What London restaurants have the best fish and chips?
Whether you want the traditional takeaway, or would like to try one of the new bread of chippies, our experts have tried and tested the capital’s tastiest fish and chip shops. Central Fish Bone New A change of ownership in June has seen standards soar at this chippie. All the fish is fresh and cooked to order: grilled, or breaded in matzo meal then fried in groundnut (ie peanut) oil. We found the haddock in matzo grease-free, in a batter that was crunchy yet fragile, and our sea bream was perfectly grilled. Fish Bone’s chips are hand-cut to the size of fat fingers. Mushy marrowfat peas are refreshingly un-artificial too. Fight over the two tiny outdoor tables when the sun’s out. Fish Bone, 82 Cleveland St, W1T 6NF (020 7580 2672) Great Portland St or Warren St tube. Open Mon-Fri 11am-11pm; Sat 5-11pm. Fish Central A modern revamp has moved Fish Central up a notch from local chippie. Good-quality staples such as cod and haddock have been joined by grilled dover sole, mussels à la tarran
