This city? It's filled with plenty of eco-friendly restaurants, with more and more establishments becoming aware of their carbon footprint. From organic produce to local initiatives, rooftop beehives to zero-waste, all of these places are doing their bit to encourage environmentally-friendly eating. Whether it’s a quirky hideaway, cosy pub, hipster haunt or swanky eatery that you’re in the mood for, you’re sure to be amazed by what these sustainable London restaurants are up to.
Apricity
Having been awarded a Michelin Green Star, Apricity is a high-end restaurant created by award-winning chef-owner Chantelle Nicholson. The Mayfair venue prides itself on its low-waste kitchen, focusing on conscious cooking. They use seasonal British produce at its peak, sourced from small-scale farms and foraged ingredients. Choose from a la carte or tasting menus, featuring everything from chalk stream trout with pak choi to Norfolk pork loin or celeriac and pear terrine.
This place has earned a Michelin Green Star for its sustainability.
Barge East
A historic 125-year-old Dutch barge that's moored in Hackney Wick, you can look out over the River Lee while tucking into planet-friendly bites at Barge East. They use ingredients from their on-site gardens to create their a la carte menu and 'super sustainable specials'. Think barbecued hispi cabbage, onglet steak and much more, as well as stellar Sunday roasts. Plus, you can find sustainable street food and drinks at Barge East Gardens & Terrace.
Dine on the water at Barge East.
St Barts
Holding both a Michelin Star and a Michelin Green Star, St Barts is a fancy, sustainable restaurant in the City of London. Their ethos reflects head chef Johnnie's deep respect for the land, showcasing the best of Britain's small-scale farmers, growers and conservationists. Go on a culinary journey across the British Isles, thanks to their signature tasting menu. Expect the likes of stuffed partridge, mushrooms in roasted yeast and squid ramen, with optional drinks pairings available.
Sample premium British flavours at this City restaurant.
Plates London
Located in Shoreditch, Plates London is a plant-based, Michelin-starred restaurant that promises sustainable, modern dishes. Chef Kirk Haworth blends classical culinary techniques with innovative approaches to vegan cooking, with a menu made up entirely of plants. This is an intimate venue that can only accommodate tables of up to six people at a time, filled with chic, natural decor. It has also been awarded number 21 in the Harden's Top 100 Best UK Restaurants for 2026.
Try award-winning vegan fare at Plates.
Fallow
Fallow, located in St James's Market, is a vibrant, award-winning restaurant that blends innovative cuisine with sustainability. Founded by chefs Jack Croft and William Murray, alongside entrepreneur James Robson, Fallow has quickly gained a reputation for pushing boundaries with creative dishes that focus on the environment. Offering a menu that caters to every taste, their wild-farmed focaccia with spicy pork sobrassada and the vegan-friendly corn ribs are standout dishes that showcase their ability to elevate simple ingredients. Fallow's success is clear, with awards like Sustainable Restaurant of the Year from Marie Claire and GQ, solidifying it as one of London's most exciting dining destinations.
Enjoy some sustainable cooking at the renowned Fallow.
The Culpeper
The Culpeper is a charming pub in Spitalfields that's known for its sustainable ethos. Their rooftop is a working farm that doubles as a gorgeous outdoor terrace, providing ingredients for the kitchen downstairs. Surround yourself in the greenery while admiring the view, munching on everything from spiral chipolata with mustard and onions to Rhug Estate chicken leg with garlic aioli.
Both the views and the food are excellent here.
Nine Lives
Bermondsey eatery and cocktail bar Nine Lives is renowned for its cool vibe and ‘tropicalifornication’ feel. However, this place takes its waste seriously, decorating the interiors with re-purposed furniture and using bamboo straws to sip on eco-friendly cocktails. The backyard houses a herb garden which is a real treasure, as ingredients are sourced from plants and fruit pith to create essential oils. They really do place nature at the forefront.
Recline in a tropical paradise, with a sustainable cocktail in hand.
The Coal Shed
This steakhouse and haven for the city’s meat-lovers is an advocate for sustainable farming. Specialising in rare breeds of beef, The Coal Shed ensure their meat is slower-grown and grass-fed, creating more depth to the flavour as well as being more humane. They also source local, sustainable seafood, and have earned recognition from the Sustainable Restaurants Association while working closely with the organisation Paper Round to prevent waste from going into landfill.
Sustainably-sourced produce is at the heart of this meat haven.
Spring at Somerset House
Spring offers sustainable dining in an elegant setting. Set within Somerset House, this trailblazer was one of the city's first plastic-free restaurants. In addition, they build their menu specifically around surplus ingredients, utilising organic fruit and veg that would’ve otherwise gone to waste. Following the sad passing of visionary chef Skye Gyngell in November 2025, the restaurant continues her legacy in championing environmental awareness through curated events that explore core philosophies such as food waste, ethical fashion and cutting-edge design.
Spring lives up to its name with delicate floral decor and soft furnishings.
The Three Stags
Often recognised as one of London’s top eco-friendly boozers, The Three Stags are mindful when it comes to daily operations. They use carefully sourced produce, sustainable fish, plus stock as many local ingredients as possible (avoiding bottled water too). However, it’s their local initiatives that really spark interest, working with local residents and schools to use vegetables from local allotments, building their own roof garden and installing a beehive for eco-friendly honey.
Eco-friendly comfort food? The Three Stags have got you covered.
The Conduit
Referred to as the members’ club with a social purpose, The Conduit is an invitation-only collective with high-profile members that are philanthropists, investors, media figures and members of the non-profit sector. The restaurant serves refined, produce-driven cuisine sourced from values-aligned suppliers, plus their restaurant is net carbon neutral. Half of the dishes are vegetarian or vegan to limit carbon emissions and no waste goes to landfills.
This private member's club is focused on social issues and saving the planet.
Levan
This all-day bar and restaurant in Peckham has a strong focus on low-intervention wines and delicious eco-friendly European cuisine. Produce is sourced locally, and they butcher the whole animal to re-purpose and reuse 90% of waste. They then extend that sentiment to the bar, where wines come from organic artisan producers in the Jura region of France and bespoke cocktails are created using botanicals and tinctures from the kitchen garden.
Peckham's Levan is a haven for ethically-sourced delicacies.
