Purkis family shop – Walthamstow 1908.

A long tradition in fishmongering

A Tradition in Fishmongering

The Freshest Fish

Daily from Billingsgate Market,
Cornwall, Devon, Grimsby,
Aberdeen, Fraserburgh and
many other fishing ports around
The UK.

Smoked Fish

London's oldest working smokehouse is part of our Crouch End Shop. Smoked Haddock, Smoked Mackerel, Smoked Salmon, Kippers and Eel. Available in our shops. Real local food.

Latest from Fishmonger Blog

Easter Opening Times 2025

These are our opening times for Easter 2025. Its not just about the fish we have a selection of tasty eggs that will be perfect over the Easter holiday period.

When our days start to get warmer, brighter and the evenings longer we start to think about the possibility of grilling some tasty food on the BBQ, enjoying time with friends and family is a lovely prospect. We have lots of BBQ fish recipes for your grill menu.

Spicy Asian Condiments

Delicious Asian condiments on our "deli" shelf. All with spicy flavours that will give a an extra kick and depth to your fish and seafood cooking.

Peter McLoughlin

11:55 09 Feb 25

Best fishmonger for miles with friendly and knowledgeable staff.

12:11 19 Sep 24

The best place to buy fish I have come across in London. The fish is very fresh and a lot of variety. I also love how they display the fish on ice with informative tags. Not the styrofoam boxes like other sellers! However the place wouldn’t be what it is without the guys that work there. All of them are well versed in what they do and are very friendly.

Seereen El-Jamali

21:36 10 Aug 24

David Doyle

23:16 03 May 24

This is by far the best place in London for buying fresh fish the dover sole and king scallops and halibut are amazing i got from here last Saturday I will be back for more

KraftyKlive

14:01 29 Dec 23

Great outlet, fantastic staff, fantastic fish. Well worth a visit.

grace mack

12:55 19 Oct 23

Most yummy smoked salmon. Could not recommend it more. Gone in 1 minute

Manuel Perazzoli

14:52 21 Jul 23

5 stars for the quality of their fish. 3 stars for their opening times. Impossible to get there in time if you have a job.

Nana Ng

18:49 26 May 23

Crab is delicious. octopus salad mixed with vegetable salad. Hope can buy sea urchin next time.

Laura Monk

07:24 14 Apr 23

Great fish, shellfish here. Excellent staff that help with your choices.

Natty B

16:30 02 Dec 22

Have been shopping here for 20 plus years ....great fish shop .... lovely staff ....younger generation now taking over they are great....one taught me how to open my oysters today ...thank you so much ....opened my first ones this afternoon....fish is so fresh .... support small business....you get better service ...better product....and you get a history of knowledge....thank you guys x

Zelia vitorino

19:56 28 Oct 21

Amazing great fish, a lot of choices, staff always attentive and arrange fish perfectly. price is a bit high but I think you pay for what you get, and here is good. The other shop is the same quality.

Hubert D'Souza

18:44 19 Oct 21

The selection off fresh fish yes worth every penny keep up the good work guys clean an gut ur fish just brilliant thanks

Irakli

17:31 23 Aug 21

The best salmon and cod you can put on your pan or in an oven. Fresh, tender, tasty.

Wendy Boast

09:06 14 Aug 21

Excellent quality and selection

Andy

00:31 21 May 21

Excellent selection of very fresh fish. Well priced. Helpful staff. A very good fishmongers.

Rebecca Stapleton

19:30 17 Apr 21

Lovely quality fish, reasonable prices, excellent helpful staff

ann wax

17:42 20 Mar 21

Excellent fresh fish. Fantastic selection. This popular local Muswell Hill shop has been here for years and deservedly has a marvellous reputation.

Alon Bader

09:36 08 Mar 21

Very very fresh fish! A bit pricey but always can find good fish for mid range prices...

Ana Bellver

19:23 21 Dec 20

Experienced fishmongers that provide excellent service and produce.

TM H

13:26 05 Dec 20

Friendly staff providing great fresh produce

Jake Pollow

14:24 17 Nov 20

Always fresh seafood. use them always when in Muswell hill

Raja Singh Bawa

00:42 11 Sep 20

Salmon was amazing however slightly disappointed when i got home the scales were not fully removed when I had requested this.

Lewis F

15:34 17 Feb 20

Fantasticly fresh fish!!

Eugene Lyushenko

21:00 24 Dec 19

Always fresh seafood and lovely staff. My #1 place for prawns, fish, and scallops 😋

Emma-Jayne

21:21 14 Dec 19

Fresh cod ❤ best I've had in agesss

Kay Thomson

11:41 22 Nov 19

The best of the best fishmongers. They have their own smoker for smoked haddock. Mr Purkis showed it to me. Amazing. Best choice of all kinds of fish.

Paul Shanley

17:24 29 Jul 19

Best fishmonger in London. Very friendly and knowledgeable service. Great quality fish and a lovely range. I wouldn't buy fish from anywhere else.

Harry Walton

14:01 02 Jul 19

You won't want to buy supermarket fish again once you've tried Walter Purkis. Totally delicious and fresh