{"id":13125,"date":"2023-08-02T13:22:05","date_gmt":"2023-08-02T17:22:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/?p=13125"},"modified":"2026-03-21T13:33:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T12:33:20","slug":"oyster-bars-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/oyster-bars-london","title":{"rendered":"5 Best Oyster Bars in London: A Local\u2019s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The importance of the oyster to the British cannot be overstated. In fact, we\u2019d be bold enough to claim that the history of the oyster, really is the history of Britain itself. Served on ice in sophisticated restaurants with marble counters or as a quick street food, when it comes to oyster bars, London is home to the best, in our humble opinion!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to learn a history about why the British love oysters so much, and more importantly, <strong>discover where to find the best oyster bars London has to offer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/419755-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"London at dusk, with Tower Bridge lit up and city lights glowing along the Thames as the sky fades from orange to blue.\" class=\"wp-image-23603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/419755-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/419755-600x375.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/419755-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/419755-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/419755-2048x1280.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">London, a metropolis of places to discover. Photo credit: Wallpaper access.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/oyster-bars-london\/#Oysters_and_Britain_A_Brief_History\" title=\"Oysters and Britain: A Brief History\">Oysters and Britain: A Brief History<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/oyster-bars-london\/#Where_To_Eat_Oysters_in_London\" title=\"Where To Eat Oysters in London\">Where To Eat Oysters in London<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/oyster-bars-london\/#Richard_Hawards\" title=\"Richard Hawards\">Richard Hawards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/oyster-bars-london\/#The_Oystermen\" title=\"The Oystermen\">The Oystermen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/oyster-bars-london\/#Oyster_Boy\" title=\"Oyster Boy\">Oyster Boy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/oyster-bars-london\/#Wright_Brothers_Oyster_Porter_House\" title=\"Wright Brothers Oyster &amp; Porter House\">Wright Brothers Oyster &amp; Porter House<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/oyster-bars-london\/#Randall_Aubin\" title=\"Randall &amp; Aubin\">Randall &amp; Aubin<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/oyster-bars-london\/#FAQ_Oyster_Bars_in_London\" title=\"FAQ: Oyster Bars in London\">FAQ: Oyster Bars in London<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/oyster-bars-london\/#When_is_the_best_time_of_year_to_eat_oysters_in_the_UK\" title=\"When is the best time of year to eat oysters in the UK?\">When is the best time of year to eat oysters in the UK?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/oyster-bars-london\/#Are_oysters_safe_to_eat_in_London\" title=\"Are oysters safe to eat in London?\">Are oysters safe to eat in London?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/oyster-bars-london\/#What_drinks_pair_best_with_oysters\" title=\"What drinks pair best with oysters?\">What drinks pair best with oysters?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/oyster-bars-london\/#Do_I_need_to_book_ahead_at_Londons_top_oyster_bars\" title=\"Do I need to book ahead at London\u2019s top oyster bars?\">Do I need to book ahead at London\u2019s top oyster bars?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f6767de6 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Oysters_and_Britain_A_Brief_History\"><\/span>Oysters and Britain: A Brief History<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The history of Britain&#8217;s love with oysters dates back to the first century when <strong>the Romans<\/strong> were drawn to the native varieties and sent them to Rome. In the 11th century, <strong>the Normans and King William<\/strong> also had a taste for oysters. However, it was during the 19th century, under <strong>Queen Victoria<\/strong>&#8216;s reign, that oysters gained popularity among all social classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, unfortunately, in the early 20th century, sewage dumping near oyster beds and viral outbreaks caused a decline in oyster consumption. Thankfully, the introduction of the Pacific variety in the 1960\u00b4s revived the oyster industry. But, now less accessible to the general public, they became associated with luxury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/edoardo-cuoghi-3PNVc3O7Gb4-unsplashresize-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A plate of fresh oysters with a lemon wedge, from one of the best oyster bars in London\" class=\"wp-image-13129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/edoardo-cuoghi-3PNVc3O7Gb4-unsplashresize-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/edoardo-cuoghi-3PNVc3O7Gb4-unsplashresize-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/edoardo-cuoghi-3PNVc3O7Gb4-unsplashresize-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/edoardo-cuoghi-3PNVc3O7Gb4-unsplashresize-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/edoardo-cuoghi-3PNVc3O7Gb4-unsplashresize.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Oysters have a long history in British cuisine and have been enjoyed in the UK for centuries. Photo credit: Edoardo Cuoghi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, oysters are really making a comeback, <strong>with various establishments bringing back the tradition of Victorian oyster bars.<\/strong> Native varieties like Fal, Maldon Rock, Guernsey, Loch Ryan*, Menai, and Whitstable are abundant and best enjoyed between September and April.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*Fun fact: At one point, <strong>Julius Caesar himself allegedly wrote a letter claiming that Loch Ryan oysters from Dumfries in Scotland were the best in the world!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-655a1724 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_To_Eat_Oysters_in_London\"><\/span>Where To Eat Oysters in London<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know a bit about the history, let&#8217;s explore the <strong>top five oyster bars in London<\/strong> for a mouthwatering experience of the sea in the heart of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-fd5f2f83 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Richard_Hawards\"><\/span>Richard Hawards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Straight in at number one is our personal favorite: <a href=\"https:\/\/richardhawardsoysters.shop\/\"><strong>Richard Hawards<\/strong>. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, we know you\u2019re not meant to pick favorites but <strong>the Haward family has been delivering the goods from the creeks near Mersea Island in Essex since 1792<\/strong>. So, as you\u2019d imagine, they\u2019re really good at it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Right in the heart of the iconic Borough market<\/strong>, these are priced as oysters used to be (allowing for inflation). They also offer nationwide delivery for those who hanker for the taste but don\u00b4t live nearby!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Devour_London_Borough-Market_High-Res_0014resize-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A group gathers to eat oysters at Richard Hawards Oyster Bar London,\" class=\"wp-image-13130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Devour_London_Borough-Market_High-Res_0014resize-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Devour_London_Borough-Market_High-Res_0014resize-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Devour_London_Borough-Market_High-Res_0014resize-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Devour_London_Borough-Market_High-Res_0014resize.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Happy supping, Richard Hawards in Borough Market have centuries of oyster shucking experience! <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Insider\u00b4s tip: <\/em><\/strong>Alongside lots of other delightfully traditional British tastes, Haward\u00b4s oysters feature on our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/london-tours\/london-borough-market-southwark-food-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ultimate London Food Tour<\/a><\/strong>. The perfect option if you\u2019re looking to try London\u2019s oyster scene <em>and <\/em>other traditional dishes all in one go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8bbee835 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Oystermen\"><\/span>The Oystermen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oystermen.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Oysterman<\/strong><\/a> is London\u2019s classy but cool oyster bar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded by Matt and Rob who bonded over a shared passion for seafood, it\u2019s all in the name. <strong>The Oystermen is a go-to spot, not only for raw oysters but also for deliciously cooked and dressed oysters<\/strong>. Our recommendation? Go for the Grenobloise with pickled samphire, brown butter and preserved lemon. Stay for the Queen Scallops Gratin or Whole Devon Brown Crab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perfect for a dressier sort of evening, <strong>their location near the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden and the theatres of the West End make this truly one of the best oyster bars in London<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/hanyang-zhang-jCZvlrUTUZI-unsplashresize-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Oysters on ice, with a garnish and lemon wedge on the side, one of the more traditional ways to be served them in oyster bars in London\" class=\"wp-image-13133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/hanyang-zhang-jCZvlrUTUZI-unsplashresize-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/hanyang-zhang-jCZvlrUTUZI-unsplashresize-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/hanyang-zhang-jCZvlrUTUZI-unsplashresize-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/hanyang-zhang-jCZvlrUTUZI-unsplashresize.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Some classic pairings with oysters? A white wine, or even a beer! Photo credit: Hanyang Zhang<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-fa3c3d2b gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Oyster_Boy\"><\/span>Oyster Boy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Introducing a seafood-focused, nomadic, bespoke catering company: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oysterboyevents.com\/\">Oyster Boy.&nbsp;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From humble beginnings at the Columbia Road Flower Market,<strong> Oyster Boy has grown into a mollusc-obsessed man of a brand<\/strong>. Offering oyster shucking services for private events like birthday bashes to swanky shindigs in rather nice restaurants like Chiltern Firehouse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u00b4re just visiting and do not have an invite to one of the private parties they are shucking for then fear not!  They haven\u2019t forgotten their roots! <strong>On Saturday, find them at East London\u2019s fantastic Broadway Market, or on Sunday, down at Columbia Road where it all began<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/samuel-regan-asante-z47vN0nJWwE-unsplashresize-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A view of Broadway Market, in London, home to Oyster Boys oyster bar London\" class=\"wp-image-13136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/samuel-regan-asante-z47vN0nJWwE-unsplashresize-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/samuel-regan-asante-z47vN0nJWwE-unsplashresize-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/samuel-regan-asante-z47vN0nJWwE-unsplashresize-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/samuel-regan-asante-z47vN0nJWwE-unsplashresize.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Broadway Market is a popular street market located in the Hackney area, and a great spot to grab some oysters. Photo credit: Samuel Regan-Asante<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Insider&#8217;s tip<\/strong>: <\/em>As you make your way to some of London&#8217;s top oyster bars, why not mix it up with another British classic? Check out our list of where to find the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/best-fish-and-chips-in-london\">best fish and chips in London<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1b252392 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wright_Brothers_Oyster_Porter_House\"><\/span>Wright Brothers Oyster &amp; Porter House<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019d classify the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thewrightbrothers.co.uk\/\">Wright Brothers Oyster &amp; Porter House<\/a> <\/strong>as the dependable seafood experts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Launching in 2002, Ben and Robin Wright were the forerunners of the oyster renaissance. What they don\u2019t know about oysters isn\u2019t worth knowing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>They have three locations from Borough Market to South Kensington. <\/strong>Here, you will find a changing and seasonal offering of oysters, and a fantastic tribute to British seafood from coast to coast. Think Brixham scallops, whelks, or brown crab croquettes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"885\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ben-stern-4n96lyJd2Xs-unsplashresize-1024x885.jpg\" alt=\"Oysters\" class=\"wp-image-13132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ben-stern-4n96lyJd2Xs-unsplashresize-1024x885.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ben-stern-4n96lyJd2Xs-unsplashresize-600x519.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ben-stern-4n96lyJd2Xs-unsplashresize-768x664.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ben-stern-4n96lyJd2Xs-unsplashresize.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The perfect happy hour? One that involves oysters. Photo credit: Ben Stern<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Randall_Aubin\"><\/span>Randall &amp; Aubin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.randallandaubin.com\/\">Randall &amp; Aubin <\/a><\/strong>you\u2019re in for a long leisurely dinner ranging from oysters (obviously) to classic Pan-fried Skate Wing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under 18th-century chandeliers, surrounded by the convivial atmosphere that tells you this place knows exactly what a stellar restaurant experience is all about. It\u2019s a pricier option compared to the rest, but is highly recommended\u2026happy supping!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/alicia-christin-gerald-c7poaZHkMHQ-unsplashresize-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Someone holds an oyster in their hand and eats it with a fork\" class=\"wp-image-13135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/alicia-christin-gerald-c7poaZHkMHQ-unsplashresize-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/alicia-christin-gerald-c7poaZHkMHQ-unsplashresize-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/alicia-christin-gerald-c7poaZHkMHQ-unsplashresize-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/alicia-christin-gerald-c7poaZHkMHQ-unsplashresize.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">So many oysters, so little time. Photo credit: Alicia Christin Gerald<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Insider\u2019s tip<\/strong>: <\/em>The price of the oysters can change depending on certain deals throughout the week. Some of the locations offer a happy hour with reduced prices, so check their website, Facebook or Instagram pages to stay in the loop!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_Oyster_Bars_in_London\"><\/span>FAQ: Oyster Bars in London<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_the_best_time_of_year_to_eat_oysters_in_the_UK\"><\/span>When is the best time of year to eat oysters in the UK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditionally, oysters are best enjoyed between September and April \u2014 the colder months when native varieties like Whitstable, Loch Ryan, and Fal are at their peak. You can eat oysters year-round thanks to farmed Pacific varieties, but the classic British oyster experience shines brightest in winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_oysters_safe_to_eat_in_London\"><\/span>Are oysters safe to eat in London?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. London\u2019s reputable oyster bars source directly from regulated, sustainable farms all over the UK. 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