Theatreland's fish restaurant since 1896, behind frosted glass in an alley off St Martin's Lane: wood-panelled rooms lined with black-and-white photos of actors. Order the fish pie or the Dover sole off the bone; Harden's diners vote it London's No. 1 for fish year after year.
- Address
- 28-32 St Martin's Court, London WC2N 4AL
- Hours
- Mon-Sat 12:00-22:45; Sun 12:00-22:00 (MICHELIN Guide and Google via Wanderlog, 2026)
- Best time to go
- Evening · About 1.5 h
- Price
- About GBP 98 a head for three courses with wine and service (Harden's survey 2026)
- Price level
- ££££
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Its Theatreland alley makes it the classic pre- or post-theatre table (Harden's); book ahead.
- Harden's notes it is now pricey for the cooking, which is classic, not inventive.
- Vegetarians are catered for, says MICHELIN.