North Sea Fish Restaurant is an independent family run restaurant that has served Bloomsbury since 1977. Its Leigh Street dining room is within walking distance of Russell Square, King’s Cross, Euston and the British Museum.
Fresh fish is delivered daily from Billingsgate Market and cooked to order. The restaurant is best known for traditional fish and chips, with cod and haddock served in crisp batter alongside chips and familiar accompaniments.
The wider selection includes grilled and fried seafood, whole fish, smoked salmon, prawns and calamari. Traditional British favourites and vegetarian dishes provide alternatives for guests who do not want one of the main fish preparations.
Customers can eat in the eighty seat dining room, order takeaway or arrange delivery through supported services. Walk in guests are welcome when space permits, while reservations are recommended for weekends and larger groups.
Address: 7–8 Leigh Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1H 9EW, United Kingdom
North Sea Fish Restaurant Menu
Starters
SMOKED SALMON
Delicately smoked salmon with pickled cucumber and capers
PRAWN COCKTAIL
Juicy prawns in our signature Marie Rose sauce with buttered warm baguette
Anchovy Bruschetta
Grilled bread topped with anchovy, fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil and olive oil
KING PRAWNS (5 pieces)
King prawns pan-fried with garlic and chilli
SCALLOPS (4 pieces)
Cornish hand-dived scallops, pan-seared with classic shallot cream and white wine sauce
GRILLED OCTOPUS
Grilled octopus with lemon, olive oil and fresh herbs
KING PRAWN TEMPURA (5 pieces)
Succulent king prawns in crisp batter with sweet chilli sauce
CALAMARI
Tender squid rings in a light golden batter, fried crisp with lemon, cooked in rapeseed oil
HALLOUMI CHIPS (6 slices)
Golden-fried halloumi, crisp on the outside, soft and salty within
WHITEBAIT
Crispy deep-fried whitebait with tartare sauce and lemon
GRILLED SARDINES (4 pieces)
Fresh Portuguese sardines, simply grilled with lemon and garlic
HOMEMADE FISHCAKE
Fried fresh cod, haddock and salmon fishcake, lightly seasoned with fresh herbs, crisp on the outside and soft and flaky within, with tartare sauce and lemon
BRIE (V)
Golden-fried Brie in a crisp breadcrumb coating with blueberry jam, fried in rapeseed oil
FISH SOUP
Made daily from that morning’s fish catch, served with a fresh baguette
Fish Mains
PLAICE FILLET (B)(G)
Delicate, sweet flat fish with a light texture
SKATE (B)(G)
Tender skate with a mild, distinctive flavour
ROCK (B)(G)
A firm, meaty fish with a strong flavour, a traditional chip shop favourite
SALMON STEAK (on the bone) (G)
Fresh salmon steak on the bone, simply grilled
KING PRAWNS (9 pieces) (B)
Succulent king prawns in crisp batter with sweet chilli sauce
WHOLETAIL SCAMPI (12 pieces) (B)
Whole Scottish langoustine tails in crisp golden crumb, cooked in rapeseed oil
GRILLED OCTOPUS (G)
Grilled octopus with lemon, herb dressing and a crisp salad
CALAMARI (main course) (B)(G)
Tender squid rings in a light golden batter, fried crisp with tartare sauce and lemon, cooked in rapeseed oil
HOMEMADE FISHCAKES
Fried fresh cod, haddock and salmon fishcakes, lightly seasoned with fresh herbs, crisp on the outside and soft and flaky within, with tartare sauce and lemon
SCALLOPS (main course) (8 pieces)
Cornish hand-dived scallops, pan-seared with classic shallot cream and white wine sauce
WHOLE DOVER SOLE (on the bone) (G)
A true British classic, sweet, firm flesh on the bone, simply grilled
WHOLE LEMON SOLE (on the bone) (G)
Delicate and tender, with a naturally light, refined flavour
WHOLE SEA BASS (on the bone) (G)
Clean, sweet flavour, served on the bone
HADDOCK FILLET (B)(G)
A richer alternative Fresh North Atlantic Haddock, prized for its richer, fuller flavour
FISHERMAN’S CATCH (Grilled)
(for two) Our signature Cod, Salmon, Sea Bass, King Prawns, Scallops, Calamari and Sardines, on a bed of samphire and classic shallot cream and white wine sauce
NORTH SEA SEAFOOD PLATTER
(for two, cooked to perfection) For sharing Cod and Haddock, Calamari, Prawns, Sardines, Scampi, Salt and Pepper Squid, Whitebait
SEA BASS FILLETS (Grilled)
Our signature fillet With steamed spinach and classic shallot cream and white wine sauce
COD FILLET (B)(G)
Our classic Prime North Atlantic Cod, delivered fresh daily from Billingsgate and cooked to order
Extras & Sides
HALLOUMI CHIPS (6 slices)
Golden-fried halloumi, crisp on the outside, soft and salty within
GREEK SALAD (V)
Cucumber, tomato, mixed lettuce leaves and onions with house dressing
MIXED SALAD
Cucumber, tomato, mixed lettuce leaves and onions with house dressing
HOMEMADE ONION RINGS
CHIPS
HOMEMADE COLESLAW
MUSHY PEAS
GARDEN PEAS
BUTTERED SPINACH
BLANCHED SAMPHIRE
FRESH BAKED BAGUETTE AND BUTTER
GRAVY
CURRY SAUCE
PICKLED GHERKIN (each)
Traditional Burgers
All burger s ser ved in a brioche bun and chips
FISH BURGER (B)
Battered cod fillet with lettuce, pickled cucumber and tartare sauce
HOMEMADE FISHCAKE BURGER
Homemade cod and haddock fishcake in a brioche bun, with lettuce, pickled cucumber and tartare sauce
HALLOUMI BURGER (V)
Grilled halloumi with fresh tomato and cucumber slices
Favourites
All pies are served with chips or mashed potato
CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM PIE
STEAK AND ALE PIE
BANGERS AND POTATO MASH
Three Lincoln beef sausages
VEGETARIAN PIE (V)
SAVELOY
Traditional London smoked and steamed beef sausage, with chips
PORK SAUSAGE plain or battered
Our classic pork sausage, with chips
Desserts
BAKED CHEESECAKE
A light and fluffy cheesecake topped with fresh wild berry coulis
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
With custard or ice cream
BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING
Brioche baked with raisins, served with warm custard or ice cream
ICE CREAM & SORBET
A perfect finish Choose two scoops Classic Vanilla Salted Caramel Chocolate Strawberry
White Wines
Voramar Macabeo/Sauvignon Blanc, Spain (House White)
Pale straw in colour, with subtle hints of green. Notes of apple and white pears, with a tropical touch and a hint of honey at the end
Borelli Pinot Grigio, Italy
A soft and alluring pinot grigio with fresh, juicy flavours and aromas of ripe apples and pears
The Accomplice Chardonnay, Australia
The palate is soft with a creamy texture balanced by a fine tropical fruit character to give a lovely rich characterful finish
Muscadet Sur Lie Aubiniere
An expressive bouquet of ripe pear and apple. Ample and fruity on the palate, and combining elegance with minerality
Picpoul De Pinet Deux Vents, France
A youthful bright nose of lemongrass and green apple with a subtle, salty mineral note. Organically grown and produced
Chablis Albert Bichot
Very pure nose of white flowers, flint typical of Chablis, opening up to a palate that boasts an elegant combination of almond balanced and lovely vivacity. Fresh and rich in turns with a long finish
Red Wines
Voramar Bobal/Tempranillo, Spain (House Red)
An intense cherry red with flashing hints of violet. Raspberry and blackberry notes. A well rounded wine with good structure
Vistamar Brisa Merlot, Chile
Rich aromas of red fruits and plums overlaid with notes of toast and vanilla. Fruity and rounded on the palate, with a long lingering finish
The Accomplice Shiraz, Australia
Medium weight with soft tannins. Sweet red cherries and blackberries are dominant on the palate finishing with a hint of mocha and oak
Decum Rioja Crianza, Spain
Aged for 12 months in American and French oak barrels. Intense, smooth and with a very engaging aftertaste
Chateau Arcole St Emilion Grand Cru
A rich nose with intense aromas of black fruits. On the palate, it is silky with ripe tannins and excellent length and structure
Rosé Wines
Borelli Pinot Grigio Blush, Italy
A fresh, well balanced and fruity wine, with vibrant floral notes that highlight the natural pink colour of the grape
Reserve St Jacques Grenache Rosé, France
Clean and pure with hints of strawberry and juicy stone fruits. Floral and cherry notes define the dry elegant finish
Draught Beer/Cider
Camden Hells – Lager
London Pride – Ale
Draft Cider
Bottle Beer
Spitfire – Ale
Zero Alcohol Beer
Zero Alcohol Beer
Gin
Gordon’s Gins
Tanqueray
Rum
Captain Morgan Dark
Whiskey
Jack Daniels
Johnnie Walker
Jameson
Vodka
Belvedere
Hot Drinks
Decaffeinated Coffee
Espresso, Flat White, Americano, Latte, Cappuccino, Tea
Hot Chocolate
Irish Coffee (Jameson)
Herbal Teas: Earl Grey, Peppermint, Fresh Mint, Chamomile, Green Tea
Juices
Apple, Orange, Pineapple, Cranberry
Champagnes
Champagne Gruet Selection Brut NV, France (House Champagne)
A light and elegant House champagne with soft, full flavour and consistent mousse, possessing good balance and maturity
Telmont Reserve Brut NV, France
An exceptional Réserve Brut. Exquisite balance of tension and ripe fruit, richness and minerality. A very fine and complex champagne
Moët & Chandon Imperial NV 37.5cl
Mineral freshness and white flowers on the nose followed with nuances of brioche, biscuit and fresh nuts with a hint of elegant maturity
Moët & Chandon Imperial
Mineral freshness and white flowers on the nose followed with nuances of brioche, biscuit and fresh nuts with a hint of elegant maturity
Ruinart Blanc de Blancs NV
Silky and vibrant, showcasing flavours of ripe pear, lemon zest, and stone fruits, balanced by a creamy texture and refreshing acidity
Soft Drinks
Coke, Coke Zero, Fanta, Sprite
Ginger Beer
Elderflower
Cloudy Lemonade
Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon, Peach)
Mineral or Sparkling Water (750ml)
Sparking Wines
Midea Prosecco, Italy
Crisp and fruity, with a fragrance and flavour reminiscent of a fruit cocktail made with apples
Ca Belli Prosecco Rosé, Italy
Fruity aromas of cherry and berries on the nose with delicate floral notes. Lively and pleasantly dry with a pleasant aftertaste