Dorset Oysters Bar
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About Dorset Oysters Bar
Within Borough Market on Southwark St, Dorset Oysters Bar is a seafood restaurant built around oysters sold by count and size, with XXL Jurassic Coast oysters alongside a selection running from Irish oysters to large Scottish oysters. The stall sets out hot sauce and lemons for dressing the shellfish as customers choose. Beyond oysters, the menu adds smoked salmon pastrami, salmon crudo, and Uni. There is no reservation system, and the counter runs on a walk-in basis, so customers order and are served directly at the stall. The format suits the market setting, with selections varying by size and origin rather than a fixed plate. Southwark St places the bar within the wider market surroundings.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention XXL oysters, uni, herb smoked salmon pastrami and salmon crudo.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention XXL oysters, uni, herb smoked salmon pastrami and salmon crudo.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“They were absolutely delicious! I first tried 4 for £14. Since it's not oyster season in July, I didn't have high expectations, but they were surprisingly tasty! So I bought XXL Jurassic Coast oysters for £10 each. They were bigger than my face, very plump and sweet. I'm sure they would be even better in winter! But I'm very satisfied to be able to eat such delicious oysters in summer, and I didn't get any diarrhea!”
- Google user
“We eat A LOT of oysters, and these are by far the best we’ve tried. A great place for oyster lovers and first timers alike :)”
- Google user
“I was told by a reliable friend that she had experienced horrible food poisoning at this place. Of course, for some reason I believed my stomach was built different and it may have been just a bad batch. There was a 24 hour incubation period, but what followed after eating these can only be described as a gastrointestinal exorcism. My poor friend projectile vomited on the tube, and on an evening where we were supposed to be seeing Overmono at Alexandra Palace we were instead curled up in the foetal position trying to stay alive. As others have said, please don’t risk your life for these. Or if you do make sure you’ve booked off the following three days off work.”
- Google user
“Perfect location to have a taste of raw oyster! Lovely!”
- Google user
“Had some fantastic oysters here before the Christmas holiday. Really set the tone for exploring the market”
Hours
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Customer Review Summary
Oysters are the draw, and reviewers most often describe them as fresh, plump and large. Several single out the XXL oysters, with one calling the Jurassic Coast ones very plump and sweet even in July, and another pairing XXL and medium oysters with uni, described as sweet, salty and perfectly balanced. The selection earns mention too, from Irish oysters to large Scottish ones. Close behind, a few reviewers name other seafood, including a herb smoked salmon pastrami that was very tasty and a salmon crudo. The stall offers a wide range of sauces, from hot sauce to lemons, and one reviewer who eats a lot of oysters calls it a great place for both oyster lovers and first timers. One visitor, who stopped by before Christmas, says the oysters set the tone for exploring the rest of the market.
Location
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- Tapas Brindisa London Bridge4.12,5840 mi£20–70Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessible
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorset Oysters Bar | 4.568 | — | — | XXL oysters, uni, herb smoked salmon pastrami |
| Elliot's - Borough MarketReservations | 4.4962 | 0 mi | £20–80 | natural wine list, wood-fired pizza, isle of mull cheese puffs |
| Tapas Brindisa London BridgeOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.12,584 | 0 mi | £20–70 | sangria, pan con tomate, tortilla espanola |
| Barrafina Borough Yards | 4.6869 | 0 mi | — | ham croquetas, chargrilled secreto Iberico, cuttlefish croquetas |
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