Best London Restaurant Bars

Wanna grab some delicious drinks and great food all in one spot? Consider this little guide our gift to you. Positively brimming with restaurants and bars that serve tasty tipples while delighting your taste buds at the same time, London's not in short demand of a brilliant hangout or two. We’ve narrowed down our favourite restaurant bars around the capital to these chosen few, meaning you never have to trudge around town to get a post-dinner cocktail again.      

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Last edited by Scarlett Welch

Last updated on 28th November 2024




Devonshire Terrace

Devonshire Terrace is a stunning restaurant bar on Liverpool Street. With a beautiful interior made for smart dining or comfortable drinking and two great outdoor areas, is it the perfect relaxed setting to impress anyone. The kitchen serves up a delicious modern European menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This classy spot is perfect for impressing a client, date or just enjoying a nice meal out.

Forge, London

Forge is a city escape that can be found moments from Bank and is open 'til late throughout the week, making it a great destination for those who like to party. Interiors-wise, it features stripped-back brickwork and lush leather booths, as well as a luminous bar where you can order the likes of pornstar martinis and old fashioneds from. And if you're hungry? The restaurant serves sizzling meats in the form of steaks and smokey bacon cheeseburgers.

Dodici Pizze & The Black Horse

Pizza & Cocktail Hour 6-7pm : Buy one pizza get one half price + 2 for £10 cocktails. and 2 other offers

A stylish industrial-style bar that pays homage to the nearby denim and bus factories in the area, The Black Horse & Dodici Pizze near Walthamstow Wetlands is the perfect place for a spot of creative cocktails, quality wines, and locally crafted beers that will knock your socks off. With quirky concoctions like the Copacabana featuring coconut rum, passion fruit, almond orgeat and tiki bitters, as well as the bourbon and rye-infused Solaris, this delicious tipple house is the perfect spot for a romantic date with your boo.

Exhibit

Bottomless Dinner and 3 other offers

Regularly topping up Balham's rumblin' tums, The Exhibit serves carefully curated drinks and a hearty menu of fresh British produce. Bag yourself a table and get ready for a festival of eating; there's everything from roasted pheasant to grilled royal beam and Galloway beef burgers with all the trimmings. There's an eclectic entertainment programme for dessert, too.

Night Tales Loft

The toastie specialists at Morty & Bob's have teamed up with Night Tales to create this cracking Hackney spot. The venue serves as a laid back cafe by day, but completely transforms itself after dark, when the DJs, live music and master mixologists behind the bar dial things up a bit. Enjoy a few delicious toasties before washing them all down with a hand-crafted cocktail.

Islington Blend

£7 Cocktails

For a fun and relaxed evening out in Islington, Islington Blend offers the perfect mix of casual dining and exceptional cocktails.

Whether you're stopping by for a quick bite of pizza or pasta, or settling in for an evening of great drinks and conversation, this vibrant venue has something for everyone. The menu is filled with delicious options, and the cocktails are always on point (especially when they're £7 during happy hour). 

Humble Grape Bars

From plant-filled light and bright spaces through to laid-back Battersea hangouts, Humble Grape has got the London's restaurant bar scene nailed. Head to one of their bars across the city for an excellent choice of vino and top notch British bites, including a boozy brunch come the weekend.

Asador Bar & Grill

Free Glass of Wine on arrival

Inspired by the vibrant steakhouses of Argentina, Asador Bar & Grill is a sleek space found in the heart of Leicester Square, inside the Leicester House Hotel. The dark interiors are filled with elegant wooden furniture and marble-topped bars, where you can enjoy a range of delicious handcrafted cocktails.

Wondering what's on the menu? Choose from a selection of South American delights, including truffle beef carpaccio, sea bass ceviche and juicy steaks.

Inamo Covent Garden

Unlimited Asian tapas & sushi with free-flowing wine or beer £54.95 per person and 2 other offers

Inamo is the tech-savvy Londoners favourite hangout. Where else can you place your order via a sleek tablet, set your own digital tabletop or even track your dinner's progress via a chef cam? Head along to their Covent Garden base for a pioneering experience likely to feature delightful pan-Asian tapas dishes, then take it downstairs to the cocktail bar for Oriental-themed drinks and sleek, intimate vibes.

Atelier Coupette

Fronting a mix of modern and vintage decor, stainless steel furnishings and an intimate dining space, Atelier Coupette has to be on your list of restaurant bars to visit in Soho. It oozes French elegance, all the way from its style to its food and drink lists. Here, you can look forward to devouring tapas plates of BBQ hispi cabbage, confit duck leg and king prawns in a bonito sauce, all washed down by bespoke tipples such as Smoked Artichoke Manhattans and Salted Caramel Martinis. 

Albert's Schloss London

London's got a new hotspot, and it's none other than Albert's Schloss. This joint, named after Prince Albert himself, is all about serving up Bavarian goodness and keeping the good times rolling. With a menu packed full of Alpine delights like currywurst and fondue, plus delicious cocktails like the Apple Strudel with spiced rum and cinnamon, it's a non-stop party for your tastebuds.

The Courtesan

The Courtesan is reminiscent of a Chinese opium den, with its vintage furniture and dark lighting, but this hideaway in Brixton is one of the coolest and most unique restaurant bars in the area. Stop by for lunch or dinner and enjoy their selection of dim sum in steamer baskets or small plates, tapas style. The food perfectly complements the unique cocktails and teas on offer as well.

New Street Grill

New Street Grill is a buzzy spot, boasting exposed brick, warm light fixtures and an arch leading out to a romantic patio. It's famed for its Josper-grilled steaks, along with a large selection of other cuts to pair with sides like triple-cooked chips or chargrilled garlic field mushrooms. On the menu, there's also Sutton Hoo chicken Kiev and house-made potato gnocchi covered in pesto. 

The Patio London

One of the best restaurant bars in Farringdon, The Patio is a more than suitable shout for dinner. Enjoy getting stuck into 3-course menus for £61 per person and chow down on the likes of crispy lamb samosas and short rib croquettes. Yum.

Blacklock

Former Hawksmoor chef Gordon Ker is behind Blacklock; the elusive chops restaurant quickly becoming one of the hottest properties in London. A secluded basement spot made for communal dining, Blacklock serves only the finest chops cooked over charcoal and vintage irons. Pick between racks of Cornwall beef, pork, lamb and veal, handily washed down by £5 classic cocktails.