Fish and Chips
Fish and Chips
London may only have a river and not a coast, and yes we all know fish & chips tastes better by the sea, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get a proper fish & chip fix in the capital. Here’s our list of the very best-of-the-best chippies around.
Some of the best places to get fish & chips in London have been around for a long, long time. The Golden Hind has been standing in the same spot in Marylebone since 1914, and has been battering fish in their famous family recipe for well over a century, so it’s fair to say they know their stuff.
The Fryer’s Delight in Holborn is another London institution, having been founded in 1958 by two Italian brothers, Giovanni and Giuseppe Ferdenzi. As well as retaining plenty of the original fixtures, the food is made in the old-school way, using beef dripping to fry in. Head into a branch of Poppies, another brand founded in the 50s, and you’ll also find plenty of nostalgic touches and bags of East End charm.
If you like your chippies a little fancier, London has you covered there too. Fish Central brings you fresh fish – both classics like cod and haddock and fancier seafood like oysters and lobster, plus some Mediterranean-influenced dishes, and it’s pretty smart too with proper tables and everything. Toff’s in Muswell Hill is another one that’s worth a visit if you’re dining in; they’ll do you a fish soup or a prawn cocktail before you tuck into the main event.
Like stepping into a very bygone era, The Fryer’s Delight is a true London gem. It’s an entirely classic chippie – founded in 1958 by two Italian brothers, Giovanni and Giuseppe Ferdenzi – and everything about it is perfect, from the original fixtures (the checkerboard floor and wood panelling is *chefs’ kiss*) to the pouting, top hat-wearing fish on the sign. The food here is reliably cheap and, crucially, very good. The fish and chips are fried the old-school way, using beef drippings, and, after all these years, still rated among the best in the city.
Golden Union Fish Bar is a classic British chippy and proud. The fish is delivered daily, the spuds are peeled and cut in-house, and the fishcakes are homemade. It’s good, honest and they’ve got a booze license.
Brockley’s Rock is exactly the kind of chippie you’d want as your local. Regularly named as one of the best fish & chip shops in the country, it uses MSC certified seafood, the chips are made fresh daily, and there are gluten-free and vegan options available too. You can get cod, rock, haddock, mackerel, plaice, scampi, whitebait and calamari deep-fried, though the team will happily grill it for you if that’s what you prefer.
Going strong since 1952, Poppies brings you a 50’s vibe with throwback uniforms, music, nostalgic decor and lots of East End charm. Though you’ll be surrounded by awesome retro memorabilia, you’ll be munching away on top quality and super fresh food. And if you really fancy, you can even find yourself some jellied eels here.
With an array of different fish on the menu, including cod, haddock, plaice, lemon sole, skate and halibut (all coming from sustainable stocks) Toff’s will certainly satisfy whatever particular craving you’ve got. Founded in 1968, though it didn’t change its name to Toff’s until 1988, this chippie has a been a stalwart of the Muswell Hill community for decades. Bringing you a family friendly atmosphere, reasonably priced food and loads of choices, you really can’t go wrong at Toff’s.
Standing in the same spot since 1914, the Golden Hind has been serving up fish and chips in London for over 100 years, so you can bet they know their stuff. Their fish is caught fresh daily and battered in their famous family recipe, served in large portions and – if you’re feeling a bit boozy – paired with a section of wines by the bottle.
Fish Central brings you fresh fish – both classics like cod and haddock (which you can have grilled rather than deep fried) and fancier seafood like oysters and lobster, plus some Mediterranean-influenced dishes – purchased daily from London’s very own Borough Market. It’s also smarter than your average chippy, with proper tables and everything.
MICKY'S CHIPPY
Micky’s Chippy is famous for their huge, chunky battered cod served with a large portion of chips hot out of the fryer. You’ve got to try it with their curry sauce. Trust!
When it comes to chippies in the capital, Sutton & Sons is definitely up there with the best. With its award-winning fish & chips available in Islington and Stoke Newington as well as Hackney, the menu also features the likes of oysters, moules marinere and crab on toast plus Mrs Sutton’s homemade pickles and desserts.