Though seafood boils started back in ol’ Louisiana in the 18th century, as a way for communities to get together and catch up over some delicious food, they've expanded far beyond the US. Now, restaurants across London are serving up boil bags of beautifully cooked crustaceans and shellfish, from lobster and crab to crawfish and shrimp, swimming in fiery Cajun spices.
So if you’re looking for the best seafood boil in London, you’ve come to the right place, as we’ve lined up the top spots right here, including Angry Crab Shack, Hot N Juicy Shrimp and many more.
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Where Can I Get A Seafood Boil In London?
1. Angry Crab Shack
- Location: Borough Yards and Leicester Square
- How to book: https://angrycrabshack.co.uk
- Price: from £25
- Why we recommend: after garnering incredible popularity across the USA, Angry Crab Shack brought their authentic seafood boils to London in 2023, now boasting two restaurants in Central London. I love that you can completely customise your boil bag here - choose your seafood (with options such as king crab, snow crab, lobster, scallops and more), then land on a sauce, spice level and sides to complete your feast
Angry Crab Shack is one of the most popular places for a seafood boil in London's Chinatown, with a second site in Borough Yards too. Create your own boil bag, including spice level and type of sauce, or go for one of their mixed bag specials; one of my favourites is the Surf no Turf, featuring blue mussels, naked shrimp, brown crab, potatoes, corn and bread.
Pop on your bib and gloves, then get messy cracking and shucking everything from lobster to mussels, in sauces such as Cajun, lemon pepper, garlic and more. You can also add on sweet potato fries, sausages, corn and more for a little extra indulgence. The fun and engaging dining experience is perfect for families and dates where you want to break the ice (or crab claw).
As you can see, there's a huge variety of seafood available at Angry Crab Shack.
2. Hot N Juicy Shrimp
- Location: Dulwich, Bethnal Green, Walthamstow
- How to book: www.hotnjuicyshrimpldn.co.uk
- Price: from £20
- Why we recommend:
don't just take my recommendation (for the
record, my favourite of their sites is the Dulwich outpost), this
restaurant has also been consistently reviewed by customers as one
of the best seafood boil spots in town - head over for high-quality
seafood in their signature sauce and you won't regret
it
With a love of Southern American flavours, Hot N Juicy Shrimp founders Samantha Pascal and Jusnah Gadi launched their restaurant in 2019, and now offer one of the best seafood boil experiences in London. Found in Dulwich, Bethnal Green and Walthamstow, they're laid-back and casual, with crab-shaped neon lights and other fun decor around the spaces.
They offer a range of different boil bags, such as the Seafood Mania, which features lobster tail, snow crab, king prawns, potatoes and corn on the cobs. Once you've chosen your combo, you can also decide your spice level and sauce - either classic or garlic butter. Want something to mop up all those delicious juices? Order garlic bread, sweet potatoes, steamed rice and more.
Enjoy getting messy with the seafood boils at Hot N Juicy Shrimp.
3. Fat Crab
- Location: Clapham, Stratford and Harrow
- How to book: www.thefatcrab.com
- Price: From £28.45
- Why we recommend: having introduced the seafood boil concept to the UK, you know that Fat Crab is the real deal - even better, they offer a unique blend of Sri Lankan and Louisiana flavours, making them stand out from other typical Cajun-only boils
Founded in 2014, The Fat Crab combines the relaxed vibes of Sri Lankan crab shacks with the flavours of the Creole Deep South, with venues in Clapham, Harrow and Stratford (plus an extra one in Cheam, Surrey). It's all about customisation here, as you choose your desired seafood, from a variety of crabs to lobster, langoustines and even seabass, and they'll prepare it for you in your very own steamer bag.
You can also jazz it up by adding in extras, such as squid tentacles, corn on the cob or potato chunks, and choosing your sauce. While you can go for garlic butter, lemon pepper and Cajun spice, we highly recommend the Whole Shabang, which combines all three. And it doesn't stop there, as they also have a range of starters, including fried calamari and breaded whitebait.
Make sure to try the incredible flavours at this pioneering restaurant.
4. Crab Lab
- Location: 8 Chamberlayne Road, Kilburn, NW10 3JD
- How to book: https://www.crablabldn.co.uk/
- Price: from £19
- Why we recommend: I love
the vast selection of boil bags and platters on offer here, not to
mention all the sides and appetisers - the dynamite prawns are a
must-try
Originally working as a collection/delivery business, Crab Lab in Kilburn launched its brick-and-mortar restaurant in early 2025, gaining incredible popularity across social media and top customer reviews since.
These guys' speciality is their Southern Louisiana-inspired seafood boils and mukbang platters, which feature everything from prawns and lobster tails to snow crab clusters and more, complete with potatoes and corn - drenched in your sauce of choice (think Cajun, creamy pepper lemon or lemon and garlic, ranging from mild to extra hot). They also have a selection of rolls and appetisers, such as dynamite prawns and lobster rolls, as well as plenty of sides, like fries, steamed rice and mac and cheese.
5. Shrimp Shack
- Location: Streatham and Camden
- How to book: www.shrimpshackco.com
- Price: from £33
- Why we recommend: one for the shrimp fans, Shrimp Shack brings a fun dining experience to Streatham and Camden, offering boils (check out their Ocean's Big Boil menu section) featuring premium seafood, including juicy shrimp, delicate lobster tail, snow crab clusters and so much more - all in their signature Cajun sauce
Though they specialise in shrimp, this Streatham hotspot is an expert at seafood boils too. Kick off your feast at Shrimp Shack with a couple of their small plates, like garlic mussels and BBQ chicken wings, before digging into your chosen boil bag.
There are three options: shrimp boil (a mix of princes, medium and queen shrimps), seafood boil (princes and medium shrimps, mussels, calamari and snow crab) and the SS boil (lobster tail, king shrimps, princes and queen shrimps, mussels, calamari), with the option to go for a platter for one or two people. Included in the boil bag is sausages, corn on the cob and boiled egg, all steamed in their signature boil sauce, with rice and chips served on the side.
Dig into juicy crab, shrimp, mussels and more at Shrimp Shack.
6. Plaquemine Lock
- Location: 139 Graham Street, Angel, N1 8LB
- How to book: https://plaqlock.com/crawfish-boil-london
- Price: From £15
- Why we recommend: everything about this pub exudes Louisiana vibes, and they've got multiple different choices for your fix of seafood boil
A Creole and Cajun-inspired pub in Angel, Plaquemine Lock is serving a special Crawfish menu between June and October 2026 - celebrating seasonal produce. This includes a selection of affordable seafood boils, starting from £15 per pound. Options include shrimp, crawfish or mussel boil, each served with potato, corn, celery and garlic.
There's also a mixed seafood boil for £35, great for sharing. While you dine, expect live jazz music and Louisiana-inspired cocktails to go with your food.
Plaquemine Lock is celebrating crawfish season in Angel.
7. Suya and Lobster
- Location: 4 Deptford Broadway, London SE8 4PA
- How to book: www.suyaandlobster.co.uk
- Price: From £32
- Why we recommend: combining seafood boils with West African flair, Suya and Lobster serve a unique take on the Southern American dish - complete with Nigerian-style pepper sauce
If you're looking for seafood boil places in London and fancy a bit of West African flavour, then head to Suya and Lobster in Deptford. There's a whole section of the menu devoted to seafood boils (aptly named Boilmania), where you can choose from a range of seafood. Think wild tiger prawns, Caribbean lobster tails, Canadian snow crab clusters and so much more. As for your sauce, you can go for naked, Cajun sauce or pepper sauce (a Nigerian twist on your traditional seafood boil).
For something a little extra special, go for their Pepper Dem Boil, a hearty blend of lobster, crab, prawns, mussels, squid, plantain, yam chips, egg and corn in their signature spicy red pepper sauce.
You'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to Suya and Lobster's seafood boils.
