The hotel dining scene in London is as diverse as the City. MICHELIN-star restaurants, spots with jaw-dropping views, and menus featuring everything from classic British dishes to Mexican and Asian cuisine mean you’re in for a real treat.
There’s a restaurant inspired by clubs of 1930s Tokyo and helmed by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay. A brunch destination serves British classics in a five-star hotel nestled in the former Midland Bank headquarters. A romantic spot with a subterranean cocktail bar awaits for an unforgettable date night.
Read on for 11 hotel restaurants worth visiting in London, even if you’re not a guest, and book your table on OpenTable today.
The best restaurants in hotels in London – read on for a guide
For a three MICHELIN stars experience – book a table at Hélène Darroze at The Connaught in Mayfair
With its three MICHELIN stars and celebrated chef, Hélène Darroze at The Connaught is everything you’d expect from a restaurant in a five-star hotel. There’s an emphasis on craftsmanship. Almost every element is custom-made, from the centrepiece blue blown-glass chandelier to the exposed wooden tabletops. Then there’s the bespoke menu created by Hélène Darroze with options such as lobster layered in tandoori spices and beef sourced from the Lake District.
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For British fare in warm and lavish settings – try Kerridge’s Bar and Grill at Corinthia Hotel in Charing Cross
Come to Kerridge’s Bar and Grill for renowned chef Tom Kerridge’s take on British dishes, with options like duck breast with cassoulet and deep-fried haddock and chips. In the Corinthia Hotel, Kerridge combines the warm, welcoming feel from his Marlow pub restaurant, The Hand and Flowers, while adding the elegance of a legendary hotel known for its lavish settings with features like the stunning crystal orb chandelier and floral fantasia.
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For one of the best hotels in central London – visit Whitcomb’s at The Londoner in Leicester Square
The Londoner is the hot new thing on the capital’s hotel scene. Part of the Edwardian Hotel Group, it has quickly defined itself as one of the best hotels in central London and features a restaurant equal to its status. Whitcomb’s offers a slice of the French Mediterranean with simple yet elegant cuisine, such as handmade pasta, steak tartare, baked turbot and grilled prawns. The Londoner and Whitcomb’s are a welcome addition to the city. For breakfast, expect omelettes prepared to your liking, homemade breads and croissants, fluffy pancakes with chantilly cream and broccolis on toast with spiced fried eggs. For a memorable night, head over to the eighth floor for Japanese-style cocktails at 8 at The Londoner, the hotel’s rooftop bar.
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For a relaxed afternoon tea in central London – don’t miss Ham Yard Bar and Restaurant in Piccadilly
The Ham Yard Bar and Restaurant enjoys an enviable location just a few steps from Soho and Mayfair. It’s the ideal spot to grab a bite before exploring the capital’s tourist hotspots, thanks to menu favourites like the monkfish Wellington with spinach mousse, ham and roast chicken gravy to share, or the potato confit with mushrooms and black truffle. There’s a busyness here, with people coming and going, ready for a London adventure. But the hotel’s restaurant remains relaxed, somewhere you can enjoy an afternoon tea tucked away from the noise, yet within touching distance of the beautiful chaos that is central London.
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For a swanky Mexican restaurant on a rooftop – book at Decimo at The Standard in King’s Cross
Seventies déco, kitsch bedrooms and swanky, vibrant suites offer something a little different from the norm at The Standard. And Decimo, the hotel’s restaurant, continues the theme with its Mexican flavours inspired by MICHELIN-starred chef Peter Sanchez Iglesias’s menu. Featuring dishes like fried potatoes with aioli and manchego cheese and truffle croquettes, tuna tostadas, and sharing tacos for brunch, this is the place to grab dinner before a fiesta in the capital. Don’t miss the restaurant’s signature Spanish tortilla topped with caviar and pair it with an old-fashioned cocktail, made with coconut oil-washed Bourbon and Mexican chillies.
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For a multi-awarded hotel restaurant – try The Pem in Westminster
The Pem has already collected some impressive accolades, despite only opening in July 2022. It was named ‘One to Watch’ at the National Restaurant Awards and is helmed by esteemed chef Sally Abé. Located in the elegant surroundings of the Conrad Hotel in the heart of Westminster, Sally has cultivated a warm and welcoming atmosphere with intimate settings from the red velvet booths to dark wood decor, along with a system of underground tunnels that means staff spring up from out of nowhere to remove an empty plate and make sure your meal is going as planned. As for the food, you can expect British cuisine with dishes, such as knife and fork bacon, with egg yolk, black pudding and Wiltshire truffle, a signature offering at the restaurant.
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For spectacular views over Hyde Park – book a table at Galvin at Windows in Mayfair
One of the few iconic hotels along Park Lane, The Hilton has wowed guests with its views of Hyde Park since the Sixties. And there’s nowhere better to enjoy the view than on the 28th floor while dining at Galvin at Windows. This is rooftop dining at its finest, with 360-degree panoramas from one of the best locations in the city. Try the tasting menu as you look out over London. Choose between five and seven courses featuring smoked salmon, mushroom and artichoke stew, lobster and venison Wellington.
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For a romantic hotel restaurant set in a spectacular greenhouse – try The NoMad London in Covent Garden
A concept from the US, The NoMad effortlessly blends culture from the States and the UK. Take the hotel restaurant. Set inside a glass conservatory, it affords a bright and open space to dine while enjoying US favourites like New York strip steak. A subterranean cocktail bar focuses on 16 cocktails centred around eight seasonal ingredients, inspired by London’s East and West End. Favourites include the olive oil martini with vodka, vermouth and house olive brine.
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For a cosy pub in a hotel – visit The Princess Royal in Notting Hill
Pubs hold a special place in British culture, and The Princess Royal captures the essence of what they’re all about with its charming settings that include Victorian heritage blended with modern styles. A perfect example is the central horseshoe bar mixed with fun, colourful fabrics. Located in the heart of Notting Hill, the menu takes inspiration from the Mediterranean and local British produce. Chef Ben Tish has developed an eclectic offering featuring a raw bar with bream crudo, beef carpaccio and torched mackerel.
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For a Sunday brunch in a five-star hotel – book at Millie’s Lounge at The Ned in Bank
The Ned is a five-star hotel in the former Midland Bank headquarters with seven dining options. One of those is Millie’s Lounge, a British restaurant and bar serving classics all hours of the day. It’s the ideal spot for weekend brunch, when the hustle and bustle of the City gives way to a calm, relaxing atmosphere. Millie’s offers a cosy alternative to the other restaurants at The Ned with its velvety upholstered seating and carpets. Go in a group and enjoy Sunday brunch at its best with the shellfish platter, eggs florentine, and pancakes with berries and whipped cream.
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For Asian dishes designed by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay – don’t miss Lucky Cat in Mayfair
Lucky Cat is the brainchild of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay. In the London Marriott Grosvenor Square, it evokes the underground clubs of 1930s Tokyo. Known as Kissas, urban hideaways with food, drinks and live jazz; you can expect a similar setup at Lucky Cat. The menu draws you in with Pan-Asian cuisine and spotlights robata barbeque cooking. Choose from extensive options, including monkfish tempura, pork belly and smoked brisket baos, and chirashi ceviche from the dedicated raw bar and Japanese meats including wagyu sirloin. Don’t miss the late-night cocktail menu and DJs spinning into the early hours of the morning.
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