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
Sardines
Sardines, also known as "pilchards", are small oily fish that belong to the same family as herring and anchovies. They are a seasonal catch and you can look for them on our counter from late Spring to early Autumn.
Samphire, Perfect With Fish
Samphire is a sea vegetable with a crisp texture and taste of the sea. It has long been a traditional ingredient. Samphire is the perfect accompaniment to grilled or fried fish.
Opening Hours Spring Bank Holiday 2026
Due to the spring bank holiday weekend we have different opening times over the next few days. (There is no fresh fish in the markets until the boats return on Wednesday.)
Google Reviews
Peter McLoughlin
1 year ago
Best fishmonger for miles with friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Oz
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
David Doyle
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
Great outlet, fantastic staff, fantastic fish. Well worth a visit.
grace mack
3 years ago
Most yummy smoked salmon. Could not recommend it more. Gone in 1 minute
Manuel Perazzoli
3 years ago
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
3 years ago
Crab is delicious. octopus salad mixed with vegetable salad. Hope can buy sea urchin next time.
Laura Monk
3 years ago
Great fish, shellfish here. Excellent staff that help with your choices.
Natty B
4 years ago
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
5 years ago
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
5 years ago
The selection off fresh fish yes worth every penny keep up the good work guys clean an gut ur fish just brilliant thanks
Irakli
5 years ago
The best salmon and cod you can put on your pan or in an oven. Fresh, tender, tasty.
Wendy Boast
5 years ago
Excellent quality and selection
Andy
5 years ago
Excellent selection of very fresh fish. Well priced. Helpful staff. A very good fishmongers.
Rebecca Stapleton
5 years ago
Lovely quality fish, reasonable prices, excellent helpful staff
ann wax
5 years ago
Excellent fresh fish. Fantastic selection. This popular local Muswell Hill shop has been here for years and deservedly has a marvellous reputation.
Alon Bader
5 years ago
Very very fresh fish! A bit pricey but always can find good fish for mid range prices...
Ana Bellver
5 years ago
Experienced fishmongers that provide excellent service and produce.
TM H
6 years ago
Friendly staff providing great fresh produce
Jake Pollow
6 years ago
Always fresh seafood. use them always when in Muswell hill
Raja Singh Bawa
6 years ago
Salmon was amazing however slightly disappointed when i got home the scales were not fully removed when I had requested this.
Lewis F
6 years ago
Fantasticly fresh fish!!
Eugene Lyushenko
6 years ago
Always fresh seafood and lovely staff. My #1 place for prawns, fish, and scallops 😋
Emma-Jayne
6 years ago
Fresh cod ❤ best I've had in agesss
Kay Thomson
7 years ago
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
7 years ago
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
7 years ago
You won't want to buy supermarket fish again once you've tried Walter Purkis. Totally delicious and fresh
