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The Mayfair Chippy

4.1 (38 reviews)
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Patricia N.

Pretty good, but we think it was overhyped. Tried the haddock and cod. We preferred the cod. The curry sauce is a must. My uncle who is celiac very much appreciated the gluten-free version. Tasted the same to us.

The fish is so good and the bread is also delicious!! I love this place! The service is awesome too. It is a very small store but I will come back again.

Fried Cod, Chips - Mushy Peas, Tartar, Curry Sauce (£11.50)
Vivienne C.

First fish and chips here in London and apparently this is one of the most icomic places. Came on Christmas Eve afternoon for mid lunch and was surprised to find that there was no seating. They lady told us that most people have reservations and even then there was a bit of a wait. We ordered the Fried Cod, Chips - Mushy Peas, Tartar, Curry Sauce (£11.50). I felt like the fish itself was fried to perfection with its perfectly tender meat but it lacked a lot of flavor which was supposed to be gotten through the sauces. The tartar sauce, I thought, went better with the chips but then again it was hard to grab the sauce as chips were very bulky. Also the chips weren't as crispy as I thought. The peas I thought worked better with the curry sauce and that's how I mainly ate it. Not bad for £11.50 though. Given that this is one of London's best, I think it's definitely worth to try but maybe only once.

Molly C.

Just an FYI, this restaurant is shut down. The sign is scratched off the door and the place is empty. (Only a 1 star because it makes you pick one)

Crab salad!! The best!!
Latifa S.

All them chips!!!! Chip is the word!!! Since I loved their other spot in Mayfair, naturally I had to try this too!! My hotel in Mayfair isn't too far from here so I walked to this. It was a tiny cute, charming m, popular spot!! And I came last month, it was still cold, windy and rainy!! It's just so warm to step inside this place. And that divine food smell! Naturally, they are known for having the best chips!! Beer battered chips! But they have other stuff too. The crab salad was my absolute favorite followed by their chips, tartare and mushy peas! Those peas were magic. Food~ everything is amazing!! The blood pudding fritters, my beautiful crab salad, the massive fish and chips. The champagne! The latte. The mushy peas. They also have oysters too. My favorite though: the crab salad! It was crab 3 ways! So beautiful! Light! Tasty! Flavorful! Just divine!! Sadly, I stayed here for a week and came before my train to Paris! Almost didn't make it with traffic. But it was so worth the visit too :)

Classic Fish n' Chips (cod version) w/ curry sauce as the option -- it comes also with mushy peas and tartar sauce.
Diana N.

My first, official fish 'n chips experience was at The Mayfair Chippy! It was definitely a great dish, I tried so hard to finish everything but there was just soooo much! I did finish at least the fish though, because let's be honest, that's the most expensive part and my dad taught me well. I ordered the Fish 'n Chip Special (cod) that comes with tartar sauce, mushy peas, and a choice of another sauce, which I chose the curry sauce (forgot what the other option was). In the end, everything tasted great! What made it even better was I ordered a beer (I ordered the Frontier craft) to sip while eating it. What's better than good ol' Fish 'n Chips AND beer!?!? I usually alternated between dipping my fish into the tartar sauce and the curry sauce--both were incredible. However, I was not a big fan of the mushy peas even though others in my party really enjoyed it. I wonder if it's an acquired taste. No biggie though because mushy peas is a London thing and you're hoping to get a full-London experience. For anyone hoping to get their first fish 'n chips experience, The Mayfair Chippy is a great place to start. It turns out that they have other branches around London. Luckily, the branch I ate at had plenty of seating. Note: There's something on the menu called "scraps" and it's free. It's mainly just fried "extra bits of batter" from the fryer. Lol.

Cod & chips
Caryn M.

I enjoyed a nice solo dinner at the Mayfair Chippy. Overall, I enjoyed my meal and experience. The waiter was nice and very attentive. I ordered the cod and chips. You have to order a la carte which I found interesting. It came with one long big piece of cod. I'm not a huge fan of beer batter, but that seems to be the norm for the area. I wish it had been a tad less greasy but it wasn't too bad. The chips were really thick and I found myself not able to finish them at all. I then ordered the warm chocolate pudding. It came with salted caramel ice cream and toffee pieces. Overall, it was presented beautifully and it was pretty good. Extremely rich and the center was molten. I can't say I was blown away by dinner or dessert but I did enjoy it. If I could give another half star, I would.

Adam L.

It was late on a Sunday evening and I was dead from a previous night of partying. I decided to get something close to my hotel that would satisfy the late night greasy food craving, Enter the Mayfair Chippy. It's a no frills atmosphere but well tended to by the staff who were superb. I went with the Mayfair classic fish and chips. Not being from the UK, I do enjoy a "fish fry" from the US so I had high expectations on this famous dish. This place delivered.... delicious and cooked to perfection (I chose the haddock over cod). My friend had the crab burger which was also phenomenal. Price cannot be beat for the quality, best fish and chips I had in London!

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Richard P.

Visited The Mayfair Chippy two times during our week-long visit to London. Both times I ordered the fish-n-chips and my wife and I think they're superb. The portion of fish is huge slab of golden-fried haddock deliciousness. The accompanying chips (French fries) were likewise very good, thick-cut fries verging on dinner fries proportions. The inside of the fries were hot and fluffy. Really nice. I ordered their signature dish, which included three sauces: tartar, mashed peas, and a mild curry sauce. My wife ordered the same, substituting a beef gravy for the curry. I used her beef gravy as a dipping sauce for some of my chips, though! Our server was a happy, energetic woman to delivered our meals quickly. She was super personable. Being a business district restaurant, their hours are limited to Monday through Friday, unfortunately. It's really not far from the Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, so the weekend tourists will miss out, sadly. It's also a very pricey basket of goodness, too, owing to the great ingredients, preparation, and its location in London, which has generally high restaurant prices across the board, like New York, for instance.

Strawberry basil dessert
Mindy H.

This is my go-to London business trip fish and chip experience. I love EVERYTHING about this place. I have been a regular this past year. I have tried almost the entire menu. Everything is delicious. Except for their coleslaw. It just wasn't my thing. Too dry, and out of the norm. I just didn't find it tasty. I love that they have gluten and vegan free options. Their fish tastes fresh and is not heavy and overwhelmingly oily like some spots. I don't have a gut ache later in the evening after eating here. They have a great gin and wine selection. Save room because their desserts are delicious. They change seasonally. They even make a great espresso martini. You can also order to takeaway.

David D.

Who doesn't love some good fish n chips?? It was a rainy day today in soggy old London so we decided to get some comfort food to warm us up, and Mayfair didn't disappoint. We started with the black pudding and then went straight into the fish n chips, we both got the Mayfair classic (his made with haddock, hers with cod), what a delight! Nice and crispy on the outside and succulent and juicy on the inside. Plus the mushy pees for the win. A+

Take away menu
Don K.

This is a review of their take away. I stayed at the Indigo next door and had been passing by all week. Can't leave London without having fish and chips, am I right? Ordered a fish and chip combo, specifically haddock as I wanted to try it. The large is a good meal for one or one and a half. As it was, shared it with the wife and we were both quite satisfied when we were done. Forgot to get malted vinegar, which is a foul I know but shouldn't they have given it to me automatically? Double foul! The chips, or fries as we Americans would call them, were plentiful and appeared hand cut. I liked the small pieces that were crisp. The larger ones did get a little soggy but were good for dipping in the curry sauce. The Curry sauce was on the sweeter side and reminded me of Japanese style curry. The combo came with mushy peas which were...idk not sure if I am a great judge of mushy peas but it seemed a tad on the drier side. These were the consistency of mashed potatoes. The tartar sauce was good, creamy and a bit tart . I just wish they gave a bit more as the fish was large and I like a lot of tartar sauce. If you're like me I dip my chips in the tartar sometimes too, don't judge me!! Had an order of the fried oysters. These were a little puny, poor little guys, but quite tasty. I'll need a few more next time, they looked lonely in the container all by themselves. This is where the extra tartar sauce would have been epic...oh well . Lastly, needed some fiber so had a side of their slaw, no, mushy peas don't count as fiber...pfft. The slaw, no "cole" to be found anywhere, was refreshing and tart. British people must like tart flavors. Overall thought it was a good meal and would recommend. By the way for my fellow yanks, here are a few tips/translations. Pleice - a flat fish sort of like a small flounder, close enough. Chip Butty - This is literally a french fry sandwich, seriously!! Battered Wally - read fried pickle...lol...these Brits crack me up!

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Bruce C.

Loved it. The place was recommended by a few people. Fish was light, crisp and delicious. Chips were

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Hoxton Fish House

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Hoxton

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!

We couldn't come to London and not have a proper Fish & Chips for a meal. On our first night we…read morefound that Hoxton Fish House was rather close to where we were staying, which made it a short walk to get to and from. The interior is quaint, very quiet but the staff was friendly. I ordered the tradition Fried Cod with a side of chips. Although it didn't come in a newspaper like my friend and I were told that the best fish and chips came in. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal! You may be thinking...what about the tartar? Well, I'm here to tell you that you also get a side of tartar. Order two if you can, it did just the trick to pair along with the fish. The cod was fresh, as well as the chips. Highly recommend that you stop by if you find yourself in the Hoxton neighborhood.

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Poppies

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Brick Lane, Shoreditch

This was the first restaurant we ate at in London in 2017, and our first British fish and chips…read more Poppies was outstanding on both counts. It was a Saturday night and the place was packed, but somehow after a six minute wait they found space for us in the back room. 1950s American music played throughout the place, with posters and records of that time period to boot. I assume it's because they opened in 1952 and they have been trapped in time since. The servers were all really nice and gave us cute knotted bendy straws. So the main event. We got the fish and chips of course. The cod and haddock tasted the same but the only noticeable difference to us was that the haddock had a dark layer of skin under the fried layer. Cook's in Menlo Park, CA was slightly better, but Poppies' was still outstanding. We also had the mushy peas to make sure we had mushy peas while in Britain, but they were nothing to write home about. (I think I'm just not a mushy peas fan.) We all had two obligatory spoonfuls and went back to the fish. The star of the show was the sticky toffee pudding. Apparently it arrives frozen from some dessert place. We could have used more than a half scoop of melted vanilla ice cream, but overall it was REALLY good. The daughter loved it and insisted she have sticky toffee pudding for her birthday five months later. We had STP three times in a week during our trip and Poppies was maybe slightly better than the rest. In 2017, 5 stars. A visit to Poppies during our 2024 visit, seven years later was a must. This time we sat outside to be COVID cautious on the only outdoor seating available - three sporting even style wooden chairs that fold in when not occupied. (More recent photos show that they've been replaced by benches.) The fish and chips this time was fine but again not better than Cook's. Yes, California might have the edge over an English chippie. Based on my notes we had all haddock which was a good choice. I noticed this time that the sticky toffee pudding was taken out of the fridge and microwaved but it was still yummy. But overall this visit I'd have to give it 4 stars.

Our first real meal in London and while I wasn't greatly impressed, I can say I wasn't disappointed…read more(except dessert but that might just be my American taste buds). The space is small and packed with vintage decor. It definitely has that old-school, classic London fish-and-chips shop feel. Cozy, a little tight, but full of character. I ordered the cod and chips, which most people agree is what you come here for--and I'd agree. The fish was fresh, the batter was crisp without being greasy, and overall it was solid and satisfying. I also tried the calamari and the sticky toffee pudding. Both were just not for me. Not terrible, pudding definitely ain't aligned with my tongue, but I wouldn't order either again. Service was straightforward and efficient; It's not a place you go for lingering, but more of a sit, eat, and enjoy the experience kind of stop. Overall, it's a good fish and chips spot and worth visiting if you're in the area, especially if you want something classic and reliable. I'll continue stopping by when I'm in London but solely sticking to the cod and chips next time.

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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.

The Mayfair Chippy - fishnchips - Updated May 2026

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