September marks the start of native oyster season in the UK — the perfect excuse to enjoy them fresh, cooked, or creatively reimagined. From flame-seared Scandi showpieces to classic pub pies, here are some of the best spots to get your oyster fix this autumn.
Flambadou Oyster at Ekstedt at The Yard | Westminster
Swedish Michelin-starred chef Niklas Ekstedt’s signature Flambadou Oyster is flame-kissed over open fire, basted in molten beef fat, and finished with beurre blanc. Served as part of the tasting menu (from £59), with diners invited into the kitchen to watch.
Details: 3–5 Great Scotland Yard, SW1A 2HN | ekstedtattheyard.com
Beef, Guinness & Oyster Pie at The Guinea Grill | Mayfair
One of London’s oldest pubs serves ½ dozen Rock oysters with shallot mignonette (£28) before the main event — a Guinness, beef and oyster pie (£35).
Details: 30 Bruton Pl, W1J 6NL | theguinea.co.uk
Classic Oyster Platter at Rick Stein Barnes | Barnes
Riverside dining with a Cornish touch. Choose three or six oysters (£18/£36) and a glass from Charlie Stein’s wine list.
Details: Tideway Yard, 125 Mortlake High St, SW14 8SW | rickstein.com
Beef & Oyster Tartare at The Oyster Shed | Monument
Freshly shucked oysters (from £5 each), seafood sharing platters (£99), and British beef with oyster tartare (£14.50) in a Thames-side setting.
Details: 1 Angel Ln, EC4R 3AB | oystershed.co.uk
Rock Oysters at Fenchurch | The City
Level 37 dining with skyline views. Rock oysters (£10 for two) come with cucumber and Vietnamese dressing.
Details: Sky Garden, 1 Sky Garden Walk, EC3M 8AF | skygarden.london
Maldon Rock Oysters at Crown & Anchor | Chichester
By the water at Dell Quay Marina, enjoy Maldon Rock oysters (£4 each) with Champagne mignonette, lemon and Tabasco.
Details: Dell Quay Rd, PO20 7EE | crownandanchorchichester.com