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Fish Central

149-155 Central Street, EC1V 8AP Full details & map

Fish & chip shop: Fish & seafood

Time Out says 1 Users say 4/5 Rate it

By Time Out Editors Posted: Oct 24 2011

Plonked in the middle of a housing estate, Fish Central has been serving fish 'n' chips for decades, but these days it's a rather more upmarket spot: tables are clothed and adorned with fresh flowers; diners are treated to an amuse-bouche of, say, a salmon bite; and, if you haven't booked, you might have to settle for a takeaway.

On our visit, a group of taxi drivers (clearly regulars) began with buttered rolls and wallies (pickled cucumbers), but could have opted for jellied eels or something a little more exotic.

Our slightly undercooked pan-fried scallops were delicious, sweet and juicy, though the freshly made salsa verde lacked poke. Traditional cod and chips was excellent: an enormous fillet in crispy batter and a great pile of crunchy-outside, fluffy-inside chips. The special of turbot (one of very few sustainable fish on the menu), served in a creamy chive sauce with fried fennel, was another success.

Portions are huge, service solicitous and the special menus a bargain.

Tags: Fish & seafood, Families & kids, Groups, Central, Barbican, Mid-range, Restaurant, Fish & chip shop

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Fish Central details

Address

Fish Central

149-155 Central Street EC1V 8AP

Transport Old Street tube/rail or bus 55

Telephone

020 7253 4970

Fish Central website

Lunch served 11.30am-2.30pm Mon-Fri. Dinner served 5-10.30pm Mon-Thur; 5-11pm Fri. Meals served noon-10.30pm Sat

Main courses £9.90-£19.50

Credit cards AmEx, MC, V

Facilities

Tables outdoors ( 4, pavement ), Babies and children welcome ( children's menu; high chairs; nappy-changing facilities ), Booking advisable ( dinner Thur-Sat ), Separate room for parties ( seats 60 ), Takeaway service

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Comments & ratings 4/5 (Average of 1 rating)

By JS - Apr 3 2012

4/5

I have eaten several times at Fish Central. The food is good, prices are reasonable, and the staff are always friendly and welcoming. Best to book, as it's popular with locals like me.