Rock & Sole Plaice (Covent Garden)

• If you're craving fish and chips this is a good bet
• The portions are fairly epic so better to under order and then go back if you're still hungry
• Not because the food is vastly better
• The atmosphere is more relaxed and as a fish and chips shop should be
• In the summer there are tables out on the street where you can sit to enjoy your battered fish
• The portions are rather substantial
• The mushy peas are the standard ones you would get in any low end pub and the chips have nothing to write home about
• Downstairs is decorated to look like the inside of a boat which is pretty cool
• Worth going once if you've never had fish n chips and are doing some shopping in the area
• Such an authentic place with many selections of fish
• The fish is super fresh and it's not difficult to spot that as the taste here is just divine
• Everything to be perfect you just need the fish to be accompanied by some chunky chips which again were really nice and came in a good portion
• So definitely much more expensive than the local fish and chips but I think it's worth it considering that was the only time when I enjoyed fish and chips in my life
• We ordered a large British cod which was fresh &
• Perfectly crisp served along with traditional thick fries &
• They offer a 2 floor cozy inside seating but we chose the Al fresco picnic benches outdoor seating on the street which was just perfect on a chilly winter afternoon
• We soon found out why they call it the best fish and chips shop in town
• I had the regular cod and chips with a side of mushy peas and you should've seen my plate after
• The fish moist and happy inside and the sharing tables good for a conversation or two with a stranger
• I was here back in '12 and was craving for the same flaky fish and I was not dissappointed
• Flaky and succulent the crust hard and cracky and nicely supported by tartar sauce with touch of dill
• Sole Plaice was the first recommendation which I got
• The Haddock was soft and the crust was golden and perfectly done
• Even if now is much more expensive ( for a fish and chips place)
• Recommended if you are in Covent Garden
• Sole Plaice is another fabulous restaurant I came across in my last London visit
• So one can relish fried fish with pint of beer
• We were told that this was the oldest fish and chips in Great Britain
• The sausage option is surprisingly good
• The portions are well served and
• The waiters will make sure everything is okay with you throughout the meal

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