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Seafood aboard a Barge for Two

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The London Shell co is the sort of place you expect to find on holiday, it's not everyday. It’s unexpectedly spacious, the glasses sparkle, the views are magical. Enjoy a sharing platter of smoked and cured fish with shellfish and cocktails

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If you love to float, watch ducks, eat seafood, and drink cocktails then The Grand Duchess is absolutely the barge for you.

WHAT'S THIS ALL ABOUT?

What better way to kick off an early evening than with a platter of smoked and cured fish and shellfish, served with homemade soda bread and butter, and washed down with cocktails from their extensive list on this seafood restaurant London.

ABOUT LONDON SHELL CO

London Shell Co. own two London seafood restaurants. Both aboard barges. One travels somewhere, and one doesn’t. The menus on both are delicious and between them these seafood restaurants in London make quite a splash in Paddington Basin. This area is still synonymous with a bear and a train station, but thanks to the canal, the ‘basin’ bit has been transformed and is filled with smart bars, restaurants and boats.

If you love to float, watch ducks, eat seafood, and preferably remain attached to the mooring, then The Grand Duchess is absolutely the barge for you.

The portholes offer a glimpse into a world, where lunch looks like a treat. The sort of place you expect to find on holiday, it's not everyday. It’s spacious, friendly, the glasses sparkle, and you can smile at the passing boats. It oozes charm.

This is an ideal spot of an early supper / late lunch / high tea / cocktail hour - call it what you will. This is a fabulous spot for a meet-up with friends, or a first date - lots to talk about.

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This is an exclusive Indytute menu, and it really is.

A sharing platter of smoked and cured fish and oysters + 10g tin of Exmoor Caviar, served with our homemade soda bread and butter. Plus any 2 cocktails from their list.
Cocktail Examples - Red Snapper with Oyster Plymouth Gin, Tomato Juice, House Spice Mix Temperley Cocktail Somerset Pomona, Grand Duchess Sparkling & Boozy Cherry Caviar Martini Dimas Vodka Martini, paired with a spoonful of Exmoor Caviar (£10 supp) Wild Boulevardier Bulleit Rye, Wild by Isles, Campari & Plum Bitters Espresso Martini Jumping Goat Coffee Vodka & Espresso

To make your experience even more delicious and decadent add 10g of Exmouth Caviar. Option in the dropdown.

THE ALL IMPORTANT DETAILS

This experience is for two or four people. The Grand Duchess is located in Paddington. This unusual London seafood restaurant experience is the perfect gift for the foodie in your life, or just perfect for a date night.

Available everyday 4pm-6pm (subject to availability).

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All you have to do is pay for the gift experience you wish to purchase. We’ll send a voucher including booking information to you or directly to the recipient. You or your recipient needs to check the information on the voucher and book your experience date.

Alex M.

I was looking for an experience idea, rather than 'stuff', wanted something ideally in London for convenience and a little more off-beat than what the 'experience warehouses' like Red Letter or Virgin offer. Your site really hit the spot; attractively branded, easy to navigate and unique experiences.

Carrick L.

Beautiful summer evening setting - On a walk along the Grand Union Canal at Paddington we noticed the Grand Duchess and decided to give it a try. So happy we did. Around Paddington Basin was very lively as the weather was warm as was the equally warm greeting on the Grand Duchess. The interior was bright, fresh and relaxing, with a nice buzz but not overly noisy. Portion size was just right, service excellent, not intrusive with a bit of chat in between, just perfect.. We all agreed most certainly to return – an excellent evening in quirky relaxing surroundings.

Glenn H.

Having enjoyed dining on the Prince Regent, my wife and I were looking forward to dining on The Grand Duchess. We were not disappointed. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience! They offer an interesting wine list and it was nice to try something different.

Heather F.

delightful. great food and service great vibe to this cute little barge that only takes about 30 covers but the food was exceptional - with friendly staff and good wine list

Kallam P.

Fantastic experience - Took my fiancée here Saturday evening for the first time and wasn’t disappointed. Delicious food went hand in hand with top notch, knowledgeable service. Highly recommend starting your meal with a glass of the Grand Duchess and oysters! Can’t wait to visit again.

Martin S.

Superb Food and Wine in a Quirky Venue. Even on a dark rainy October evening, we very much enjoyed our visit to the Grand Duchess. The food and wine were excellent and the service was just right - friendly, professional and attentive - but not over-so.

Ellen A.

Afloat for the perfect evening. I wanted an atmospheric, fun and slightly different restaurant for my mum's birthday with the family and The Grand Duchess certainly provided. An original and beautiful location moored in the canal near Little Venice. We had an evening of wonderful seafood and great wine, including tasting the Grand Duchess' own sparkling wine. The staff were so friendly and welcoming. I couldn't recommend enough if you are looking for the perfect meal out in a quirky venue for any occasion. Thank you!

Rebecca S.

Fine dining in a unique and atmospheric location with excellent service. The Duchess herself is stylishly furnished and warmly lit, creating a cosy but sophisticated atmosphere. This is a unique and exceptionally high quality dining experience that I would recommend to one and all!

Steven W.

Interesting location on converted moored canal boat. Good quality fish with tasty dishes, good service in pleasant surroundings.

Jane S.

Great, friendly service. After a long day strolling around the West End was greeted with a smile, great food and wine. The only thing that was a bit against us was the weather, but the warmth of the reception more than made up for it. Thanks guys, we'll be back.

B H.

What a beautiful setting and a great meal. The food was truly delicious and the waiters so friendly and helpful. Will definitely return.

Wendy M.

A gem of a restaurant where you can watch the world go by on a canal ! I had been to the restaurant before but my experience last Saturday was exceptional. The food was delicious and the staff are outstanding, very friendly, and knowledgeable without being over the top.

Wendy M.

A gem of a restaurant where you can watch the world go by on a canal ! The food was delicious and the staff are outstanding, very friendly, and knowledgeable without being over the top. The service was so good my friend and I added extra when paying the bill, the waiter said it was unnecessary as service charge had already been added, and gave them a cash tip too!

Dimitrios T.

A great fish restaurant, excellent service. The boat (barge) itself is built for hospitality, the windows are low so that one can have a great view on the water and admire the passing boats (it's called "gongoozling" in boat-speak :-). The service was impeccable. The fish dishes were cooked to perfection. Highly recommended.

Jackie K.

I bought the seafood for 2 experience for my Husbands birthday in March. (I really wanted to go too !!) so can't comment on that yet but was really easy to buy on-line.