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Poppies Soho, London,

Poppies Soho

4.1
4.1
387 Reviews
£25 and under
Fish

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2 people
20:00
Booked 57 times today
  • Lively
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
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 am–9:15 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7734 4845
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 387 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
  • 3.8Value

NoiseEnergetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Poppies Soho is renowned for serving "the absolute best fish and chips on the planet," with a delightful atmosphere that evokes nostalgia. Many patrons praise the "wonderful service" and "delicious" fish varieties. While some find it "overly priced," the combination of quality food and friendly staff makes it a London favorite for traditional British fare.

387 Reviews
  1. Eleonora

    Montreal

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    My rating was due to the fact that I couldn’t eat anything. I’m lactose intolerant and the only option was the fish with a salad that wasn’t available that night. The service was ok but unfortunately they couldn’t help me. So, I just drink something. Everything is cooked with butter so pay attention if you have an intolerance like mine. I was a little bit disappointed that there was just an option I could choose. I hope they will add something else :)

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  2. Laurence

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Well welcome , we were well advised by a pleasant waiter in this typical fish and chips . The interior design of the restaurant is vintage . A good expérience !

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  3. tiffany

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best fish and chips ever!! Definitely going to go back next time I’m in London!

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  4. Rosalind

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just wonderful! So kind and helpful when 6 of our party weee caught in traffic and we had a theatre booking.

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  5. Tony

    London

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Bit disappointed this time! We are long-term fans of Poppies Soho, but this time we felt prices were up, portion sizes were down, the food didn't seem freshly cooked, and our end of the restaurant had quite a few fruit flies buzzing around.

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  6. Tammie

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It's usually busy and a bit loud but the service is always excellent and the food was good.

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  7. nerea

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I didn't like the service or treatment at all, since we are Spanish and there are things that are difficult for us to understand and they made us rush to try to get as many people in as possible. They won't let us look at the letter in case we wanted to pick up something else. We spent 20 minutes on the clock, having to eat quickly without enjoying anything.

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  8. Anna

    Austria

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good, and the service was very fast. However, after paying, we were immediately required to leave the table and vacate the premises.

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  9. stefano

    Campania

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All perfect, speedy service, good price! Friendly atmosphere, I recommend poppies If you are looking for the real e good fish & chips

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  10. Vicente

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Se come pescado con patatas fritas básicamente. Me pareció caro para lo que es, unas 20 libras cada plato. Al terminar de comer nos metieron prisa para que nos levantáramos y así dejar la mesa libre. El sitio no es nada de otro mundo, no merece la fama que tiene.

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Poppies Soho is rated 4.1 stars by 387 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
20:00
Booked 57 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 am–9:15 pm
  • 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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