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    Poppies Fish & Chips

    London

    Restaurant in London, United Kingdom

    The Read

    Dress

    Casual

    Why go

    Book Poppies Fish & Chips when the brief is classic London fish and chips in a casual Spitalfields room, not a drinks-led dinner. The Hanbury Street original is strongest for cod and chips, chippy sides, families, solo meals, easy group dining, with beer and soft drinks playing a supporting role rather than driving the experience.

    About Poppies Fish & Chips

    Poppies Fish & Chips is a London choice for traditional British fish and chips. Consider it when the brief is casual, direct food built around classic items such as Cod & Chips, Mushy Peas, Curry Sauce, Battered Scampi. The appeal is not a formal restaurant occasion; it is the clarity of a familiar British meal, ordered around recognisable staples and enjoyed without much ceremony.

    The details are simple: Poppies Fish & Chips serves Traditional British Fish & Chips, is priced at about $25 per person, has a casual dress code, is open daily from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM [As of August 2026]. That makes it an easy option to consider when the group wants a familiar London meal without a formal dining premise. It is especially useful when the decision needs to be straightforward: a known style of food, a relaxed setting, a price point that can be weighed quickly against the rest of the day’s plans.

    Choose it for classic fish and chips

    The clearest reason to choose Poppies Fish & Chips is the food category itself. This is a traditional British fish-and-chips venue, so the decision should centre on whether the table wants cod and chips, familiar sides, an unfussy meal. For broader London planning, use Our full London bars guide; for restaurant-led choices, start with Our full London restaurants guide.

    Keep the expectations casual. The dress code is casual, the practical appeal is a clear, familiar order rather than a formal format. If the group wants a simple British meal in London, Poppies Fish & Chips fits that brief. It is best understood as a choice for comfort, familiarity, ease: the sort of place to shortlist when everyone can agree on the core idea of fish, chips, classic sides, rather than debating a more elaborate dining style.

    The practical sweet spot is a casual London meal

    With daily hours from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM [As of August 2026], Poppies Fish & Chips can work across much of the day. That span gives it flexibility for a straightforward casual meal, without needing to frame the visit as a special-occasion dinner. The value is in how easily it can slot into a London itinerary when the group wants something recognisable and uncomplicated.

    Ordering can stay focused on the confirmed signature dishes: Cod & Chips, Mushy Peas, Curry Sauce, Battered Scampi. At about $25 per person, it is a direct London option for traditional British fish and chips. If the day calls for something different, compare it generically with other London dining based on mood, location, budget rather than treating it as a match for every restaurant occasion. In other words, choose it when the mood is casual and the desired meal is specific; look elsewhere when the group wants a broader restaurant experience or a different style of outing.

    For wider London trip planning, Pearl also covers Our full London restaurants guide, Our full London bars guide, Our full London hotels guide, Our full London wineries guide, Our full London experiences guide.

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    Planning details

    Location
    6-8 Hanbury St, London E1 6QR, United Kingdom
    Website
    poppiesfishandchips.co.uk
    Phone
    +44 20 3161 1422
    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Quirky, retro 1940s and 1950s East End diner aesthetic adorned with historic memorabilia and classic music

    Tags

    Vibe

    ClassicLivelyIconic

    Best For

    Casual HangoutFamilySolo

    Experience

    Historic BuildingStandalone

    Sourcing

    Sustainable SeafoodLocal Sourcing

    View

    Street Scene

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Casual
    Noise Level
    Lively
    Service Style
    Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Standard
    Capacity
    Medium

    Signature Dishes

    • Cod & Chips
    • Mushy Peas
    • Curry Sauce
    • Battered Scampi
    Planning details

    Location

    6-8 Hanbury St, London E1 6QR, United Kingdom · Directions

    +44 20 3161 1422

    poppiesfishandchips.co.uk

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I eat at the bar at Poppies Fish & Chips?

    Treat Poppies Fish & Chips as a casual London venue for traditional British fish and chips rather than planning around a bar-led experience.

    Can Poppies Fish & Chips accommodate groups?

    At about $25 per person, it may be useful to consider for a casual meal, but confirm any group needs directly with the venue.

    What should a first-timer know about Poppies Fish & Chips?

    Expect traditional British fish and chips in London. The details are a casual dress code, a price of about $25 per person, daily hours from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM [As of August 2026].

    When should I go to Poppies Fish & Chips?

    The hours are daily from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM [As of August 2026], so choose the timing that best fits your London plans.

    What should I order at Poppies Fish & Chips?

    Start with Cod & Chips, then add Mushy Peas or Curry Sauce if you want a traditional side. Battered Scampi is another signature dish.