RestaurantsLondonClerkenwellEC1

survey result

Summary

£43
    £
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
2
Average
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

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

£40
    £
3
Good
4
Very Good
2
Average
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“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

£39
    £
3
Good
3
Good
2
Average
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

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.

Summary

£37
    £
3
Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Dependably good fish” at “outstandingly good value-for-money” prices is the hallmark of this veteran, family-run, central chippy (est. 1968). “Been coming here for years and never had a bad dish” – no wonder it’s a “cabbies’ haunt”.

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149-155 Central St, London, EC1V 8AP

Restaurant details

Highchair,Menu
Yes
100
No dress code
160

Fish Central Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of Fish Central Restaurant in EC1, London by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of Fish Central restaurant.
Andrew K
Excellent fish and chips, served by friendl...
Reviewed 6 months, 16 days ago

"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."

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Prices

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Pudding
£8.50 £20.90 £0.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £19.95
Filter Coffee £3.25
Extras  
Service 10.00%
149-155 Central St, London, EC1V 8AP
Opening hours
Monday12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm
Tuesday12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm
Thursday12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm
Friday12 pm‑10:30 pm
Saturday12 pm‑10 pm
SundayCLOSED

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