pleanty of opportunity to see it, as the barman also acted as waiter. His waiting seemed seemed to be his priority, as I had to wait patiently at the bar, as he kept disappearing to get more meals from the kitchen. At least I knew I would be the next person to be served, as I was the only person waiting at the bar. The drught beer selection seemd to be sewn up by the Camden Brewery, although they had one draugh lager alternative in Estrella Damm, which was my choice. On going to the toilets downstairs, I saw a huge function room, which I understand is a populr disco. Despite appearing invisible for several minutes, I would come back here. It had a nice laid-back atmosphere. Although I'm talking about a Sunday afternoon. I'm sure it's a totally different stoty on a Friday por Saturday evening.