British Restaurants in London

On the outside, The Black Dog looks like a cool British boozer. On the inside, though, it's a contemporary British gastropub that you need to go to. The main string to their bow is their massive stocks of beer and wine, including ales and continental beers, but their kitchen isn't something to avoid. Boasting a wide range of gastropub dishes, it's impossible to leave there hungry.

Lots Road is a Chelsea gastropub that serves a menu of elevated British classics that won't break the bank. Feast on cod and chips, ribeye steak and stuffed Wellington in charming traditional interiors, with an impressive drinks selection to wash it all down.

Expect fresh shellfish, seared fish and lots of bubbly from the private dining space, Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill. Operated by Richard Corrigan, the restaurant's a la carte menu brings an impressive selection of seafood from all over the British Isles and Ireland.

St Barts Brewery is a monument to delicious British food in London. Melding the contemporary with classical London architecture, they serve up a massive range of beers and wines from the country all in a comfortable space. Their food, though, is 'BBQ British soul food': think comfort bites with a bit of a kick!

It doesn't really get more British than Gun. The pub is a Grade II-listed 19^th Century building, painstakingly restored to its former glory, and steeped in history. Modern comfort combines with historical presence in the design and sitting prettily by the River Thames makes it an ideal place in London to eat British food. Expect a gastro menu packed with pheasant, Cumbrian beef and Peterhead cod alike.

Offering a stunning menu of modern British food, this gorgeous bar and restaurant in Soho is must-visit for anyone looking for a taste of old-school drinking and dining with a very contemporary sensibility.

Offering good old fashioned pub grub, this great British restaurant in London can furnish you with everything from cauliflower and pale ale soup, to pig's ear fries, Cornish fish soup with Aspall cider and even beef mac and cheese.

Offering a great selection of quality dishes, from Seabass ceviche and chargrilled monkfish tail to crispy pig cheeks and truffled polenta, this sleek Dalston eatery is one of the best British restaurants in London.

Located in Stroud Green, The White Lion is a trusty boozer. Expect exposed brick, a hit list of London beers and a hearty menu of British classics, if you're in the area on a Sunday make sure to check out their roast.

After proper British food in London? Make your way to the City where you'll find charming interiors, mouthwatering wines and a menu of top-notch food. Located on Fenchurch Street, this is your place for everything from stead to seafood.

Head to The Palace Hotel where you'll find this gorgeous grill restaurant. House within The Rubens, The English Grill is all about speciality cuts of meat, classic British dishes and an extensive wine menu.

Offering a gorgeous selection of roast dinners, this British restaurant near Borough Market sources its meats exclusively from UK supplies, with many coming from the neighbouring market and surrounding area.

Mixing British and international eats into one very enticing menu. The Queens Head is a Holborn restaurant for mates dates and casual dinners. Head over for fish finger sandwiches, flat iron steak and a range of juicy beef burgers.

With a focus on contemporary European cuisine, this stunning Marylebone restaurant offers a ten-course tasting menu of unique dishes, from rose-cured salmon and red mullet, to black cod with caramel miso and pigeon with purple potatoes.

A gorgeous British restaurant in Bloomsbury, if you're looking to get your fill of traditional eats, The Lady Ottoline is the place to do it. The venue boasts an array of delicious dishes, including fish and chips, fancy pie and mash and a hot smoked salmon Scotch egg.

This centrally-located bar and restaurant in the heart of Bank serves an ample menu of European cuisine alongside a vast cocktail list from expert mixologists. Pairing the fine food and drink menu with its slick interiors and modern feel, this bar is a real winner. 

Looking for the quintessential spot for British and Irish food? Corrigan's Mayfair offers just that with their gourmet menu items such as Norfolk quail and cornish crab ravioli, all served up in the prettiest aesthetic possible by Chef Kearsey.

The menu at canal-side restaurant The Lighterman is made up of modern British classics. From hearty fish and chips to full English breakfasts and gravy-laden Sunday roasts, all set to the stunning backdrop of Granary Square, this place is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

The London Cabaret Club lets you feast on delectable British dishes while watching shows celebrating the country's culture. Serving up wonderful plates of British tapas dishes, both your tongue and eyes can be dazzled as you watch everything from a James Bond-style celebration of the city, to even a cabaret in appreciation of British pop.

Located in the heart of Fulham, this elevated gastropub is home to some of London's finest British fare. Forget the greasy starers and limp mains, because the chefs here have the Michelin kitchen experience that will really ignite your tastebuds.

Balans is the best place to escape the world and eat a hearty menu of modern British food – and while you're at it, wash it down with some expertly made cocktails (or three).

Throw yourself back to your school days with a naughty alcoholic twist at the Schoolhouse. Their menu is packed with traditional school meals (but, you know, actually good), with a 'tuck shop' for lighter bites. The retro memorabilia is pretty cool, but it really shines in the drinks department. The teachers have confiscated over 60 craft beers and the science professor has concocted some interesting cocktail mixes for you to experiment with.

Chiswell Street Dining Rooms offers elegant interiors and delicious British bites in one fancy restaurant. Whether you come for an afternoon tea (can you get more British that?), or a plate of new or traditional British dishes, while relaxing in their elegant leather clad restaurant, you are guaranteed a truly British experience.

Indulge in some seasonal small plates that will make you swoon at this great British restaurant in London. From grilled cauliflower and salt baked beetroot, to oxtail croquettes and lobster doughnuts, it's one of the most exciting eateries in East London.

Established in 1763, The Bow Street Tavern is a beloved watering hole that offers a menu of great British classics from the heart of Covent Garden. The menu includes succulent Sunday roasts, fish and chips, and steak and ale pie to enjoy in cosy surroundings. 

Using only the finest British produce, the Blue Door Bistro keeps a shifting menu of seasonal delights. Get your fix of twists on classic dishes, washed down with a healthy dose of cocktails, and treat yourself to something a little more luxurious.

Offering a mouthwatering selection of classic British eats, this gorgeous Kensington restaurant brings you the perfect lunch, dinner or pre-theatre dining destination with everything from scallops to sashimi and steaks making an appearence.

Bourne & Hollingsworth is a cute all-day brasserie perfect for eating great food in comfortable environment. Spread across four rooms, the insides are soaked in greenery, clean white colours and tonnes of character, coupled with sofas soft enough to sink into. The menu is all about tasty British gastro food washed down by delicious cocktails.

Head down to Bank where this gorgeous restaurant-bar offers a stunning range of international wines, alongside a menu of seasonal British eats, from gin-cured salmon and crispy lamb Kiev, to sharing platters of artisan cheeses and a sticky toffee baked Alaska.

No.11 Pimlico Road is a relaxed, all-day eatery serving up delicious wine and fresh food. The venue itself is all mellow tones and wooden furnishings, making it a comfortable escape from the busy Chelsea streets. Their menu boasts fresh British food – with a few European dishes thrown in for good measure – and this can all be washed down by one of their wines from their on-site wine shop.

The Jugged hare may serve up delicious British gastropub food in London, but the venue itself has a quirky edge. Filled with taxidermy animals in a Grade II-listed building, your surroundings will scream eccentric as you tuck into delicious plates of gastro food. With an eight-spit rotisserie and a walk-in wine room where guests can hand-select their wine, there aren't many places to get as pure a British experience as here.

The Guinea is the best place to visit for delicious British food. A top English pub in the heart of Mayfair, they serve a variety of delicious dishes, boasting superior Scotch beef and award-winning pies, delivered with silver service. And you can wash it all down with a variety of food, wines and beers.

From a slap-up full English to a big hearty plate of fish and chips, this wine bar and restaurant offers some of the best British grub in Moorgate.

From a light terrace through to a leafy bar area, The Lampery is all sorts of stylish. The new restaurant is moments from Tower Bridge and has a great all-day menu, from hearty English breakfasts to dinners of lobster burgers.

With chefs trained at Leiths School of Food and Wine, the menu is as mouthwatering as it is eclectic. With everything from pumpkin salad to steak tartare getting a look in, this great British restaurant offers some of the best pub food in Deptford. 

If you want to eat at the best British restaurants in London, you should probably have some pretty good views to boot. Cue Aviary, sitting on the 10^th floor of the Montcalm Royal London House Hotel in Finsbury Square, their 6000 sq ft rooftop is a great place to tuck into British seafood, or even cuts of meat found on the island cooked in their coal oven.

Founded by the team behind Tart London and Tom Warren, Wild by Tart is set inside a stunning former power station, with many of the original features still present. The carefully curated menu here is made up of local produce-led small plates and bites, with regular seasonal updates.

Whether you fancy a full English breakfast, perfectly cooked steak or Sunday roast topped off with all the trimmings, Boulevard Theatre has it all. You'll find everything from breakfast to dinner and weekend specials, so don't miss this Soho favourite.

With venues in Oxford Street, Bloomsbury, Canary Wharf and Kensington, Scoff & Banter are taking London by storm with their delicious British cuisine. Expect dishes such as fish pie, fish and chips, and rib-eye steak alongside fine wines.

Beer lovers, you're in for a treat this month as some of the best breweries are opening their doors for you. The tour gives you the opportunity to taste your way through the finest craft beer, while learning all about them along the way.

Owned by iconic British battleaxe Gordon Ramsay, Bread Street Kitchen is a top spot for a guaranteed good evening of top-notch food in a sophisticated setting. Nosh on an eclectic menu, with highlights including beef Wellington, truffle mash and bone marrow sauce and their Sunday roasts.

Open from breakfast through dinner, this unique Battersea restaurant brings together stylishly rustic interiors and stunning plates of food for warm and welcoming venue that will take you from brunch to late night drinks.

Sitting in the suave Broadgate Circle is the Botanist, one of the trendiest bars around. While it is often used as a hub for after-work drinks, they also have a menu packed with great British cuisine. Make yourself comfortable amongst the shapeless tables or cosy booth seats and enjoy some fine dining British food, washed down by a cocktail or two.

Not only does Tredwells serve up the best in British cooking, but the Covent Garden restaurant also caters to large groups. Whether it's a birthday party, special occasion or team night out, make the most of flexible dining options and a bespoke bar menu.

With a stunning selection of contemporary British eats on offer, this unique Wembley Park restaurant is letting you chow down of spiced cauliflower, beetroot tart and Blytheburgh pork chops, washed down with tipples from their excellent wine selection.