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Golden Union Fish Bar

38 Poland Street, London W1F 7LY, England
02074341933
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Ranked #246 of 11,700 restaurants in London
Price range: £0 - £21
Cuisines: English, Seafood, Fast food, Ice cream
Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Delivery
Restaurant details
Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Delivery
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Tel-Aviv
Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

We went for lunch. We had codd fish anf Haddaoc fish. We got 2 huge plates loaded with huge slices of fish and lots of chips. I dont like fish because of the sea smell, but this one was simply delicious, had no sea smell. We ordered some curry as a side sauce, wasnt that tasty. Nevertheless, If you like... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013 via mobile

Like the other reviewers, I have to agree this is 1 good fish & chips. I ordered large cod fish, and it was piping hot and fresh when served. The combination of the fish and tartar sauce heavenly

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Ventnor, United Kingdom
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98 reviews 98 reviews
80 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 46 cities Reviews in 46 cities
83 helpful votes 83 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

I have revisited this restaurant twice since my last review. My impressions are unchanged - it is a wonderful fish bar. A word of warning though: try to keep clear at lunchtime (12 midday to 2pm) as it can be very, very busy. On my most recent visit I tried plaice which is less expesnive than cod. What an excellent... More

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malmo
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Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

We find this restaurant by coincidence and ordered fish & chips and King Prawn & Chips, tartar souce by the side and it was the best fish & chips dish I ever had! You should definately try this restaurant if you are in London near Oxford Street !

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013 via mobile

I am always on the lookout for good fish and chips. Been to most of the ones suggested by magazines and Internet, but the Golden Union is so far the best chip shop in central London for me. I go there whenever I am in the area and I always get the cod and chips. The batter is light and... More

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Levallois
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9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

I visited Golden Union for the second time and I enjoyed the meal as much as I did the first time. The fish was excellent and the batter light and crispy. The chips were well cooked, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. This time I ordered the homemade tartare sauce and I can only recommend it, it... More

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London
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7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

If you love fish and chips, you hate soggy. Golden Union will serve you with fresh fish - from Haddock and Cod to eco-friendly Pollock and Coley - in the lightest, crispest beer batter you ever tried. On a recent visit my business partner and I were delighted to discover that even the mushy peas are freshly mushed as we... More

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New York City, New York
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14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

Okay, well we stayed in Trafalgar square so it was wall to wall people to get to Oxford Circus but it was worth it. We were knackered, as the locals say, by the time we got there after traveling all over the city. I ordered a large fish and chips and my partner did too. It came quickly, hot and... More

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See 4 more reviews by Gmoney2173 for London
london
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

Where do I start... the retro restaurant is very relaxed and the fish and chips is the best I have ever tasted. The mushy peas are fresh and the tartare sauce is freshly made every day. The milkshakes are also very good. I go there quite a lot as it is close to work.

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Gothenburg, Sweden
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11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

When we came to this central fish'n'chip-shop, we had cod and chips and were very happy with what we had! Crisp and nice batter, fresh fish and chunky chips - all lovely! The service, on the other hand was so-so; first we politely stood in line, waiting to be seated, before being bypassed by an American family, without the staff... More

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