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"There are old-school seafood restaurants and then there’s Sweetings. This Grade II-listed building has been serving oysters for over a century. That’s almost as long as we’ve been telling ourselves we’ll open a savings account. This City spot is a strictly weekday lunchtime affair, and you’ll undoubtedly see fish on ice in the window and businessmen on their second Black Velvet inside. Heads up, it only serves two types of oysters—both native to Essex—so it might not be the best bet if you want variety, but it’s still a classic London dining experience." - heidi lauth beasley, sinead cranna