Rare John Bull Posted March 18, 2014 #26 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I actually wanted to ask about the Wheelhouse fish and chips and how they compared, as we will be on the Regal Princess prior, but was afraid of offending the British masses! Well, if you have caused offence that makes at least three of us :D Just back from Sun Princess. Had looked forward to lunch-time fish & chips on sea-days, but not available. :( Instead the Wheelhouse Bar was frequently over-run with pictures for the so-called art auctions :mad: If the same happens on Regal Princess, post here and you & I can start a mutiny. :p JB :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveH2508 Posted March 18, 2014 #27 Share Posted March 18, 2014 On board fish and chips can be VERY variable. Norwegian Jade in the Blue Lagoon (2-3 years ago) the fish and chips were not good. Norwegian Getaway in Taste/Savor for lunch (Jan 2014) they were excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare insidecabin Posted March 18, 2014 #28 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Well, this is just a function of that fact that pub food is "variable" - to be kind to it. 95% or more of pub food is freezer-to-microwave stuff prepared in vast batches in factories and delivered to the outlets in its frozen state, and heated up there by staff who are basically kitchen technicians. The factories even go so far as to provide the design and print services for the rustic-looking menus on the pub tables. Consequently, most pub food is rubbish - including the fish and chips. The Fish and chips in JDwetherspoon are surprisingly good most of the time. http://www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/static/pdfs/admin-generated/fish-friday-97.pdf available all week, on offer up to 5pm price varies around £5-£6-£7 with the drink. Not up to a good chipy or restaurant but great value with a good beer. They changed from pre battered frozen(which were very bad) last year and most of the time it comes out good, peas can be a bit variable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare insidecabin Posted March 18, 2014 #29 Share Posted March 18, 2014 2. North like mushy peas (green sludge that may have been peas at some time but have been cooked to death and beyond) Mushy peas aren't cooked to death. They're steeped overnight, which is why they mush, but they aren't cooked any longer than garden peas. Mushy peas are made from Marrowfat peas, soaked overnight with baking soda then cooked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveH2508 Posted March 18, 2014 #30 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Mushy peas are made from Marrowfat peas, soaked overnight with baking soda then cooked. OK processed to death then - I prefer not to eat my fish and chips accompanied by a green cow pat (but that's just me!):rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonTowner Posted March 18, 2014 #31 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Mushy peas and marrowfat peas are disgusting, but, unfortunately, I have to buy them for my OH. No accounting for taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ab Ovo Posted March 29, 2014 #32 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Ah, you're speaking to my heart, hsaroya! They say "haddock is for heroes, cod is for zeroes" but I like both. Going about London, if you're near Paddington Station/St. Mary's Hospital, try Micky's Fish Bar @ 29 Norfolk Place. If near the Victoria Coach Station, try the Friars Inn, 21 Elizabeth Street. George's Portobello Fish Bar @ 329 Portobello Road is good. The Golden Hind, 73 Marylebone Lane, is good. As is the Fish & Chip Shop, 189 Upper Street, Islington. None have been attacked by restaurant-itis, are simple chippies. Many London chippies are no-frills Greek chrome and Formica establishments, the type I like best. Too, I'm big on fish 'n chips in the pubs. The Swan on the Bayswater Road, near Lancaster Gate, excels. As does The Mount, corner of South Audley Street and Mount Street, near The Connaught. Any one might well suit you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globaliser Posted March 29, 2014 #33 Share Posted March 29, 2014 ... As is the Fish & Chip Shop, 189 Upper Street, Islington. None have been attacked by restaurant-itis, are simple chippies."About £115 for two, with wine" is not what I'd call a simple chippie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ab Ovo Posted March 29, 2014 #34 Share Posted March 29, 2014 What was, was. Oops, one has been attacked by restaurant-itis. Might as well go to Wiltons for fried plaice. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globaliser Posted March 29, 2014 #35 Share Posted March 29, 2014 What was, was. Oops, one has been attacked by restaurant-itis.It's not been attacked by anything. It's new! (Well, it opened in May 2013.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globaliser Posted July 1, 2014 #36 Share Posted July 1, 2014 ... and Poppies in Spitalfields.We went over there with some visitors a couple of weeks ago. Excellent fish, generous servings, and an attractively-decorated restaurant. The service was a bit haphazard though, but we probably contributed to that because one of our group got very lost and so we were hogging the table for longer than we should have on a busy Friday evening with a long queue. We'd definitely return - thank you again for the suggestion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newgrange Posted July 1, 2014 #37 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Lard is the secret to great Fish and Chips - hard to find these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdaddy Posted July 9, 2014 #38 Share Posted July 9, 2014 I believe the OP asked about any places in London that had good old fashioned Fish and Chips. One direct answer in 2 pages? Come on guys. I want to know the answer too. One post is not what Cruise Critic is all about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotswold Eagle Posted July 9, 2014 #39 Share Posted July 9, 2014 I am very sorry that those of us who give of our own time to help out here didn't meet your expectations of what Cruise Critic is about. For the record, I count four posts with recommendations, a couple of reviews and answers to follow-up questions the OP had about regional differences and on-board fish and chips. Enjoy your visit :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globaliser Posted July 9, 2014 #40 Share Posted July 9, 2014 For the record, I count four posts with recommendations, a couple of reviews and answers to follow-up questions the OP had about regional differences and on-board fish and chips. And a regional recommendation for Stamford, arising out of the OP saying that he was touring there (although it transpires that he isn't). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjksgk Posted July 9, 2014 #41 Share Posted July 9, 2014 We stayed at Marriott County Hall, and went to the Laughing Halibut (on Strutton Ground) one day, which was an easy walk. It is a formica tabled, or take away chippie place, very reasonable and was the best fish & chips we had. Masters was also very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchestrapal Posted July 9, 2014 #42 Share Posted July 9, 2014 The British Fish Company just opened on Leicester Square, great location. They quick fry with less oil being absorbed and according to reviews turn out a superior product to the "dirty oil" shops. We'll find out in September-October when we'll be in London. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newgrange Posted July 9, 2014 #43 Share Posted July 9, 2014 A fish and chip shop in the UK won't stay open very long if they are serving rubbish, so anywhere that's not newly opened you should be safe enough. Personally, I prefer the places (boom boom!) that stick to just fish and chips but many do all sorts of other food too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wags Posted July 10, 2014 #44 Share Posted July 10, 2014 We will be in London next month and will be staying near Hyde Park. Any good places in that area for old-fashioned fish & chips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go-Bucks! Posted July 10, 2014 #45 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I loved the fish and chips at Shakespeare's near Victoria Station. Huge pieces of fish! Normally I don't like mushy peas, but theirs was ok. Decor was nice too and good central location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globaliser Posted July 10, 2014 #46 Share Posted July 10, 2014 ... will be staying near Hyde Park.Where "near Hyde Park"? The park (especially if you include the half that's technically Kensington Gardens) accounts for a large swathe of central London, so the answer may be different depending on where you are actually staying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h-sar Posted July 10, 2014 #47 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Hi, everyone. Thanks for continuing to post your suggestions. We leave in 3 weeks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wags Posted July 10, 2014 #48 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Sorry Globaliser, I didn't know that. We'll be staying at the Doubletree Hilton on Bayswater Rd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globaliser Posted July 11, 2014 #49 Share Posted July 11, 2014 We'll be staying at the Doubletree Hilton on Bayswater Rd.Then of the recommendations that have been made in this thread, I think that these are the closest:-Going about London, if you're near Paddington Station/St. Mary's Hospital, try Micky's Fish Bar @ 29 Norfolk Place. ... George's Portobello Fish Bar @ 329 Portobello Road is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crown Vic Posted July 12, 2014 #50 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Have to jump in and say that any decent meal of fish and chips must be wrapped in the News of the World. Oops! Forgot! No more News of the World... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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