Seashell of Lisson Grove is one of London's most famous fish and chip restaurants, situated in
Lisson Grove
Lisson Grove is a street and district in Marylebone, City of Westminster, London. The neighbourhood contains a few important cultural landmarks, including Lisson Gallery, Alfies Antique Market, Red Bus Recording Studios, the former Christ Churc ...
in the
Marylebone
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An Civil parish#Ancient parishes, ancient parish and latterly a ...
district of London.
It has a reputation for serving high quality fresh fish and locally sourced ingredients in both its restaurant and takeaway. It has frequently been voted one of the best places for fish and chips in London.
History
One of the original fish and chip shops, a restaurant in
Lisson Grove
Lisson Grove is a street and district in Marylebone, City of Westminster, London. The neighbourhood contains a few important cultural landmarks, including Lisson Gallery, Alfies Antique Market, Red Bus Recording Studios, the former Christ Churc ...
became a fish bar after the First World War. It was named the Sea Shell in 1964 and then expanded by John Faulkner in 1971.
A fire gutted the premises in 2009, leaving only the distinctive flooring behind, but it was reopened after refurbishment in 2010. The Seashell of Lisson Grove has grown to become one of the best known restaurants in the area, visited by local residents, celebrities and politicians.
Reception
Celebrities who have eaten at the restaurant include
Halle Berry
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Danny DeVito
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Ed Sheeran
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Bill Nighy
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Lady Gaga
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,
Madonna
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,
Dua Lipa
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, and seven time
Michelin star
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chef Yoshihiro Murata.
See also
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List of fish and chip restaurants
This is a list of notable fish and chip restaurants which are renowned for, or whose main dish is, fish and chips. Fish and chips is a hot dish of English origin, consisting of battered fish, commonly Atlantic cod or haddock and deep-fried chips. ...
References
External links
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{{Restaurants in London
Fish and chip restaurants
Restaurants in London