London is full of delicious seafood spots, but with great quality can come a rather spenny price. One of the most popular dishes amongst the fish fans are oysters - but where can you get them without breaking the bank? We're not gonna be shellfish with this one, so here are the best London restaurants that serve oysters for under £3.
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STK Rooftop Stratford
STK Rooftop is stunning, and so are their happy hour deals. Seafood lovers can snap up delicious oysters for just £3 between 3pm and 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. Why not enjoy this dish with a £3 cold crisp pint, or a £9 cocktail to whet your whistle whilst you're at it? Experience insane city views and five star service, all without breaking the bank.
Experience views of London whilst devouring cheap oysters and £9 cocktails.
Wright Brothers
Branded as 'seafood connoisseurs', it would be hard to find a better spot to indulge in all your fishy faves. Wright Brothers in South Kensington is sleek, sophisticated and serves up £1 oysters between 12pm and 6pm Monday to Friday, and between 3pm and 6pm on Sundays. You should absolutely head down to their secret mermaid cocktail bar for a post food tipple too.
South Kensington's favourite seafood restaurant.
Seabird
Bringing the glam all the way from NYC to London is Seabird. This dazzling rooftop restaurant situated on the 14th floor of The Hoxton not only boasts insane views, but is also home to the largest oyster list in the city. Better yet, you can snack on your fave shellfish for just £2 during their happy hour which runs from Monday to Friday between 3pm and 6pm. You can also snatch up delicious martinis for £7 each.
Enjoy oysters on this glamorous London rooftop at The Hoxton.
Escocesa
With a name that means 'Scottish' in Spanish, its no surprise that you'll find a wealth of produce from the country at seafood-loving tapas restaurant Escocesa. This Stoke Newington Church Street eatery is the little sister of Bar Esteban, with executive chef Pablo Rodriguez (formerly of Michelin star restaurant Jean Luc Figueras in Catalunya alongside London's Barrafina and Moro) at the helm too. Their Cumbrae oysters are served with mojo verde, costing £3 each usually but only half that during happy hours. Think £1.50 oysters before 7pm on weekdays and all day Sunday.
Have a Spanish twist on your favourite seafood here.
Faber
If you're looking for a good seafood spot in West London, ensure Faber is on your radar. These guys pride themselves in using the freshest produce straight from the British coast, and they even serve up oysters for just £2 each from Monday to Thursday between 4pm and 6pm. Enjoy them with Tabasco, shallot vinegar and lemon (and even a cheeky glass of sparkling wine for the perfect paring).
Looking for the best seafood restaurant in West London? Faber is definitely up there.
Manzis
Situated in the heart of Soho is Manzis, a glamorous seafood restaurant that's one for the bucket list. With everything from the catch of the day, to lobster thermidor (and everything else in between) this place has something for everyone. Their oyster hour has to be the main event though, where you can buy them from £2 each or six for £9 every weekday between 5.30pm and 6.30pm.
Snap up some delicious and cheap oysters in the heart of Soho.
Boisdale Of Canary Wharf
This two-floor venue overlooks Cabot Square, making it the perfect spot for after-work drinks and fresh seafood. Boisdale of Canary Wharf has been around since 2011, and the gorgeous Hine Bar and Garden Terrace is their crowning glory. If you head there between 5.30 and 6.30pm Tuesday to Friday, you can get your hands on fresh British oysters for just £2 each, paired with wines that have made it to the Top Ten restaurant wine lists in London for 2022 at The World Of Fine Wine.
Oysters and wine are the name of the game at Boisdale of Canary Wharf.
Well And Bucket
You'll find a cracking oyster happy hour at Well And Bucket, accompanied by a shabby-chic interior and artfully altered portraits in the midst of Bethnal Green. The renovated, quintessentially British pub is slinging out these aphrodisiacs for £2 each during the week from 5pm 'til 6pm. And if you're feeling a little fragile from the night before? Get your chops around its famous Oyster Bloody Mary, promising to cure your hangover.
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The Mayfair Chippy
Award-winning The Mayfair Chippy means business when it comes to its fresh seafood, particularly its selection of Carlingford Oysters. You can devour them served with shallot vinegar, lemon and Tabasco for a brilliant price in a charming space filled with aquatic art and checkerboard flooring. Bag yourself three for £12.50, six for £25, or go all out with twelve for £50.
Aw, shucks - the prime time to eat oysters is in September.
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