The Royal Peasant
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The Royal Peasant

Pub · Athens-Clarke County ·

British pub with Indian-inspired dishes, great fish & chips

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1675 S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA 30606, USA Get directions

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1675 S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA 30606, USA Get directions

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"This English pub in Five Points comes in handy on those rainy days when you need a pick-me-up. A covered patio is there to keep you dry while a pint of Guinness, Wells Bombardier, or Carlsberg Lager is there to keep you warm. And for maximum comfort, Royal Peasant has an Indian and English menu with things like tasty curries and thick, battered fish and chips that are good enough to perk up a bad day. And the pub is the most popular place to watch the “other football games” (though they show American football as well). The spot is only steps away from a bakery, bookstore, coffee shop, and liquor store, completing pretty much everything needed for a now-perfect day." - delaney tarr

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"What do you get when you cross British pub fare with Indian cuisine? The Royal Peasant, located in the hip Five Points neighborhood, answers this question with the best of both. Check out the Lamb Curry with Basmati Rice or the Bangers and Mash on their wide-reaching menu, and wash everything down with an English ale or a rotating cocktail, priced at just $8." - Sarra Sedghi

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Royal Peasant Pub - Review - Five Points - Athens Ga - The Infatuation

"This English pub in Five Points comes in handy on those rainy days when you need a pick-me-up. A covered patio is there to keep you dry while a pint of Guinness, Wells Bombardier, or Carlsberg Lager is there to keep you warm. And for maximum comfort, Royal Peasant has an Indian and English menu with things like tasty curries and thick, battered fish and chips that are good enough to perk up a bad day. And the pub is the most popular place to watch the “other football games” (though they show American football as well). The spot is only steps away from a bakery, bookstore, coffee shop, and liquor store, completing pretty much everything needed for a now-perfect day. photo credit: Sarah Newman photo credit: Sarah Newman photo credit: Sarah Newman Pause Unmute" - Delaney Tarr

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Five Points English pub where the food matters—proper fish and chips, pies, and a loyal soccer crowd. Recognized by CNN Travel; a neighborhood gathering place from lunch through late night.

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Becca B

Google
This pub had the best bangers and mash I’ve ever had! The dish was so flavorful and cooked perfectly. The lamb curry was also divine. The sticky toffee pudding with vanilla gelato was the perfect ending to a perfect meal. Wish I could come back sooner!

Grace V.

Google
Just tried Royal Peasant for the first time today, and I can understand why it is so popular. The food was really good and came out quickly. The menu is small, but it made the choices less overwhelming. We sat inside which can get a little loud with the bar although we still had a great time. There is an outdoor seating area that I think allows dogs. I got the bangers and mash plus sticky toffee pudding for dessert. The only potential downside is Royal Peasant has a small parking lot so it can sometimes be difficult to find parking.

Chris G.

Google
The excellent Google score brought us in to the Royal Peasant and I'm glad it did. Excellent food and friendly and efficient service from Alexandra. We enjoyed everything we ordered including the Nicoise salad, a burger and bangers and mash.

Jasmin H.

Google
First time customer, staff is extremely nice and welcoming! I loved the vibe and I felt comfortable instantly. My waitress was Skyler and Lisa brought my food out. I will come back a million times!

COŞAR U.

Google
We tried this bar for the first time tomorrow. We sat outside and drunk my favorite beer. It was great time to sit outside in good weather and have a drink with my princesses.

Pedro V.

Google
The food was good, however, it’s not something that I would go out of my way to get. I also didn’t necessarily agree with the price, considering one of the dishes being a little expensive (we only got a few pieces of protein on that dish). The drinks were okay, however, I would love to see more of a variety of different drinks and a better emphasis on the bar program. One last thing, the place needs a food runner or at least a host because it was a little busy and the waitresses and bartender were slammed and could not attend to everyone in a precises amount of time. However, I am aware that the bartender and waitresses are doing their best to help everyone out, so therefore I gave the service a 4 out of 5 stars.

Wanda Yang T.

Google
This is a small public house in terms of square footage, but its food game is HUGE! We ate dinner here before singing a concert, so we did not have a beer. However, the plan is to return soon. We live in Atlanta, so the experience has to be worth the commute, right? The Pork Belly with Korean BBQ sauce was insanely delicious. My fish and chips was top notch. The coating was light and crispy, and the fish was fresh, flaky, and substantial. Chips were skinny fries, but the tartar sauce made it super yummy when used as a chip dip. My husband had the lamb stew over rice. It was herbacious and rich, in a balanced way. Eat here!

Eli M.

Google
Waitress was sweet and quick. I had the peasant pie, and it was worth every penny. The flaky and buttery puff pastry was the best I’d had, combined with a hearty stew that warmed me up on a cold night. The chips were well made, crispy and fluffy. The Guinness pint, as an Irishman, was well poured. I enjoyed the pairing of the jalepeno jelly on the lamb burger, a twist on the classic mint jelly. The toffee pudding was quite lovely, and the atmosphere complimented the food well. While I’m naturally not a fan of the Brits, this pub was a good experience. Go here and enjoy the quality food, and you’ll feel like you didn’t get enough… in a good way!

Diane B.

Yelp
10 stars Royale with cheese burger cheddar cheese bacon & shallots Better than Le Tub Hollywood FL once rated # 1 burgers in the US Cooked to perfection. 1 medium 1 medium rare Staff welcoming & friendly Will spread the word Gonna go again & order something else (maybe) Great UK pub casual & relaxed
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Dustin H.

Yelp
Very cool, authentic seeming British pub. Small, (appropriately) noisy, great overall decor/atmosphere. Terrific service and super-fair prices. A ton of British (and other) beers on tap, fair drink prices. The menu is concise but varied--fish and chips, bangers and mash, royale burger, lamb burger. We REALLY enjoyed the pork belly in Korean BBQ starter, absolutely fantastic. I had a double fish and chips, my wife the Royale burger. Loved the meal, wish we'd had room to try the sticky toffee pudding to see if it's as good as Ramsey's at Hell's Kitchen. Parking is limited, as is seating.
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Mo J.

Yelp
Cool, down to earth, lo-key British-themed pub off Lumpkin @ Athens. Menu modest; almost as big as what u sees online. Dug the laid back casual ambiance. The classic Fish n Chips were quite beguiling. Noticed Baba Ganoush on the menu; Been awhile :) Menu carries much more than UK themed bites; like Thai Curry / Lentil Burgers. It's an All tap bar; they does have over a dozen choices though. Staff v friendly, helpful, and fast. Skylar? They were blasting Stones & other 'rock' thru their speakers; when Ize there. Additionally, two TVs to turn off your brain; playin local stuff. (Caught the end of the Braves game.)
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Wissal E.

Yelp
One of the best places to eat in Athens. I enjoyed their lamb curry. Great flavor even with the shreds of lamb in the curry. Very flavorful. And here is a plus, you can have your pup join you on the patio. The servers were friendly and accommodating.
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James A.

Yelp
If you're looking for that "pub" feel, this is it. Interior seating limited but is supplemented by a great covered front porch. Lamb burger was perfection, as was my wife's lamb roll. Guiness was cool and smooth. Service good. Looking forward to the next visit!

Jay R.

Yelp
Great Burger and fries served to temperature. Outside seating was comfortable and pleasant on a beautiful afternoon.
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Amberly B.

Yelp
Excellent food on a gloomy Saturday, I ordered the fish and chips . Solid 6 The batter here is not my favorite. We had ordered the baba ghanoush and it was incredible. We also had the sticky toffee pudding. Also very excellent. I had an incredible mocktail also!
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Paul M.

Yelp
To start, I love this place. It opened when I was in undergrad back in '09 and they made the best fish and chips I've ever had. My wife and I moved back to Athens in '24, we've been back a few times and have enjoyed pretty much everything we've had, from the lamb curry to the lamb burger to the pork belly to the stuffed jalapeños to the onion rings. The servers are always attentive, and the vibe inside feels like (what I imagine) a real English pub. The only reason I'm not giving it a 5/5 is that the last couple of times the fish in the fish and chips has been tough and rubbery (the fry and the seasoning is great, it's just the fish). We'll absolutely be back because we love everything else, but I'm really hoping they get the fish re-figured out, because for a loooooong time it was my fav.
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Alexandra A.

Yelp
Best fish and chips in Athens!!! The service is amazing they are always super quick and extremely kind. The atmosphere is amazing especially for a soccer game. I will miss this place so much when I move and will come back just for it. Nothing beats a cold beer and some fish and chips!
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Elouise B.

Yelp
We were very disappointed with the meal after seeing all the good reviews. The bangers were burnt, the curry was so spicy that we couldn't eat it (and we both really like very spicy food!). The fish were just ok.
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Wiley G.

Yelp
Great food, great drinks and fun atmosphere! Highly recommend. Kids are fine but it is certainly more fun without them!
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Bart G.

Yelp
The fish and chips is fantastic l also had the bangers and mash and it is out of this world. The tartar sauce with the fish is some of the best I've ever had. I would recommend this place for sure. The service was fantastic. I would say the inside is loud outside not so bad. A great place to have a quick filling meal and an ice cold beer.
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Natalie N.

Yelp
I will update this review later after I try the food, but I called this past Friday and the woman I spoke to on the phone was one of the most rude people I've ever spoke to from a restaurant. I was simply asking how long the wait would be and she clearly was not in the mood for another customer during peak hours. I was looking forward to dining at this restaurant since I can only eat fish on Fridays during lent and was hoping to make it a weekly date with my boyfriend who enjoys pubs since he is from the UK. However, I am not going to give a place service that is clearly too busy and does not care to respect its potential customers.
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Bobby N.

Yelp
Awesome bar for some comfort food and fried bar snackies. Obviously I came here after a tough workout for a drink and the snackies. I enjoy the bar life here and the service in general. Perfect spot for tipsy eating! SLAM THE BANGERS AND MASH :)
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Monica F.

Yelp
Awesome place delicious food unbelievable delicious beer better spot in Athens Georgia
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Andrea K.

Yelp
Delicious food and good service. Nice selection of beer and cocktails. Always a nice visit.
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Martha L.

Yelp
Purely by accident, my friend and I ended up at The Royal Peasant and discovered that they make the absolute best Fish N Chips in all of Georgia! I've tried this dish in lots of places, and elsewhere it's usually either too soggy or too doughy. Here, the completely understand what's required, and do the dish with style and precision :-) This is a nice place to hang out and grab a bite, but if you're a Fish N Chips fan, you owe it to yourself to come check it out!
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Paul F.

Yelp
Love it they have Pride on draft now 5 stars. Had the fish and chips 5 stars. Had the sticky toffee pudding 5 stars. Service 5 stars. Kicker no pictures of the King - 1 star Come on Royal Peasant get some pictures of the King up. Just kidding but they do need a picture or two of the King in here
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Marta W.

Yelp
Great place over the decades. Good delicious food, great service, love outdoor dining option.

Gwen B.

Yelp
Good local place to eat good food and gather with friends! My only wish is that the space was a little bigger but remaining in 5 points!
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Curtis A.

Yelp
The Royal Pheasant truly represents the pups in Europe!! The European beer they have on the app is on point!!! Great service and terrific ambiance!!!
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Ben N.

Yelp
Having grown up in Five Points, I've seen this tiny brick bunker of a commercial building go through quite a few businesses over the decades. Truth be told, I can't remember most of them, but I'm now convinced that the Royal Peasant has got to be the best of them. This little pub also might have occupied this space longer than any of the others. Unfortunately, I never visited it only until the last couple of years, perhaps put off by the inane restaurant name and, until relatively recently, by misconceptions about British food. A visit to Scotland a couple of years ago convinced us that UK food can indeed be excellent--and it's probably much improved in this century, as food has in the United States as well--and a visit to this specific place around the same time and again earlier this year resulted in pretty much the same impression. Had a beef stew of some sort on that first visit that had impressive depth of flavor, but it was the bangers and mash on this more recent visit that sealed the deal. The sausages were quite good and were grilled perfectly but the turmeric cabbage and smashed potatoes raised the dish to a higher level indeed. The most impressive thing here might be the bang you get for the buck: If the Royal Peasant's food is great comfort fare in its own right, it's the relatively low prices for quantities that make it well worth recommending.
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Ian G.

Yelp
Fish was not good, like it was mush and no taste. Coming from the UK I was not impressed. The service and beers were all good,

VJ L.

Yelp
Great food! Would definitely eat here again. Banger and mash are awesome and the shepards pie as well.

Hope B.

Yelp
The service was super fast, and nice. It is a smaller inside which makes it a little loud but not so much we couldn't have a nice conversation. The best thing was the food, we both got fish and chips which for us is crazy because I don't eat fish and my mom doesn't eat French fries. Needless to say we cleaned the plates. My mom normally tries to offload her fries to me but this time she was loving the fries. I don't eat fish often but the breading and the tartar sauce were so good I didn't even hesitate. I would eat here again.
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Derek A.

Yelp
An amazing and attentive staff with great food and drink at this British pub. Everything on the menu is great, but the food specials are always the best!
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Sandy R.

Yelp
Small pub where seems everyone knows everyone - Especially around 4pm when folks are getting off of work. I was visiting this area and stopped in. Small building with indoor and outdoor seating. Small menu as well. I ordered Fish & Chips for $12.25. It was ok. The fish was a little gooey for mean and the chips were standard fries, but like the larger, thicker fries that are generally associated as "chips" in a Fish & Chips meal. There was one server and she was great. She didn't miss a beat, even though almost every seat in the house was full on this late weekday afternoon. I'd recommend you give it a try if you like British pub food.
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Odin B.

Yelp
Absolutely love this place, at least I used too... good food, nice waiters, expect to be there for at least an hour if it's busy and you can find a seat. All I ask is for a medium RARE lamb burger. Every darn time it turns to a medium. please, when I ask for medium RARE, just have some pink in it. I'm gonna start asking for a rare burger in hopes to get a medium RARE burger. Please just get this right and it has the best burgers in town. Also, just a side note, but am I the only one that noticed that there burgers have gotten smaller? I understand bc of shrink flation but shrink the buns too.
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alex l.

Yelp
Food was amazing and the servers are really attentive and help you out with any questions. The lamb curry has a nice kick if you enjoy spice, and the rice is perfectly cooked. The burger was really juicy but their house mayo is AMAZING.
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Josh C.

Yelp
The Royal Peasant is a delightfully cozy pub. Beautiful hard wood walls and bars give everything a very authentically British feel. There's also a nice covered patio. There aren't a ton of veggie options but the lentil burger is good. It's a bit mushy as lentil burgers tend to be, but the flavor is good and it's topped with pesto and roasted red peppers which taste great. The onion rings are incredible: crispy, thick, and not too greasy. The service was excellent.
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Chris A.

Yelp
Our plans changed so we were a little behind on our trip so we stopped for lunch earlier than we were expecting. I had scoped out the Royal Peasant for our return trip but figured it will do on the way down, too. Apparently there was a graduation going on because there were people everywhere but we easily got in and got our food. Parking is a little bit of an item but you will figure out the best option. I had the fish and chips and they were so good. The place feels like some of the Euro pubs I visited before and it just feels comfortable. Great spot to check out!
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Flo V.

Yelp
Driving South and figured it was time for lunch !! Next town was Athens, GA...and with help from YELP..... we found lunch at The Royal Peasant. Reviews were good. So we stopped. Awesome little hole in the wall. Good music was also playing. There were options to eat inside or outside w/ heaters. We chose inside at the bar. Staff was very friendly. I ordered the traditional beef hamburger topped w/ grilled onions, cheddar cheese..... with skinny, crispy fries. Really tasty and cooked perfectly. Had I seen the option to have a lamb burger... I would have, but saw it too late. My husbands had the fish & chips. He loved it!! If we lived in Athens, GA.... We would be regulars at this place. YES.....definitely stop here....it's just plain good food with a great atmosphere.
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Beth T.

Yelp
Love love love! Guinness and Jameson on tap, fish-n-chips, and the best damn pastrami my husband's had in years!
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Michaela S.

Yelp
On my recent visit to Athens, I needed some lunch and ran across this adorable English-style pub. Wow - what a charming place! It's small and cozy with a nice outdoor (dog friendly) patio. I ordered the duck burger because - I mean - any time there is a duck burger that is going down! And this burger was delicious- perfectly cooked, the fried egg the perfect texture, and the fries nicely spiced and crisped! If I lived here, I'd be a regular at this place. It's fantastic.
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Fred A.

Yelp
Good food, good location, reasonably priced. Bar staff often has a very bad attitude.
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Armand N.

Yelp
Service and ambiance was great. I ordered the fish and chips. The chips were great but the fish was gooey and was not the texture fresh fish should be. The breading was good but the fish was less than ideal. I would not order the fish and chips again The beer was good.
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Larry S.

Yelp
A good, all-around, Go To pub. Good food and great beer. Fish and chips are usually excellent
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Penny R.

Yelp
Fresh well thought out menu and bar menu. Be ready for a wait for a table, it is always busy!!! Worth the wait! The bar is lively and you can easily have a conversation with locals. Bartenders are FUN!! Very people oriented and they can explain all the seasonal drinks and the variety of the menu. I have stepped out of my comfort zone and ordered a variety of specialty drinks and have not been disappointed. Fish and Chips are a favorite, but there is nothing like biting into their hand pressed burger. Bangers and Mash always makes my husband smile. Plate sizes are not huge!! They are the serving sizes that we should all be eating. Their fries come with a daily special aoli in a basket.... we always fight over the last one!
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Jay S.

Yelp
Small, pleasant pub with good food; British decor, atmosphere, and menu. Food menu is limited but adequate. We like the lamb menu items, not often offered in other local restaurants, and the shepherd pie. Sandwiches come with French fries. There is an extensive beer selection. Service :4/5 Quick and friendly. Location 4/5 Conveniently located on a busy street close to town, but minimal parking available. Facility: 3/5 intentionally rustic, There are outdoor tables in a sheltered area that is comfortably heated in the winter. It is not noisy, so it's a good place for conversations.

E R.

Yelp
Food had a great taste and plated well. Our server was great with recommendations and friendly. The space is small so it's pretty noisy which is on par a pub style place. There is outdoor seating. Parking can be difficult as most spaces are reserved by surrounding businesses

Jeff A.

Yelp
Super casual with a tightly edited beer selection. The hamburger was very juicy, the fish and chips were tasty, although the amount of fish offered was a little small. Service was prompt, which was fine by us as we had somewhere to be. Parking is in somewhat short supply at the peak dinner hour.
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Alisa T.

Yelp
Small local pub with really good curry! Clean. Only a few parking spots. The only place in town with sticky toffee pudding available everyday.
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Connor O.

Yelp
Huge fan of the Royal Peasant I have stopped by multiple times for different reasons. If you're looking for a place that has great beer, local service and a small, European-style feel then this is your place to call home. The pork belly appetizer is amazing and their entrees of either the Ploughmans or lab curry was delicious during cold days.
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Bonnie W.

Yelp
Best place to watch a soccer game in Athens. Get the Shepards pie if you're there on the right day.
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Vanessa B.

Yelp
This is a quaint little pub with good beer and great fish and chips and burgers. It can get crowded quick as it's small but they make up for that in great service. Not good for large groups unless you're all soccer fans and don't mind sitting together at the bar.

Cindal W.

Yelp
Visiting the area for work, we wanted something a little different with easy parking and this was the spot! Seat yourself style, the staff is so nice and knowledgeable about the menu, and above all food is DELISH!! $35 for two. I ordered the special of the day, corned beef Philly cheese, my boyfriend had the Royal burger. Highly recommend!
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Jazzi J.

Yelp
Cool place in 5 Points with lots of food and beverage choices. Indoor and outdoor dining with pleasant wait staff. We frequent this establishment often and will continue to do so!
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Jeff W.

Yelp
Caught lunch here. Ha ha. Had the Fish & Chips with a Guinness. (Actually 2). I had to complain about the "pour" on the first one. Way too much "head". Wife (who is British) had the "Bangers and Mash" (little greasy). Place is on the "smaller" side. Outdoor seating, but wouldn't be as big in the winter or bad weather.
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Margot T.

Yelp
I felt transported to England right out of Ted Lasso! My friend and I spontaneously dropped by late on a Friday night during what seems to be parents weekend in Athens. We were seated immediately, though it was incredibly busy. Our server was efficient and had lots of tables, but she did a great job. I ordered the fish and chips. The fish was perfectly fried and crispy but soft in the middle; the fries were kind of thin and I'm more of a thick fry person but that's just personal preference. They also have a speciality mayo everyday - this one was a spicy chili mayo. I could've eaten it by itself, it was so delicious. A little taste of Britain snuggled into beautiful 5 points. Check it out.