Poppies Soho

Name: Poppies Soho
Address: 55/59 Old Compton Street, London, United Kingdom, W1D 6HW
Telephone: 020 7734 4845
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.1

4.1 (431)

£25 and under

Fish

55/59 Old Compton Street, London, W1D 6HW

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2 people

16 Jul 2025

19:00

Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

Lively
Good for groups
Neighbourhood gem

Winner of the UK's Best Independent Restaurant of the Year, 2014. Pat 'Pops' Newland has been serving authentic British fish and chips in London since 1945, and from this he has recreated a restaurant serving one of Britain's best-loved dishes in a friendly setting, surrounded by authentic 1940s/50s memorabilia lovingly curated by Pops himself. Our menu includes sustainably-caught mouth-watering fresh fish cooked in crunchy batter, served with golden chips and classic mushy peas, prepared on the premises by our onsite fishmonger. You can also try the seafood platter, pies, chicken, or traditional east end classics like jellied eels, followed by traditional, indulgent English desserts such as sticky toffee pudding and apple pie. Drinks vary from fruit juices and traditional ginger ale, to carefully-picked wines and locally-sourced beers.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Fish
Hours of Operation
Daily 11:00–21:15
Phone number
020 7734 4845
Website
http://poppiesfishandchips.co.uk/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Business Casual

Location
55/59 Old Compton Street, London, W1D 6HW
Area
Soho
Parking Details
None
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Indoor Smoking Area, Wine

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What 431 people are saying

Poppies Soho reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.2Service
4.0Ambience
3.8Value

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Review summary

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Poppies Soho offers a "must-visit" experience for fish and chips lovers with "excellent" food and "top-tier" service. While some find the prices high, the "fun atmosphere" and friendly staff often make up for it. A few reviews note inconsistencies, but many appreciate the "great value" and memorable dining experiences.

431 Reviews

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Walter
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 5 July 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything good as usual, poppies is a must when i come in london
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lourdes
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 27 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Reservamos mesa. Nos atendieron muy bien. La comids estaba buena y habķa mucha cantidad
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Anderson
London1 review
1.0
Dined on 25 June 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Overpriced, poor portions, not a true representation in english Fish and Chip, this brand may have history but this is just an absolute Tourist Trap!
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Anna
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 19 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cibo ottimo e gentilezza del personale fanno di Poppies il miglior locale in assoluto dove gustare il Fish&Chips più buono di tutta Londra! Assolutamente consigliato!!!!
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Brooke
London2 reviews
1.0
Dined on 12 June 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Came here specifically for the halibut, but they were out. The server recommended the skate as a similar option, but it was disappointing—stringy, watery, and completely lacking in flavor. The small individual jars of tartar sauce were off-putting; they didn’t seem sealed and had dried red sauce crusted around the lid and glass threading, like it had been reused. The restaurant itself was uncomfortably hot and greasy, and overall, the food was overpriced for the quality.
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Marzia
Rome1 review
5.0
Dined on 9 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Camerieri gentilissimi e disponibili, cibo buono. Ogni volta che vengo a Londra prenoto qui per cena :)
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Joseph VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West32 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Excellent fish snd chips! Many say best in Lindon.
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‪Liran
London1 review
2.0
Dined on 24 May 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Everything we tried was very dry. Very disapionting.
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Chris
Montreal / Quebec2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 20 May 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was quite good, but a tad overpriced I felt. The service was excellent as was the atmosphere.
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Julie
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 3 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Fish and chips copieux dans un lieu historique. Le service est rapide. Le pot de sauce est un peu petit par rapport à la quantité de poisson. Le plat est un peu onéreux par rapport à d'autres fish and chips mais le poisson est qualitatif.
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2 people

16 Jul 2025

19:00

Booked 15 times today

55/59 Old Compton Street, London, W1D 6HW

Additional information

Area
Soho
Hours of Operation
Daily 11:00–21:15
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Fish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Business Casual
Parking Details
None
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Indoor Smoking Area, Wine

Website
http://poppiesfishandchips.co.uk/
Phone number
020 7734 4845

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