Seahorse Fish Bar — Restaurant in London

My mum and I stumbled upon Seahorse Fish Bar one afternoon while visiting the NHS clinic nearby, and we’ve been obsessed ever since! That irresistible smell of freshly fried chips covered in salt and vinegar on a cold day drew us in from down the street. From the outside, the shop doesn’t look like much, but as soon as we stood in the queue and saw someone else’s cod and chips being wrapped up, we both looked at each other and knew it was going to be fantastic. And wow, it lived up to every expectation! This is about as traditional British fish and chips as you could hope for. The moment you take a bite, you can taste the care and quality that goes into its preparation.

The cod was cooked fresh, hand-battered right in front of us, and came out with a perfectly crispy golden batter encasing hot, moist, and flaky fish. The chips were just as they should be: soft, fluffy, and with a light crunch. We took everything to the park around the corner to eat, and honestly, it was one of the best fish and chips I’ve had since I was a kid. These days, so many places cut corners, and it shows. Prices keep rising while quality keeps dropping. We’ve actually stopped going to most of the chippies near us because they just don’t measure up anymore, but Seahorse Fish Bar is a real find.

The owner, Andy, is such a lovely guy, friendly, welcoming, and clearly passionate about his food. His wife, Carol, wasn't working that day, but one of the members of staff, Sue, was there and she is lovely as well. He mentioned they’ve been in business for decades, and I can see why. You can tell he genuinely cares about the quality of the food he’s serving. And the prices? Unbelievably reasonable. Especially since where I live, a regular cod can cost up to £12, and it’s not even close to being this good.

We live quite far away, but we’re so hooked that we’re making it our regular spot and will gladly go out of our way to come here. Just a heads-up on the parking: the council has made it a bit of a nightmare on this street, which is really hurting local shops. Most roads are resident parking only, but we eventually found free parking a few streets away down a road called Haskard Road, just off of Parsloes Ave, about a 5-minute walk. It’s worth every step. Hope that helps people who are looking to drive here easier.

I never leave reviews, but I felt Seahorse Fish Bar truly deserved one, so I made an account just for this. We've been here three times now after our clinic visits, and now that the clinic visits are over, we’ll still be coming back just for the food. If my words don’t convince you, just take a look at my photos! Andy and Carol, thank you for doing what you do! I hope more people find you because your fish and chips are absolutely delicious! Highly...

Lovely fish and chips. Luckily my local.

Can improve..

Would be nicer if they had a better shop front and did large and normal chips rather than the one portion they only do. Plus it would be more pleasant if the fried fishs were not placed on the fryer lid. It's not a hygiene issue but just not a pleasant site. A basket would be better.

And like many independent businesses, customer service can be heavily improved. The people are lovely but would do their business a massive favour by this one fact that well established businesses know and heavily invest on as it brings in customers and their willing to spend regularly...

I've been going to the Seahorse Fish Bar ever since I was a young boy. I've always enjoyed the savoloy and chips, cooked perfectly with the right amount of salt and Vinegar they put on it. The fish and roe are so delicious as always.

The custom and their service is wonderful, very easy and pleasant to talk to, makes me feel great when I am there.

I should've reviewed this place a long time ago because nostalgia is strong when visiting, fond memories is one of many reasons (along with their food and service) is why I continue to come back to the Seahorse. By far the best...