The Golden Hind | Fish & Chips Restaurant — Restaurant in London

I’ve double checked a few facts before writing this review because I’ve been going to this restaurant since I was introduced to it by a dad from my sons rugby club when he was 6 and he’s now 21.

So over 15 years every single visit has been incredibly good. So good that we drive in from Buckinghamshire to go there.

Went again last night and the food wasn’t the same. I looked at the chips and tasted them and I just thought they weren’t the same.

So I said to the manager “what’s happened to the chips, they’re not the same”. He got very very defensive and said “nothing, I never use frozen”.

But I didn’t accuse him Is using frozen, that was in his head not mine. I had just said they weren’t the same. I didn’t pursue it but they looked and tasted like the same chips you can get at 1001 other places - probably frozen.

This morning I’ve checked out other review sites and looked at photos of the chips that were reviewed before and they were a different size. A bit thicker and like I remember.

The fish was the second thing, normally brilliant with crispy batter but this time the batter was soggy and lighter.

I think they’ve changed everything, chips, batter, and also the oil temperature and probably the oil as well.

It’s absolutely nothing like it was and they should change it back.

Also - don’t insult your customers intelligence.

It was over £60 for a couple of bits of c* fish and chips that I could have bought at the end of the road and that isn’t...

We had an absolutely fantastic experience at the Golden Hind Restaurant. From start to finish, everything was spot on. The staff were brilliant warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, which made the whole evening feel effortless and enjoyable.

We started with calamari and feta fritters, and both were bursting with flavor. The calamari was perfectly cooked—tender with just the right crisp—and the feta fritters were a delicious surprise, rich and savoury with a lovely texture.

For the main course, we went with the classic fish and chips, and it did not disappoint. The fish was incredibly fresh and flaky, encased in a light, golden batter that was beautifully crisp without being greasy. It’s clear they take real care in the preparation, and it shows in every bite.

We finished with panna- cotta and sticky toffee pudding, and the presentation was absolutely wonderful elegant without being overdone. The panna cotta was silky and light, while the sticky toffee was rich, moist, and utterly indulgent.

Altogether, the Golden Hind Restaurant delivers everything you could want from a great meal: fantastic food, top-notch service, and a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates quality and care in both cooking and hospitality.

Can't wait to be back...

Here on a layover and obviously wanted to get some fish and chips.

This place was pretty well reviewed and on a few lists that gave it some credibility so I decided to check it out. It is small, unassuming yet incredibly nice, and looks new, but is certainly not. It’s been passed down for generations in the same location by a couple of different families.

I walked in without a reservation and was seated immediately, Even though there was a full house. The waiters and the owner paid great attention to service & hospitality, and were incredibly kind and accommodating.

I ordered the house rosé, the fried cod, the chips and the mushy peas and was satisfied. Excellent quality, incredibly fresh and delicious, generous portions.

When I was finished, the waiter asked me if I wanted some coffee or dessert, but I was, no pun intended, stuffed to the gills. I got the check and was on my way, and the owner was outside, holding the door, both greeting incoming customers and bidding fun farewells to the customers that were leaving. The atmosphere was excellent And the place was lively, spotless, and well kept.

Will definitely visit again when I’m in town. This is an...