The Laughing Halibut is a family run fish and chip restaurant at 38 Strutton Ground in Westminster. Established in the early 1980s, it has become a familiar stop for local workers, residents and visitors seeking straightforward British comfort food close to St James’s Park and Victoria Street.
Fish is cooked fresh to order in traditional batter, producing a crisp golden coating around flaky fillets. Cod, haddock, plaice, skate, rock and halibut provide a broad choice, while grilled fish, scampi, calamari and fishcakes offer alternatives to the classic battered portion.
Chips are prepared throughout the day and can be accompanied by familiar sides such as mushy peas, beans, curry sauce or gravy. Burgers, chicken, sausages and vegetarian choices widen the selection, and smaller children’s portions make the restaurant practical for a family meal.
Separate dine in and takeaway menus suit both a seated lunch and a quick meal on the move. Generous portions, simple service and a location near several Westminster landmarks have helped The Laughing Halibut maintain the character of an independent traditional fish and chip shop for more than three decades.
Address: 38 Strutton Ground, Westminster, London SW1P 2HR, United Kingdom
The Laughing Halibut Menu
FISH MEALS
Grilled Cod
Mixed Platter – (Regular)
Mixed Platter – (Large)
Scampi
Cod, Rock or Plaice – (Regular)
Cod, Rock or Plaice – (Large)
Haddock
Rock & Chips – (Regular)
Rock & Chips – (Large)
Plaice & Chips
Skate & Chips
Cod, Rock or Plaice
(Served without Chips)
Haddock or Skate
(Served without Chips)
Cod Bites & Chips
2 Fish Cake & Chips
Cod Roe & Chips
Scampi & Chips
VEGETARIAN MEALS
1 Spring Roll & Chips
Vegetarian Burger & Chips
Chilli Bean Burger & Chips
Chips & Salad
8 Onion Rings & Chips
BURGERS
1/4Lb Beefburger & Chips
Beefburger & Chips
Cheeseburger & Chips
Egg Burger & Chips
Chicken Burger & Chips
Fish Burger & Chips
PREMIER PETERS PIES
All served with Chips
Steak & Kidney
Chicken & Mushroom
Beef & Onion
Cornish Pasty
Cheese & Onion Pasty
Jamaican Pattie
(Lamb, Beef or Vegetarian)
CHICKEN MEALS
4 Hot (Spicy) Wings & Chips
8 Hot (Spicy) Wings & Chips
2 Southern Fried Chicken & Chips
9 Chicken Nuggets & Chips
TRADITIONAL
Special All Day Breakfast
Sausage, 2 Eggs, Beefburger, Fried Tomatoes, Chips, Buttered Roll, Beans or Peas, Tea or Coffee
Beefburger in Batter & Chips
Jumbo Sausage & Chips
Battered Sausage & Chips
Saveloy & Chips
2 Eggs & Chips
Chips & Mushy Peas/Baked Beans
SIDE ORDERS
Regular Chips
Large Chips
Chip Buttie
Mixed Salad
Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cucumber served with dressing
Coleslaw
Heinz Baked Beans
Mushy Peas
Curry Sauce
Gravy
8 Onion Rings
8 Hot (Spicy) Wings
Scampi or Calamari
Per portion
Gherkin
Pickled Egg
Pickled Onion
Roll & Butter
CHILDREN’S MENU
Under 10 years old
Fish Cake & Chips
Beefburger & Chips
4 nuggets & Chips
HOT DRINKS
Tea
Coffee
SOFT DRINKS
Coca-Cola
Diet Coca-Cola
7up
Fanta
Dr. Pepper
Lilt
Ginger Beer
Irn-Bru
Shandy
Cream Soda
Lipton Ice Tea
lemon, Peach, Mango