Two London fish and chips restaurants have been named in the top 10 best in Britain

Brits are proud of their fish and chips. They’re so proud that every year the National Fish and Chip Awards crowns the best chippies across a whopping 14 different categories. 

Now, the annual awards has revealed the 2026 shortlist for the best fish and chip restaurants in the UK. Ten outlets were included on the shortlist, including joints in Bristol, Devon, Yorkshire, and two from London. The judges selected the restos based not only on the quality of their food, but their customer service and ‘passion for the sector’. 

Representing the capital was Golden Union in Soho and The Seashell of Lisson Grove in Marylebone, both of which feature in Time Out’s list of the best fish and chip restaurants in London.

Golden Union has been open on Poland Street since 2008, and is known for serving up fish and chip butties and homemade sauces, alongside the traditional fish and chips. Golden Union also serves a range of plant-based fish alternatives, including battered ‘prawns’ and battered ‘sausage’. 

The Seashell opened as a small fish bar on Lisson Grove more than 60 years ago, after the First World War. It’s now something of a legend, with its gold art deco interiors and giant statues of octopus and fish inside. The Seashell is also a celebrity haunt, with the likes of Dua Lipa, Lady Gaga and Denzel Washington eating there over the years, and it

The shortlisted restaurants will be judged again, with the the overall winner to be crowned on February 15 2026 at an awards ceremony in London. 

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