Guide to the best fishmongers in London

Fishmongers La Petite Poissonerie is favoured by top chefs such as Theo Randall. This distinctive fishmonger takes inspiration from Japan and France. As well as offering great quality fresh and frozen fish and seafood, one of its locations is also a seafood bar where you can sample delicious dishes in contemporary surroundings.

Traditional fishmonger Moxon's runs several shops in London. This shop has decades of experience selling seasonal and sustainable fish sourced from around the British coast. The freshest produce from trusted suppliers comes into the shop every day, plus there are homemade products like fishcakes, fish pies, and smoked fish.

Best-known as an upscale pair of seafood-focused restaurants, The Sea, The Sea also operates an online fishmongers. If you've ever had a meal here, you'll be confident in the quality of fish on offer. A varied selection of fish and seafood is available, including whole and portioned fish, shellfish, caviar, and sashimi.

Based in Hackney, Fin and Flounder is a traditional family-run fishmongers. The finest fish, shellfish, and seafood is available here, and they'll prepare it to suit your requirements. The shop forms relationships with fishermen and merchants all over the country, as well as in France and Spain, to bring customers the freshest food.

The largest inland fish market in the country, Billingsgate Market is a supplier for top restaurants, but anyone can shop here. Many traders gather together here to offer all the British and imported fish or seafood you could ask for. Shoppers get great quality and freshness as well as impressive choice.

Steve Hatt Fishmongers in Essex Road is a long-standing part of the community in Islington. Inside the shop, there's a great variety of fresh and sustainably-caught fish, shellfish, smoked fish, crab meat, and caviar and roe. This fishmonger offers local delivery.

Despite the name, Covent Garden Fishmongers is based in Chiswick. This well-established shop has been selling fresh fish for decades now. It has a friendly atmosphere and offers local delivery. Shop here for whole and portioned fish, shellfish, smoked fish, and a range of sauces and accompaniments to really make the most of your star ingredient.

You'll find Applebee's Fish, a family-run restaurant and fishmongers, in the foodie hub that is Borough Market. Visit for a fish meal in a classic setting with a menu that changes daily. If you'd rather cook at home, fresh fish is available for purchase, and the fishmonger will prepare it to your specifications.

Housed in a vibrant blue building, The Whistling Oyster is a sought-after fishmonger in Chiswick. Premium sustainable seafood is the focus here, and there's also a cosy seafood bar on the premises. Shop for fine produce or try oysters, seafood platters, and daily specials alongside a unique British wine list.

Sutton & Sons is well-known in North London for its chip shops, but it also runs fishmonger shops where you can buy quality fish. In a down-to-earth setting, you can choose from more than 50 types of fish and shellfish, including exotic fish and oysters. The shops also sell marinades, oils, stocks, and cooking sauces to perfectly complement the produce.

Award-winning Walter Purkis & Sons is a popular place to buy fish in North London. The Crouch End location even has its own smokehouse where the smoked fish sold here is prepared. As well as smoked fish, the shops sell fresh fish sourced from around the country and also have live lobsters available.

Take home some luxury from Richard Haward's Oysters. Based in Borough Market, this stall has a few tables for sampling freshly-shucked oysters and a glass of wine, but you can also purchase quality Colchester and Gigas oysters to indulge in at home. The stall is bustling and free from fuss.

FishWorks specialises in sustainable fish, with options for cooking at home or enjoying a meal on-site. Each venue has a unique character and houses a restaurant serving set and à la carte seafood menus. If you'd rather eat at home, visit the fishmonger, who can prepare your purchase for you, recommend a sauce to go with it, and offer cooking tips.

Shoppers in Greenwich choose Ellis & Jones for responsibly-sourced fish and shellfish from around the English southern coast. A wide selection is on offer at this friendly and modern shop, and the team can make cooking recommendations. The varied options go from jellied eels or haddock to oysters and lobster.

Life of Fish began as a pop-up fishmonger during lockdown and is now well-established as a bustling deli in South London. A broad choice of fresh, frozen, and ready-to-eat fish and seafood is sold here, but there's much more than that in stock. You'll also notice a wide range of deli products, from cooking sauces and pasta to snacks.

There are several branches of Wright Brothers where you can sample market-fresh fish in a stylish, modern setting. Thanks to the restaurant group's online fishmonger service, you can also enjoy the same quality at home. A broad range is available, including whole and portioned fresh fish, oysters, frozen seafood, and smoked fish.

Jaines & Son in Stoke Newington sells carefully-selected fresh fish. The store is packed with heritage, and you can expect helpful service and quality produce. You can visit to see what's available or order something special in advance. Shellfish, cod, haddock, and frozen fish pie mix are amongst the things you can buy here.

Family-run Hampstead Seafoods has been serving its community for more than 30 years. You'll see vibrant displays of tantalising fresh fish and seafood at this traditional fishmonger. Whatever you choose is prepared to your specifications so it's ready to cook. Local delivery is also available from this shop.

The Wet Fish Café in West Hampstead is a buzzy local brasserie in a converted fishmonger that retains its 1930s features. You can still buy fresh fish from the seas in Cornwall and Dorset. This is wild and sustainable seafood – you can order in advance or check out what's available on the day, written on chalkboards.

At Sandys Fishmongers, you can shop for sustainable and free-range produce from local suppliers. Fish is a big part of what's available, with a wide choice of fresh and smoked fish and shellfish on offer. The shop also stocks meat, including sausages and burgers, cheeses, wine, and high-end groceries like eggs, herbs, oils, and sauces.

Barnes Fish Shop is a family-run business well-known on the local high street. This is a traditional fishmonger with fresh catches coming from Cornwall on most days, promising peak freshness for customers. The staff here can prepare your fish as you like it, offer cooking advice, and can order something special on request.

Based on the famous Abbey Road, Coastline Galicia is a bustling fishmonger that's dedicated to high standards of service. Responsibly-sourced fish, seafood, and oysters are sold here, delivered fresh to the shop daily. Whole fish and fish fillets, clams, scallops, and squid are amongst the produce that you'll discover here.

F.C. Soper has been present in Nunhead since 1897. Locals come here for local and sustainable fish. The diverse array of produce on offer ranges from the familiar to the more exotic, set out in exciting displays. Live and cooked shellfish and smoked fish are also available, and the friendly staff can advise you on how to cook whatever you buy.

There are a few places around London where you can shop for fish and seafood from Jonathan Norris. A varied collection of produce is stocked in these smartly-tiled spaces - think fresh and smoked fish, shellfish, and caviar. Charcuterie and ingredients like oils, sauces, and whole truffles are available. Some locations offer local delivery.

Visit Notting Hill Fish + Meat to shop for premium gourmet ingredients, including visiting the fishmonger. Fresh fish and seafood are available at the counter, as well as luxury caviar and prepared sushi. You can also shop for fresh meat, fruit, vegetables, herbs, and high-end groceries. You'll find everything you need to prepare a memorable meal.

With a blue exterior and open front, The Chelsea Fishmonger is a charming sight and a great place to shop for fish and seafood. The produce comes from Cornwall and Billingsgate Market, arranged into tempting displays. What's available can vary but you're welcome to place advance orders. Expect the likes of clams, scallops, and various types of whole fish.

Set in a London Fields railway arch, Secret Smokehouse is a fishmonger where it's all about smoked fish. You can shop for various oak-smoked fish, including kippers, salmon, haddock, trout, mussels, and hot-smoked mackerel and salmon. Smoked butter is also sold here to add even more flavour to your food.

Residents of Belsize Park can shop for fish and seafood at traditional fishmonger Bourne's. The shop looks smart and sells a comprehensive range of fish from the English and Scottish coasts. Options here include whole fish and fillets, shellfish, lobsters, and prepared food like crab meat, fishcakes, gravadlax, and stocks and sauces that are great for enhancing your recipes.

You'll find low-intervention wines and sustainable seafood at Oeno Maris. Everything sold here is traceable, and there's an emphasis on ethics and quality. The shop is run by a Master Fishmonger and, as well as buying products to take home, you can stop at the on-site seafood bar for oysters and sashimi with a rotating choice of wines by the glass.

Golborne Fisheries offers a varied selection of fish and seafood. The wide range includes familiar products such as smoked salmon, crab meat, and fish roe, but tropical fish are a speciality here - it's worth checking out if you want something more unusual. You'll also find brined and marinated fish at this simple West London store.

You'll soon spot Camden Quality Fish on the high street thanks to its colourful blue shopfront. This shop has been around for decades and has a smart tiled interior. Shop here for all kinds of fish and seafood, including whole fish, scallops, crab, and oysters. The team can prepare your fish to your preferences and offer cooking suggestions.

Open since 2010, The Fishmongers Kitchen is well-established in West London. The store has a timeless appeal and offers a wide selection of produce, including indulgent seafood platters, fresh fish and shellfish, and smoked fish. You can also choose prepared food like fish curry, fishcakes, and various ingredients to enhance your cooking.

The Highbury Fishmongers sells fish in North London. This Islington shop is timeless and smart, offering a wide array of produce, including lobsters, swordfish, and oysters. Exactly what's on offer depends on the daily catch, but the shop typically has plenty to choose from. The knowledgeable team here can help you choose the ideal ingredients.

You'll discover award-winning fresh seafood at Brown's of St John's Wood. This upscale retailer promises its customers freshness and great flavour. The shop is functional and simple, with fresh deliveries each day. Smoked salmon is a speciality here, but you can also shop for fresh fish and shellfish, squid, and sashimi. 

With a few locations around London, family-run Ocean Catch Fishmongers stocks more than 130 varieties of fish and seafood. Fresh and frozen items are available here. This fishmonger supplies some of the capital's top restaurants but has many options for home cooks, from cod and mackerel to dressed crab or swordfish steaks.