Seafood in the city: Bonnie Gull

It has been a while since I blogged about a new opening but our big move required celebrating. The new Bonnie Gull Seafood Cafe opened just under a month ago in Exmouth Market. I used to work near the first one that opened in Fitzrovia so I knew we would be in for a treat.

A combination of bright Breton stripes, gingham table cloths and simple wooden serving solutions makes you feel as though you're by the sea as soon as you sit down. We had gorgeous weather and a table outside in the sun. 

This was the first London evening that properly felt like summer had arrived - we drank a delicious bottle of cremant as the sun set and stayed chatting and eating for maybe 3 hours before leisurely heading home. 

 Of course the Oysters were a must. The maître d help us chose the exact right ones for us - not too big, not too small and deliciously creamy. 

Exmouth market is great for people watching because of all the great restaurants around that spill into the street on hot summer nights. There's also such an eclectic mix of people there, from neighbouring market stall sellers to city lawyers and my advertising and branding homies too.

I ordered the 'Smash your own crab' and totally smashed it. So much so that at one point, I shot a leg into my dining partner's face. He had the fish and chips which is a mammoth sea beast in crispy golden batter. Both came with excellent sauces - my marie rose was to die for and his tartare had little pieces of hard boiled egg in it - it's all about the detail.

 

 Told you I smashed it.

 Inside, the decor continues to delight with a gorgeously well stocked bar on a white and blue background, shellfish on a bed of ice and a chalk board that they illustrate every day with the catch of the day to show you where their fish is caught too. It's so much nicer to eat fish in the city knowing where it came from and when it was caught!

We finished up with a billionaire shortbread and ice cream with caremelised nuts. The desert selection allows you to either go for a full on pud like we did or opt for a smaller, more novelty option like Brighton rock or fudge - a nice touch on the menu.

You can book online or on the phone. Check out their website here.

Flo and Elle Bonnie Gull Seafood Cafe Exmouth market where to eat fish in the Uk best fish restaurant in London London lifestyle blog Flo and Elle Bonnie Gull Seafood Cafe Exmouth market where to eat fish in the Uk best fish restaurant in London London lifestyle blog Flo and Elle Bonnie Gull Seafood Cafe Exmouth market where to eat fish in the Uk best fish restaurant in London London lifestyle blog Flo and Elle Bonnie Gull Seafood Cafe Exmouth market where to eat fish in the Uk best fish restaurant in London London lifestyle blog Flo and Elle Bonnie Gull Seafood Cafe Exmouth market where to eat fish in the Uk best fish restaurant in London London lifestyle blog Flo and Elle Bonnie Gull Seafood Cafe Exmouth market where to eat fish in the Uk best fish restaurant in London London lifestyle blog Flo and Elle Bonnie Gull Seafood Cafe Exmouth market where to eat fish in the Uk best fish restaurant in London London lifestyle blog Flo and Elle Bonnie Gull Seafood Cafe Exmouth market where to eat fish in the Uk best fish restaurant in London London lifestyle blog Flo and Elle Bonnie Gull Seafood Cafe Exmouth market where to eat fish in the Uk best fish restaurant in London London lifestyle blog