Harden's survey result
Summary
“Brilliant on every level” – this family-run Greek-Cypriot chippy in Clerkenwell has provided “great fresh fish at incredible prices” for more than five decades. “The staff are simply divine”, providing “really fun service”, and “the community work the restaurant carries out is unparalleled”.
Summary
This “authentic chippy” in Clerkenwell – a Greek-Cypriot family-run veteran of more than 50 years’ standing – scores well for its “excellent fish” and “warm, humorous service”.
Summary
“An institution” after more than 50 years, this “superior” Greek-Cypriot veteran “tucked away” in Clerkenwell, uses “Billingate’s finest” to serve “really fresh fish at good prices”. It’s “always worth a visit, even when it gets too noisy for comfort”.
Summary
This Greek-Cypriot Clerkenwell veteran has offered consistently “good-quality and good-value” fish for more than half a century, evolving beyond the basic fish’n’chips to encompass a range of seafood dishes plus grilled meat, along with a wine list and cocktails. Handily, it’s within easy walking distance of the Barbican arts centre.
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149-155 Central St, London, EC1V 8AP
Restaurant details
Fish Central Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Excellent fish and chips, served by friendly avuncular staff. On a friday evening it was too popular, in the sense of being so loud and bustling. But I'm glad they are doing well."
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £19.95 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.25 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
149-155 Central St, London, EC1V 8AP
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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