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The Fish Bowl

Pet store Pet supply store Dog day care center

Store packed with supplies and equipment for small pets including sale of fish, birds and reptiles. People often mention fish, shop, tank, staff, small, helpful, friendly, pets, photo, cages,


Address

133 Dawes Rd, London SW6 7EA, United Kingdom

Website

www.thefishbowlltd.com

Contact

+44 20 7385 6005

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (321 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: 10 am to 6 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: fish (26) shop (19) tank (12) staff (12) small (9) helpful (9) friendly (7) pets (7) photo (6) cages (6)
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  • 1/5 Londoni B. 1 year ago on Google
    Stay away, so much drama in that shop!!! Went in With my daughter to buy a goldfish for her birthday, lady wouldn’t sell unless we showed a photo of our fish tank with filter etc. lucky we had a photo of our fish tank, We showed her the photo only to be told only 1 gold fish will be sold to us as our fish tank is small. 4 days later after buying a bigger tank went again with my daughter after school to buy the other (2nd) goldfish but this time we didn’t have any photo of the new fish tank, she remembered us and therefore wouldn’t sell without a photo of the new tank and no one was home to take the photo and whatsapp it to me… walked out without a goldfish, you can imagine how upset my daughter was. My message to the shop owners is that if you want people to have bigger tank than why on earth have you got small tanks with10-15 fish’s in it, bunch of jokers.. and hey guess what, I went to another pet shop, asked them if there was any regulation and requirement on the tank size and the shop keeper said no!! I bought the other gold fish without needing to show any proof of the tank. And further the fishes in that shop are roaming around in massive tanks 4x bigger than those in fishbowl shop! Oh forgot to mention the shop keeper is such a friendly guy, he even explained how best to add the new fish in the tank with the other one. He now has a new customer where we will be buying everything we need for our fishes also will be getting 2 birds from him…
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Peter Tudor K. 1 year ago on Google
    I’ve reported this shop to the RSPSA it’s terrible the way they keep pets in a small hot environment I mentioned the heat to the large girl who works in the shop she had a awful attitude ignoring me when I said about the heat in the shop and the rabbit was stressed out 🐇
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 DAMIEN 1 year ago on Google
    Awful woman.I was trying to save bird such an amazing parrot which is so lovely and all day alone in huge page and this master called police on me even though I did not break anything and etc. I was whole month in mental hospital as this fake police work very well to destroy this world 🌎 as well!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Giulia Di P. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place, seems very small from the outside but then you get in, go downstairs and find a great selection of fish! There's a lovely lady that works there, very helpful and knowledgeable. Would definitely go back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 WA D. 10 months ago on Google
    Good place for toys and reptile food but not recommending getting animals from here, they are not caged and enclosed properly, most also do not live long after being purchased
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Tally R. 11 months ago on Google
    Lots of products and very well stocked, not badly priced. However they keep their small pets in such tiny cages. Understand these are temporary but they had three adult Syrians in one cage that’s not even big enough for one hamster (hamsters are solitary and need to be separated by 8 weeks otherwise they will kill each other eventually). The wheels in each hamster cage was far too small and you could see their back bending - Syrians should have a 28cm wheel and dwarfs 23cm. Guinea pigs also in small cages with no fresh food just a bowl of muesli. They sell tiny cages which should be against the law, a hamster has a minimum requirement cage size of 80x50cm but the cages sold were a third of that size. Sorry for low stars, staff were friendly but a pet store should be advocating for the welfare of pets not contributing to animal cruelty, I don’t know why rodents are always treated so poorly. Didn’t like seeing the birds on dowel purchases in small cages either, not great. Please please do your research on animal welfare before deciding to purchase a pet, or better still adopt. They are a living being not a toy.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Charlotte M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great little pet shop that sells live stock and a range of items for your pets. We bought a Guinea pig from there that was very healthy and they got the gender correct. Friendly staff who are happy to help.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Martin W. 1 year ago on Google
    Very helpful staff, genuinely care about welfare of animals being sold
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 MATTHEW C. 2 years ago on Google
    Very rude staff, was refused sale of a goldfish as could not provide a picture of the tank it would be going go in. I would have understood if I was given an explanation as to why but it was the attitude of the guy I asked in the fish department downstairs - I felt I was being treated like a criminal. Just totally disgusting service - will never go back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 francesc g. 1 year ago on Google
    The young lady was very kind and help full . The fish looking very ok.

  • 5/5 Ollie W. 4 months ago on Google
    Great place, fantastic selection of very healthy fish and extremely helpful staff. Emma, who’s usually working in the aquarium section, is absolutely fantastic & so helpful. 100% would recommend.

  • 5/5 Julie D. 4 months ago on Google
    Local pet shop, friendly and always have time to be kind. They stock come great affordable toys treats and raw food. Part of our community.

  • 4/5 Frances B. 2 years ago on Google
    By far the best quality and priced hay I've found anywhere, on the high street or online! Well stocked with other bits too and the staff are friendly. A shame they sell live animals but the rodents etc seem well cared for (haven't seen the fish).

  • 5/5 N G. 6 months ago on Google
    Best fish shop in London! Highly recommend, Emma knows her fish!

  • 4/5 Colin P. 8 months ago on Google
    Super small shop. Helpful staff; but beware very steep stairs. Well worth the visit though.

  • 5/5 Bartek S. 9 months ago on Google
    Very knowledgeable and friendly staff, a lovely place. They were such great help re-housing our spider. I recommend 100%.

  • 5/5 Yana15 1. 6 months ago on Google
    I couldn't recommend this place higher!! All of their employers are amazing,specially Emma who is always ever so helpful, going above and beyond to help with everything.

  • 5/5 Bence P. 7 months ago on Google
    I was in the fish section with my mum yesterday. She asked the cashier a billion questions, but the cashier was very patient, and extremely helpful. I'd highly recommend this place!

  • 5/5 Lucia K. 7 months ago on Google
    I love this shop! Stuff is very helpful. Usually I go there once a month to buy potted plants for aquarium and Tortoise food and from time to time some dog toys too.

  • 5/5 nemat A. 2 years ago on Google
    Easy entry. Clean and well stocked. Friendly and helpful staff. Lots of life fish and few other animals. Shop there everytime I need something for my pets. Will also shop there in future. You will find 98% you need for your pets.

  • 5/5 Emma T. 1 year ago on Google
    Good old fashioned pet store. Rare to find.

  • 5/5 zakk 7. 1 year ago on Google
    There are Budgies , bunnies 🐰 hamsters 🐹 and parrots 🦜 and fish. Nice place to buy pet and cages.

  • 5/5 Nicholas G. 1 year ago on Google
    Went to the fish bowl to purchase some gold fish as our beloved fish had died (RIP TOPSY) Slightly frustrated as I learned we was not able to purchase a gold fish due to the size of our tank but FIVE STAR JOE remained calm and professional and educated myself and boys on how to care for our 🐟 . Go and ask for FIVE STAR JOE if you need to purchase fish or even learn more

  • 4/5 Alexis P. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place for good advice on live fish and all fish related stuff you need.

  • 5/5 Mary Anne Cripps nee F. 2 years ago on Google
    Very polite staff unfortunately I found the prices of the fish rather expensive .

  • 5/5 Marlon J. 1 year ago on Google
    Plenty of choices Staff are friendly and knowledgeable You can see they enjoy what they are doing My go to place now for our mini aquarium

  • 5/5 Anita F. 2 years ago on Google
    This is an amazing shop the staff are brilliant Janet the owner is so helpful and knowledgeable about pets and care etc

  • 5/5 Piotr R. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice pet shop. Very good service, knowledgeable.

  • 5/5 Jessica S. 3 years ago on Google
    Has a variety of toys, treats, daily food and beds for dogs! I haven’t really looked at the other items for other animals but most likely the same. The staff are incredibly friendly and can order stuff in for you! My dog loves visiting the pet shop, normally the bonus trip of visiting the vets on the way home! The prices are really reasonable compared the vets and the groomers! Definitely recommend!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✓️ In-store shopping

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