Notting Hill Fish + Meat Shop
HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT Notting Hill Fish + Meat Shop will ultimately depend on how you feel about fish. If you’re one of those unhappy souls with an aversion, a visit to this, the finest fishmonger in London, will be akin to a trip to purgatory. Even if you love it as much as I do, I’d urge caution if you’re hungover or otherwise squeamish. The sight and smell might tip you over the edge.
You see, everything here is so fresh that, in several cases, it still moves. Think about it: that’s really the best recommendation there is (no matter how acute your case of ichthyophobia, you must concede that the only thing worse than fresh fish is unfresh fish). As such, the Notting Hill Fish + Meat Shop has become an essential resource for the private chefs of the capital’s super-rich, who wouldn’t dream of buying anywhere else. And rightly so. From the tank of live lobsters in the window to the twitching langoustines on ice on the counter, this emporium of fins, scales and shells purveys the cream of the day’s catch to an ultra-discerning clientele. Its success is due in no small measure to the knowledge and passion of the specialist staff. They’ll guide you to the produce that’s exactly right for your taste, appetite and menu.
If you really can’t stomach eye-contact with that grisly-looking monkfish, avail yourself of the wonderfully efficient and user-friendly online order facility.
See also: Fortnum & Mason, Hg Walter
