Best Restaurants In Holborn
While it might be known as London's notorious law district with the Royal Courts of Justice nearby, Holborn is making its own rules when it comes to great places to eat. Not only will you be spoilt when it comes to classic British cuisine, keep an eye out for luxury Indian spots, hotel dining and a whole heap of options in our guide to the best Holborn restaurants.
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Last updated on 27th August 2025
Truckles of Pied Bull Yard
Colonel Saab High Holborn
Blue Door Bistro at The Montague on The Gardens Hotel
The Fable
The Lady Ottoline
Superstar BBQ
Situated in Central St Giles Piazza, Superstar BBQ is a unique restaurant that specialises in authentic Korean barbecue. Enter the sleek, modern restaurant to enjoy dishes grilled right at your table in this hands-on venue, with helpful staff on hand to help you decide how much to order and tech you cooking techniques.
All the dishes are fully explained in English, so you'll know exactly what you're in for. There's so much to choose from - think spicy barbecue pork belly, homemade kimchi cabbage, deep-fried chilli calamari and so much more.
The Spirited
A cool basement bar and restaurant within The Hoxton Hotel, The Spirited is a great choice for light bites and cocktails. This stylish venue makes you feel at home instantly, featuring comfy velvet sofas and rustic wooden walls, lined with colourful tapestries and foliage.
Head chef Raul Ceppi is cooking up a tantalising tapas menu that spans the flavours of South America - promising everything from sea bass ceviche to empanadas and scallops in herbed garlic butter. Plus, their quirky cocktail menu takes its inspiration from the Amazonian rainforest.
Arcade Food Hall
Get ready to indulge in a mouth-watering experience at Arcade Food Hall, where you'll find not one, not two, but eight open kitchens serving nine different global cuisines. Whether you're in the mood for a juicy US-style Smash Burger, a flavour-packed Middle Eastern Shawarma, or some expertly crafted Japanese Sushi, they've got you covered with the best.
Noble Rot
Noble Rot is a fancy restaurant and wine bar in the heart of Holborn with an old-school charm, boasting slick interiors like dark wood, handwritten blackboards, and flickering candles that'll make you feel right at home. The simple but stellar food menu includes goodies like smoked eel with celeriac remoulade, palourde clams with chorizo and Manzanilla as well as chicken terrine with cornichons and crusty bread. Don't forget to save some room for a glass (or two) of classic vino; it's sourced from all over the world and tastes impeccable.
Swiss Butter
Just a stone's throw from Holborn and Russell Square tube stations, and only a short distance from the British Museum, Swiss Butter prides itself as your local steakhouse. With a simple yet focused menu featuring just three main choices — chicken breast, beef ribeye or filet, and salmon fillet — each meal is paired with their signature Swiss Butter sauce, a fresh salad, white or brown baguette, and your pick of fries or baked potato.
What's more, all the meat is halal certified, and the desserts are both delicious and budget-friendly.