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Pearly Queen, London, Greater London

Pearly Queen

4.6
4.6
118 Reviews
£41 and over
Seafood

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2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Innovative

Pearly Queen is a new oyster, seafood and wine bar in Shoreditch from renowned chef, Tom Brown, of Cornerstone fame. Think top notch oysters and seafood, beautifully plated fish dishes, cocktails curated by Three Sheets, interesting wines from small producers, and great tunes!

Explore our great value Chef's Choice menus, with 4 sharing plates for lunch at £30 per guest and 8 sharing plates for dinner at £45 per guest.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 8161 0399
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Tom Brown

Experiences

  • Oyster Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for our Oyster Happy Hour, Tuesday to Saturday, 3pm to 6pm. Half a dozen Carlingford oysters with a Champagne mignonette, and a glass of sparkling Crémant de Limoux for £18. All our bar snacks are also available during these times. Tables are booked for 45 minutes
    Oyster Happy Hour photo

What 118 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • London

    Seafood

  • East London

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • East London

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pearly Queen is an exceptional dining experience offering "sublime" seafood, especially their "amazing oysters" and "pickled oysters." With "friendly and knowledgeable" staff, the restaurant boasts a "warm and friendly atmosphere." Though not cheap, the "exceptional food" and "fantastic service" make it a "must-visit" spot in London.

118 Reviews
  1. Sarah

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is an exceptional experience for fish lovers. The oysters were very fresh and definitely a treat au natural. The most surprising dish was the squid lasagna which was superb. We felt that it would be possible to choose anything on the menu and be delighted. I can’t recommend it highly enough and won’t be surprised when it gets its star!

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  2. Gaby

    VIP

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it. Delicious food great service and cocktails
    Pearly QueenResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Gaby, Thank you for the 5-star review! It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed the food, great service and cocktails. We can't wait to welcome you back for another visit. Warmest regards, PQ

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  3. Jonathan

    VIP

    London

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food as always. Thanks for looking after us!
    Pearly QueenResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Jonathan, Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We appreciate your feedback and are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the food. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Warmest regards, PQ

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  4. Meryl

    Oxford

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    On arrival, the atmosphere was lively and quite loud. Our waitress was fabulous, very attentive and clearly understood how to help us make the most of our visit. Great advice on choices and quantities. We were well looked after, without being hassled. She even offered to turn the music down a little as we were sat right under the speakers! The food was delicious, every mouthful a treat. We shared dishes from each section of the menu (apart from dessert….too full!) It was a perfect quantity and delivered at the perfect pace. We were pleasantly surprised by the cost, it was great value for a great evening. One small note, it was very difficult to read the menu, due to the low lighting and the colour and print on the menu……….but we still managed to order the most delightful food!
    Pearly QueenResponded on February 5, 2025
    Dear Meryl, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us! We're very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the delicious food and received outstanding service from our waitress. We appreciate your note about the menu readability. We hope to welcome you back soon! Warmest regards, PQ

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  5. Daniel

    VIP

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic experience. The food was sublime. Particularly loved the oysters and kiev. And the espresso martini was fab. Definitely will return.
    Pearly QueenResponded on February 3, 2025
    Dear Daniel, Thank you for the 5-star review! It's wonderful to know you had fantastic experience at Pearly Queen. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we can't wait to welcome you back for another memorable meal! Warmest regards, PQ

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  6. Trevor

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food in a nice friendly atmosphere with good wine.
    Pearly QueenResponded on January 27, 2025
    Dear Trevor, Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed the food, wine and friendly atmosphere. We hope to welcome you back soon. Warmest regards, PQ

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  7. richard

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Best oysters ever Superb all round Good cocktails
    Pearly QueenResponded on January 22, 2025
    Dear Richard, Thank you for the 5-star review! We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the oysters and cocktails at Pearly Queen. We look forward to welcoming you back for another superb experience! Warmest regards, PQ

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  8. Elly

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this restaurant! The food was fabulous and the service was super friendly. We booked to return as soon as we got home. Can't wait.
    Pearly QueenResponded on January 20, 2025
    Dear Elly, Thank you for the amazing review! We are thrilled to hear that you loved your experience at Pearly Queen. It's wonderful to know you found the food fabulous and our service friendly. We can't wait to welcome you back on your next visit. Thank you for booking again. Warmest regards, PQ

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  9. Chris

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely ambiance. Nice post-industrial decor. Staff engaging and knowledgeable. Pretty quiet on the lunchtime session we attended. All round very good.
    Pearly QueenResponded on January 15, 2025
    Dear Chris, Thank you for the 5-star review! We’re very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the lovely ambiance and our decor! It’s great to know that our staff made a positive impression and we hope to welcome you back soon! Warmest regards, PQ

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  10. Owen

    Hampshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came in on the final service of 2024 for my dad’s birthday with my family. From the outset we were very well looked after by the knowledgable and charming Jacob. A model example of how to come across friendly and attentive without being at all overbearing. The food was absolutely sensational and despite my mother having a shellfish allergy, every care was taken to ensure her dining experience was not impeded. Truly exceptional food, a good wine list and very clever cooking going on in the kitchen. Couldn’t recommend higher and I wish Tom and the whole team all the success in the world for this venture.
    Pearly QueenResponded on January 6, 2025
    Dear Owen, Thank you for the 5-star review! We are so pleased to hear you chose Pearly Queen to celebrate your Dad's birthday and that we could contribute to making it a memorable occasion for your family. We appreciate the recommendation and well wishes. We hope to welcome you back soon. Warmest regards, PQ

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FAQs

Pearly Queen is rated 4.6 stars by 118 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Pearly Queen

44 Commercial St, London, Greater London E1 6LT

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Spitalfields
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Oyster Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Executive Chef
    Tom Brown
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