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Pearly Queen, London, Greater London

Pearly Queen

4.6
4.6
89 Reviews
£41 and over
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 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.
    Oyster Happy Hour Photo

What 89 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

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pearly Queen offers "absolutely delicious" seafood with standout dishes like buffalo oysters and Hake Kyiv. The "food was outstanding" with creative flavor combinations, and the "staff were friendly and helpful." While some guests noted service delays, the vibrant atmosphere and Tom Brown's culinary mastery make it "a must-visit."

89 Reviews
  1. Adam

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always magic. The oysters are exceptional - the best you’ll eat. No doubt. I can’t see how anyone would be even mildly disappointed with this little gem. Wonderful stuff.
    Pearly QueenResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Adam, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our oysters and found them to be exceptional. We hope to welcome you back soon for another magical experience!  Warmest regards, PQ

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  2. SUSANNE

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was excellent. The service was not. The welcoming was okey, then the bartender/waiter presented the meny in a speedy Gonzale’s way. The most junior waitress then served our table. She was really humble, and tried her best. On this quite calm Friday evening, it was 1-2 out of 4 waiters who served the tables. There interest was not to refill our wine glasses, but chatting to each other was.

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  3. Amelie

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food and great atmosphere. One of the best restaurants I‘ve ever been to.
    Pearly QueenResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Amelie, We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Pearly Queen. Your comments mean a lot to our team. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Warmest regards, PQ

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  4. Nic

    New York City

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every dish is delicious but the pickled oysters are stunning
    Pearly QueenResponded on November 18, 2024
    Dear Nic, Thank you for your kind words. We are glad to hear you enjoyed every dish especially the pickled oysters. We hope to welcome you back soon so you can try more of our delicious dishes!  Warmest regards, PQ

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  5. Gina

    Devon

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food, great atmosphere and friendly staff. A tad noisy for conversation.
    Pearly QueenResponded on November 18, 2024
    Dear Gina, Thank you for your feedback! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed our food, great atmosphere and friendly staff! We appreciate your note regarding the noise level. We hope you’ll visit us again soon! Warmest regards, PQ

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  6. Simon

    London

    37 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic value lunch at Pearly Queen and everything we ate was yummy. Good wine selection, with some not too pricey options. Lovely team
    Pearly QueenResponded on November 14, 2024
    Dear Simon, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience at Pearly Queen! We are glad to hear that you found our lunch offerings to be fantastic value and that everything you tried was delicious. We’re also glad you enjoyed our wine selection! We hope to welcome you back soon for another enjoyable meal! Warmest regards, PQ

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  7. Elly

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just fabulous. Food was amazing and service so friendly. They also handled my gluten allergy perfectly. We had a wonderful evening
    Pearly QueenResponded on November 11, 2024
    Good morning Elly, We are so glad to hear you had a fabulous experience with us! It's great to know that you found our food amazing and our service friendly. We are especially pleased that we could accommodate your gluten allergy effectively. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Warmest regards, PQ

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  8. David

    London

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Cannot wait to go back. Friendly, relaxed, knowledgeable service provided. Interesting and delicious drinks. A treat.
    Pearly QueenResponded on November 11, 2024
    Good morning David, Thank you for the review! It’s great to know that you found our staff friendly, relaxed and knowledgeable. We strive to offer a unique drink selection that caters to various tastes. If you have any suggestions on how we can elevate your experience to a 5-star level, please let us know. We hope to welcome you back soon! Warmest regards, PQ

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  9. Clive

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service and only a very short walk from the City.
    Pearly QueenResponded on November 8, 2024
    Dear Clive, Thank you so much for the review! We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us! We hope to welcome you back soon. Warmest regards, PQ

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  10. Matt

    London

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service both superb. Seating at the bar counter was fine, a little cramped if you’re tall. Lighting was on the darker side. A few more champagne’s by the glass would’ve been nice. Overall an expensive experience but you definitely get the moneys worth. Big, bold and rich flavours and knowledgeable, friendly staff.
    Pearly QueenResponded on November 7, 2024
    Dear Matt, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts about your recent dining experience with us. We are glad to hear that you found both the food and service superb! Your feedback will be taken into consideration as we strive to enhance our guests' experience. We hope to welcome you back soon. Warmest regards, PQ

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FAQs

Pearly Queen is rated 4.6 stars by 89 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Pearly Queen

44 Commercial St, London, Greater London E1 6LT

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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