Harden's survey result
Summary
“With a varied fish menu”, “nice interior” and “very friendly staff”, this spacious South Woodford chippy is “great for a family lunch”.
Summary
With “fish fresh from Billingsgate” and enthusiastic family ownership, this substantial South Woodford chippy is a “good local standby”, well worth a sit-down meal rather than take-away.
Summary
“Fresh fish cooked well” is the mantra at this South Woodford chippy with a proud tradition of doing things properly. The current owners sold up their successful west London chippies after almost 30 years five years ago, but ‘fell in love’ with the Ark and returned to the trade in late 2019. “Everyone is so friendly, it feels like you’re visiting relatives”.
Summary
Solidly high ratings again in the last survey for this South Woodford chippy, whose owning family are fish ’n’ chips royalty (having previously run Lisson Grove’s famous Seashell); fish comes daily from Billingsgate.
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142 Hermon Hill, London, E18 1QH
Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Always | £24.00 | £28.00 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
|---|---|---|---|
| £8.80 | £25.00 | £5.00 | £5.90 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £22.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.50 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
142 Hermon Hill, London, E18 1QH
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2:15 pm, 5 pm‑9:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:15 pm, 5 pm‑9:45 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:15 pm, 5 pm‑9:45 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:15 pm, 5 pm‑10:15 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:15 pm, 5 pm‑10:15 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑8:45 pm |
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