The Laughing Halibut in City of London, Westminster

A restaurant with excellent fish & chips that hasn't been overrun by tourists yet. The fish is fresh and deliciously prepared. The portions are large. The restaurant is family-run, and the staff is helpful and cheerful. We didn't need a reservation. The prices are much lower than other similar restaurants. The only thing is the toilet isn't really.

Excellent food, very reasonable prices. We wandered in looking for a quick bite and were very happy with our choice. Highly recommend.

Awesome Haddock and Chips. As good as I’ve ever had. Nice man doing the cash too! A must try.

They are always nice! I go there every time I go to London.

After watching the guard being raised we wanted to eat fish & chips not too far away. This place had good reviews so we went for it and it was a good idea!! We arrived a little before noon and fortunately, the room filled up quickly! There were even reserved tables. Fast and really lovely service. LOTS of kindness. And the fish & chips were delicious!!!

Very good restaurant. The staff is very pleasant, smiling and efficient. We were a group of 9 people with 2 strollers and they welcomed us with a smile. The cuisine is simple but very good. I recommend the fish and chips.

We came in and we got service right away, a very nice man was good at suggesting dishes and helping here looks nice. We got a salad to share as a starter, really good, we also got some dressings. The food was really good I got fish&chips with cod nice big portions, no bones and honestly just a really good experience I would definitely recommend this restaurant

Definitely feels like a local spot. Staff were friendly and yummy quick stop. Would def be back if I was staying in London longer.

Halibut really enjoyed it. Good food

The best fish and chip shop in the area!

Famous place for its fish and chips

The staff was very friendly and attentive, the food was delicious, very good quality-quantity-price ratio. Totally recommended, very economical. Without a doubt if I return to London, I will repeat.

Lovely sit down chippy. Shame they don't cook in beef dripping, but otherwise really good.

The staff were super nice and I really enjoyed it there, highly recommended.

Just came out it was great service Great old school fish and chips Great to see such places surviving this never ending development of London places

The dining service was kind and for the cost the food portion was adequate if not generous. Some of the batter rice was uncooked and liquid and impacted taste, but the batter was thin and crispy. The big concern is hygiene. The toilets were grubby and poorly appointed, the fryer surfaces looked dirty and the table wiping cloth wasn’t well kept. The 3/5 hygiene rating of adequate reflects this, and I notice the rating was not displayed. Staff need to be trained and to perform better. It’s all resolvable.

Very good food with very big portions

I rlly love it! It's a family place, the fish and chips is so good, and the service is very nice

Waiter was extremely friendly. Cod was extremely moist. Would recommend!

From Cod to Clod: A Tale of Two Halibuts Our friends wanted to experience traditional fish and chips and to be honest, British chips are the first thing I crave whenever I return to the UK—nothing back home even comes close. I researched potential fish and chip shops prior to our trip, knowing our planned schedule and looking for shops close to our hotel. The Laughing Halibut was one which was highly recommended online. A quick Google search showed me the perfect, traditionally chippy so, feeling satisfied it would work I added it to our potential itinerary. We arrived about 45 mins before closing and were greeted by friendly "Frymasters" with cheeky London accents and smiles. It was perfect. Our fish and chips, with sides of mushy peas and curry sauce, arrived promptly to our table and we tucked in. We were riding high on salt, vinegar, and nostalgia! That is, until we needed the bathroom - ugh!! It was disgusting and I mean disgusting. Had we popped in there first we would have headed straight out of the shop. Come on, team—when your bathroom looks like it’s straight out of a horror film, it kills the appetite. Clean it up, and you’ll have a 5-star gem!

When visiting London the Laughing Halibut should be on your itinerary. The food is fresh, light and just an iconic London meal. The servers there are friendly and always willing to share the knowledge of London, when prompted. Definitely recommend!

Good fish and chips, in the center of London

Horrible food and casual racism. He wanted to insinuate that I am a James Bond figure. Totally uncalled for. The food is bland.

Very warm welcome, prices are reasonable. Excellent fish and chips.

Why did the Halibut laugh? It saw the oceans bottom. (I will see myself out)

Best fish and chips in the area… eaten there for nearly 40 years

The best Fish and Chips. Excellent quality-price ratio. Very fast service.

Great old school fish and chip shop. Service is quick and friendly. Prices are low for London, while portion size is good. The chips were crispy and tasty, not greasy. Pies and pasties are top notch, complemented by a generous helping of mushy peas. Takes me back to my childhood!

The food is tasty. Prices are standard London bar atmosphere, it's better to take away than to eat on site

the only time i have liked fish and chips is here.

Top!!!! Super tasty, super friendly, fast and cheap food. We spontaneously looked for something to eat in the evening and were still allowed to sit down shortly before they closed. The food was also completely freshly prepared. Really great and lovely people. The tastiest fish and chips in London Westminster.

It was really great experience and Sameer you are great keep it up keep going keep smiling bless you .really delicious food always love your food best fish and chips in London

"It was very delicious. Also warm, and friendly service.

Loved taking a traditional fish&chips with me...

Good dinner, fast and dynamic service I recommend it for a typical English dinner.

Very delicious food for a fair price

For what it is, it’s perfect. Casual, very friendly service, satisfyingly greasy (but not too greasy). I got the haddock and chips, and the fish was nice and flaky, and it was steaming when you broke off a piece. The chips had nice crunchy edges. Curry sauce was good as well.

The owner is incredibly welcoming and the portions are always generous! Love supporting this local gem - my fav local go to for Fish and Chips!

Recommended fish and chips place. Totally recommended, it was delicious and I didn't feel like we were ripped off (rare to see in London). It was the only one we found with a decent price. The waiters are friendly, the atmosphere is like a neighborhood bar, and the food is delicious. Two fish and chips cost €33.70

A very great family business with friendly service. It has been operating since the 1980s and the atmosphere is still like that today — I hope that doesn't change, that's what makes it so authentic. The fish & chips are very good, you can choose from an unlimited number of sauces. They also offer takeaway food. I think it's worth a visit, a bite of real England.

I ate a very good fish and chips there during my stay in London, the place is nice and the prices are fair

Best fish and chips in the city! Fast and friendly service!

Overall, it's okay. It should be considered a very authentic fish and chips, but I think it's just like that, not very amazing. Overall, it's above average.

Good classic fish and chips shop, also other items are good and not super expensive for the area. Their burger is a great value as well.

Nuestro primer viaje a Londres y queríamos viajar Fish and chips. Un negocio familiar local. Aquí es donde van los locales. Mi esposa tenía el bacalao y yo el fletán. Ambos muy buenos. Pero ambos coincidimos en que el fletán tenía más sabor.

A small pub with classic Fish and Chips, just as I imagined it should be. Fast and very efficient service. Juicy fish, crispy dough. Hand-cut, crispy fries. Pea paste ok. Tasty and fresh food. I recommend.

Friendly and helpful staff, shame about the place which isn't very clean, but the food isn't bad.

Each time I return to the UK I always get some chippie chips. Sometimes going to a chippie you don't know can be hit or miss, this is a hit! The last 2 times in London I've been here and the food and sevice has been awesome! And it's not expensive either- next time I'm back in central London I'll be back here!

Very delicious fish and chips food. The ambience is very special and classic. The food is from fresh ingredients and staff was very kind and nice. The foods are halal and the food volume is Great.

Definitely an ideal place for traditional fish&chips. I found it successful in terms of both taste and staff. Bravo...

no salt no vinegar no chilli sauce on chips

One of the finest fish and chips shop. Been here since Almost 8-9 time this month. Staff is lovely and friendly the best part is that they serve the food on time. Will visit again and I recommend others to give a try

An authentic place. A reasonable price and a very good quality of food. Lightly breaded fish, you can tell that the oil is clean. The flavor of the fish is outstanding. No wonder chat gpt recommended it

Fuimos aquí en base a las críticas y no decepcionó. Mamá vieja y pop Diner look pero la comida era impresionante. Se pidieron calamares, fletán y bacalao más guisantes machacados (¡un alimento básico en Londres! ) y todo estuvo bien. Hijo pidió la hamburguesa del desayuno y le encantó. La mujer que trabajaba allí era increíble. Nos pusimos a hablar y ella era una novia. Muy recomendable para una auténtica experiencia familiar.

Best fish and chip shop in the area!!

loved the staff and the fish was amazing!!!

Britain's first fish and chips. I'm glad I was able to eat here. I happened to be looking for a restaurant when I was hungry and found this place, so I went in. Halibut has a light taste and is not oily so even people who don't like fried foods can enjoy it. The potatoes are also thick and fluffy. The staff are friendly and the atmosphere is very nice.

Delicious fish and chips are a definite advantage of this place. A must visit when visiting London!

Tried 3 plates of the Cod and one order of their signature halibut fish and chips Food: large portion sizes with flaky fish with crispy but lightly breaded exterior. Food was overwhelmingly on the bland side but you could opt for tartar, mayo, vinegar, salt & pepper, and ketchup sauces, which helped. Atmosphere: is compact. We were seated at a table for four and felt cramped during our meal. Service: Friendly but prompt service.

The food and service was really great. Highly recommend !

Well a fish and chips by name. No sauce, no beer, no taste. The fish itself is good but to greasy. The fries are so industrial that you cannot figure out if it was real potatoes at the start of the process. Friendly service. You can drink only water or Sodas. Men with a fish and chips in London......no beer.Are you serious !

Superb quality. The takeaway came in a really well-isolated paper bag. Everything was cooked well. Will buy more.

Excellent restaurant to have good fish & chips at a good price. We were served super quickly and the waiters were very pleasant and attentive. The only downside is that it was very small and we were a bit cramped at the table. Otherwise, phenomenal. Totally recommended.

I loved the service, it was excellent for a simple place and the fish and chips were delicious, it was a place like going to eat a squid sandwich in the Plaza Mayor in Madrid, but instead Fish and Chips with 5-star service. Thank you

Great small diner experience. Excellent fish & chips. Quite proper!

There is a seating area to the rear, perfect for a rainy night. You can also have takeaway, which seems equally popular with the locals!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The restaurant is very unassuming and is off the beaten path amongst other local spots. That being said the Halibut Fish and Chips is the best I have ever had and created a new bar to measure fish and chips against. Next time I'm back in town we will be back!

Nobody gets five out of five; if you do, you don't have anything to stive for! Good food, even if it's a tad expensive.

The service was incredibly fast. The food was excellent. It's the real deal fish and chips.

Went a couple times during my stay in London. The staff were always super friendly and the food tasted great. I would recommend the Haddock with some chips 👍

The halibut here was great, what fish & chips were meant to be.

amazing food and delivery driver amazing too.

We ordered the Cod & chips large. We shared one large plate together and it was good for both of us. The staff was super friendly. When i came and waited for my friend they let me sit there and waited for my order till my friend arrived. The food is very simple but delicious. I dont have much fish and chips experience, but i enjoyed this experience a lot. I would come back.

Great fish and chips. nice service.

Simple place with very good fish, totally recommendable, don't order anything else, order fish and the service was very good. We were served by an exceptional, super nice guy and the coffee is good.

You can watch the changing of the guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace and stop by on your way out. Since you're in London, you should try fish and chips. The regular price is about 20,000 won and 15 pounds per person.

very nice & attentive staff. A large selection of fish & chips variations. The prices are okay for the portion size, we were well full afterwards. The shop also seems to be very popular with locals. The ambience is similar to a fast food shop, but also has its own flair - but you should be able to tolerate the smell of grease.

We came from Madrid and looking for where to eat in the area we came across this simple but very well attended restaurant with an excellent and 100% recommended Fish and Chips. They have several options for other palates that are also recommended.

Lovely food. Prompt & efficient. Recommended.

THE one place I make sure to hit every time I visit. Great fish done just right, and a wonderful staff.

Fabulous service! Food was Fast to the Table and soooooo good!

This place is so good! Got the Cod and chips with curry sauce and mushy peas. Everything was super fresh, and the fish had a great texture. I will definitely be back when I'm in London!

Years ago, we stayed at St Ermin's. When I googled fish&chips nearby, this place showed up. I liked it. Now, years later, I went to find it and I did. This time, I dined in. I wanted the haddock but it would take 8 mins. So, I took the cod. It did not disappoint. The gentlemen were all lovely.

Fish and chips were fantastic! Had a pie that was not great. But highly recommend the fish n chips!

We had a good time and enjoyed ourselves, the service was pleasant. Unfortunately, we were victims of food poisoning due to the 2 Haddock served... We are certain of it because we only ate these foods during the day. So the fish was definitely not fresh. This ruined our London stay... We would have preferred not to choose this restaurant. The person who ate the cod had no problems.

The Cot and chips exquisite! And the service is very good. Everyone is very friendly!

Good fish, nice people and atmosphere.

Laughing Halibut is a surprising place where you can feel the true atmosphere of English fish and chips. The staff sneaks through narrow aisles between worn-out tables and chairs, always finding the person ordering 😂, advising with a smile and showing patience with non-standard English. The prices are reasonable and the taste is unique! Definitely a "must-try" for anyone who wants to try this English specialty. I recommend it with a clear conscience - fish and chips here taste as they should, even better!

Great food, friendly service. Thank you!

Good food and generous portions. The staff was very friendly and welcoming as well. I recommend it!

Very good fish and chip, and very friendly waiters

After reading reviews was hoping for a better fish and chips. The fish wasn’t very thick and the batter coating was missing salt so it really had not much flavor. Disappointing/sorry to say. Staff was very friendly. Prices are high for this type of restaurant.

Are you looking for a real fish and chips restaurant... Look no further, it's there. Victoria district. A real treat for the taste buds. Very fresh, varied possions and very affordable prices (70 L for 4). We caught 4 different fish, all were excellent... In short, an address to do without thinking. Remember to call before it fills up quickly given the value for money...

Wow! I’ve never been served so fast in my life. I came in, was guided to a table, took my order and literally in under 3 minutes I had my food in front of me! I ordered the two eggs and chips. A gherkin, and a Dr Pepper. My server Ibraham was amazing. Super aware and attentive. It seemed that all the customers were getting similar exemplary service too. Don’t forget this is in the centre of London and was maxed out busy so to get this level of service is an achievement! After finishing most of my food I still had quite a few chips left. Ibraham noticed me looking at the menu again and came straight over to ask if I needed anything else. I chanced it and asked if they had any cheese for my chips as I couldn’t see it on their menu. He said yes we have grated cheese and I kid not, in less than 30 seconds I had a bowl of grated cheese on my table! Well impressed!

Simply delicious fish and chips as I had imagined what having fish and chips in person in London would be like. I also enjoyed watching how my food was prepared behind the counter.

Great traditional fish and chips

Halibut and Chips were delicious!

Me gustó mucho el pescado con papas fritas. El servicio fue rápido y todos fueron amables. Mi familia y yo podíamos hacer una reserva de antemano.

A great place for those who want to enjoy traditional dishes, including the famous fish and chips.

Cheap sheet and chip, quick to eat