Best Casual Restaurants in Tower Hill

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

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BeckenhamBexleyheathCity of LondonDocklands & Canary WharfEast LondonIlford

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ActonAldgateAldwychAngelArchwayBalham

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1. Penny Squares

4.1

Excellent(7)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • Aldgate

Welcome to Penny Squares, your new go-to Italian haven set against the vibrant backdrop of East London. Located just steps from Aldgate station and a short walk from Liverpool Street, we bring a relaxed yet refined dining experience to the area, perfect for everything from casual catch-ups to special occasions.We’re passionate about serving authentic Italian flavours with classic recipes and fresh, organic ingredients. Our signature square pizzas are a playful nod to East London’s rich history, inspired by the Huguenot weavers who once sold intricate embroidery squares here. From a traditional Margherita to bold creations like Zucca & Gorgonzola and Salsiccia & Friarielli - but our menu doesn’t stop at pizza—indulge in freshly made pasta dishes like Pappardelle with confit duck ragù or try one of our delicious vegetarian and meat-sharing boards. Join us from 5 pm to 10:30 pm, Tuesday to Saturday - we look forward to welcoming you. Buon Appetito!

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2. The Cardinal Bar & Kitchen

4.4

Awesome(8)

££££Price: Expensive

• Contemporary European • Aldgate

The Cardinal Bar & Kitchen is a vibrant venue in London’s City Centre, near Brick Lane and Tower Bridge. With a lively atmosphere, it's perfect for casual meals, evening drinks, and relaxed dining.Our menu brings bold street food flavours, blending East London influences with Southeast Asian spices. Designed for sharing, our dishes are packed with big flavours, and our signature cocktails are ideal for pre-show drinks or casual nights out.For events, The Cardinal offers flexible private hire options, including intimate dinners in a semi-private dining space or drinks receptions at the bar. Full venue hire is available for larger gatherings. With its central location and easy access to key landmarks, The Cardinal is the perfect choice for unforgettable events and great dining.

3. Vicinity

4.0

Excellent(91)

££££Price: Moderate

• British • Tower Hill

A true London destination. Here at Vicinity you can look at London and chill, meet, relax, eat or dance at your leisure. We are the best the city has to offer. We welcome all, from around the world or around the corner – a melting pot of people from near and far. We welcome you in and let you look out, at the city, at London.

4. The Minories

4.3

Awesome(7)

££££Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Tower Hill

The Minories is a traditional pub, located less than one minute’s walk from Tower Hill tube station and in walking distance from some of London’s top attractions, including Tower Bridge and London Dungeon.All major sporting events are shown on Sky and BT Sport, across numerous plasma screens and two large projector screens. There is also a heated beer garden with outdoor screens, perfect for enjoying a leisurely drink and some time out from the hustle and bustle of London life. Food is served daily, with some great offers available.There is a wide selection of drinks, including real ales and a great selection of wines. The Minories is available for private hire during the week, where we can organise packages with food, drinks and DJs, specific to your party needs.

5. Crutched Friar

4.5

Awesome(4)

££££Price: Moderate

• Pub • Fenchurch Street

Situated in the heart of the city of London, the Crutched Friar is a city pub with a difference. We have a real passion for great British food and amazing cask ales, from our amazing calamari and Prawn Duo to one of our signature burgers we have something for every type of food lover! If a drink is all you are after we have a huge selection of beautiful gins and cask marque-approved ales to tingle every taste bud so why not come and visit us soon?

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6. Cheshire Cheese London

3.7

Very Good(5)

££££Price: Moderate

• Pub • Tower Hill

Nestled in the vibrant city centre, our pub boasts a diverse selection of refreshing lagers, wines, and ales at affordable prices. Indulge in tasty dishes with tempting offers on burgers and grilled favourites. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy live coverage of Premiership and Champions League football, cricket, and golf on both SKY Sports and BT Sports, with the option to watch two games simultaneously thanks to our dual SKY boxes. Whether you're planning a private event in our cosy upstairs bar or unwinding with a round of darts, it's the perfect spot for lunch, after-work drinks, or dinner.

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7. Three Tuns Aldgate

3.7

Very Good(2)

££££Price: Moderate

• British • London Bridge

Welcome to the Three Tuns Located in the heart of London in Aldgate. We are a modern, quirky yet traditional Pub that has its roots firmly set in the history of London we are a great stop for visitors and locals alike offering a wide selection of drinks and we can't forget out of specialties our amazing pies. We have a huge range of craft beers, cask ales, premium lagers, and ciders but we also have a spirit emporium packed with gins, rum, and tequila and we can’t forget our artisan cocktails, spectacular wines, and superb coffee! Our food is all about you may have guessed pies! we offer two different chicken and beef variations but we also have vegan options, No matter your cravings, we know we’ve got something you will just love...

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8. St. JOHN Smithfield

4.8

Exceptional(4174)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• British • Farringdon

Booked 79 times today

Fergus Henderson’s original home of “Nose to Tail Eating” opened in a former smokehouse around the corner from Smithfield Market in 1994.Celebrating the finest of indigenous British produce and making the most of what is seasonally best whilst applying straight forward cooking techniques, St. John is now celebrated as one of the 50 Best Restaurants in the World and in 2009 was awarded its first Michelin Star.Nose to tail eating means that, where appropriate, every part of the animal should be put to good use in the kitchen and so along with Roast Beef and Lemon Sole, diners will find Rolled Pig’s Spleen, Kidneys and Ox Heart, Liver and Chitterlings as well as the Roast Bone Marrow & Parsley Salad, something of a ‘signature’ dish.

9. Crispin

4.6

Exceptional(399)

££££Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Spitalfields

Booked 21 times today

Crispin is an all day restaurant & wine bar in Spitalfields serving seasonal sharing plates, low intervention wines & cocktails.Our chefs are led by the talented Lewis de Haas (ex Petersham Nurseries & The Shed). They deliver a European inspired menu, using locally & sustainably sourced ingredients from independent growers, small-scale farms & producers (think seasonal croquettes, organic British vegetables, sustainable seafood, classic cuts). We also have a natural wine list, bottle shop & wine club curated by our Head of Wine Alexandra Price, where we focus on natural wines using indigenous & rare grape varieties.The glass & zinc pavilion is located on White’s Row, Spitalfields, on the junction with Crispin Street. We have seating for 40 inside in view of our open-kitchen & 20 on our garden terrace.Available for exclusive use (40 seated & 100 standing), part hire, private hire or catering enquire at info@crispinlondon.com.

10. Fatt Pundit

4.6

Exceptional(1167)

££££Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Soho

Booked 25 times today

Hello from Fatt Pundit, the “Chinese-Indian 'Hakka' restaurant you never knew you needed”. We look forward to welcoming you!!!Please inform the management if you have any food allergies while reserving your table. Please note we won’t be able to serve guests with SEVERE ALLERGIES.

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Samuel
London •1 review
4.0
Dined on 14 Feb 2025
Was great overall. Nice place and neat. Close to train station, easy to locate and acess the building
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The Cardinal Bar & KitchenPrice: Expensive• Contemporary European• Aldgate
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4.4
M
Malachi
London •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 3 Feb 2025
Personally I feel the food was under seasoned flavour was good buck was lacking salt that's my personal opinion anyway but everything was okay
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VicinityPrice: Moderate• British• Tower Hill
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4
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Eni
Birmingham/West Midlands •1 review
5.0
Dined on 25 Jan 2025
We really loved our evening at Penny Squares! The staff were so attentive and friendly and the food was deliciously authentic. We had the duck pappardelle which blew us away with its exquisite and delicate flavours. The ambience made us feel relaxed and the decor was really pretty. We definitely will be back soon!
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Penny SquaresPrice: Moderate• Italian• Aldgate
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4.1
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Di
London •1 review
5.0
Dined on 6 Nov 2024
I like this pub because I feel free. Everyone in there is nice
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The MinoriesPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Tower Hill
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4.3
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NatsDVIP
London •41 reviews
4.0
Dined on 17 Aug 2022
Great little pub with nice food, not too pricey and friendly staff. They were very busy and it was our waiter's first day, think he did incredibly well!
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Crutched FriarPrice: Moderate• Pub• Fenchurch Street
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4.5

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