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Poppies Soho, London,

Poppies Soho

4.1
4.1
384 Reviews
£25 and under
Fish
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Poppies Soho

4.1
£25 and under
Fish
Soho

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
  • Lively
  • Neighborhood 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 384 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.

384 Reviews
  1. tiffany

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. Tony

    London

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  3. Tammie

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 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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  4. nerea

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 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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  5. Anna

    Austria

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 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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  6. stefano

    Campania

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 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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  7. Vicente

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 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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  8. Charis

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Too expensive. Very little space. Simple mini salad costs 9pounds.

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  9. EFTHYMIA

    Munich

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice place and food but to pressured to eat and leave… Dining is also to feel not so under pressure …

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  10. Angie

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Het eten was goed, maar de houding van de gastheren gaf mij een opgejaagd gevoel. Alles leek gehaast en gericht op het zo snel mogelijk afhandelen van de gasten. Wat mij daarnaast opviel, was dat ze op een dwingende manier probeerden hun keuzes op te leggen. Toen ik bijvoorbeeld aangaf de kabeljauw te willen proberen in plaats van de schelvis, voelde ik druk om toch iets anders te nemen. Als ik niet standvastig was gebleven, had ik iets gekregen wat ik niet wilde. Door deze onvriendelijke benadering zal ik hier niet snel terugkomen.

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Poppies Soho is rated 4.1 stars by 384 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of Poppies Soho restaurant

Poppies Soho

4.1
£25 and under
Fish
Soho

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Google Map for Poppies Soho

55/59 Old Compton Street, London, W1D 6HW

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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