Moxon's Fish Bar

Fish and chip shop

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7 Westbury Parade

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Fri Sep 21 2012

Moxon’s is an excellent idea: one of the London’s best fishmongers sets up a chippie virtually next door to its original shop, and fries up surplus fish that’s top-quality.

It got off to a poor start in the summer of 2012, with sloppy service, small portions and high prices; we gave it a two-star rating. Moxon's closed for a refurbishment that lasted several weeks, then reopened in September 2012.

We're happy to report things are now much improved. The service in now much more on the ball, and the tiny dining area – just a few seats – has been futher reduced in size so that the enlarged kitchen can now concentrate on the core takeaway business.

Our cod (£7.90) was good-sized piece (weighing more than 300g), and although slightly soggy under the batter, it was a fresh as any fish we've had in a chippy. The batter could have a little crisper, but the thickness was right. The accompaying chips were from hand-cut potatoes, pale golden in colour, and tasted properly of potato, with no scraps. Both were freshly fried to order.

A side dish of fennel salad (£2) was mandolin-thin, with shreds of black olive and parsley leaf adding colour.

Much improved the second time around then – and a very welcome addition in an area that has no other good fish and chip shop nearby.

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Address:
Moxon's Fish Bar 7 Westbury Parade
London
SW12 9DZ

Cross Street:
Balham Hill
Phone:
020 8675 2468
Website:
www.moxonsfreshfish.com
Opening hours:
Open 5-10pm Tue-Thur; noon-2.30pm, 5-10pm Fri, Sat.
Transport:
Tube: Clapham South tube
Price:
Around £18 for two
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1. Moxon's Fish Bar
  - 7 Westbury Parade
    London
    SW12 9DZ
  - 020 8675 2468
  - www.moxonsfreshfish.com
  - 51.452315,-0.147967

Facilities:
Restaurant and bar facilities. Bookings not accepted

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(7 ratings)

Just had wonderful fish and chips, fried to perfection and served by ultra friendly and helpful staff. My only complaint was , in the North we have sliced white bread and butter; they served a roll and butter. However this was more than made up by the helpful staff who could not have done more to make our substantial dinner perfect. OPEN ONE NEAR US SOON !!

Richard Scott Fri Apr 19
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(oops didn't click 5 stars... Sorry.)

Adam K Mon Apr 8
Rated as: 5/5
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Prompted to speak up as can't quite believe anyone giving less than 5 stars for this place! Fresh - i.e. actually fresh, sustainably caught, and delivered from the parent shop around the corner (not freshly defrosted, or freshly cooked from frozen...) - fish beats anything in the Borough for flavour, texture, quality. All cooked to order, in front of you, while you wait. Price reflects above and includes chips or a side (fresh tartare sauce good, pickled gherkins good). I'd go there tonight but it's not open on Mondays, quite rightly (fresh fish, no catch on a Sunday...). Only complaint is that quality demands you eat it there and then so it doesn't get soggy by the time you've taken it home, which I can only hope explains a couple of the comments below?

Adam K Mon Apr 8
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It's is getting worse and worse soggy fish batter it's horrible for £7.50 fish is size of 3 fish fingers 4 at a push.

Steve Wed Mar 27
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Fish was good, chips not so much - just a smart looking (and expensive) takeaway really.

Paul Fri Jan 18
Rated as: 3/5
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Small portion, fish did not seem that fresh and Dry re-fried chips ! Will not be going back!

Sara Sat Dec 22 2012
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hmm, less than average fish and chips. I had seen queues outside so was drawn in expecting something special. The food we received was okay - edible but really not much more. Chips were pale and tasteless. Fish was a little better, but still nothing to get even vaguely excited about. The whole meal was revived only by lashings and lashing of glorious, taste bud numbing vinegar. That's not great, is it? I would not go back, especially at the prices they charge.

Camilla Fri Nov 9 2012
Rated as: 2/5
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top-quality fish. the perfectly cooked haddock was superbly swad. service was fantastic, especially the good looking lad, sean who looked after my every need. cant wait to go back!!

shirley jones Thu Oct 11 2012
Rated as: 4/5
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Good value for money - I had the Gurnard and Chips (chips are free with any fish if it's takeaway) for £6.50 and there was plenty of both. The best FnC's I've had in the country. Well cooked, super fresh fish and good service. The time out review doesn't do it justice.

Dave Fri Sep 28 2012
Rated as: 5/5
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This place is excellent. The fish was very fresh and the batter thin and crispy. Lovely salads too - we had the beetroot one.

Wills Wed Sep 26 2012
Rated as: 4/5
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