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Poppies Soho, London,

Poppies Soho

4.1 (431)
£25 and under
Fish
55/59 Old Compton Street, London, W1D 6HW

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2 people
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.

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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

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. ‪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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  9. 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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  10. 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
19:00
Booked 15 times today
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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
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