Everybody loves a nice fish and chips dinner right? And Harrow is not short of chippy’s that offer some of the best in not only London, but the entire country.
Whether you prefer haddock or cod, or you like your chips open or wrapped, there is indeed something for everyone in Harrow.
We asked 34,000 members of the Harrow Online Group to state their reasoning when declaring who serves the best fish and chips in the borough. The answers, as ever, did not disappoint. Have a read below and feel free to leave your comments on our socials with your own suggestions, answers and opinions.
Harrow Residents Opinions….
“Captains fish and chips! They are always so friendly and kind, lovely people and great food!! They always give you a bag of chips while you wait and actually get to know your name which places don’t do these days.”
“I second Captains, perfect chips every time they do some banging burgers too.”
“I third the Captains. Skipjacks too, they do a great fish soup as well. Oh and Baracuda too.”
“Captains on Alexandra avenue 10/10 every time and get free portion of chips while you wait.”
“Captains fish and chips are fantastic. The man at the counter is so kind. He gave free chips to someone who was homeless.”
“Belmont Bay food is fab and the staff are lovely…”
“Belmont Bay. Service, Selection and top quality Fish.”
“Belmont Bay are amongst the best I’ve ever tried, the staff are lovely and the portion sizes are generous. I always go for the burgers though as I prefer them, but fish and chips are top.”
“Every Fish Bar in Harrow. Amazing fish and chips I always get my take away here. I’ll be honest their Large cod and chips is big enough for two.”
“Golden Kitchen, North Harrow. Never had a bad meal from there. Always cooked fresh to order. Staff are very friendly.”
“There is no competition. Barracuda Harrow. The staff and the food compliment each other. A+“
“Barracuda at the Quadrant Harrow View. The best ever!”
“Barracuda. The restaurant is particularly excellent.”
“Barracuda!! Amazingly fresh and crisp grilled fish!!”
”Mings in Harrow Weald is nice. I’ve been going there for years, the food is always fresh and the team that work there are friendly. A good choice if you’re near Long Elmes”.
”Kemps has been a family favourite for, ever since they were in Weald Lane we have been going there. I would recommend their kebabs too.”
“The Golden Kitchen, North Harrow – friendly staff always fresh fish, I always have their grilled cod.”
”Hatch End has a shop called Sea Pebbles, there’s another one in Bushey. Very good food, you pay for the quality, that for me is the best in the area bar none.”
“It has to be the Blue Oyster Fish Bar on Preston Road. Chef and his team are great for some Friday night banter.”
“#EveryFishBarHarrow
Traditional fish & chips with some fabulous African dishes and flavours also.”
”Atlantis in Stanmore wins my vote. Every time I go in there – and it’s always the smell of the chips that draws me in – but they are very friendly and nice. I love the fish they do, highly recommended.”
”White House fish and chips very clean and cooked to your taste.”
As you can see, there’s lots of different options in Harrow with most offering top notch fish and chips. So, to make it fairer and to find out which shop takes the title, we have hosted a poll for you to vote for your favourite below.