Gluten-Free Fish & Chips in London

So many choices, all of them delicious

Anyone who follows a gluten-free diet knows that there are certain foods that are tough to replicate without wheat. Phyllo pastry is an obvious one (though now that I’ve eaten at Greek Stories in Athens, I know it can be done). Croissants and donuts are famously difficult to recreate. Until recently, I thought it true of fish & chips as well. But my trip to London last month showed me the truth: plenty of restaurants there are serving up gluten-free fish & chips, whether in classic style or with modern twists.

Hobson’s Fish & Chips came highly recommended, and it did not disappoint. The name is a tribute to Hobbs & Sons, one of the best-known fish & chips shops in the British Isles. Hobson’s is a family business with three London locations: Soho, Charing Cross, and Porchester. While not a dedicated gluten-free restaurant, Hobson’s handles prep with great care, making their own GF batter in-house and using a dedicated fryer. They source their cod, haddock, and other fresh fish from the Grimsby and Billingsgate fish markets, all from sustainable sources.