The Lobster Pot

The Lobster Pot is one of London’s finest seafood restaurants. It’s also arguably London’s funnest restaurant. And it’s a North Kennington institution – it has been here since 1991 and it’s frequently booked up. Really, you should just go there without knowing what to expect, but if you don’t mind a spoiler then read on.

Lobster Pot exterior - kenningtonrunoff.com

After ringing a buzzer to gain entry (a precaution that dates back to the nineties rather than being necessary today), you will find yourself inside a ship, with port holes looking out into the sea (i.e. an aquarium):

The Lobster Pot porthole and mermaid - kenningtonrunoff.com

A fish through the porthole of The Lobster Pot - kenningtonrunoff.com

Upstairs you are on the deck on the ship, with a view of a nearby port painted on the walls, and the sound of seagulls piped through the sound system.

On the deck at The Lobster Pot - kenningtonrunoff.com

Ship memorabilia is scattered throughout the restaurant:

The Lobster Pot toilets - kenningtonrunoff.com

The Lobster Pot menu - kenningtonrunoff.com

If you order the lobster (and you should – it is excellent), you will be given a special Lobster Pot bib when it arrives:

The Lobster Pot bib and oyster - kenningtonrunoff.com

I don’t have photos of the staff but the chef looks like Poirot, the staff dress as sailors and one of them is six foot four with model good looks. Eating here is an experience.