Golden Hind

Went for lunch on a rainy Thursday.

We were seated at a nice table in the expanded section.

Calamari were fresh, copious, hot and made an excellent starter. We shared 2 portions amongst 3 of us, and it was more than adequate.

The haddock was terrific. Again, we had the smaller size portion and it was enormous. Fish was fresh, hot, and perfectly fried. The batter was crisp and cooked perfectly - how many times have you cut into fish elsewhere and had the yellow slime of uncooked batter on the inside? In London, too many times. But not at this place. Tartare sauce was fine, and the chips were of the fresh and not previously frozen variety. We were too stuffed for anything else.

When done properly, fish and chips is excellent and lifted our spirits on a damp day.

How difficult can it be to do simple things properly every time?

Service was smiling and friendly.
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C.Elder
9 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, February 20, 2013

The food is great and so are the prices. However there are ups and downs depending on the waiter. Some need serious training. Owner is great and tries his best.
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Dionisis
7 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 8
Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Locals rely on this place as probably the best fish n' chippy in the West End if not London. Mr Christou runs a delightful institution delivering good quality in a friendly way. Expanding the premises has made obtaining a table slightly easier but not much. Yes, with such large turnovers of tables, quality occasionally disappoints. However, the good times vastly exceed the less than brilliant. Mr Christou ensures that everyone stays happy even when he's extremely busy. Oh and it is very inexpensive for the location.
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Adam Samuel
8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Wednesday, July 06, 2011

I was very disappointed by this 'renowned' fish and chip restaurant. The fish was mediocre, as was the service. The chips were good, however I was appalled that they served cheap, vinegary ketchup with the meal!
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5 Overall rating
Food 5 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 4
Thursday, June 02, 2011

Finally I found the Golden Hind (I ended up at the Golden Union by mistake last time and that was a shocker!)

Fresh fish, pleasant and professional service and you can tell this place is an institution. Looks well run. Beware of the nearby imitator!
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Kelly G - View all reviews by this user
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Thursday, May 12, 2011

The best fish and chips I ever had so far (after 6 months living in London) : fresh and tasty food, genuine place in a handy and beautiful area, pretty quick service, very nice people...what more can we ask?
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sebastien
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Friday, February 18, 2011

Shocking service. Staff and owner had no idea what was going on, who was waiting and in what order... it was complete chaos.

We were sat at our table for a full 25 minutes before someone gave us a menu, despite repeated attempts to get one.

Fish and chips were good, nothing special though. Two Brothers is much better for both the food, choice and most definitely the service.

I would go to the Golden Hind again.... but only if I had reserved a table in advance and was in a patient mood.
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Claire
3 Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 6
Friday, October 01, 2010

Best fish and chips I have had for a long, long time. The mushy peas were delicious too. Very friendly and fast service even on a busy Friday evening. I will be back very soon.
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Hanako
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Saturday, July 31, 2010

After reading so many rave reviews of this place my son ( a real chip fanatic) and I gave it a go this evening. I'm sorry to say we would not go again. My cod was indeed absolutely superb, however the chips were really nothing special and the service was not at all good. We waited for our food well over 30 minutes. It's clean but very basic with formica tables and SO NOISY! OK for a "chippie" but I expected a little bit more for the money. £9.10 for cod and chips with a heavy hint a tip is expected. The vanilla ice cream was very good but not good enough to entice us to go again. What a shame.
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RACHEL SANGER
4 Overall rating
Food 5 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 3 | Value for money 4
Wednesday, June 16, 2010