gourmettraveller

Good idea David, may give that a go!

Yes David that's what I'm after and not brown shrimp (but thanks anyway Dougal! ) They do serve it in a few Japanese restaurants in London but I pretty much figured I wouldn't be able to get hold of any...

I meant rock shrimp...

I love rick shrimp, but I've never come across anywhere in London that sells it. Does anyone have any ideas?

Matt, that would indeed be a good policy to have. With regards to BYO for special occasions that seems to be the view quite a number of restaurants I spoke to have. They did not necessarily want to charge a fellow wine lover corkage, but at the same time did not want to encourage customers to bring their own. Hence many were happy to accomodate me when I asked if it's possible to bring a bottle, but when I made it known I was actually looking for their corkage policy in general they did not want to advertise no corkage.

I know this thread was started back in 2002 (interesting to see how much things have changed - The Capital for one no longer allows corkage). If anyone is interested in an update, I have just posted a list of top London restaurants with BYO (including corkage fees) - http://gourmettraveller.wordpress.com/2010/01/07/london-bring-your-own-restaurant-list/

If in London, Jack O'Shea at Selfridges usually have it (you can call them ahead to check they have some available). I think Harrods Food Hall also stock it.