Best Fried Chicken in South London 2026
South London is fried chicken heartland. Morley's territory. The late-night capital. From Brixton to Peckham to Croydon, here's every fried chicken spot we've rated south of the river.
36 restaurants found
Thunderbird Fried Chicken
9/10London
“Award-winning buffalo wings (Wingfest 2019 champions) and solid fried chicken across six London locations. The chipuffalo wings with blue cheese ranch are the signature move. Made to order, bold sauces, proper crunch. A reliable option when you need a fix.”
Thunderbird Fried Chicken - The O2
9/10Southwark
“Award-winning buffalo wings (Wingfest 2019 champions) and solid fried chicken across six London locations. The chipuffalo wings with blue cheese ranch are the signature move. Made to order, bold sauces, proper crunch. A reliable option when you need a fix.”
Chicken & Pizza
9/10Balham
“Their hot wings with peri peri salt have earned a devoted following over 10+ years, with customers praising both the flavor and incredible value at this spotlessly clean chicken shop.”
Perfect Chicken
9/10Southwark
“Original recipe since 1995. Loyal locals swear by it. Smash burgers are a sleeper hit.”
Chicken Run Co.
9/10Battersea
“Double-fried thighs on homemade brioche — never frozen, buttermilk-marinated, crispy as hell. The Nashville burger brings the heat, but the truffle parmesan bites are the sleeper hit. Rosemary salt fries are non-negotiable.”
Thunderbird Fried chicken
9/10Brixton
“Award-winning buffalo wings (Wingfest 2019 champions) and solid fried chicken across six London locations. The chipuffalo wings with blue cheese ranch are the signature move. Made to order, bold sauces, proper crunch. A reliable option when you need a fix.”
Crispies Elephant & Castle
9/10Southwark
Chicken Palace
9/10Brixton
“Halal, cheap, open late. Portions vary but it does the job.”

Chicken Shop
9/10Wandsworth
“Wings, tenders, popcorn chicken and burgers - Chicken Shop keeps it simple and keeps it halal. The entire premises is halal - no pork, no alcohol. Eight branches across London and every single one is consistent. No drama, no debate. Just proper fried chicken with the halal credentials to back it up.”
Chicken Valley
8/10Battersea
“Piri piri chain. Decent wings and wraps. Halal, good if you're nearby.”
Francesco’s Panino ( Previously called Francesco Chicken )
8/10Camberwell
“Their slaw sandwich features flavourful and crispy chicken that delivers on both texture and taste according to satisfied customers.”

FOWL
8/10Westminster
“FOWL serves juicy, crispy chicken with interesting twists like bonito flakes on wings and offers gluten-free options, all executed by the team behind acclaimed Fallow restaurant.”
Selekt Chicken Battersea
8/10Battersea
“London chicken shop staple. No frills, open late, does the job.”
Chick Chicken Newcross
8/10New Cross
“Local spot. Wings and tenders do the job. Good for delivery.”
Favorite Chicken & Ribs Blackheath
8/10Southwark
“Their fried chicken achieves the perfect balance of crispy exterior and juicy interior without being greasy, cooked fresh to order by experienced staff who have mastered their craft.”
Other Side Fried
7/10Brixton
“Their chicken burgers feature innovative sauces with big mustard seeds and consistently deliver outstanding flavor that surpasses typical fast food chains.”
Dallas Chicken & Ribs
7/10Camberwell
“Their wings are described as 'SOLID' and they're praised as potentially the best chicken shop package in south London.”
Chicken Hub
7/10Hammersmith and Fulham
“All-drumette wings, char-grilled with proper spice. Good value, solid late-night option.”
Chicken Hub
7/10Southwark
“All-drumette wings, char-grilled with proper spice. Good value, solid late-night option.”
Slim Chickens
7/10Southwark
“US tenders chain. Buttermilk chicken, 14 sauces to pick from. Decent but portions can feel small for the price.”
Perfect Fried Chicken London
7/10New Cross
“Decent chicken, fair prices. Good if you're in the area.”
Chicken hub (Clapham junction)
7/10Battersea
“All-drumette wings, char-grilled with proper spice. Good value, solid late-night option.”
Chicken Hub
7/10Clapham
“All-drumette wings, char-grilled with proper spice. Good value, solid late-night option.”
TRü chicken
6/10Southwark
“Basic but reliable. Good for a late night fix.”
Marmaris Kebab & Fried Chicken
6/10Wandsworth
“Their chicken wings are notably delicious and the mixed meat portions are generous with tasty chicken, though some find the grilled chicken too spicy and peppery.”
Morleys Fried Chicken Brixton Hill
6/10Brixton
“South London institution. No frills, no pretence - just proper chicken shop energy since '85. The 2-piece meal is the move.”
Chicken Valley Brixton
6/10Brixton
“Piri piri chain. Decent wings and wraps. Halal, good if you're nearby.”
Tower Fried Chicken
6/10Southwark
“Does the job. No frills, fair prices.”
Royal Kebab & Fried Chicken
6/10Southwark
“Decent enough. Won't blow your mind but does what it says.”
Morleys Fried Chicken (Battersea)
6/10Battersea
“South London institution. No frills, no pretence - just proper chicken shop energy since '85. The 2-piece meal is the move.”
Selekt Chicken
6/10Vauxhall
“London chicken shop staple. No frills, open late, does the job.”

Morley's Fried Chicken
6/10Southwark
“South London institution. No frills, no pretence - just proper chicken shop energy since '85. The 2-piece meal is the move.”
Chicken Valley Streatham
6/10Lambeth
“Piri piri chain. Decent wings and wraps. Halal, good if you're nearby.”
Lions Fried Chicken London
4/10Peckham
“You can actually taste the seasoning here unlike a lot of places, and they'll cook fresh BBQ wings even at 1am.”
Old Kent Kebab & Fried Chicken
4/10Southwark
“A local alternative to corporate chains offering decent fried chicken at excellent value prices with friendly service.”
Chicken Palace
4/10Southwark
“Halal, cheap, open late. Portions vary but it does the job.”
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