Welcome to J Sheekey

In 1896 a seafood market stall-holder, Josef Sheekey, was granted permission from Lord Salisbury  to serve fish and seafood in his new building development in St Martin’s Court. Upon the condition that he supplied meals to his lordship's private post-theatre dinner parties, J. Sheekey, the restaurant, was born.

Originally a small oyster bar, the restaurant grew in size and reputation through the 1950s and 1960s, as it embraced the adjoining properties and attracted the discerning fashionable diners of the day.  The restaurant was subsequently owned by the Scott’s Group until 1993 when it declined into bankruptcy and disrepair. It was rescued and relaunched by Caprice Holdings in 1998.

Food Photography by Jason Lowe, 'Fish etc'
All other photography by Tangerine