Harden's survey result
Summary
“An excellent local with an always-good selection of fish” – reports attest that this West Hampstead fixture lives up to its name and the cooking here can be “surprisingly good”. On the downside, “some tables are not the most comfortable, and very close together”. Top Tip – look out for the good lunch deals.
Summary
“A gem in West Hampstead” – “for a simple, well-executed fish dish, there’s nowhere better to go”, say fans of this atmospheric conversion of a 1930s fishmonger (and you can still buy fresh fish to cook at home). It’s “great any time of day, but especially for a romantic dinner”, while the “live music evenings are exceptional”.
Summary
“A great local for brunch, quick lunchtime bite or impromptu dinner for two” – this “small and always friendly neighbourhood favourite” occupies atmospheric premises in West Hampstead that started life as a 1930s fishmonger (you can still buy fish retail here). “The food is consistently good”, “service is speedy” and they do “excellent coffee” too.
Summary
“A top local that’s still going strong”. This “cut above” West Hampstead fixture, set in the conversion of a 1930s fishmongers (and still selling retail) has a large fan club fostered by its “quirky and passionate” approach. The top draw is the “short selection of well-priced, very fresh fish”, but it’s “everything a true café should be,” too (serving all day). “It might score even higher if the menu offered more choice.”
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Have you eaten at The Wet Fish Café?
242 West End Lane, London, NW6 1LG
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £32.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
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| Service | 12.50% |
242 West End Lane, London, NW6 1LG
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Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am‑10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am‑10:30 pm |
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