The Freshest Fish
Daily from Billingsgate Market,
Cornwall, Devon, Grimsby,
Aberdeen, Fraserburgh and
many other fishing ports around
The UK.
Purkis family shop – Walthamstow 1908.
A long tradition in fishmongering
Shop Times – May Bank Holiday Weekend 2026
This year the early may bank holiday falls of Monday 4th May. This means there will be no fish available in the markets on Tuesday 5th May. We will open again on Wednesday 6th May when the fresh fish supply resumes.
Sea Bass
Sea Bass is a very delicious, firm fleshed fish. They are really tasty and as with many fish simple quick cooking produces the best results. Recipe collection here.
Asparagus And Fish Recipes
Asparagus with its tender buttery sweet flavour and subtle earthy notes makes a perfect accompaniment to serve with fish. Recipes here for these seasonal treats.
Google Reviews
Peter McLoughlin
11:55 09 Feb 25
Best fishmonger for miles with friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Oz
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
