Best Birthday Restaurants in London

From renowned chef James Cochran, 1251 is set on the buzzing Upper Street. While the food is as smart as it gets, the interiors are laidback and easy, with wooden panelling mixed with pastel colour pops, making it an obvious choice for the chilled-out foodie.

This trendy tiki restaurant-bar brings the full, fiery flavours of French-Polynesian cuisine to the capital. Tuck into the likes of Volcano shrimp or Massaman red curry before washing it all back with some tropical tipples. Boasting kegs of rum to share between friends and the best Mai Tai available in the ol' smoke, Trader Vic's is one of the best party restaurants in London. 

One for all the night owls, Blues Kitchen Shoreditch has long held a name for live music and dancing in East London. But before you get up on the tiles, fill up with their juicy, Deep South plates, including some seriously smoky ribs.

Who doesn't want to spend their birthday in the community hot spot? Even if Farringdon isn't your stomping ground, Coin Laundry has such a homegrown feel inside it will be hard to shake it. Spend the night celebrating with old friends and mingling with new in this community restaurant and bar.

Sprinkle your birthday celebrations with a little bit of Spanish sass by heading to Salvador & Amanda in Bloomsbury. This restaurant bar serves a tasty tapas menu alongside an authentic list of Spanish cocktails and wines. A fantastic private dining space for a birthday party in London, book a table and indulge on a spread of small Spanish plates to share with your amigos. 

Sporting a cute-and-quirky 'Roald Dahl-esque charm', this boutique restaurant bar is a unique venue for a birthday meal in London. And there's a lot of substance behind the style too. Please your palate with the likes of the 45-day aged Dexter Sirloin, and while you're at it, pair it with a side of the droolworthy duck fat chips too. Then dance all that off, in one of the club rooms.

This London Bridge restaurant is the perfect spot for a proper British meal, with fresh ingredients and versatile space; where you can have private dining rooms or spread out under the sun in the terrace for an alfresco celebration.

One of the cool crowd when it comes to Bank's bar scene, Core is a fun place to spend your birthday in London where you won't find any pretentious crowd or overly pricey tags on food and drink. Boasting a basement space with neon lights, mish-mashed furnishings and a nod to the 50s, Core ticks all the boxes for a social hangout with mates on your special day.

Set in St Katharine's Docks, Dokke fuses Asian and British cuisines for some of the prettiest plates in the business. A bright airy space is soundtracked with the noises from the open kitchen, a great option if you're looking for something a little smart come your birthday in London.

If you've exhausted all of London's best restaurants and bars, head to central London where this beautiful spot from Bourne & Hollingsworth is taking group dining to new levels. With space for large groups and small tables alike, you can enjoy a decadent experience in the heart of the city.

There is truly nothing like Dans Le Noir and if doing something a little different sounds like a good idea, then this is the restaurant for you. Grab some friends and dine in the dark for a unique birthday experience.

One of the first to add a little bit of fun to eating out, Bunga Bunga in Covent Garden will throw you into a world of Italian mafia and questionable priests. When you're not interacting with the waiters or getting stuck into the show, fill up on their crowd-pleasing pizzas.

If it's a special birthday dinner you're planning, there's nowhere more special than the Savoy Grill. Housed within one of London's most iconic hotels, it's a luxurious experience from start to finish as the restaurant serves up steak, lobster, fine wines and signatures cocktails.

Celebrate your birthday at Craft and you'll be treated to delicious food and amazing views. The menu is packed full of wonderful dishes, ranging from wood grilled scallops to clay baked duck. Once you've finished, grab a cocktail in their upstairs bar for spectacular views of the O2 and the Thames.

In search of a restaurant that'll fit a large group without compromising on quality dishes and attentive service? This is where The Coal Shed comes in. Hailing from Brighton, this grill-fired restaurant serves up sustainably sourced steaks and grilled fish, with wine and cocktails to boot. Large parties can even hire private dining rooms or the whole space.

Mixing up Mexican and Peruvian cuisine, Leicester Square Kitchen is a smart space in the heart of London, which won't leave anyone feeling left out. Cool and casual, the menu is filled with light options that are great for sharing between groups, plus the cocktails are only too drinkable.

Celebrate your favourite day of the year (you can admit it) in a restaurant bar like Bermondsey Bar & Kitchen. Set in a former carpark, the space is filled with industrial touches, from exposed brick walls through to simple wooden tables. If you're a summer baby, nab a pint and space outside.

Celebrate your birthday dinner in London at Balans, delivering a delicious British menu, amazing cocktails, and a wicked personality, they've got loads up their sleeves. But add in those long opening hours and you'll probably never want to leave.

Created by a husband and wife team, Rosa's Thai Cafe is the perfect pitstop for a varied birthday group. Whether its vegan soup or veggie spring rolls, the restaurant caters to everyone. Check out one of their venues across London.

Go for something a little different this year and head east where this floating barge awaits. With stunning views and glowing lights, you can dig into contemporary British plates alongside delicious wines and cocktails at a unique location. This is one birthday you won't forget.

Not to be confused with a table-tennis focused hangout, Ping Pong is in fact one of the most stylish and chic restaurants in Covent Garden. With three floors each abuzz with a feel-good vibe it certainly suits a birthday celebration, with the seasonal dim sum menu designed to be shared around and an array of refreshing cocktails and theatrical flowering Chinese teas served from the bar.

Treat yourself on your day of birth with this fancy West London restaurant; London Steakhouse Co. in Chelsea has Marco Pierre White as a founder and a corking selection of steaks.

Get the gang down to Bababoom Battersea, or their Islington restaurant, for your birthday meal and treat yourself to a wonderful array of Iranian food. Their Persian flatbreads come topped with hearty portions of high welfare, charcoal grilled meats topped with punchy vegetable sidekicks. The fun environment is welcoming, while the great selection of drinks helps everything go down great.

Sea Containers is a striking place for dinner and drinks designed under the creative direction of visionary Tom Dixon. Part of the Mondrian London, there's more than the occasional nod to the Golden Age of transatlantic travel here, as well as stunning views of the Thames and a riverside terrace for al fresco dining.

With a focus on quality Thai food, this Belgravia-based restaurant offers a plethora of delicious dishes; from a la carte offerings to a luxury set menu. Bring a group of your closest mates and gather for an evening of tasty food and speciality cocktails.

When it comes to the perfect birthday restaurant in London, Sky Garden's offering has got to be up there. Located in the gorgeous sky-high spot, Darwin Brasserie is all about handcrafted cocktails and impressive food with unmatched views to boot.

Go big this year with a meal at Booking Office. Located in the famous St Pancras Renaissance London Hotel, there's dreamy Victorian architecture, a modern interior design and most importantly, a mouth-watering menu where seasonal dishes are complemented by brandy, sherry, real ales and classic cocktails.

The perfect mix of chic and fun, this Chinatown haunt offers one of the best birthday experiences in London. They've got delicious Mediterranean food being cooked up fresh in their open kitchen, alongside great cocktails, wines and all manner of DJ talent taking to the decks.

If it's good enough for Dita Von Teese and Rihanna, then it's good enough for us. Restaurant Ours is the celeb haunt in West London that has more pretty features than your Instagram will be handle. It's not cheap, but it is worth saving up for, with South American plates and out of this world cocktails.

If you're looking for a birthday restaurant with wow factor, Baluchi is a must-see. Set within a 19th century grammar school, the restaurant boasts a grand hall complete with high ceilings, large windows and handcrafted chandeliers.

Bringing you some of the finest Indian seafood dishes in London, this stunning Mayfair restaurant offers pretty and intimate surroundings as gorgeous as its food.

This opulent Islington-based diner is the ideal venue for anyone looking for an elegant birthday dinner in London. Hoxley and Porter sports a striking interior that marries surrealist jungles vibes with the charm of a Victorian gentleman's club. Their traditional British menu contains the likes of pork belly and rabbit pie. You'll also find fine wines, decadents spirits and outstanding cocktails, which are rustled up by the expert mixologists behind the bar. 

Give your birthday a fancy Central London twist this year as May Fair Kitchen open their doors. The spot has a range of private hire spaces, along with a stylish dining room and menu full of delicious items such as ceviche, seafood and pizza.

Give yourself a real birthday treat with London Cabaret Club. Promising an evening of British-inspired cabaret entertainment, you'll experience a stunning production that brings together music, dance, food and drink in quirky fashion.

Go for glitz and glamour this birthday, as Proud brings you cabaret stars, burlesque performers and circus acrobats for a changing roster of impressive performances alongside a delicious food and drink offering.

Cinnamon Bazaar in Covent Garden is an Indian restaurant that's perfect for an intimate birthday celebration. Run by the renowned restaurateur Vivek Singh, the kitchen offers its guests a range of different dishes that originated in the various towns along the trade routes between the old and new world. The venue's private room, called the Khari Baoli room, can cater for between 12 and 30 diners. 

Set in the gorgeous surrounds of Clerkenwell, Palatino is a lively and atmospheric restaurant that brings an authentic taste of Rome to London. Stevie Parle - TV chef and restaurateur - is the man behind the joint, using his kitchen magic to infuse Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavours for fresh pastas, fish and tasty meat.

For a sleek and trendy spot to celebrate, this charming restaurant near St Paul's has got you covered for everything from mid-morning brunches to pre-theatre botanical cocktails and delicious dinner options.

Caboose is a unique American BBQ concept that'll give you and your mates the chance to hunker down in your own cabin and feast on burgers with BYOB. Book your own exclusive wooden cabin, hook up the sound system and let the good times roll. 

Spend your birthday celebrations in one of London's most beautiful bars. Complete with a gorgeous garden and botanical decor, Brunswick House & Garden is a picturesque haunt that's sure to make any party extra special. 

These quirky pizza spots are perfect for grabbing a birthday slice, whether your gifting one to yourself or sharing with a party, their unique sourdough bases are sure to please even the fussiest of diners. 

If you're after something a little special for your birthday dinner, head to the newly opened Wild By Tart. Set in a former power station and coal store, as dusk falls this place becomes an enchanting candle-lit cave, complete with a mouth-watering menu of small plates and stone-baked pizzas.