Drinking, dining and spectacular shows go hand in hand at some of the best entertainment restaurants in London. Ignite your senses with burlesque show beauties, cabaret cavorts, live music or even extravagant circus tricks and treats at these spectacular eateries, where the food on your plate isn't the only delectable experience. If you fancy something a little more exciting than your typical date night or mundane dinner experience, take a look at our pick of the best restaurants with entertainment in London.
Last updated on 8th May 2018
@ Pedley Street Station on Various dates from 25th May
Head to the mysterious Pedley Street Station for an evening of delicious food within a stunning immersive environment. Sample the delights of early 20th Century train travel at this great London restaurant with entertainment.
Head to Proud Cabaret City, or its sister venue in Embankment, to feast on a 1920s inspired meal, complemented by prohibition-era cocktails, seductive burlesque performers, live jazz music and dazzling fire-breathers. You'd have to be dishwater dull not to be swept up in the glamour and excitement of this spectacular venue, where eats and entertainment violently collide into a wonderful mix of expression and laughter.
@ Radisson Blu Bloomsbury Street Hotel on Various dates
Expect a whole evening of rib-tickling, completely silly entertainment with this immersive theatre night. Basil, Sybil and Manuel will be attempting to serve a three-course meal, but as fans of the hit TV show will know, things won't go smoothly.
Blues Kitchen pushes out the stickiest, juiciest and tender trimmings of BBQ foods you'll find in London. Cooking up the best of smoked goods inspired by that fine American Southern style cooking, this place heaves with foodie fans looking for some ultimate satisfaction and an electric atmosphere. The Shoreditch site is huge space filled with meaty smells, live music and DJ tunes come the weekend. Why not also try their Camden or Brixton site, or get a heady dose of live music from Jazz Cafe?
Embarking on a meal out in Shoreditch or Bloomsbury? Looking for a restaurant in London with intriguing entertainment? Then to the Flight Club you must flock. Not only boasting one of the only digitally responsive sets of dartboards in the London business, you can tuck into hearty plates and settle matches in the venue's oche.
Roadhouse bar is a tribute to all things classically American, characterised by their diner style antics. Girls dance on the bar, motorbikes hang from the ceiling and band smash it on their stage. If there's one thing for sure, this place doesn't tire. There's always something going on; take in the wonderful mayhem around you and tuck into a range of mouth-watering dishes at this quirky London restaurant with entertainment.
The Piano Works offers a dining experience unlike any other with live music being the side dish to dinner. A late night venue where guests decide the repertoire from their house musicians whilst tucking into an array of culinary treats. Alongside their fantastic music and food menus they also offer a delectable drinks menu offering a wide range of freshly made cocktails, wines and spirits. A pre-theatre dining experience is also available for guests looking to take advantage of their champagne and cocktail hour.
Looking for a quirky London restaurant with a side of nostalgia? Head to one of The Schoolhouse's infamous Saturday bottomless brunch parties for unlimited drinks, tasty food, live DJs and an after-school club like no other. We're relatively confident this South London hideaway would fail its Ofsted Inspection. But funnily enough, we're okay with that.
With a stage set to dazzle an array of senses, Quaglino's is the ultimate swanky West End restaurant that fuses nightlife and luxuriant dining together. Playing host to huge DJ talent, top live music and some of the best cuisine in London, Quaglino's is a beautiful destination for fragrant foods, great entertainment and decadent surroundings.
16 person foosball, huge slices of pizza and vintage video games; sounds amazing, right? Pizza Pilgrim are offering that and more in their new Canary Wharf-based site. The famous pizza chain has made a name for themselves by creating stunning Neapolitan pizzas topped with the freshest ingredients around. Relax with a giant slice and enjoy everything their relaxed atmosphere has to offer.
Not only is The Courtesan in Brixton serving up some of the finest cocktails and dim sum in the business, head on down to this quirky bar for an impressive roster of interesting and immersive burlesque nights that are set to impress.
With everything from jaw-dropping aerial performers through to seductive burlesque, Circus is a unique bar and restaurant in Covent Garden. Join the secretive spot come the evening as guests dine on delicious Pan-Asian food, served with a side of dazzling entertainment.
Floripa is a fiesta of Brazilian culture and cuisine with a bustling party atmosphere. Bohemian beauties romp around, the venue is adorned with colourful décor and the food is a melting pot of South American dishes and authentic tastes. Fill your boots at this ecstatic venue, boasting some sassy drinks and dancing affairs.
Dine in a luxurious venue, where cocktails arrive by trolley and the menu ditches measly paper for a modern tablet form. Friday nights, Saturday brunches and Saturday evenings provide a bit of classic, old-school distraction with a sparkling white grand piano, taken over at the helm by the in-house, West End trained pianist. Playing the best in our favourite pop songs and retro hits, enjoy some classy entertainment as you nosh on some delicious grub.
Mint Leaf not only serves up some of the finest Indian cuisine and offers a fabulous range of cocktails, but is also a top spot in the West End for when you want to dine with some entertainment. Live music sessions go down and DJs take to the decks at this sumptuous restaurant with an elite clientèle. Tuck into exquisitely crafted foods and drink here for an unforgettable dining experience in London.
Okay okay, you got us; this isn't technically a 'restaurant', but The Magic Roundabout alfresco hideaway (located in the middle of Old Street roundabout!) does in fact serve a delectable selection of eats, courtesy of their permanent foodie residency partners, Burger Bear. And as far as entertainment goes, this London gem fronts regular music events, DJ throw downs and all manner of quirky parties - so we're pretty damn confident it deserves its place on this list.
Tank and Paddle Bishopsgate is the kind of venue that welcomes everyone with a huge hug. While the kitchen staff roll out freshly made stone-baked pizzas, the bar is busy serving home brewed pints of craft beer and real ale, all created in the giant tanks that stand behind the bar. If that doesn't get you excited, the venue's shuffleboard and collection of board games are certain to leave you beaming.
For just £19.95, you can get a meal and a movie at London's smallest independent cinema. The Exhibit are your hosts, inviting you to join them for something from the large plate menu before retiring to their 28-capacity, boutique space, where you'll sink into leather sofas and enjoy a film from their list of latest releases and cult classics.
Competitive socialising? We're absolutely mad for it, and that's why you'll regularly find us gracing the petanque pitch at Hay's Galleria. A venue offering something a bit different to the medley of ping-pong and pool outposts in town, the kitchen team specialise in British and continental favourites, while groups of mates challenge each other to a few games of boules outside. Make for the lovely covered terrace space afterwards to toast your victory.
@ The Candlelight Club on Various dates
Drink, dine and dance into the night as The Candlelight Club review the bygone days of the Golden Age. The Candlelight Club are London's most elusive and notorious party collectives, bringing the glitz and glamour of the 1920s back to life. Flappers eat your heart out as the prohibition party begins...
Aeronaut is West London's ultimate entertainment space, complete with a pub, brewery, circus themed beer garden and big top tent space. Be dazzled and wowed as some of the best international circus performers suspend from the ceiling, defy gravity, juggle and balance whilst you're served delicious gastro grub ring side.
A pillar of Islington socialising scene, the Dolls House is a three-storey Victorian townhouse home to food, drinks and good times. Known for its hand-illustrated walls and debaucherous character, pop for a stunning meal in the house's top floor restaurant then drop it down to the ground floor Parlour, where cocktails and DJs are the order of the day; open until 4am on the weekends, guests can also party long into the night.
A haven for ping-pong, delicious food and cocktails in a great location just down from Old Street, Bounce is one of east London's leading lights when it comes to fun-loving venues. Get straight on one of their 17 tables and set up a tourney among your mates, then finish off with a few cocktails and something from their Italian-inspired food menu.
Sitting pretty in one of the UK's largest shopping complexes, The Bat and Ball in Westfield Stratford not only promises a tasty selection of Neapolitan-style pizzas from the Well Street Pizza collective, but also a massive 12 ping pong tables for an after-dinner play-off. Come here for hearty plates, wiff-waff aplenty, and DJ nights until the early hours come the weekend.
Hidden away form the bustle of Liverpool Street, Kenza is a Arabian wonderland of draped silks, beaded cushions and luxuriant lounging. Taste the traditional flavours of Lebanese cuisines and douse yourself in the decadence of this of atmospheric restaurant and bar. There'll be belly dancers on hand and other exciting entertainment to really make your evening memorable.
A Spanish restaurant with romantic charm, Salvador & Amanda is one of the most entertaining restaurants in London. Not only host to plush tapas inspired plates and classic Spanish dishes, Salvador & Amanda host a regular roster of live music, flamenco dancing and more. Leave the bustling streets of London behind and instead transport yourself to the cool, characterful lanesof Madrid at this idyllic Spanish-themed restuarant in the capital.
Levant takes you to an authentic Lebanese dining spot from its smart Marylebone location. Guests start by mixing and matching a selection of mezze plates before the real entertainment starts, as belly dancing performers take centre stage each evening. There's snake charmers, fire eaters, henna tattooists and much more if you're seeking exclusive private hire.
