J Sheekey's
14 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/london17 comments cited below
What people say, in short
J Sheekey's is a go-to for seafood, and several praise its food and old-school feel. Two diners say it has stayed consistently good over the years. Several commenters say it is pricey, and one commenter finds it average and bland for what it costs.
Address
J Sheekey, 28-32 St Martin's Ct, London WC2N 4AL, United Kingdom
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Groundbreaking_Mud44 in r/london · Aug 2026
Named when someone asked where to go for a fancy seafood meal.
- Recommendsu/deanomatronix in r/london · Apr 2025
Calls it the one to pick for fish and seafood in London.
- Recommendsu/djfnejdijRandom in r/london · Mar 2024
Recommends it for seafood, calling it consistently excellent.
- Recommendsu/crazig in r/london · Aug 2026
Gives a plus-one to J Sheekey as a recommendation.
- Recommendsu/LisbonMissile in r/london · Aug 2026taste
Describes J Sheekey as a London institution with high-quality food and an old-school feel.
- Recommendsu/KateR_H0l1day in r/london · Aug 2026value
Likes J Sheekey too, though says it's not a cheap place.
- Recommendsu/FiFi2789 in r/london · Apr 2025
Says they really love it and agrees with the earlier pick.
- Mixedu/LondonLeather in r/london · Aug 2026value
Calls J Sheekey expensive but roughly level with Randall & Aubin.
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- Recommendsu/Dedsnotdead in r/london · Apr 2025consistency
Agrees with the earlier pick and says it has stayed good for many years.
- Recommendsu/EdTeeZ in r/london · Apr 2025
Fully agrees with the J. Sheekey recommendation.
- Recommendsu/BeardyDrummer in r/london · Apr 2025
Calls it amazing and says it is worth going to.
- Recommendsu/MouseHouse444 in r/london · Aug 2026
Suggests J Sheekey alongside Smiths of Wapping.
- Recommendsu/Any-Astronomer-6181 in r/london · Aug 2026ambience
Really liked J. Sheekey on a second date, valuing its old-school feel and quality.
- Recommendsu/beebee1212 in r/london · Aug 2026
Suggests J Sheekey as one of two options.
- Recommendsu/Sam_2210 in r/london · Sep 2024
Suggested when someone asked for long-running London places with interesting interiors.
- Mixedu/adotg in r/london · Sep 2024price
Lists this as fairly pricey but justified by its nice setting.
- Caveatu/harlequin_24 in r/london · Mar 2024taste
Calls it average and bland, and expects more for what it costs.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.