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Billingsgate Market
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Poplar
"Definitely the best place in London for cheap and fresh seafood."(4 Tips)
"Fish, shellfish and all kinds of seafoods"(2 Tips)
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Rory CAugust 25, 2012The best place to buy fresh fish in London. The selection is unequaled and the prices brilliant. You do have to get there before 6am though. The "greasy spoon" does bacon and scallop rolls, wow.
WendyFebruary 24, 2018If you're coming here via the DLR, be sure to exit at Blackwall station, not Poplar, or else you'll be forced to walk around. The market building is fenced all the way along Aspen Way.
Leo C.February 15, 2016Definitely the best place in London for cheap and fresh seafood. London's version of Tsukiji. But you have to come at an ungodly hour to have the best picks, think 4am.
The GuardianNovember 21, 2011Billingsgate Market is London's seafood hub. Get here by 6am at the latest for the best catches of the day – the market opens for business at 5am (closed on Sundays and Mondays) Read more
Pauline NwawuduOctober 26, 2019The best fresh fish in london from lobster, prawns to salmon. You will definitely find what you're looking for. Good tip come early 4/4.30am for the best pick
If you come during the social distancing think twice. Unless you want to wait a couple of hours in the queue.
Huge selection of fish. All the trading is finished by 9am.
CrazycatMay 27, 2023Paradise for seafood lovers. There are tuna with bones that are extremely cheap, which are great for making Chinese style fish soup.
Get here before 6 to make sure you don't miss out. Bring cash.
Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsJuly 12, 2015Check what fish is in season before you head there to get the most out of your visit. Read more
Angela ClarkeNovember 8, 2013Go when you have a massive dinner party. You can only buy whole fish. Or buckets of fish.
- Leigh LaguismaDecember 21, 2013Get here for opening time at 4am to have first chance at prawn boxes. A little later they become a rarity.
After billingsgate shopping clothes must go straight to the washing machine!
HISTORY UKFebruary 14, 2011London’s historic fish market relocated here from the City in 1982. It is Britain’s largest indoor fish market, covering 13 acres and comprising 98 stands, 30 shops and an 800 tonne freezer.
George JohnsonDecember 18, 2012Best time to visit between 4-5am .... now charging for parking (minimum charge £2)
Dangerous VariableSeptember 1, 2012Just implemented park and pay. Remember to pay when you park. The machines takes only £1 or £2 coins.
Mark BulmerMarch 28, 2010London's premium fish market. Get there early (by 4am) to avoid the crowds. By 5am it's heaving, by 6am it's sold out.
Geoff CleggFebruary 19, 2011On public transport it's 5 min walk from jubilee line canary wharf or 2 mins from poplar dlr
Market trades Tuesday to Saturday 5am/8:,best day to shop wednesdays
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"Small shop with a big selection and knowledgeable staff. Will do all the cleaning for as all good fishmonger should. (Regrettably) Closed on Sundays."
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