Though it started out life back in ol’ Louisiana, as a way for communities to get together and catch up over some delicious food, seafood boils have made their way to London. Now, restaurants across the city are slinging out all manner of crustaceans, from lobster and crab to crawfish and shrimp, swimming in fiery, garlicky sauces. Drool. 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 Seafood Boil In London?
1. Angry Crab Shack
- Where: Borough Yards and Leicester Square
- Website: https://angrycrabshack.co.uk
- On the menu: You can create your own seafood boil bag or order one of their mixed specials. Seafood options include king crab, snow crab, brown crab, lobster, clams, blue mussels, green mussels and scallops. You can also choose the sauce, spice level and sides
- Price: From £25
Angry Crab Shack is one of the most popular places for a seafood boil in London's Chinatown - so popular in fact, that there's now 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, such as the Surf no Turf, featuring blue mussels, naked shrimp, brown crab, potatoes, corn and bread.
Pop on your bib and gloves and 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).
Don't be crabby, head to Rupert Street to try this Seafood boil in London's menu.
2. Hot N Juicy Shrimp
- Where: 134A Thurlow Park Rd, Dulwich, SE21 8HN
- Website: www.hotnjuicyshrimpldn.co.uk
- On the menu: A range of different mixed boil bags, with options including king prawns, snow crab clusters, green lipped mussels and lobster tail, with corn and potatoes included too
- Price: From £20
With a love of Southern American flavours, Hot N Juicy Shrimp founders Samantha Pascal and Jusnah Gadi launched their restaurant in 2019, and is now a treasure trove for seafood lovers across London. Found in West Dulwich, it's laid-back and casual, with ocean-inspired murals and patterns across the space.
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
- Where: Clapham, Stratford and Harrow
- Website: www.thefatcrab.com
- On the menu: Boil bags filled with local brown crab, blue swimmer crab, soft shell crab, snow crab, spider crab, king crab, lobster, Tristan lobster, langoustines, king prawns, jumbo prawns, blue prawns, carabineros prawns, crawfish, clams, mussels and seabass
- Price: From £28.45
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 starers, including fried calamari and breaded whitebait.
When looking for a seafood boil in London near me, Fat Crab has got what you need.
4. Shrimp Shack
- Where: 20-21, The High Parade, Streatham High Rd, Streatham SW16 1EX
- Website: www.shrimpshackco.com
- On the menu: A range of different seafood boils, which include shrimp, mussels, calamari, snow crab clusters and lobster tail, paired with sausages, corn on the cob, boiled egg, potatoes and their signature boil sauce - served with rice and chips
- Price: From £33
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.
5. Trap Kitchen Camden
- Address: 74-75, Chalk Farm Road, Camden, NW1 8AN
- How to book: Trap Kitchen Camden
- On the menu: Their boil bag includes freshly steamed lobster tail, snow crabs, prawns, buttered corn and egg, with garlic bread and mukbang sauce on the side
- Price: £50
There's quite a story behind Trap Kitchen: it started in 2016, by Prince Cofie-Owusu, who shared his love for cooking by posting pictures of his homemade dishes on Instagram. After garnering quite a following, he noticed there was a real desire for his food, which blends African, Caribbean, Asian and American flavours, which resulted in him selling it from his mum's kitchen in Camberwell. And now? There are Trap Kitchens across the UK, including in Birmingham and Manchester.
Alongside buckets, fried catfish and Cajun chicken, you'll find their seafood boil bag. For £50, you'll get to dig into freshly steamed lobster tail, snow crab, prawns, buttered corn and egg. And if you fancy some extras, you can also add on mac 'n' cheese, Spanish rice, waffles and coleslaw, with quirky cocktail such as the Candy Floss (£13, made with pink gin, triple sec and fruit juice) up for grabs too.
This Camden hotspot even has jerk chicken and mac'n'cheese on the side.
6. Suya and Lobster
- Where: 4 Deptford Broadway, London SE8 4PA
- Website: www.suyaandlobster.co.uk
- On the menu: A huge variety of boil bags, including lobster, snow crab, king prawns, tiger prawns, mussels, brown crab, king crawb and squid
- Price: From £32
If you 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.
7. Cayfish Bob At Gosnells Bermondsey Bar
- Where: Gosnells Bermondsey Bar, 72 Enid Street, SE16 3RA
- Website: http://crayfishbob.co.uk/events
- On the menu: the crawfish boil with close to unlimited corn, kielbasa, potatoes and crayfish
If you're on the hunt for a true Southern-style seafood boil experience in London, Crayfish Bob’s legendary crawfish boils are unmissable. Back by popular demand for summer 2025, these seasonal feasts return to the laid-back surroundings of Gosnells Meadery Taproom in Bermondsey.
Each boil kicks off with an amuse-bouche chicken wing and a schooner of Gosnells’ house mead, before the main event: a hands-on Louisiana-style crawfish feast piled high with spiced crayfish, corn, kielbasa sausage, and potatoes, all seasoned with Crayfish Bob’s signature boil spices. Served communal-style on long tables, it’s messy, social, and absolutely delicious. And to wrap it up? A refreshing slice of watermelon, just like they do in the Deep South. Adding to the charm, live music from Crayfish Bob’s Crawdaddies, featuring the brilliant Geraint Watkins and Bob Loveday, brings a raucous, feel-good vibe with plenty of new crawfish songs in the mix.
Seafood dreams come true at Gosnells Bermondsey Bar.
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