Have just returned with my partner from a birthday meal at The Fish Club, St Johns Hill, Battersea. Unbelievably, as we were eating a RAT ran down the wall of the section to the rear of the restaurant! Complained to the waitress who's response was that we should move tables! She then closed the doors to the rear section. Received very little in the way of apology. The meal itself was disappointing, also. Firstly it took too long to arrive and when it did, the order was mixed up, with my partner receiving some of what I had ordered and her receiving some of what I had ordered. Our plates had to be taken away for them to sort this out, then returned to us. I had haddock in batter and it was swimming in grease, the remnants of which were left on my partner's plate, from the previous mix up in our order. We found the place's decor to be somewhat shabby with cobwebs on the ceiling and cracks in the walls. Very disappointed, would not dine there again.

We ate at the Clapham High St Restaurant on 27 July 2011.

Starters: The oysters came out with bugs jumping out of the plate. The manager assured us that they are usually present in oysters but definitely should not be brought to the table. The Manager offered a refund for the oysters.

Salad: greek salads are supposed to be freshly made up, and it was clear that this serving of salad was quite old and stale. The feta was all broken and the olives, tomato and cucumber did not taste fresh at all.

Mains: I ordered the grilled piece of coley. Very pathetic little serving for the price. My boyfriend ordered a grilled haddock. Again size did not impress, and there was barely any seasoning. I had to flavour it with tomato sauce.
At the end of the meal, we weren't even able to get a refund on the oysters because the server didn't know how to give us one and had to wait for the manager. We couldn't wait as we had a movie booked up the road.
For all the reviews and accolades posted outside, we left still hungry and sorely disappointed.
i have tried emailing them today (28 july 2011) but the email listed on their website does not even work!

My friend and I ate at Fish Club last night and loved it.

We were greeted by friendly staff, the food was delicious and (not wanting to sound too like my mum) the place was clean and tidy and I was really impressed.

The food may be a little more expensive then your usualy chippy but I thought it was well worth it.

I throughly recommend you eat here. I certainly enjoyed the food and would love to return a million times until I have eaten my way through the entire menu!

If you want fantastic fish and chips, or any other type of fish or shell food, then head to The Fish Club. The staff are fantastic, really friendly and helpful.


The food is absolutely delicious and there is a great atmosphere. Try their sweet potato chips, or if you suffer from food envy like me, have half normal chips and half sweet potato. The Fish Club serves the best fish and chips in London.

After watching a drab game of football at Brentford, my girlfriend and I had the hunger for fish and chips, and we certainly found the best place in The Fish Club. The staff were helpful and very friendly, it had a great ambience and, without doubt, the best fish I have ever had.



The previous entry said "what is the point in the place even existing?". It's because, even though fish and chips are one of the most British things one can think of, why do they need to be drenched in fat and grease? Just like Hamburger Union, The Fish Club shows that good traditional fayre does not need to be thrown at you. It's a great place to eat, although a little pricey, the food and atmosphere was superb. Well done Fish Club, its a great Plaice to eat (Da dum dum, tush...).

The Fish Club offers top fish and chips and great food in general. That's why it exists. What's the use in working class snobbery? The Fish Club is great! It's far superior to other greasy gaffs in the area.

Fish Club is fine. However, I just don't see the point in it all. We have plenty of perfectly serviceable chippies without having to introduce these slightly more upmarket joints. Unless it's irony. That's probably it - classic, low budget Brit food in surroundings that simply scream "I'm rather swish daaaahling and not really British at all". Seriously, good as far as it goes but there's just no reason for it to even exist.