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A photo of Jones & Sons E18 restaurant
1. Jones & Sons E18
4.3
Awesome(82)
Price: Expensive
• British • South Woodford
Booked 9 times today
Jones & Sons in South Woodford is not just a restaurant; it's an 11-year masterpiece in the making! Picture a stunning Georgian mansion from 1771, now reborn into a vibrant hub nestled within beautiful gardens.From brunch to lunch, a la carte dinner, and Sunday feasts, Jones & Sons offers a culinary journey like no other. With 2 outdoor terraces, 2 elegant dining rooms upstairs, An event space, a chefs table, a snug and a cozy cocktail bar downstairs, it's a paradise for foodies and event enthusiasts alike.Whether you're craving modern British cuisine, exquisite wines, or inventive cocktails, Jones & Sons has you covered. It's the perfect spot for everything from birthday bashes to intimate dates, ensuring every moment becomes a delicious memory!
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2. Cloth Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(204)
Price: Expensive
• Traditional French • Farringdon
Booked 39 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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3. The Ivy City Garden
4.2
Awesome(7803)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary British • Liverpool Street
Booked 79 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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4. Gaucho City
4.7
Exceptional(1768)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Fenchurch Street
Booked 12 times today
Join us this December at Gaucho, where we’ll be serving up festive dishes and drinks with an Argentinian twist, perfect for corporate celebrations, Christmas parties and family gatherings!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.
A photo of The Wolseley City restaurant
5. The Wolseley City
4.6
Exceptional(80)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary French • London Bridge
Booked 4 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.
A photo of Afternoon Tea at Ting, Shangri-La The Shard, London restaurant
6. Afternoon Tea at Ting, Shangri-La The Shard, London
4.4
Awesome(2238)
Price: Very Expensive
• Afternoon Tea • London Bridge
Booked 37 times today
TĪNG, named after the Chinese word for ‘living room’, is the collective name for the restaurant and lounge on level 35 of Shangri-La The Shard, London. TĪNG Restaurant's delicious afternoon tea is the perfect way for guests to indulge while enjoying views of London that stretch for miles. Freshly-made sandwiches and baked scones are served alongside delicate themed treats.Shangri-La Cares; our safety programme entails a range of enhanced protocols and measures in addition to our already rigorous hygiene and safety standards. Designed to ensure our colleagues work in a safe environment with peace of mind and that our guests can confidently enjoy the moments that matter most while in our care.
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7. Trivet
4.6
Exceptional(122)
Price: Very Expensive
• Modern European • London Bridge
Booked 6 times today
2024: awarded 2 Michelin stars!Trivet derives from the age-old cooking utensil - an iron tripod placed over fire to support a cooking pot or kettle - reflecting the warmth and balance which forms Head Chef Jonny Lake and Master Sommelier Isa Bal’s values for the restaurant, as well as their working relationship.From the very beginning of the creative process, Jonny, Isa and the team think about how food and drink work together. The menu features their explorations of ingredients, dishes and drinks from around the world, inspired by the culinary history and diversity around us. The wine list is set out chronologically, following the historic beginnings of wine to present day, with over 350 wines from classic producers to the New World, as well as acknowledging the root of viti-vinoculture with wines from Georgia, Armenia and Turkey.As well as the welcoming main dining room, Trivet has a terrace, wine bar and private dining space. Monday nights transform into the LaBombe Wine Bar.
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8. Black & Blue - Borough Market
4.4
Awesome(1630)
Price: Moderate
• Steak • Borough
Booked 15 times today
Overlooking the historic Borough Market, Black and Blue has been a Borough mainstay since 2001. A modern British American steakhouse where you can savour delicious steaks or burgers whilstwatching the bustle of the market or sip one of our signature cocktails in the bar whilst trains rattleoverhead. Perfect for your business lunch or dinner, a more relaxed drink or meal with friends, or a funweekend or night out.  We will entertain you in either our spacious restaurant, busy bar, or privatepatio. Your private events can be hosted in our exclusive mezzanine above the bar, please contact us fordetails. We’d love to help you celebrate your special occasion.
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9. Swan London
4.5
Awesome(5537)
Price: Expensive
• British • Bankside
Booked 44 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.
A photo of Le Cafe du Marche restaurant
10. Le Cafe du Marche
4.7
Exceptional(1380)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Barbican
Booked 2 times today
Open for over three decades, Le Cafe du Marche remains a family run, independent French restaurant. Tucked down a cobbled mews on the corner of historic Charterhouse Square and a stones throw from Smithfield Meat Market, we offer honest French food in a convivial and characterful setting. Crossing the threshold, guests feel they escape the hustle and bustle of the Square Mile and instead are transported to the south of France. We have live jazz in the evenings

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