Golden Hind

I love my fish and chips and this is the best I've ever had. Charming staff and great value. Couldn't be bettered.
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Sam Graham
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Thursday, May 08, 2008

if there is any better in london for fish n chips .. please let me know

the best piece of cod i have eaten...
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the badger man
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Saturday, April 12, 2008

It can be no coincidence that virtually everyone on here has given this place top marks. I originate from Hull - a fishing port - and have not tasted better fish there. The only place I can think of which may have surpassed Golden Hind is a place a visitied years ago in Whitby; a place know for it's sea food.

Staff are very friendly - great atmosphere, too.
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nakedlunch - View all reviews by this user
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 10
Sunday, March 09, 2008

Went to the Golden Hind recently after a long string of disappointing spots around London: Masters Superfish, Fryers Delight & Rock and Sole Plaice. Immediately upon entering you are welcomed by extremely friendly staff, and unlike most chippers, a decidedly upbeat and pleasant environment. The room looks very art-deco (albeit rather sparse) and the beautiful original chrome deep-fryer sits at the back wall, now used as storage place, but adds authenticity.

The fish itself is amazing. The batter was completely crisp with zero 'slime' between the batter and the fish -- a serious pet-peeve --, and the fish tasted very fresh with very little fishiness (my girlfriend, a fervent fish despiser, was even willing to try a few bites). The chips were excellent as well, cut thick yet still soft in the middle and crunchy on the outside.

In the rear of the restaurant is a sign which lists the consecutive owners from conception (I believe only 5 people have owned the restaurant over something like 80 years), first run by Italians, now run by Greeks.

I cannot recommend the Golden Hind enough. Unlike most fish'n'chip restaurants it isn't the least bit dingy or depressing, there are no foul smells, and the clientèle aren't scuzzy / unkempt / chavs. Its a perfect example of formica tabled old-time diner style that has been kept up by fastidious owners. Don't bother with F'n'C elsewhere in London....!
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Joshua
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, February 27, 2008

What can we say except this place is a gem. A stone's throw from the maddening crowd of Oxford Street lies the Golden Hind. Between four of us we had two starters (prawn cocktail and scampi), four mains (three cod and chips and one rock and chips), two puddings (bread & butter pudding and spotted dick, both with custard), and two coffees. All this came to £50 and was cooked to perfection, the Golden Hind is so much more than a run of the mill chip shop. And if this isn't enough there's no charge for corkage so we ate a fine meal washed down with some decent plonk. 11 out of 10!
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Gary and Diane
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Saturday, February 23, 2008

this place is the business
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Friday, January 18, 2008

Went to the Golden Hind last night for dinner. What a cracking place. Best fish and chips I've ever had, not too greasy, very tasty and the mushy peas were brilliant.

To make things even better it's bring your own booze so we had a great bottle of wine (from the Tesco round the corner) at a quarter of a restaurant price.

Place was bustling, staff were friendly, and the bill for 2, a staggering £23

Highly recommended and sure to be back
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Kenny
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Sunday, January 06, 2008

The Golden Hind is the best Fish n Chips restaurant I have ever been to. Everyone is so friendly and the food is delicious!
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Sarah Gibbins
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Thursday, November 29, 2007

Coming from North Devon, my expectations were high. Have to say that the fish & chips served here were brilliant, 10/10. Also highly recommend the prawn cocktail starter. Will be visiting again soon!
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, November 19, 2007

We were on holiday in London and was asking everyone about where to go to have fish and chips and no one seemed to know. Many people said go to a pub. While finishing shopping at Selfridges, we asked one last person and he recommended the Golden Hind.

All we can say is that from the owner Tony and Dimitri, one of the servers and the food is that there needs to be a Golden Hind here in America. The food is amazing with so much flavor, it is to die for. The staff is wonderful and the amosphere incredble. This should be listed as the hotspot of Fish and Chips in all of England. However, even if you don't like fish and chips the steamed cod is also incredibly seasoned and tasty. You cannot visit London without stopping here to eat. Tony the owner was so friendly that he remember our names and offered us desert on the house. Thanks for a wonderful dining experience. I give this establishment 5 stars.
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Aaron, Jimmi and Aja
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Friday, October 26, 2007