Business Details
23 Years
experience
Your Local Eatery for Fresh Fish & Music Dinners
Established in 2003, we are a beloved neighbourhood eatery nestled in the heart of West Hampstead. Originally a 1930s wet fish shop, our venue has been transformed into a cosy brasserie specialising in fresh fish and seafood-inspired comfort dishes, alongside brunch classics served daily. Our kitchen crafts meals using premium ingredients, including fresh catches from Cornwall, prepared with meticulous attention to detail. Beyond dining, we host monthly music dinners featuring intimate performances by exceptional artists, creating a unique cultural experience. Our Art Deco tiled walls showcase rotating exhibitions, allowing guests to enjoy art while dining.With a prime location just a short stroll from West Hampstead tube and 15 minutes from Hampstead Village, we combine accessible yet imaginative cuisine with a warm, inviting atmosphere. Our team takes pride in delivering consistent quality, reasonable pricing, and a menu that evolves with seasonal ingredients. Recognised in Fabric magazine as a local favourite, we remain committed to maintaining our reputation as West Hampstead's culinary gem. Whether for brunch, lunch, dinner, or our signature music events, we strive to create memorable experiences through food, art, and music.
Services
Restaurant
Brunch
Music Dinners
Art Exhibitions
Gift Cards
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- Over 20 years serving West Hampstead's community since 2003
- Fresh seafood sourced daily from Cornwall's coastal waters
- Monthly music dinners with intimate live performances
- Art Deco venue with rotating art exhibitions on display
- Award-winning cuisine featured in Fabric magazine
What people say
Never disappoints
Lovely service
Delicious fresh fish
Creative dishes
Local favourite
Services
Restaurant
Our restaurant serves fresh fish and seafood-inspired comfort dishes daily. The menu features modern British cuisine with seasonal ingredients, including organic salmon, turbot, and scallops prepared with creative accompaniments. Diners enjoy meals in our Art Deco-style venue with tiled walls and ambient lighting.
Brunch
Daily brunch service offers classic dishes from 10am to 4pm. Highlights include poached eggs with hollandaise, purple quinoa variations, and signature Bloody Mary cocktails. The menu balances traditional favourites with contemporary twists in a relaxed daytime setting.
Music Dinners
Monthly music dinners combine gourmet dining with live performances. Intimate concerts by soul, R&B, and acoustic artists create unique evenings featuring artists like Imaani and Stefan Mahendra. These events showcase West Hampstead's cultural scene in a distinctive setting.
Art Exhibitions
Our Art Deco walls host rotating art exhibitions featuring works like Rob Bishop's Twiggy portrait. All displayed pieces are available for purchase, creating opportunities to experience art in a dining context before making acquisition decisions.
Gift Cards
Digital gift cards allow recipients to schedule dining experiences. Available for purchase in advance, these cards provide flexible gifting options for special occasions, with the ability to set delivery dates matching festive periods or personal milestones.
Questions
What are your opening hours?
We're open Mon-Fri 12pm-10:30pm, Sat-Sun 10am-10:30pm. Brunch and lunch served until 4pm, dinner from 6pm. Kitchen closes 4-6pm daily.
Do you host live music events?
Yes, we hold monthly music dinners featuring intimate performances by soul, R&B, and acoustic artists. Check our website for upcoming artists and booking details.
Can I buy gift cards?
Digital gift cards are available for purchase online. You can schedule delivery for specific dates, making them perfect for birthdays and special occasions.
Is there art on display?
Our Art Deco walls feature rotating exhibitions with works by emerging artists. All displayed pieces are available for purchase, combining dining with art appreciation.
What's your location?
We're at 242 West End Lane, West Hampstead (NW6 1LG). Just a short walk from West Hampstead tube station and 15 minutes from Hampstead Village.
Reviews (4)
Jessica Scheiner
Jan 27, 2022
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Best place I've been to for a while. Myself and my boyfriend went here for brunch with our dog. Ellie (waitress), was amazing. Brilliant service made to look effortless. The food was Incredible, especially the west hampstead eggs (their own spin on eggs royale). The ambiance and feel was spot on.
Overall, a wonderful and extra enjoyable experience. And very reasonably priced too.
We'll be going back to try everything else on the menu very soon
Overall, a wonderful and extra enjoyable experience. And very reasonably priced too.
We'll be going back to try everything else on the menu very soon
Saskia Bosch
Jan 20, 2022
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We have known the West Fish Cafe from the day it opened and for us it's a real treat to go there, any day! The food is always delicious, carefully prepared & the atmosphere is welcoming, friendly and romantic. We have already booked again to come back in a couple of weeks. Thank you Andre and the team! Saskia Bosch
Jonathan Sackier
Nov 29, 2021
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Been a few times now - what a charming place Andre has developed. Good food, sensibly priced wines, lovely service and intimate music performances. I hesitated to write this because I don't want to be unable to get a booking! Keep doing it!
Nish
Nov 14, 2021
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I had brunch here and would definitely recommend it, the food was decently priced and quite tasty and the service was very warm and friendly. I would definitely recommend the green smoothie!
