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Poppies Soho, London,

Poppies Soho

4.0
4
262 Reviews
£25 and under
Fish
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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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2 people
19:00
Booked 35 times today

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

What 262 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.8Value

Noise • Energetic

262 Reviews

  1. Jetta

    London

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food4service4ambience4
    Food was good as always. Service was brisk, it was Saturday night so understandably they were busy and keen to keep turning over tables, but plates were whisked away a bit too quickly and we felt rushed. Also, a major bug-bear for me – booking a table for 5, we were given a table for 4 with a chair stuck on the end – not enough room and awkward. Either give parties of 5 a table for 6 or don't take bookings for odd numbers!

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  2. CorinaC

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Poppies Fish and Chips is a gem with its friendly and professional service, unique decor, and good music, creating a cool atmosphere. Highly recommended for their delicious fish and chips, the calamari is also a standout. The plainness of the dishes doesn't compromise on flavor, making it a fresh and cool spot for a delightful seafood experience.

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  3. ShielaC

    Phoenix

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    The service was good. The fish was lightly coated with nice crisp but taste bland. The chips tasted fresh but equally bland as the fish. There was only a small amount of tartar sauce that came with the dish which was not enough.

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  4. ShielaC

    Phoenix

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    The place was clean and service was fast. The fish breading was light and crispy but tasted bland. The chips are fresh but has no taste to it.

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  5. ML33333333

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 November 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The food was astonished. Really good quality and savory

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  6. Noslinafets

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 November 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience2
    The service was very good. The food and drinks came to the table very quickly. But the atmosphere is only slightly better than a fast food restaurant that sells hamburgers and starts with McD.

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  7. NicolasE

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Good place for traditional food. The toffee sticky pudding was fantastic

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  8. VinC

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    Bad- fish cake had no taste. Not worth the calories to eat them Chips had NO salt on them, Haddock was good as where the mushie peas. Sticky Toffee Pudding was OK.

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  9. AndreaF

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 November 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience4
    the waiters has a lot of hurry to finish their shift and close the restaurant!

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  10. StephanieS

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding. The fish was the best we'd ever had, very fresh and cooked perfectly. Lots of fish choices as well. Excellent service, friendly and very helpful staff. Great ambience, busy, tables quite close together, high turn over. Decor, retro style with lots of photos, pictures and memorabilia to look at on the walls. I took my partner there for his birthday and they put a candle in his dessert and sang happy birthday to him, which was a lovely surprise! Thank you to all at Poppies for such a great experience. Very highly recommended.

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  11. Mike

    London

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great place for properly traditional fish 'n' chips! Very 60's vibe about the whole thing!

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  12. PatW

    Kent

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Fish and chips can often be disappointing but I thoroughly enjoyed my meal at Poppies. I was trying it out for a friend of mine who will be visiting from France over Christmas. I will certainly be recommending that we return. Also looking forward to the new branch due to open in Portobello Rd in December.

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  13. FixS

    Österreich

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Restaurant très sympa. Si vous êtes pressé, c'est parfait, car le service est ultra rapide.

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  14. JoelP

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 October 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Everything was great but the food wasnt completely what we were expecting.

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  15. Laura

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience3
    We ordered and they didn’t bring the drinks, we have to ask again even when they could see we were eating with no drinks (maybe because we ordered tap water?) The restaurant had lot of available tables, it was a Thursday and about 3 pm, waiters kept coming to take things from our table and came like 4 times just waiting for me to take my last piece of fish to take my plate. Then put the bill on our table with the card machine on hand. Basically they were kicking us out with no reason.

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  16. ShivC

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 24 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pre Theatre supper- quick delicious just perfect. Staff were great and the food amazing Thank You

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  17. Maria

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Disgusting service. Waiter was incredibly rude and impatient.

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  18. Angela

    London

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 October 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Although I booked a table with Open Table, the venue denied having my reservation so we waited outside in the rain which was very annoying. Once inside, having shown my reservation to head waiter on my phone, he just shrugged and said they hadn't received it. Is there a point then, to use Open Table in the future?

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  19. CarolinaH

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 October 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    I think the fish and chips were already pre cooked/fried. The fish was buried inside a thick layer of bland soggy fried batter. I was expecting so much more! The service was too bad. The waiter was inpatient and seemed to want to get rid of us quickly. Overall overpriced for the service and food delivered.

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  20. JamesT

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 October 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    Portions were very small and service was poor. Waiters didn’t seem to understand the menu at all. They also cleared some plates before other people had finished. Just not a nice experience for the money

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  21. DulceG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere, quick service and delicious food! Where else to get some classic fish & Chips?? Totally recommended.

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  22. JohnN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Yes 5 stars for everything, Poppies really is that good! and it would be best if you explored the decor too; this place's history is superbly presented. I went there with my sister, and we both left smiling as we walked out, the staff were lovely

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved this timely gem. Great fish. Get the curry sauce. Excellent service.  We will be back.

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  24. pablor

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 October 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Quality of food is really good (assuming it´s a fish and chips only menu). the ambient too hectic and noisy for some people

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service from all the staff. They were patient, attentive without being intrusive.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 October 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Food is good especially the chips. Table arrangement is a bit tight

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  27. AntKer

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 September 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    First we received an unfriendly welcome and a waiter tried to send us walking because our reservation had not gone through. We were then brought to the table by a female staff member, who clearly had no desire to work and was very rude. We got the cards and after a few minutes a staff member is taking our order.We didn't see what we ordered at all, we just had plates pushed in front of us... If I made a comment about this they would see what they were going to do. After clearing the plates, we were immediately presented with the bill without asking anything. And guess what... the bill is absolutely wrong. The fries were limp and undercooked The fish no taste and dried out The only thing that really had any taste was the dried out lemon that I got with my fish My personal experience here?! An absolute hell Please look for something else!

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  28. zuskuszuskuszuskuszuskus

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 September 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Dit restaurant was inbegrepen in ons reispakket, anders zou ikzelf zeker nooit fish and chips eten. Het was hoe dan ook een mooie ervaring. Eten was heel lekker en verzorgd.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    In London for the Falcons game and wanted to try the famous fish and chips from Poppies. They did not disappoint! The chips were great and the fish was amazing! I’d definitely recommend this spot to anyone looking for some great fish and chips while in SOHO.

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  30. LorenaF

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice place, crear location. Fish and chips is delicious!

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great fish and chips and great atmosphere. We really enjoyed our evening.

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  32. AkeitaS

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 26 September 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We were a little disappointed because they ran out of cod and halibut for dinner service. Otherwise everything was great.

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  33. GuilmanY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Parfait service très sympa, merci pour cette excellente soirée

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  34. Marco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 September 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    The food overall was good. The chips weren't hot just warm. Unfortunate they didn't have cod fish so i tried another fish.

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  35. Simdav

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 September 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Great fish and chips and the ambiance is also really good with its retro style. It’s a shame that they add the so called “optional” service charge to the bill, 12.5% no less!

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  36. Jlkf

    Washington DC

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 12 September 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Didn’t like where we were seated at first after making a reservation, got moved and after 25 minutes three tables had been served and our order never came out. My husband had to ask them where our order was. Once he asked, the order came out and the wait staff was much friendlier. Almost like they forgot is in plain sight. Food was good however and the fish very fresh and tasty.

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  37. Sally

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 September 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Took my elderly mum before a theatre show - lovely Haddock fish and chips, the batter was beautifully thin and chips flowery and delicious. It's pricey, YES, but if you're prepared for that then it's fine. Abience great, music was played at a decent level and the pictures on the wall were fascinating. Overall a great treat for fish n chip fans. Enjoy & Thank you all xxx

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  38. WiGal

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 5 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious fish and chips. The mint tea was also wonderful too.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great food. Always fun service like they care. Just a few ( not many more) more chips would have been nice.

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  40. mnch

    New York Area

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 September 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience3
    With a reservation, went right when they first opened, got seated at an awkward table. Staffs were rude. Most of the fish were not available to order. Dine in not recommended, consider takeout.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Protective equipment

    • Waiting staff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Poppies Soho is rated 4 stars by 262 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 35 times today
Google Map for Poppies Soho

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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