Sea Shell of Lisson Grove
Celebrated Marylebone fish and chips since 1965
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About Sea Shell of Lisson Grove
Sea Shell of Lisson Grove is a fish and chips restaurant in Marylebone, at 49-51 Lisson Grove, London NW1 6UH. It cooks fresh fish to order and serves both a sit-down dining room and a takeaway counter, so visitors can eat in or collect on the way home. A visitor would go for traditional battered and grilled fish, chips, and other seafood prepared on site, a short walk from Marylebone and Baker Street stations. The Sea Shell of Lisson Grove Marylebone address sits outside the central congestion charge zone, which makes it straightforward to reach by car as well as on foot.
The business is part of the restaurants category for the area and trades on Lisson Grove. It offers table booking and a takeaway service for collection or delivery.
History on Lisson Grove
The site began as one of the early fish and chip shops on the street and developed into a fish bar after the First World War. It took the Sea Shell name in 1964 and was expanded under John Faulkner from 1971. A fire damaged the premises in 2009, after which the restaurant was refurbished and reopened in 2010. Through these changes it has continued to focus on fish and chips as its main trade.
What to expect when you visit
The menu centres on fresh fish, with both fried and grilled options, alongside chips and standard accompaniments. The restaurant has been voted among the better places for fish and chips in London on several occasions, and it has served a range of well-known guests over the years. Seating is available for those eating in, and the takeaway counter handles collection and delivery orders for people who prefer to take food away. Sea Shell of Lisson Grove states that it has disabled access facilities, and its position near two stations makes it convenient for visitors arriving by train. Opening hours and current menu details are listed on the official website, and tables can be reserved in advance. For anyone in Marylebone looking for a dedicated fish and chips restaurant rather than a general seafood spot, this is a long-running option on Lisson Grove with a clear focus on its core dish.
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