Best Birthday 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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

The Little Yellow Door is the perfect spot for birthday celebrations, as The Flatmates will make you feel right at home. Enjoy boozy brunches, quirky supper clubs and raucous house parties with some of London's most unique mixologists and chefs.

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.

Standing out in the crowd thanks to its iconic black exterior and with a reputation for serving some of London's most refreshing cocktails, the Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings is a quirky bar in North London based just a short stroll from Angel station. British seasonal dining is the name of the game - though its brunch has also earnt it a cult status.

Lost Society is a fun bar and restaurant based on Battersea Park Road in South London. Priding itself as something of a jack-of-all-trades, the venue serves Australian coffee in the morning in addition to the hand-crafted cocktails and ice-cold craft beers. Alongside a great selection of brunch dishes, the kitchen plates up great tasting pizzas and cheese-heavy burgers. 

A charming hideout featuring funky tables, marbled pillars, cosy booths and velvet armchairs, The Botanist is a swanky city restaurant ideal for intimate birthday gatherings. It's a sophisticated venue right in the heart of the city, serving British and European cuisine at its best, with some signature cocktails awaiting in the Soda Room lounge downstairs.

Looking for somewhere in Covent Garden to celebrate your birthday? No matter how big your party, Tredwells provides a great setting, with the option to exclusively hire the restaurant. With 3 floors of great food and drinks, there's something for all kinds of party people.

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.

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. 

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.

After the kind of restaurant that'll really make a mark? Head to Mayfair where Theo Randall Restaurant offers slinky surroundings, intimate private dining rooms and tasting menus with delicious dishes from antipasti and pasta through to steaks and Italian desserts.

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.

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.

Using only the freshest, most high-quality ingredients, Angel's Hot Stone is a stunning restaurant serving up only the best steak and sushi. Head down for Japanese wagyu with a side of sashimi cooked on heated volcanic stone, finishing your meal off with a sharp sake.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

Did someone say 'birthday'? Cafe Chula have got the answer as this cute Camden bolthole doles out mouthwatering tacos, piles of nachos, and - most importantly - margaritas and tequila.

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.

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.

One of the top birthday dining experiences in London, this unique private hire pod at Bread Street Kitchen brings you a mix of quaffable Bacardi cocktails and tasty street food.

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.

Not to be confused with a table-tennis focused hangout, Ping Pong is in fact one of the most stylish and chic restaurants in London. 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.

Party and Italian dining collide at Gloria, the OTT restaurant in Shoreditch. Recreating the Amalfi Coast in the '50s, this space has a 'bigger is better' philosophy, with everything from the lasagne through to the sheer amount of foliage super sized.