Southwark, Fish & Seafood Restaurant Guide

“Amazing seafood” – “really fresh and full of taste” – is the headliner at this oyster supplier turned producer turned “bustling” seafood bar at Borough Market, from brothers-in-law Ben Wright and Robin Hancock (now also with offshoots at Battersea Power Station and South Ken). In March 2021, acclaimed chef Henry Harris joined as group chef, adding his knowledge of classic meat dishes and fine wines to the Wright Bros’ traditional oysters, crustaceans and seafood platters. Top Tip: “curried oysters sounds awful and sacrilegious but is stunning – a real tasting experience”.

“Once an old-fashioned chippy, it has upped its game effectively now that Borough Market has become fashionable” and nowadays is a more stylish café in this foodie enclave, where a plate of simply prepared fish or seafood makes for the perfect al fresco lunch. Top Tip: “the Applebee’s prawn and fish wrap is one of the best things to eat in London”.

“The fish and shellfish is so fresh and perfectly cooked” at this glass-and-steel venue “in the buzzing environment of Borough Market”. Founded in 1999, it has continued to prosper with the expansion of the foodie market.

“You feel like you are on holiday” at this ‘it-could-be-Manhattan’ rooftop location – a “gorgeous” 14th-floor perch which, despite the name of the hotel, is located in Southwark. Order some “really mouthwatering” seafood from the raw bar (including a wide range of oysters), sip a sundowner, and catch a few rays. There’s a lovely high-ceilinged interior for inclement weather. “Some diners are more interested in looking good for Insta than eating, but that’s all part of the entertainment!”