Quaglino's
- Location: 16 Bury Street, St James's, SW1Y 6AJ
- Price: £££
- Highlights: stunning interiors
- Why we recommend: If you're after live music, elegant dining and cocktails in one of London's most iconic settings, Quaglino's still knows how to put on a performance
An icon since 1929, Quaglino's has hosted everyone from Evelyn Waugh to royalty, cementing itself as one of Mayfair's most glamorous addresses. Today, it remains the epitome of luxe dining and drinking, spread across two glitzy bars and a sweeping restaurant, where evenings unfold with serious style.
The interiors are pure drama: deep reds, gleaming gold, polished chrome and towering floral arrangements, all framed by the grand stage's crimson curtains. It's Art Deco decadence with a theatrical twist, designed for nights that start with cocktails and end with a show. In the kitchen, head chef Jack Smith plates up refined European classics, such as pumpkin and squash tortellini, cod with chorizo and apple jam, Tomahawk steak, and so much more.