A staunchly traditional, white-tablecloth Clerkenwell institution that elevates the humble chippy with fresh seafood specials and an unexpectedly festive, old-school atmosphere.
Ordering Strategy
Book ahead as it fills up with locals. Check the specials board for daily catches like skate or lobster, but the set menu 'Fish Supper' is the smart value move.
What to order
Cod and Chips
Described as the 'best fish and chips in Zone 1 by some distance,' featuring a 'light, delicate batter' and 'superbly moist' fish.
The Fish Supper
A classic set menu that represents 'great fresh fish at incredible prices,' consistently praised for generous portions and being 'brilliant on every level'.
Baked Lobster Bechamel
This 'decadent special' is highlighted by critics as a dish that makes this chippy 'a cut above the rest'.
Red Mullet
A 'perfect' alternative to the standard fried fare, showcasing the kitchen's access to 'Billingsgate’s finest' market-fresh fish.
What to skip
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Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Catherine Hanly (90%)
Editorial Weight 52 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 7 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 8 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 14 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Review signals
2 Elite · 2 Editorial · 4 total signals
Public signal
4.7★ (1,100 reviews)
Good to know
There is a separate takeaway shop next door if you want a quicker meal. The restaurant vibe can get lively on weekends, sometimes involving staff singing.
Trust signals
- ○Not yet visited
- mediumConfidence level
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