Best Historic Restaurants in Borough

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A photo of Black & Blue - Borough Market restaurant

1. Black & Blue - Borough Market

4.4

Price: Moderate

• Steak • Borough

Booked 21 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.

2. Indian Gourmet

4.7

Exceptional(546)

Price: Expensive

• Indian • London Bridge

Booked 6 times today

Indian Gourmet is located in the London Bridge, just a stones throw away from the busy hustle and bustle of the historic Borough Market. It offers freshly cooked authentic home-style appetising, wholesome and real Indian food from different parts of India and Indian Sub-continent. The Sub-continent stretches from The Himalayas to the Indian Ocean, from the Arabian Sea to the Bay of Bengal. In addition, the menu consists of popular Indian street food and regional delicacies.At Indian Gourmet, you can make a great start of the gastronomic tour of India without having to leave the table.The interior is influenced by Indian rural homes - rustic look with muddy and woody effect, still minimalist and modern.

3. 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.

4. The Mug House

3.9

Excellent(449)

Price: Expensive

• Modern European • London Bridge

The Mug House is a unique wine bar serving classic British dishes to really get your teeth into. Tucked underneath London Bridge this venue is bursting with history.Specialises in British cheese plates, fine wines, ports and champagne.

5. Cloth Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(208)

Price: Expensive

• Traditional French • Farringdon

Booked 59 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.

6. Bacchanalia

4.4

Awesome(1054)

Price: Very Expensive

• Greek • Mayfair

Booked 165 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.

A photo of Sticks'n'Sushi - Covent Garden restaurant

7. Sticks'n'Sushi - Covent Garden

4.6

Exceptional(223)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Covent Garden

Booked 127 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.

8. Gaucho City

4.6

Exceptional(1775)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Fenchurch Street

Booked 23 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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9. The Ivy City Garden

4.2

Awesome(7808)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Liverpool Street

Booked 238 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.

10. Trivet

4.6

Exceptional(124)

Price: Very Expensive

• Modern European • London Bridge

Booked 12 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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Susan
London •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 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
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RebeccaVIP
London •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Amazing evening made even more special by our celebration bubbles! Thank you 🤩 Can’t wait to see you again soon
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Black & Blue - Borough MarketPrice: Moderate• Steak• Borough
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4.4
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Monique
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Everything was perfect. It was good to be able to try new things, not readily available at other Indian restaurants.
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Indian GourmetPrice: Expensive• Indian• London Bridge
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4.7
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Adriana
London •4 reviews
4.0
Dined on 7 Nov 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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ANDYT
Kent •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 13 Jul 2023
Excellent venue dining area to the back away from bar area. We were situated within a contained area for 6 people Food was excellent as was the service would definitely visit again
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The Mug HousePrice: Expensive• Modern European• London Bridge
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3.9

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1. Black & Blue - Borough Market

2. Indian Gourmet

3. Boot and Flogger

4. The Mug House

5. Cloth Restaurant

6. Bacchanalia

7. Sticks'n'Sushi - Covent Garden

8. Gaucho City

9. The Ivy City Garden

10. Trivet

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