Originally Posted by
Jenbel
Most supermarkets these days do have fish counters, but the quality is really variable and I only really buy prawns and smoked fish from there. If I'm wanting good fish, I go to a fishmonger. I have one I go to which only smells of the sea, not of fish.
In London there are several really excellent fishmongers - Moxon's in Clapham being amongst the best. A trip to one of the farmer's markets (or Borough) will also provide.
Waitrose also have a pretty good fresh fish counter.