![]() From its faux-rustic beach shack interior to the chirpy, chatty service and range of local craft beers, it has the whole deal. But while it's the fat, flaky fillets of moist cod encased in crunchy and chewy batter that earn Sutton & Sons a place in this list, that's just the start of it. Poppie's, Camden, Soho and Spitalfields Sutton & Sons, various Sutton & Sonsĭanny Sutton - who runs this Stoke Newington favourite - also has a fishmongers in the area, so the high quality and reliable freshness of fish is no surprise. Accompanying chunky chips are of the archetypal 'chip shop' variety: not too crunchy, but strongly flavoured and fluffy - the fact they come in (fake) newspaper is a nice touch, too. Thickish, crunchy batter encases fat fillets of fresh flaky fish, which comes direct from Billingsgate, and fried seafood platters are also treated well. Though its retro leanings may have contributed to the popularity of its Spitalfields site - and the subsequent opening of others in Camden and Soho - it's the fish and chips that make it. To say that it's styled as a "nostalgic throwback in time” makes Poppie's sound much more gimmicky than it is. The chunky chips are very decent too, but there are mixed reports on the rest of the menu (we've only tried the fish and chips).įish Central, 149-155 Central Street, King Square, EC1V 8AP Poppie's, various Poppie's ![]() It really shows in the flaky, moist and sweet-tasting cod that gently steams within a light but crunchy batter. It's all about the fish - serving a range that spans grilled sardines, oysters and lobster - and as a consequence deals only in the freshest of the stuff. This old-school Clerkenwell institution appears to have barely changed in all its years of existence (it opened in 1968), and that's a very good thing. Golden Union Fish Bar, 38 Poland Street, Soho, W1F 7LY Fish Central, Clerkenwell A combination of quality and its central location will be to blame for a large cod and chips costing a steep £15.50, but it is worth it. Its fish is among the flakiest, well-seasoned and highly-flavoured we’ve tried, its batter is reliably crisp and chewy, and the chips are soft and fluffy. There's even a sizeable vegan menu so free-from diners needn't miss their chippie fix. This sleek and modern-looking Soho chippy uses a carefully planned blend of oils for frying, sources only sustainable fish, and serves battered halloumi. Golden Union Fish Bar, Soho Golden Union Fish Bar Looking for London's best vegan fish and chips? We've got you covered.
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