Where To Have Dinner In London
'Tea', 'supper', 'dinner' - whatever you want to call it, London has got a delicious answer to it. But whittling it down to just one can be a tricky choice - while we can't help you with that, we can save you from traipsing the city streets with our list of restaurants and bars all providing scrumptious dinner options.
Last updated on 24th June 2022
It's all about steak at this impressive restaurant by Marco Pierre White and James Ogilvie Robertson - and with these two at the helm, you can expect the very best. From the City to Chelsea, you can feast on signature cocktails and classy interiors alongside juicy cuts of meat.
Core is a refreshing change to the swanky Bank restaurant scene with a basement bar where chill vibes are strong and neon lights make up the ambience. With a gentle nod to 'That 70s Show' with their underground social hangout, Core is an undoubtedly cool place to have dinner in London with a menu of classic pub style dishes serving you just dandy.
Promising a menu inspired by the best in American and British fare, Sea Containers at the Mondrian celebrates the Golden Age of transatlantic travel in a beautiful space designed under the tutelage of Tom Dixon. Expect a variety of small plates, sharing dishes and classic comfort foods with stunning views overlooking the Thames.
If you're after a sophisticated meal out in the city, you can't go wrong with The Bloomsbury Club Bar. This charming restaurant bar has it all. More than just a venue with an enviable location, step inside and have your breath taken by the lavish interior here. And to seal the deal, this venue offers up a mouth-watering menu of classic British plates alongside an exceptional selection of wines from all around the globe.
Happy Hour, weekdays 4-7pm, all cocktails ÂŁ7.50 and 1 other offer
One of the best places to have dinner on the Southbank, this gorgeous new bar and restaurant really comes alive in the evening time. Tuck into delicious plates of chicken washed down with signature cocktails while looking out of the lights of central London.
Paradise By Way of Kensal Green, as well as being a popular night spot, is renowned for its great restaurant. Serving only freshly produced, British dishes from locally sourced ingredients, the menu changes with the seasons and includes delights like sea bass, Morecambe Bay shrimps and Best End of Lamb, along with fabulous Sunday roasts.
Serving up seasonal dishes, cooked from scratch in the open kitchen, Balls Brothers Austin Friars brings a tasty dining out experience to the heart of the city. The ideal selection whether you're hosting an informal party or just enjoying a meal out with friends, menus change on a daily basis and there's a stunning choice of cocktails, wine and beer to match.
With an array of different dishes, Highbury's Brewhouse & Kitchen offers visitors a traditional pub experience with a twist. To accompany their selection of small-batch craft beers, their flavourful menu includes a number of British classics and international favourites from a cheese-topped Aberdeen Angus Beef burger to American-style hot dogs.
Sink into the trendy digs at Crowne Plaza Hotel Blackfriars' new fine Italian restaurant and cocktail bar, Diciannove. Complete with some seriously fresh dishes served by executive chef Allesandro Bay and a killer cocktail list, consider Diciannove a go-to for an exquisitely tasty night out on the town.
Nab a classic gastropub dinner at The Queensbury in Willesden Green. They're fronting comforting grub and heart fare like burgers, steak, sea bass or fish 'n' chips for you to tuck into. Better yet, you can stay for their weekly quiz night, which is hosted by Shaun Wallace (a.k.a “The Dark Destroyer” from The Chase).
An utterly unique venue of obscure yet subtle decadence. Hoxley and Porter's lush interior provides the perfect backdrop to the modern British cuisine with a twist. Mirroring the interior, the food is traditional with continental and oriental flourishes: Rich yet earthy dishes such as pork belly and rabbit.
Test Drive - 5 Courses Menu ÂŁ35 per person and 1 other offer
Taste a piece of classic French cuisine at Cigalon where their ingredients are seasonal, fresh and supplied from Southern France. Sitting pretty on Chancery Lane, Cigalon's interiors follow the same suit as their menu: clean, classic but with a contemporary finish making for a top spot to have dinner in London.
If you're looking for somewhere to have dinner in London, The Sterling is the perfect city hangout not far from Aldgate tube or Liverpool street. Its prime location comes in tow with one of London's most iconic landmarks, the Gherkin. Sitting in the base of this building you should head here for classic British cuisine and drinks to match.
When it comes to innovation, few can match Inamo. In fact, few can get close. This is the place your mates have told you about; the one where you order via sleek tablets, upload your own images as your custom-tabletop and even check in on the kitchen via chef cam. Pioneering approach aside, Inamo actually serves delightful food and Oriental cocktails too. Come for pan-Asian tapas then head for intimate post-dinner cocktails in the basement bar.
ÂŁ44 standard group deal, bringing you a flavour of Spain and Italy and 1 other offer
Head over to Soho where this stylish and low-key restaurant offers a delicious range of Spanish-Italian tapas to try out, as well as some unique signature cocktails to wash it all down with.
In the heart of theatreland and tucked away just off the Covent Garden plaza, Balthazar is a slice of fine dining where you can experience some classic French inspired cuisines. This place to have dinner in London promises the full works: charming interiors, a hefty wine collection, cocktails and beautiful food.
If you're after stellar British produce served in elegant and sleek surroundings, look no further than City restaurant - Three Cranes. The menu here takes influence from French cuisine, serving a range of steaks and chops from the grill, with sides of pommes frites and a choice of bone marrow or Roquefort butter.
Showcasing flavours from the Med, Middle East and Asia under one Tiki-themed roof, Trader Vic's offers a taste sensation from the London Hilton on Park Lane. The Chinese wood-fired ovens offer a smoky tinge to dishes, and the venue's cocktail list counts the original 1944 Mai Tai among its favourites.