Harden's survey result
Summary
The very “essence of chip shop” – this century-old Lisson Grove institution serves “lovely fresh fish” with a “great choice” of preparation (“plain grilled or deep-fried in batter or breadcrumbs”) and “LOTS of chips – it’s bottomless and they mean it!”. “Staff can be a bit pressurised on a busy service, and not terribly engaged with customers”.
Summary
“Really good fish ’n’ chips, big portions, always tasty”; the not-so-secret recipe for this legendary family-owned chippy’s century – and more – of success. There are multiple cooking choices for the “lovely fish”, which can be grilled or fried with panko, matzo-meal and gluten-free options and is served with ‘bottomless’ chips. Despite its heritage, though, it’s been through various owners and refurbs over the decades – the interior is fine, but don’t go expecting quirky period charm.
Summary
“Top-quality fish and chips” have emerged from the fryer at this acclaimed Lisson Grove establishment for a century or so, making it a firm “cabbies’ favourite”. Ratings are particularly strong in our latest survey, perhaps reflecting a taste for comfort eating in the face of the epidemic, during which the staff provided “welcoming and efficient service in difficult circumstances”.
Summary
“Great traditional fish and chips” – “still done very well” – have made this chippy a “cabbies’ favourite” for decades. Strangely, though, for an institution tracing its origins back almost a century, the interior of its Lisson Grove premises is dull and “without atmosphere”.
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49-51 Lisson Grove, London, NW1 6UH
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £22.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.50 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £3.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
49-51 Lisson Grove, London, NW1 6UH
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Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑7 pm |
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