Your Favorite Chippy in London

Posted by TH (The Great Pacific Northwest) on 04/01/26 10:21 PM

This spring we'll have about 36 hours in London (Kensington) and no car. But we will take the Tube pretty much anywhere & I'm always looking for an excuse to take a Black Cab so any recommendation in the city or close outskirts is fine. I am really craving some good fish and chips. Are you willing to share your fav? I would love suggestions!

I don't know how good they were - the memory is always sweeter - but when I was a kid in Southern California there was a tiny little hole in the wall called H.Salt Fish and Chips. They served the fish & the chips in a newspaper rolled into a cone shape. It was heaven to me. I'm not looking for glam, glitz or Instagram spots, I'm looking for that something that tastes amazing and will hopefully scratch that childhood memory itch. Thanks in advance for any input!

Posted by Claudia

Land of La

04/01/26 10:58 PM

10110 posts

Favorite? Who knows?

Did enjoy fish and chips from Fryers Delight in Holborn last trip.

Posted by Cyn

Colorado Mountains, USA

04/01/26 11:47 PM

8672 posts

I remember H. Salt Esq. Fish & Chips from the 1970’s, so there were franchises well west of California. I remember the newspaper part, and also the malt vinegar, which was so different from the tartar sauce that accompanied any other fish. I looked them up just now, and was reminded that Kentucky Fried Chicken bought them and changed the menus, along with the franchise arrangements. Many H. Salt locations were converted to KFC’s, and they eventually all folded. Apparently California now has several chippys called H. Salt, but none are connected to the original organization.

As for a recommendation, it’s the Black Friar Pub, a couple of blocks north of Blackfriarss Bridge and Blackfriars train station. We went to see the renowned interior and have lunch, and fish ‘n chips was recommended. It was really good.

Now, the Black Friar isn’t strictly a chippy. And the 150-year-old historic building, with the fancy interior might put you off as being glitzy, but it should be seen, and their down ‘n chips were sure good.

Posted by Accidental Southerner

New England

04/02/26 12:59 AM

823 posts

The Laughing Halibut in Strutton Ground (pedestrianized street near Westminster Abbey) was good the last time I had takeaway from there, albeit a few years ago.

Posted by Jane

Sapulpa, OK, USA

04/02/26 02:14 AM

6923 posts

We had some wonderful fish and chips in Greenwich a few years ago. I'm sorry, I don't remember the name, but it was catti-corner from the Greenwich Market. Not a pub; just fish and chips.