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Poppies Soho, London,

Poppies Soho

4.1
4.1
398 Reviews
£25 and under
Fish

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2 people
21:30
Booked 30 times today
  • 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
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 398 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseEnergetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Poppies Soho is a vibrant destination for enjoying "the best fish and chips in the world" with a vintage interior and friendly, attentive staff. While some reviews noted high prices and occasional service issues, many praised the generous portions and quick service. It's a perfect spot for a classic London dining experience.

398 Reviews
  1. Adam

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Prices are very high for portion size and product, took away from the experience

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  2. Corinne

    London

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Traditional fish and chips restaurant. On this occasion, we found that the portions were on the small side. The service was very good.

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  3. Sheena

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great meal and friendly staff. The batter on the fish is amazing!

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  4. Emerald

    San Diego

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Not sure why they pretend to be on open table when the waitlist is completely disregarded. Such customer service is a pathetic joke.

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  5. Jeff

    Portland

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The fries were just ok. The fish was dry and if the starter sauce came in any smaller container. It just wasn’t the fantastic experience I was expecting.

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  6. Julie

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Booked table for 2 for my Birthday. Was seated on a corner where staff were passing constantly. They offered seat were waiting customers would be continually passing or standing over us. Moved finally to a table that was more agreeable. Service time was fine but was served regular coke rather than diet coke. Chips were fine but not outstanding. Chicken was edible but not what I expected for rotisserie chicken no real flavour or colour to it. Wasn't given the choice of thigh or breast quarter. Gravy came in a bowl not a boat so it cooled quickly being in a bowl and having to spoon it on my plate. No notice taken considering I stated it was my birthday celebration on the reservation. The staff were friendly.

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  7. Alessandro

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything's good, but it's just a little too expensive for fish and chips.

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  8. louise

    Berkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food excellent. Staff very friendly, cleanliness excellent, portion size large. Definitely use again.

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  9. Tiziana

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Il merluzzo non ha sapore …. Quindi non vale più la pena… devono aver cambiato qualcosa perché fino a due anni fa era ottimo

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  10. John

    VIP

    New York City

    40 reviews

    3.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on 27 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The fish and chips were decent, but the service was terrible. We ordered drinks and food (£40 per person), and after a long wait, the food arrived first. However, things got worse when, less than an hour after we’d arrived and finished eating, the waiter asked us to leave, even though there were plenty of empty tables. When I questioned it, he said the manager instructed him to ask us to vacate the table to make way for new customers. This completely ruined the experience, and I won’t be coming back or recommending Poppies to anyone.

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Poppies Soho is rated 4.1 stars by 398 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
21:30
Booked 30 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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