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10 Best Seafood Markets in London

The 10 options here cover specialist fish shops, large food markets, farmers’ markets and seafood delivery. Whether you need fish for tonight, unusual shellfish, preparation help or a broader food-shopping trip, the descriptions below clarify what each destination is suited to.

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We kept the seafood markets in London with a strong reputation among their customers and put the most dedicated ones first, also looking at how each presents its work on its own website.

A few businesses pay to stand out, always after passing our editorial review and with a label that says so.

10 Seafood Markets in London Compared

  1. Ambar Fish, London

    Ambar Fish

    4.9342 reviews

    Ambar Fish is a Wembley seafood market selling fresh fish and seafood. It suits shoppers looking for a straightforward fish shop with helpful staff, quick service and recommendations. The business is distinguished by a focus on fresh, good-quality seafood, with customers also describing the shop as clean and its prices as reasonable.

    Strengths: Combines a fresh seafood selection with quick, helpful service

    Buying fresh fish for home cookingShoppers seeking seafood recommendations
    519 Curtis Ln, Wembley HA0 2DH, United Kingdom
  2. The Upper Scale, London

    The Upper Scale

    4.9242 reviews

    Open 24 hours

    The Upper Scale is a seafood wholesaler offering delivery of fresh seafood, including mussels, clams, sardines, tuna, cuttlefish ink and sashimi-grade fish. It suits households planning a seafood meal at home. Temperature-controlled delivery, careful packaging and next-day delivery experiences distinguish the service, while some shellfish may need preparation on arrival.

    Strengths: Delivery of sashimi-grade fish and a broad seafood selection

    Home cooks wanting delivered seafood for a planned meal
    Billingsgate Market, Market, East Quay, Trafalgar Way, Billingsgate, 1 Trafalgar Wy., London E14 5ST, United Kingdom
  3. Barneys Seafood, London

    Barneys Seafood

    4.7111 reviews

    Barneys Seafood is a seafood market offering delivery and on-site service. Its selection includes fresh salmon fillets, skate, langoustines, scallops, oysters, prawns, smoked salmon, frozen products and jellied eels. It suits shoppers seeking hard-to-find seafood, advance ordering or delivery, with stock varying according to the day’s fresh supply.

    Strengths: Stocks speciality products such as jellied eels and king snow crab

    Shoppers looking for fresh, frozen or speciality seafoodCustomers ordering seafood for delivery or family occasions
    Billingsgate Market Shop 1 / Unit Q7, Trafalgar Wy., London E14, United Kingdom
  4. Mr Fish, London

    Mr Fish

    4.6146 reviews

    Mr Fish is a Wembley seafood market offering fresh and frozen seafood, with delivery available. It suits home cooks, hospitality businesses and customers buying seafood for everyday meals or larger orders. The range described includes kingfish, yellowfin tuna, thalapath, jumbo prawns and mud crabs, while preparation services include filleting and scaling. Staff also provide guidance on product differences and cooking methods.

    Strengths: A range focused on seafood from the Indian Ocean

    Home cooks seeking fresh or frozen seafoodCustomers placing bulk or custom seafood ordersPeople who want help choosing or preparing fish
    278b Abbeydale Rd, Wembley HA0 1TW, United Kingdom
  5. Billingsgate Market, London

    Billingsgate Market

    4.52,298 reviews

    Billingsgate Market is a London seafood market and the United Kingdom’s largest inland fish market. Its merchants sell fresh, frozen and live seafood, with reported examples ranging from salmon, cod and king prawns to live oysters and sashimi-grade yellowfin tuna. The market also has on-site services, toilets and parking options, making it suited to both seafood shoppers and visitors interested in its history and food culture.

    Strengths: The United Kingdom’s largest inland fish market

    Seafood shoppers wanting fresh, frozen or live produceVisitors interested in London’s fish-market heritage
    Trafalgar Wy., London E14 5ST, United Kingdom
  6. Borough Market, London

    Borough Market

    4.6130,439 reviews

    Borough Market is a large food market beneath the railway lines, bringing together British-reared meat, artisanal baked goods and dairy products. Its stalls also offer fresh produce, seafood, cheeses, cured meats, international dishes, desserts and ready-to-eat food, making it suitable for both food shopping and a varied market visit.

    Strengths: A mix of traditional market produce and international street food

    Food-focused visits with plenty of stalls to exploreShoppers seeking British produce and artisanal goods
    London SE1 9AH, United Kingdom
  7. Brixton Village Market, London

    Brixton Village Market

    4.66,651 reviews

    Brixton Village Market is a London shopping arcade with global food outlets and local independent traders, dating back to the 1960s. It suits visitors who want to browse varied goods, eat across different cuisines or experience Brixton’s multicultural atmosphere. Its narrow lanes bring together independent eateries, artisan coffee shops and international stalls, creating a lively destination for casual lunches, evening bites and food discovery.

    Strengths: A mix of international food outlets and local traders

    Exploring global food and independent tradersCasual lunches, evening bites and browsing
    Brixton Village Mkt, Coldharbour Ln, London SW9 8PS, United Kingdom
  8. Wood Green Fish Market, London

    Wood Green Fish Market

    4.4381 reviews

    Wood Green Fish Market is a fishmonger in a market hall selling fresh and frozen fish, shellfish and seafood. Its range includes cod, crab, prawns, octopus, salmon, mackerel, lobster tails, sea bream and scallops, and whole fish can be cleaned and filleted for easier preparation.

    Strengths: Offers fresh and frozen fish, shellfish and seafood in one market-hall stall

    Home cooks looking for a broad seafood selectionPeople preparing fish who want it cleaned and filleted
    Unit 48, Wood Green Fish Market, Market Hall Wood Green Shopping City, High Rd, London N22 6YE, United Kingdom
  9. Queen's Park Farmers' Market, London

    Queen's Park Farmers' Market

    4.7940 reviews

    Queen's Park Farmers' Market is a family-friendly weekly market where local farmers and artisans sell food and other goods. Shoppers can find fresh fruit and vegetables, cheeses, seafood, bread, pickles, pastries, flowers, coffee and food to go. Its broad stall mix makes it suited to weekly shopping as well as a relaxed Sunday visit.

    Strengths: Local farmers and artisans sell their goods

    Weekly grocery shoppingVisitors looking for fresh produce and food to eat on site
    Salusbury Primary School, 103 Salusbury Rd, London NW6 6RG, United Kingdom
  10. Maltby Street Market, London

    Maltby Street Market

    4.64,786 reviews

    Maltby Street Market is an outdoor weekend street market beneath Bermondsey’s 19th-century railway arches. Its Ropewalk brings together independent traders serving global street-food fusions and artisan produce, including raclette, confit dishes, bavette steak and tacos. The market combines cobbled lanes, bars and a compact setting with a distinctly industrial London atmosphere.

    Strengths: A curated lineup of independent traders changes each weekend

    Food-focused weekend outingsExploring independent street-food traders
    Arch 46, Maltby Street Market, Ropewalk, Maltby St, London SE1 3PA, United Kingdom

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Seafood shopping options in this guide

  • Specialist fresh fish shoppingAmbar Fish offers fresh fish and seafood with staff recommendations, quick service and a straightforward fish-shop format.
  • Large market selectionBillingsgate Market spans fresh, frozen and live seafood, from everyday fish to oysters and sashimi-grade yellowfin tuna.
  • Speciality seafood and deliveryBarneys Seafood lists products such as langoustines, scallops, oysters, smoked salmon and jellied eels, with delivery available.
  • Fish preparationMr Fish provides filleting and scaling, while Wood Green Fish Market can clean and fillet whole fish for easier home preparation.
  • Planned seafood deliveriesThe Upper Scale supplies fresh seafood by temperature-controlled delivery, including mussels, clams, sardines and sashimi-grade fish.
  • Food markets with seafood stallsQueen’s Park Farmers’ Market and Borough Market combine seafood with produce, cheese, bread, prepared food and other market goods.

How to select a seafood market

  1. Define the shopping listA specialist fishmonger may suit everyday cooking, while Billingsgate and Barneys provide broader or more unusual seafood choices.
  2. Ask whether preparation is importantChoose an option that specifically describes cleaning, filleting or scaling if you want less preparation at home.
  3. Plan around availabilityBarneys says fresh stock varies by day, and Billingsgate recommends early visits for the widest selection.
  4. Decide between collection and deliveryMr Fish, Barneys Seafood and The Upper Scale include delivery in their descriptions, which may suit planned meals or larger orders.
  5. Choose a wider market experienceBorough Market, Queen’s Park Farmers’ Market and Brixton Village add other food stalls and ready-to-eat options beyond seafood.

Questions people often ask

Which listed market is described as the United Kingdom’s largest inland fish market?

Billingsgate Market is described as the United Kingdom’s largest inland fish market.

Where can fish be cleaned or filleted?

Mr Fish offers filleting and scaling, and Wood Green Fish Market can clean and fillet whole fish.

Which seafood options offer delivery?

Barneys Seafood, Mr Fish and The Upper Scale are described as offering delivery.

Should I visit Billingsgate early?

The supplied information recommends early visits to Billingsgate Market for the widest selection.

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