| Cuisines | British |
| Dining style | Casual Dining |
| Phone number | +44 20 7443 9222 |
| Website | www.thewetfishcafe.co.uk |
| Dress code | Casual Dress |
| Payment options | MasterCard, Visa |
| Location | 242 West End Lane, London, NW6 1LG |
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4.3 based on 425 reviews
The Wet Fish Café
| Cuisine type | British | |
| Price range | £26 to £40 | |
| Neighborhood | Camden |
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About The Wet Fish Café
A café by day and smart brasserie by night, The Wet Fish Café & Brasserie is the perfect setting for cosy, romantic meals or lazy weekend brunches. Set in one of London's historic 'wet fish' shops in West Hampstead, the original Art Deco wall tiles and eclectic interior create a warm, neighbourly atmosphere. It is a hit with artsy West Hampstead locals who enjoy good jazz, cocktails and the Wet Fish Cafe’s own brand of “modern comfort food”. The seasonally changing menu is short and satisfying: it includes fish, meat and veggie dishes. Classics include the crispy squid with aioli, pollock with smoked lentils, chorizo oil and green beans, and rhubarb, ginger and almond crumble. The Early Bird menus are terrific value. Either pop in for pasta, fish or tapas between 4pm and 6pm with some truly enticing offers, or order by 7pm and return your table by 8pm for an irresistible deal on the prix fixe menu. And Early Bird offers are available all evening every Monday evening.
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Menus
- Dinner Menu
- Brunch & Lunch Menu
- Wine List
- Cocktails & Aperitifs
Aperitifs
| Prosecco | £6.50 | |
| Campari Spritz | £7.50 | |
| The WFC Martini | £7.50 | |
| Classic Martini | £8.00 | |
| Mojito | £8.00 | |
| Caipirinha | £8.50 | |
| Tom Collins | £7.50 | |
| Negroni | £8.50 |
Appetisers
| Olives Marinated In Thyme | £2.50 | basil & garlic |
| Houmous & Tomato Salsa | £5.00 | w homemade olive bread |
| Appetiser To Share | £15.00 | scallops, octopus & chorizo, gravadlax, mackerel paté |
Starters
| Scallops | £8.50 | w vichyssoise, squid ink yoghurt, salmon roe & multiseed crumbs |
| Smoked Mackerel Paté | £7.00 | w fennel, raddish & sourdough |
| Octopus | £7.50 | w chorizo & potato |
| Tomato & Lentil Soup | £6.00 | w homemade ricotta (can be chilled) |
| Halloumi Salad | £7.00 | w mango, asparagus, red spinach, watercress & pesto |
Fish
| Cornish Cod | £13.50 | in tempura batter w pea-crushed potatoes & tartar sauce |
| Loch Duart Salmon | £15.50 | w roast potato, asparagus, fennel, broad beans & orange-chilli sauce |
| Hake | £17.00 | w butter beans, broad beans, salsify purée, blood orange & grapefruit-fennel sauce |
| Fish Market Special | see today's specials |
Meat
| Pork Fillet | £16.00 | w crispy parma ham, brown rice, courgettes, vine tomatoes & walnut butter | ||
| Fillet Steak | w fondant potato, broccoli & béarnaise sauce |
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Veg
| Vegetable Curry | £12.00 | w green rice, pomegranate, coriander, toasted almonds & rose petals |
| Braised Cauliflower | £13.00 | w black beluga lentils, tomato, tahini & almond-coriander sauce |
| Pasta of the Day | see today's specials |
Sides
| Polenta Chips & Tartar Sauce | £4.50 | |
| Broccoli | £4.00 | w toasted almonds |
| Roast Sweet Potato | £4.50 | w parmesan & truffle oil |
| Sautéed New Potatoes | £3.50 | w garlic & thyme |
| Warm Breads | £2.80 | w infused olive oil |
Afters
| Cheese Plate | £9.50 | 3 cheeses w apple, grapes & homemade olive bread |
| Maple Syrup Cheesecake | £6.50 | w blueberry coulis |
| Plum & Pear Clafoutis | £6.50 | w coconut crumble & orange crème anglaise |
| Warm Soft Chocolate Cake | £7.50 | w lemon-yoghurt ice cream & raspberry coulis |
Bites
| Croissant | £2.00 | |||||
| Toast |
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| Homemade Cakes | see counter |
Brunch
| Cheese on Seeded Toast | £5.60 | w tomato | ||||||
| Fresh Fruit | w greek yoghurt |
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| Avocado | £7.00 | feta, lime, chilli & sunflower seeds on seeded brown toast | ||||||
| Breakfast Salad | £8.00 | w herbed scrambled eggs, spinach, avocado, feta, tomato & seeded toast | ||||||
| Eggs West Hampstead | £8.50 | poached eggs, salt cod mash & hollandaise on muffins | ||||||
| Eggs Benedict | w pancetta |
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| Eggs Royale | £8.50 | w smoked salmon | ||||||
| Potato, Chorizo and Egg Scramble | £9.50 | w refried black beans & toast | ||||||
| Home-Cured Gravadlax | £9.50 | w scrambled eggs, avocado, cream cheese, dill mayo & toast |
Weekend Specials
| French Toasted | £9.00 | brioche w amaretto, bananas, red berries & maple-agave syrup |
| Poached Eggs | £10.00 | w crispy pancetta, avocado & jalapeno corn bread |
| Bubble & Squeak | £12.00 | w poached eggs, crispy pancetta, chipolata & hollandaise |
Lunch
| Tomato & Lentil Soup | £6.50 | w homemade ricotta & slice of bread | ||||
| Haloumi Salad | £10.00 | w mango, asparagus, red spinach, watercress & pesto | ||||
| Superfood Salad | w red cabbage, mango, beans, quinoa, fennel, seeds |
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| Veg Curry | £11.00 | w green rice, pomegranate, coriander, toasted almonds & rose petals | ||||
| Braised Cauliflower | £12.00 | w black beluga lentils, tahini & almond-coriander sauce | ||||
| Hake | £15.00 | w butter beans, broad beans, salsify, blood orange & grapefruit-fennel sauce |
Hangover Cure
| The Hangover Cure | £16.00 | Bloody Mary + potato, chorizo & egg scramble + coffee |
Juices
| Fresh Mint Lemonade | £3.00 | |
| Fresh Orange | £3.80 | |
| Citron Pressé | £3.00 | |
| Chegworth Valley Apple Juice | £3.00 | |
| Cranberry Juice | £2.50 | |
| Coke | £2.50 | |
| Mineral Water | £2.00 |
Smoothies
| Green | £4.90 | Spinach, Avocado, Mint, Mango, Apple juice |
| Tropical | £4.60 | Passion fruit, Mango, Banana, Pineapple juice |
| Berry Shake | £4.60 | Strawberry, Raspberry, Banana, Milk (or Soya) |
| Refresher | £4.60 | Strawberry, Apple, Grapes, Orange juice, Lemon juice |
| Melba | £4.60 | Banana, Raspberry, Yoghurt, Vanilla, Peach juice |
Alcohol
| Bloody Mary | £7.50 | vodka, port, tomato juice, tabasco, horseraddish |
| Prosecco | £6.50 | dry, semi-sparkling |
| Mimosa | £6.50 | Prosecco, fresh orange |
Beer & Cider
| Organic Cider Wyld Wood (6.2%) | £4.50 | |
| Meantime Pale Ale, London (4.3%) | £4.20 | |
| Harviestoun Schiehallion (Craft), Scotland (4.8%) | £4.50 | |
| Blue Moon Wheat Ale, USA (5.4%) | £4.60 |
Hot Chocolate
| Hot Chocolate | £3.50 |
Tea
| Fresh Mint | £2.80 | |
| Fresh Ginger, Lemon & Honey | £2.80 | |
| English Breakfast | £2.50 | |
| Earl Grey | £2.50 | |
| Redbush | £2.50 | |
| Green | £2.50 | |
| Chamomile | £2.50 | |
| Iced Redbush Tea | £3.50 |
Coffee
| Espresso |
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| Macchiato |
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| Cappuccino |
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| Latte | £2.70 | |||||
| Mocha | £3.50 | |||||
| Americano | £2.40 | |||||
| Iced Coffee |
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| Oat or Soya Coffee | £3.00 |
Sparkling
| Prosecco Frizzante, Cà Morlin, Italy | Dry, semi-sparkling, soft-scented and grapey – a revelation for Prosecco |
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| Sophie Baron Champagne NV, France | Crisp, lively and rich with red berry notes |
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| Nyetimber Classic Cuvée, Sussex, UK | Elegant English sparkling, rivals the best Champagnes – almond & baked apple flavours |
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White
Light & Crisp
| Trebbiano-Garganega, Ponte Pietra, 2017, Italy | Fresh, easy and zesty with almond and green apple |
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| Rioja, El Coto Blanco, 2017, Spain | Zesty crisp flavours, great as an aperitif or with seafood |
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| Picpoul de Pinet, Baron de Badassière, 2017, France | Crisp apple, zippy lemon-lime finish, perfect with seafood |
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| Pinot Grigio delle Venezie, Corte Giara, 2017, Italy | Floral, fresh & delicate with more character than most Pinot Grigios |
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| Chablis Premier Cru, Domaine Laroche, Burgundy, 2016, France | Crisp Chardonnay with zesty apple and vanilla, epitomises the best Chablis |
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Aromatic
| Chenin Blanc-Semillon, Finca los Prados, 2016, Argentina | Dry and perfumed with apples & pears and a light, lemony finish |
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| Colombard, Domaine de St-Lannes, 2016, France | Bright and aromatic with exotic fruits, perfect with salads, couscous and fish dishes |
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| Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Kim Crawford, 2016, New Zealand | Tropical and citrus, medium-bodied with passion fruit & pineapple - delicious! |
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| Riesling 'Lenz', Loimer, 2017, Austria (Biodynamic) | £37.00 | Super-dry, biodynamic, floral, fruity and mouthwatering - perfect with fish and seafood |
Rich & Full
| Albariño, Rías Baixas Alba Martín, 2017, Spain | A classic seafood wine but actually very versatile - rounded with peach and jasmine |
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| Principia Mathematica, Alemany & Corrio, Penedès, 2017, Spain | Pure, dry and wonderful with peach and apricot flavours and a nutty, creamy texture |
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Rosé
| La Vie En Rose, Cinsault Rosé, IGP Pays d'Oc, 2017, France | Elegant and juicy with the faintest blush of pink, great with most seafood and meat dishes |
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| Sancerre Rosé, Domaine Daulny, 2016, France | Stunning rosé from Pinot Noir grapes, superb as an aperitif or full-flavoured fish dishes |
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Red
Light & Fruity
| Tempranillo-Syrah, Castillo del Moro, 2017, Spain | Light and succulent with a touch of spice, perfect with pastas and red meats |
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| Merlot, Indómita Costa Vera, 2017, Chile | Soft, lush and fruity, ideal on its own or with light dishes |
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| Valpolicella, Allegrini, 2017, Italy | Fresh cherry perfumes and low tannin, pairs well with fish as well as meats |
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| Pinot Noir 'Les Zazous', La Croix Gratiot, 2016, France | Aromatic and elegant silky tannins so also pairs well with fish |
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Spicy / Earthy
| Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Gran Sasso, 2016, Italy | Cherry and blackberry with hints of chocolate and spice |
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| Côtes du Rhone Les Terres du Roy, 2017, France | Ripe red and black fruit, rich and earthy - great with red meat |
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| Primitivo di Puglia, A Mano, 2016, Italy | Elegant, fresh and ripe, very easy-drinking with or without food |
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Full & Intense
| Rioja Reserva, Izadi, 2013, Spain (Gold Winner, Sommelier Wine Awards) | Intense red and black fruits, subtle spices and a touch of smoke |
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| Malbec 'Famiglia Bianchi', Valentin Bianchi, 2015, Mendoza, Argentina | Lush, intense and slightly oaked with plum, cherry and blackberries |
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| Pauillac, Château Richebon, 2011, Bordeaux, France | Powerful, dark and tannic with blackcurrant, blueberry, soft vanilla and oak |
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Sparkling
| Kir Royale | £7.50 | prosecco, cassis |
| Campari Spritz | £7.50 | prosecco, campari |
| Elderflower Spritz | £8.00 | prosecco, elderflower liqueur |
| French 75 | £8.50 | prosecco, gin, cointreau, fresh lemon |
Martinis
| WFC Martini | £7.50 | zubrowka, martini, fresh mint lemonade |
| Manhattan | £8.50 | bourbon, sweet vermouth |
| Mitch Martini | £8.00 | zubrowka, fresh passion fruit, lime |
| Classic Martini | £8.00 | martin miller's gin, dry vermouth |
| Cosmopolitan | £8.00 | vodka, triple sec, cranberry, lime |
| Margarita | £8.50 | tequila, cointreau, triple sec, lime |
Short
| Gin & Tonic | £7.50 | martin miller's gin, tonic, lime |
| Negron | £8.50 | campari, gin, sweet vermouth |
| Mojito | £8.00 | white rum, lime, soda water, mint |
| Caipirinha | £8.50 | cachaca, fresh lime |
Long
| Tom Collins | £7.50 | gin, fresh lemon, soda water |
| Cranberry Cooler | £7.50 | vodka, amaretto, cranberry, fresh OJ |
| Bloody Mary | £7.50 | vodka, tomato juice, port, horseraddish, spice |
Mocktails
| Safe Sex on the Beach | £4.50 | fresh OJ, cranberry, mango, grenadine, lime |
| Blueberry Afterglow | £4.50 | blueberry, fresh OJ, apple juice, mint |
| Virgin Mary | £4.50 | tomato juice, lemon, tabasco, celery salt |
Afters Cocktails
| Chocolate Martini | £8.00 | crème de cacao, vodka, cream |
| Espresso Martini | £8.00 | espresso, vodka, kahlua, frangelico |
| Irish Coffee | £7.00 | coffee, whisky, cream |
Beer & Cider
| Harviestoun Schiehallion Lager, Scotland (4.8%) | £4.50 | |
| Blue Moon Wheat Ale, USA (5.4%) | £4.60 | |
| Meantime Pale Ale, London (4.3%) | £4.00 | |
| Organic Cider Wyld Wood, UK (6%) | £4.50 |
Whisk(e)y
| Woodford Reserve Bourbon (USA) | £6.00 | smooth, dried fruit & sweet spice |
| Glenmorangie Original Highland Malt | £6.50 | smooth, rich, creamy, tiramisu, malty |
| Macallan 10-yr Malt | £7.50 | medium, nutty, barley & oak |
| JURA Superstition Blended Malt | £8.00 | lightly peated w hints of smoke & spice |
| Arran Malt Aged 14 Years | £8.50 | rich & warming, chocolate, toffee & spice |
| Nikka Whisky From the Barrel (Japan) | £9.50 | full, punchy & complex, spices, vanilla, long finish |
Vodka
| Stolichnaya (Russia) | £5.00 | |
| Zubrowka (Poland) | £5.50 |
Gin
| Martin Miller's Gin | £6.00 |
Tequila
| José Cuervo Silver | £4.50 |
Rum
| Havana Club 3yr White Rum | £4.50 |
Brandy
| Hennessy VS Cognac | £6.00 | |
| Jeanneau Grand Armagnac | £7.00 |
Liqueurs
| Amaretto di Saronno | £4.50 | |
| Cointreau | £4.50 | |
| Baileys | £4.00 | |
| Kahlua | £4.50 | |
| Frangelico | £4.50 | |
| Sambuca | £4.50 | |
| Elderflower Liqueur | £5.50 |
Dessert Wine
| Tokaji Aszú (5 Puttonyos) |
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| 2011 Quinta do Infantado Port |
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Liqueur Coffees
| Espresso w Sambuca |
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| Macchiato w Brandy |
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| Cappuccino w Frangelico |
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| Latte w Kahlua |
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