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1. Swan London
4.5
Awesome(5570)
Price: Expensive
• British • Bankside
Booked 43 times today
The Swan bar, restaurant & private dining rooms are located at Shakespeare's Globe on Bankside and have stunning River Thames and central London views. The bar offers relaxed all-day dining, sharing plates and British classics such as fish and chips, alongside craft beers, small-batch London gins and tonics, seasonal cocktails and English sparkling wines. Upstairs, the elegant restaurant with panoramic views offers seasonal British a la carte dining, fine wines, theatrical afternoon tea, weekend brunch and a quintessentially British Sunday roast. Swan has stunning private dining rooms that are perfect for cocktail receptions, dinner parties, private celebrations, corporate events, wedding receptions & Christmas parties. Swan is located on Bankside and is just a short walk from London Bridge, Borough Market, Tate Modern & Southbank making it the perfect location for those enjoying a day in London.
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2. Boot and Flogger
4.6
Exceptional(227)
Price: Expensive
• British • London Bridge
Booked 2 times today
This hidden gem, a short walk from London Bridge, is London’s first real wine bar opened in 1965 by John Davy trading as a Free Vintner. Brimming with genuine character and jovial service, it has the feel of a private members club (for ladies and gentleman) and is home to some of the most original private rooms in the area. Best quality meats hand carved off the bone, award winning steak and delicious seasonal dishes cater for discerning customers. All polished off with a British cheese board and sticky puds. Our wine list boasts a large number of rare vintages alongside an extensive range from Davy’s wine merchant cellars.
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3. Cloth Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(210)
Price: Expensive
• Traditional French • Farringdon
Booked 56 times today
Having spent years supplying London’s top restaurants through their separate wine businesses, Joe Haynes and Benedict Butterworth have joined forces with Tom Hurst, who has worked at Brawn, The Marksman, Levan, and most recently as Head Chef at Lasdun, to launch the trio’s first restaurant together.Located in a Grade II listed building on Cloth Fair, Cloth Restaurant is part of a historic row of buildings in the City of London that survived the Great Fire of 1666. Down this atmospheric alley opposite St Bartholomew church, Cloth is taking over a double fronted corner site that’s beneath the former home of poet John Betjeman and next door to the two oldest residential buildings in London. Inside, low ceilings, wood floorboards with antique wall lights and artwork create a cosy, intimate atmosphere, while marble tables, long dark wood banquettes, antique crockery and cutlery will create the feel of a classic bistro.
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4. Bacchanalia
4.4
Awesome(1054)
Price: Very Expensive
• Greek • Mayfair
Booked 163 times today
Culinary artistry, inspired by historic Greco-Roman feasts. The Mediterranean’s finest ingredients are given centre-stage, and dishes are finished at table to theatrical acclaim. Breath-taking interiors by Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, where classical myths are retold through a modern palette of the most refined materials, and comforts to sink into. Dramatic artworks by Damien Hirst soar over the dining area, whilst the eye falls on piece after piece of original, antique sculpture.
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5. Sticks'n'Sushi - Covent Garden
4.6
Exceptional(223)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Covent Garden
Booked 101 times today
In London's theatre quarter, our restaurant on Henrietta Street combines rustic charm with modern elegance. Enjoy quality sushi and Japanese-inspired cocktails in a historic setting near the Piazza – perfect for pre/post-theatre or shopping treat. A sushi restaurant - even for those that don't like fish.
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6. Gaucho City
4.6
Exceptional(1776)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Fenchurch Street
Booked 18 times today
You’re about to dine in what was once the historic silver vaults of the Bank of England. Where porters once moved and carved precious metals of immense value, you are about to cut into the UK’s best beef.The dining room was redesigned in 2023, with inspiration drawn from the landscapes and textures of Latin America – a feature mural depicting the rolling Andes and their dusky hues takes pride of place along one wall of the restaurant.Serving carbon-neutral steak, fine wines and classic cocktails, Gaucho City marks the perfect base for business lunches in the large private dining room, celebratory steak or, simply, a few drinks at the bar. Join us for the best steak in the City of London.
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7. The Ivy City Garden
4.2
Awesome(7809)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary British • Liverpool Street
Booked 202 times today
Located in the historic Bishopsgate Gardens, The Ivy City Garden brings the familiar luxury of The Ivy, West Street to the City of London.
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8. The George, Pub & Restaurant
4.3
Awesome(616)
Price: Expensive
• British • Covent Garden
Booked 11 times today
The George Public House is a Victorian reincarnation of a 15th century coffee house located at the meeting point of the Strand and Fleet Street, directly facing the spectacular architecture of the Royal Courts of Justice and a 10 minute walk from the West End. In the Autumn of 2014, The George underwent an extensive and considerate refurbishment of the ground floor bar and first floor dining room. This saw the creation of an elegant and sophisticated restaurant; The George. We have carefully retained the original features of this historic pub and have tastefully added our own stamp while keeping a traditional feel throughout.The restaurant upstairs at The George is open all week and offers an exciting, modern British menu, using only the finest seasonal, local produce, as well as fantastic roasts on Sundays.We are currently offering the same menu in both the pub and the restaurant.
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9. The Wolseley City
4.6
Exceptional(85)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary French • London Bridge
Booked 20 times today
Rooted in the tradition of Europe’s grand café culture, The Wolseley City is known for its all-day dining, monochrome design details and landmark architecture, sited on the threshold of one of London’s most historic quarters on King William Street near Bank.
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10. Savoy Grill – Gordon Ramsay
4.7
Exceptional(7895)
Price: Moderate
• Unspecified • Covent Garden
Booked 76 times today
Savoy Grill by Gordon Ramsay is without doubt one of London's most legendary restaurants with a plethora of menus to choose from, reviving recipes from the original Chef's days in the kitchen back in 1889.

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  • mohamoud
    London •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Perfect and the stuff was amazing I would recommend it to anyone who love salads and Greek cuisine
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    BacchanaliaPrice: Very Expensive• Greek• Mayfair
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    4.4
  • Matt
    London •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The perfect day platter was an excellent way to sample the main aspects of the restaurant’s menu. More than enough for two !!
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    Sticks'n'Sushi - Covent GardenPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Covent Garden
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    4.6
  • Susan
    London •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Absolutely delightful and totally delicious food. Each dish was superb. We were a group of three and shared pickles, artichoke with ricotta, and burrata with raisins . Yummy. The mains we had were ravioli filled with pheasant, mushrooms and Marsala. Divine. I’d go back just for that. We shared a rhubarb trifle with honeycomb for dessert. Again, delicious. The service was calm and friendly. Unobtrusive. There was very low music playing so we could hear each other and chat for hours. The interior design was very English, reminding us of Andrew Edmund’s in town. We loved it. A bit pricey but I did not mind for this special occasion as it was all pretty wonderful.
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    Cloth RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Traditional French• Farringdon
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    4.7
  • Peter
    Surrey •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 2, 2025
    My wife and I were entertaining two of our teenage grandsons to afternoon tea as a holiday treat. We wanted them to appreciate the excellent quality of the Hansel & Gretal set tea - which we knew they would! - as well as enjoying the wonderful view of the river and the city-scape at nightfall. We, and our grandsons, were not disappointed. Excellent value for money and every bit the special occasion we wanted it to be.
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    Swan LondonPrice: Expensive• British• Bankside
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    4.5
  • Adriana
    London •4 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Nov 7, 2024
    Our food was good, and I love the variety on the wine list. Unfortunately the service felt extremely rushed.
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    Boot and FloggerPrice: Expensive• British• London Bridge
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    4.6

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