The Wet Fish Café West Hampstead is a neighbourhood cafe and brasserie at 242 West End Lane. Established in a former fishmonger in 2003, it retains original Art Deco tiles and a warm independent character, shifting from relaxed daytime cafe culture to a more intimate evening restaurant.
Fresh fish and seafood remain central to the kitchen, with wild Cornish catches delivered from the south coast and responsibly farmed salmon, trout and mussels selected when appropriate. The concise dinner menu changes with availability, pairing fish with seasonal vegetables, sauces and modern European influences.
Meat and vegetarian dishes ensure the restaurant is not limited to seafood, while weekday lunch and weekend brunch introduce a more casual selection. French toast, bubble and squeak and other brunch favourites sit beside fish inspired lunch plates, coffee and drinks suited to a slow morning or afternoon.
Cocktails and wine complement dinner, with homemade desserts completing the meal. Monthly music nights bring live performers into the intimate room, while changing art exhibitions use the tiled walls as a gallery and reinforce the cafe’s longstanding connection with the creative West Hampstead community.
Address: 242 West End Lane, West Hampstead, London NW6 1LG, United Kingdom
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- Weekday Lunch Cornish mussels £19.50
- Weekday Lunch Battered haddock & chips £19.50
- Weekday Lunch Eggs Benedict £14.50
- Dinner Seared scallops £16.50
- Weekday Lunch Eggs Royale £15.50
The Wet Fish Cafe Menu
Weekday Lunch
Smoked salmon plate
with scrambled eggs, roast cherry tomatoes, baby leaves, toast
Battered haddock & chips Loved
with tartare sauce, mushy peas, lemon
Fries
Soup of the day
with sourdough
Risotto of the day
Caesar salad with chicken
baby gem, Parmesan, croutons, anchovies, Caesar dressing, grilled chicken
Caesar salad
baby gem, Parmesan, croutons, anchovies, Caesar dressing
Beef burger
aged beef patty, cheese, pickles, brioche bun, fries
Fish burger
crispy fish, brioche bun, house slaw, fries
Grilled Cornish fish of the day
with crushed potatoes, seasonal greens, herb butter
Cornish mussels Loved
in white wine, garlic & cream, with fries
Fried eggs & chorizo
with patatas bravas, rocket, toast
House salad
mixed leaves, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, radish, house dressing
Granola bowl
homemade granola with Greek yoghurt, seasonal fruit, honey
Buttermilk pancakes
with blueberry compote, maple syrup, mascarpone
Eggs Florentine
with spinach, hollandaise, toasted English muffin
Eggs Royale Loved
with smoked salmon, hollandaise, toasted English muffin
Eggs Benedict Loved
with ham, hollandaise, toasted English muffin
Avocado on toast
with roast cherry tomatoes, feta, dukkah, herbs, chilli oil
Shakshuka
poached eggs in a spicy tomato & red pepper sauce, tahini, herbs, toast
Green salad
Dinner
Sourdough & butter
Beef short rib
slow-cooked, with mash, seasonal greens, gravy
Ice cream & sorbet
Chocolate fondant
with vanilla ice cream
Sticky toffee pudding
with vanilla ice cream
Seasonal greens
Green salad
Fries
Cauliflower steak
with romesco, chickpeas, herbs
Wild mushroom risotto
with Parmesan, truffle oil
Chicken schnitzel
with fries, salad, lemon & caper butter
Rump steak
with fries, salad, garlic butter
Loch Duart salmon
with crushed potatoes, seasonal greens, hollandaise
Gordal olives
Monkfish & prawn risotto
with saffron, peas, lemon
Pan-fried sea bass
with crushed potatoes, fennel, salsa verde
Battered haddock & chips Loved
with tartare sauce, mushy peas, lemon
Grilled Cornish fish of the day
with crushed potatoes, seasonal greens, herb butter
Soup of the day
with sourdough
Smoked mackerel pâté
with pickles, sourdough
Burrata
with heritage tomatoes, basil, olive oil
Seared scallops Loved
with cauliflower purée, pancetta, capers, brown butter
Cornish mussels Loved
in white wine, garlic & cream, with sourdough
Padron peppers
Cheese plate
with crackers, chutney
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Against typical prices in London
- Sticky toffee pudding Typical in London: £8.00 £9.50
- Fish and chips Typical in London: £18.98 £19.50
- Eggs benedict Typical in London: £12.50 £14.50
- Caesar salad Typical in London: £13.50 £15.50
- Smashed avocado Typical in London: £11.50 £13.50
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