Famous London restaurants: J Sheekey Oyster Bar
The backstory: The mystery J stands for Josef, a market stall holder who in 1893 was given permission by Lord Salisbury to sell fish and shellfish in St Martin's Court provided he served meals to Salisbury's theatre-going pals. More than a century later, the West End institution is now part of the Caprice Holdings portfolio. Revisiting its roots, the Oyster Bar opened in 2008. Offering a lighter version of the main restaurant menu, it is a popular post theatre haunt.
Who goes there? The great and good of British theatre and a celebrity following that includes Kevin Spacey, Keira Knightley, Poppy Delevingne, Sienna Miller, the Beckhams, Jude Law, Kate Moss and Bradley Cooper.
What's on the menu? Oysters aside, the fish pie and hot smoked salmon are on the bar menu with grilled Dover sole as a popular choice on the main restaurant menu.
Cheque out? Expect to pay around £100 per person for three courses with a drink.
Can I book? Yes, the Oyster Bar can be booked with ease at opentable.co.uk or call 020 7240 2565 for the main restaurant. More info can be found at jsheekeyoysterbar.co.uk.
Nearest tube: Leicester Square. Visit jsheekeyoysterbar.co.uk for directions.
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