Poppies Fish & Chips Spitalfields
Poppies Fish & Chips
A historic fish and chips shop originating in the East End in 1952, featuring retro decor and fish sourced from Billingsgate Market.
Founded by Pat "Pop" Newland in Spitalfields in 1952, Poppies now has several branches across London. This original location is a prime example of old East End style and remains one of the most cited fish and chip shops in London guides for 2026. Freshly battered cod or haddock is served with hand-cut chips and mushy peas. You can also find traditional East End delicacies rarely seen in modern shops, such as jellied eels, cockles, and pies with mash. A regular portion is about £20, with an average spend of £12–25 per person. Mostly walk-ins, though reservations can be made on the website. It gets busy on weekends, so arriving early is recommended. About a 5-minute walk from Shoreditch High Street station and 10 minutes from Liverpool Street station.
Opening hours
Sun–Wed 11:00–22:00; Thu–Sat 11:00–23:00
Nearby sights
- Tower of London
- Sky Garden
- Tower Bridge
- The Shard
- Borough Market
- St Paul's Cathedral
- Tate Modern
- London Eye