Wright Brothers Borough Market

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Wright Brothers Borough Market: A Celebrated Seafood Restaurant in London

The founders and their kitchen

Wright Brothers Borough Market has anchored London’s seafood scene since brothers-in-law Ben Wright and Robin Hancock opened it in 2005. Their journey began as oyster merchants supplying hundreds of professional kitchens before they decided to serve the catch themselves. The venue recently marked its twentieth anniversary and holds a Good Food Guide distinction for maintaining that original standard. The straightforward kitchen lets daily deliveries from Britain’s coastal waters dictate every plate.

Dishes from the coast

Guests typically start with fresh oysters pulled directly from the pair’s Cornwall farm. The seafood kitchen builds around simple preparations that honour ingredients like brill, bream, or plaice landed each morning. A robust fish soup arrives topped with grated Comté and garlicky rouille, while the signature fish pie offers a familiar comfort alternative. Daily specials frequently feature skate wing finished with capers and beurre noisette alongside new potatoes.

Counter seats and cellar drinks

The dining room sits right beside the market stalls and keeps things informal with extensive counter seating. Larger parties can book tables, though walk-ins often find themselves waiting even on quiet weekday evenings. The bar highlights craft beers, house pilsner, and an oyster stout designed to cut through rich sauces. Whites dominate the wine list, but several lighter reds complement the broader seafood menu.