Soho's Golden Union Fish Bar Shortlisted for UK Fish and Chip Restaurant of the Year

Golden Union Fish Bar on Poland Street in Soho, one of central London's most beloved traditional fish-and-chip restaurants, has been shortlisted among the top ten contenders for Fish and Chip Restaurant of the Year 2027, run by the seafood industry body Seafish. Time Out London reported the recognition on 16 October 2026, with the story drawing high click volumes reflecting strong reader appetite for London food-and-dining award coverage. The retro Soho restaurant is known for its distinctive traditional white frontage, a red-and-burgundy chequered dining room floor and a menu focused squarely on classic British fish and chips. The restaurant has been a Soho fixture for many years and is regarded as one of the capital's most reliable traditional chippies. Shortlisting places it alongside establishments from across Britain, reinforcing London's standing as a destination for traditional British food alongside its reputation for international cuisine. The award nomination attracted interest not only from food lovers but from Soho regulars and a wider London audience following the story through the week of 20 October.