Moxon's reviews
I agree with 'diva36'. Moxon's fish is good quality but staff aren't really that overly helpful; I also agree that the price you are quoted seems excessive after they clean/fillet it.
It's a real shame as I always look out for local shops and always recommend to friends the ones that deserve recognition, but with this one I feel like I'm being slightly conned.
by LL, 02 Jul 2009
It's a real shame as I always look out for local shops and always recommend to friends the ones that deserve recognition, but with this one I feel like I'm being slightly conned.
by LL, 02 Jul 2009
Moxon's is definitely a place you are happy to discover close to where you live. Although a very small shop, the range is good, the fish incredibly fresh and the staff mostly helpful and informative (tend to be a little more helpful to attractive women). The monkfish tails and the fresh shellfish are superb.
by no1redz (5 reviews), 01 Jun 2009
by no1redz (5 reviews), 01 Jun 2009
I disagree with a lot of these gushing reviews. Every time I go in there, yes the fish is great quality, but the guys are unfriendly and not very helpful. I've asked for help and they seem to suggest anything without giving any reason and without offering up any cooking tips or suggestions. Furthermore, it is not cheap. I usually end up spending £15 on fish for two no matter what I seem to buy. I needed 500g monkfish the other day and he didn't feel the need to tell me that once filleted I took home only 250g. Needless to say, we weren't exactly full up after dinner.
Overall good quality but intimidating and poor service. I want to support local shops but these guys don't seem to care about the locals.
by diva636, 13 May 2009
Overall good quality but intimidating and poor service. I want to support local shops but these guys don't seem to care about the locals.
by diva636, 13 May 2009
Moxon's now also have a shop in South Kensington, which is open till 7.30pm. Great for me as I can go there on my cycle home from Paddington. They have more prepared things too, which are great for impromptu dinner parties.
by WR, 04 Mar 2009
by WR, 04 Mar 2009
Our fishmonger has just closed down - we want Moxons to come to Herne Hill... please!
by spanielwhitby, 27 Feb 2009
by spanielwhitby, 27 Feb 2009
I disagree. Boutique butchers that look like grocers are ten a penny by comparison. If you're gonna compare stripes with spots - Dove is where it's at - no extras - just top quality meat. In Europe you still get butchers who specialise on the TYPE of meat. Likewise Moxons (Clapham) - focus on fresh fish with a few, relevant additional items and staff that know what they're talking about.
by KMcC, 16 Sep 2008
by KMcC, 16 Sep 2008
What on earth is all the fuss about? It's just a fishmongers (albeit a really really good one). And it's tiny. Moen's Butchers in Old Town is a zillion times better.. And I love fish over meat.
by katielou (2 reviews), 04 Apr 2008
by katielou (2 reviews), 04 Apr 2008
Superb - friendly, fresh, great assortment and often different fish you might want to test. Well done Moxon's!
by pmhagrh, 08 Feb 2008
by pmhagrh, 08 Feb 2008
I'd second the reviews below. Really super, fresh fish, and very well priced. If they don't have what you want (which is rare) they'll suggest a sensible alternative. Really good smoked haddock too. A local shop that is well worth supporting.
by michaeldawes (2 reviews), 07 Feb 2008
by michaeldawes (2 reviews), 07 Feb 2008
Moxons is simply the best thing about living in the area. Every neighbourhood should have a fishmonger's like this. They have a huge range of fantastic quality, super-fresh fish and they care about sustainability too. Service is friendly and knowledgeable, although not all of them can fillet a fish as well as the owner.
by biscuitbrown (3 reviews), 06 Dec 2007
by biscuitbrown (3 reviews), 06 Dec 2007
I was trying to find a good fishmongers in the Clapham area and somehow stumbled across this website. After reading all the reviews on this site, it has now become my regular fishmongers (I'm in there at least once a week).
The quality of the fish is excellent. It all comes from Billingsgate market, fresh that morning. (I should know, as I popped down there one Saturday and couldn't get hold of any mussels, then headed back up to Moxons and unsurprisingly they had bought the lot!) You can get pretty much any fish in there, including the not-so-common fresh sea trout (which is wonderful, by the way), fresh live or cooked lobster, dressed crabs, crevettes, the most wonderful mussels, and simply to-die-for mouthwatering scallops. Not only is there a fresh selection of fish and molluscs but also a fine array of olive oils and accompaniments, inculding Bomba paella rice (Moxon's I'm sure is the only place within a 5 mile radius that sells it). You can also pick up fresh vegetables and even stock from them, not to mention rather good recipes should you need inspiration.
For the size of their property and their (rather understated) location, these guys have cornered the market and are quite simply the best fishmongers in town. This place should be on one of those '50 things to do before you die' lists! Oh, and always make sure you grab a bag of fresh mussels (about £3 for enough for 2, which is cheaper than Sainsburys). C'est Magnifique!!
by fishiejoe, 19 Jun 2007
The quality of the fish is excellent. It all comes from Billingsgate market, fresh that morning. (I should know, as I popped down there one Saturday and couldn't get hold of any mussels, then headed back up to Moxons and unsurprisingly they had bought the lot!) You can get pretty much any fish in there, including the not-so-common fresh sea trout (which is wonderful, by the way), fresh live or cooked lobster, dressed crabs, crevettes, the most wonderful mussels, and simply to-die-for mouthwatering scallops. Not only is there a fresh selection of fish and molluscs but also a fine array of olive oils and accompaniments, inculding Bomba paella rice (Moxon's I'm sure is the only place within a 5 mile radius that sells it). You can also pick up fresh vegetables and even stock from them, not to mention rather good recipes should you need inspiration.
For the size of their property and their (rather understated) location, these guys have cornered the market and are quite simply the best fishmongers in town. This place should be on one of those '50 things to do before you die' lists! Oh, and always make sure you grab a bag of fresh mussels (about £3 for enough for 2, which is cheaper than Sainsburys). C'est Magnifique!!
by fishiejoe, 19 Jun 2007
This really is an excellent shop. The brill I bought was amazing, and watching it being filleted was worth the money in itself. A proper fishmongers.
by EMF (2 reviews), 11 May 2007
by EMF (2 reviews), 11 May 2007
Can't fault it - just had a wonderful Valentine's meal made perfect by the fish and friendly service at Moxon's. I cannot believe I lived so close to this place and never knew about it!
by Anonymous, 15 Feb 2007
by Anonymous, 15 Feb 2007
This place is amazing! The staff are so helpful and they really know their seafood. I would recommend it to absolutely anyone!
by Anonymous, 14 Feb 2007
by Anonymous, 14 Feb 2007
Fantastic place - fish is excellent quality and the staff are outstanding.
by Anonymous, 13 Feb 2007
by Anonymous, 13 Feb 2007
Excellent for sushi and sashimi. The salmon and tuna I bought this weekend just melted in the mouth.
by BMac, 08 Jan 2007
by BMac, 08 Jan 2007
I buy from Moxon's at least once a week. The quality, advice and service are first class, second to none. Just don't let things slip as it can not get better.
by Anonymous, 24 Dec 2006
by Anonymous, 24 Dec 2006
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