London's Best Fish And Chips

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Traditional english food - Fish and chips with mushy peas on a white wooden background

Done right - crisp golden batter, fluffy chunky chips, the option of mushy peas plus a sprinkling of vinegar - fish n' chips is comfort food at its best.

It may be a dish that brings to mind the British seaside, but London can stake a claim to being home to one of the first dining establishments to serve fish with chips - as a fish n' chip shop opened within the sound of Bow Bells in East London around 1860.

So for those who want to sample the British speciality in its (probable) hometown, we've rounded up the best fish n' chip joints in London.

Think we've missed any gems? Let us know in the comments below.

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London's Best Fish And Chips

Fish & Chips(01 of08)

Following the success of its Angel branch, Fish & Chips opened a second restaurant in the city. It serves traditional fish n' chips, but also pushes the boat out (excuse the pun) with starters such as crab on toast with spiced avocado and Cornish monkfish vindaloo. Get yourself a delicious Bloody Mary from the swish cocktail bar too.

The chic, retro interior, complete with dark polished wood and Lino flooring add to the charm.

Fish & Chips Dashwood House, 69 Old Broad Street, London, EC2M 1QS020 7920 9103

Kerbisher And Malt(02 of08)

There are four London locations - the one in Mortlake is a lovely bright spot on the high street. Staff are really friendly, but you won't come here for banter - rather the big, honking golden chips that are a glorious must-have. Fish is fresh, full of flavour, with crisp batter that is seriously good value for money for the price.

This little gem is revolutionising the high street fish and chippie - consistently great food, good prices and friendly people. They also serve builder's tea in proper mugs - can't say fairer than that.

For details of locations, visit the website.

Bonnie Gull (03 of08)

Fish, chips, blue and white wooden panelling, you feel like you're by the seaside instead of London's trendy Exmouth Market.

Food is delicious. Highlights include Smash and Crab - a crab in its full shell and glory, served with instruments (including a hammer) for you to literally smash the crab and eat it - and the variety of delicious oysters. It's reasonably priced.

Bonnie Gull 55-57 Exmouth Market, London, EC1R 4QL

Hook, Brixton(04 of08)

If you want a modern take on the traditional fish n' chips, look no further than Hook.

Not only is it located in the v. trendy Pop Brixton -the newly-opened pop-up foodie hotspot set to rival Brixton Market - but its menu fuses this very British classic with flavours from around the world.

Take the lime, mint and wasabi battered tempura with seaweed salted chips (pictured) for example, or the Jamaican jerk panko with chipotle sauce.

Sides are equally imaginative: minty mushy peas; celeriac, fennel and mustard seed slaw; and sea spaghetti and samphire salad (all pictured).

Hook uses fresh, sustainable fish delivered daily from Cornwall, so it isn't open on Mondays.

Hook can be found in two locations: Brixton and Camden.

Nautilus(05 of08)

No frills, just fish and bloody good chips. The decor hasn't changed in decades and neither, it would seem, have the apron-clad staff (most of whom are at least in their 70s).

Serving generous old school portions, you know exactly what you're getting - classic fish n' chips. Try the haddock (it's delicious) but maybe share the portion of chips, unless you're mega hungry.

Nautilus27-29 Fortune Green Road, London NW6 1DU020 7435 2532

Toff's(06 of08)

Established in 1968, this multi-award winning restaurant has become legendary among North Londoners as THE place to go for fish n' chips.

As well as the traditional options of cod, haddock and plaice, Toff's also offers up lemon sole, sea bass and trout.

The feeling of contentedness you get after consuming the generous portions is added to by the knowledge that Toff's supplier is a member of the Marine Stewardship Council, so their fish is sourced from sustainable stocks.

Toff's38 Muswell Hill Broadway, London, N10 3RT020 8883 8656

Poppies, Spitalfields(07 of08)

A seriously retro establishment with a jukebox and nattily-uniformed staff, but the fish is fresh, flaky and delicious, and the mushy peas are a stand-out joy. They wrap take-aways in proper newspaper. Enough said.

Poppies
6-8 Hanbury Street, London, E1 6QR
020 7247 0892

Seafresh (08 of08)

Here's a tip about Seafresh: ridiculously good battered Haddock but much cheaper if you get it as a takeaway. Fluffy, chunky chips dusted with vinegar are perfect for a Spring night. Or if you're feeling flush after payday, pay an extra £6 to eat indoors.

Seafresh 80-81 Wilton Road, London, SW1V 1DL0800 047 6080

If this has whet your appetite, but you don't fancy heading out, check out the video below for a handy guide to making your own fish n'chips:

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