Oyster Season: Where to Get the Best Oysters in London and Beyond
The best oysters in London: As the UK’s native oyster season gets underway, there’s no better time to seek out some of the country’s best spots for enjoying them fresh from the sea.
Either you’re a dedicated oyster aficionado or just looking for the perfect reason for something luxurious and decadent, across the venues within the capital – and beyond – restaurants are marking the season with everything from chilled with lemon and champagne, happy hours, inspired toppings or with the classic, all-time winner – a perfectly pulled pint of Guinness.
From chic urban go-to venues, to charming, “worth the travel” coastal settings here are a few of our favourite spots.
BEST DRESSED
The Garrison | Bermondsey
Headed up by 2013 MasterChef winner, Natalie Coleman, The Garrison puts seafood front and centre. With some of the best dressed oysters and seasonal specials from £6, try the Maldon oysters with an apple dashi, pickled ginger, compressed apple and yoghurt, or opt for the pub’s ‘Tide to Table’ menu featuring Porthilly oysters topped with blood orange and tarragon.
📍99-101 Bermondsey Street, SE1 3XB
Fenchurch | The City
Treat yourself to the Fenchurch Champagne and Oyster Experience at the top of London’s Sky Garden with panoramic views across the capital. For £39 per person, enjoy a glass of Ruinart Brut NV and two freshly shucked oysters topped with cucumber and Vietnamese dressing, while you take in the stunning surrounds – the ideal way to elevate any occasion.
📍 1 Sky Garden Walk, London, EC3M 8AF
🦪 www.skygarden.london/restaurants/fenchurch/
OYSTER HOURS
The White Horse | Parsons Green
Get a taste of the sea in Parsons Green with the oyster hour at much-loved pub, The White Horse, where pub-goers can enjoy a pint of Guinness with an oyster for £8, or upgrade to a glass of champagne for £15, available Monday – Friday from 3pm-5pm.
📍 1-3 Parsons Green, SW6 4UL
The Sun Inn | Barnes
Pairing Pacific Rock oysters with chardonnay and shallots, Barnes local, The Sun Inn, is ready to shuck for oyster season, with one for £5 or ½ dozen for £27. Plus, from Monday-Friday, head down between 3pm-5pm for six oysters with a bottle of Moët et Chandon Brut for £80.
📍 7 Church Road, Barnes, SW13 9HE
TIMELESS CLASSICS
The Guinea | Mayfair
Take a gastronomic journey back in time at one of London’s oldest pubs at The Guinea Grill, where Head Chef Thiago Brigidi serves up oysters with old-school silver service. Enjoy ½ dozen Rock oysters with shallot mignonette for £28, followed by the timeless favourite, Guinness, beef and oyster pot pie for £35.
📍 30 Bruton Place, Mayfair, W1J 6NL
Oyster Shed | London Bridge
Taking its namesake seriously, the Oyster Shed is the place to be for a standout seafood experience with unbeatable riverside views. Championing the best of British coastal fare, expect oysters from £5 each and abundant seafood sharing platters.
📍 1 Angel Lane, EC4R 3AB
Songbird Restaurant & Bar | Wood Wharf
Set against striking interiors and waterfront views, Songbird serves freshly shucked oysters at £12 for three, £24 for six or £44 for a dozen. Best enjoyed with a glass of Chapel Down or one of the restaurant’s signature cocktails, it’s the perfect spot for a sophisticated shellfish fix close to Canary Wharf Station.
📍 2 Cartier Circle, E14 5HF
BY THE COAST
The Club Hotel & Spa | St. Helier, Jersey
Follow the story of Jersey’s native oysters from shoreline to plate with The Club Hotel & Spa’s two-night Shellbound Package. Explore the island’s rugged coastline on a guided Oyster Trail, discovering the traditions and craftsmanship behind one of Jersey’s most celebrated delicacies, before returning to the hotel for a curated oyster tasting at Michelin-starred Bohemia. Priced from £299 per person. (Image © Visit Jersey)
📍 Green Street, St Helier, Jersey, JE2 4UH
Crown & Anchor | Dell Quay, Chichester
Overlooking Chichester’s Dell Quay Marina, enjoy freshly shucked oysters by the water’s edge all season long at the Crown & Anchor. Available inside or to enjoy alfresco from the outdoor Salt Shack, enjoy Maldon Rock Oysters (£4 each) served with champagne and shallot mignonette.
📍 Dell Quay Rd, Chichester, PO20 7EE
