Secret Restaurants In London

You don't want to dine with a swarm of other Londoners; you want to cavort in private supper clubs; you want to booze in basement bars, and you want to be the first to tell all of your friends. Boasting some of the best hidden gems in the world, our city is a homage to clandestine eateries. Whether you fancy knocking back dim-sum behind an unassuming Chinatown door or schmoozing by candlelight in a subterranean 1920s spot, discover the best secret restaurants in London.

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Last updated on 9th October 2024




Oriole

Dinner and Show

Following the success of their pop-up Prelude, Oriole has a permanent site in Covent Garden. This gorgeous bar is known for its creative cocktails and stylish decor, but if you head downstairs you'll find a plush basement restaurant designed like a speakeasy.

Their menus focus on Latin American cuisine, with favourites including sea bass ceviche, smoked aubergine and chicken arepas. That's not all though, as you'll often find live jazz and other entertainment here too.

Lucy Wong

Happy Hour 💋 and 3 other offers

Tucked away in Fitzrovia, Lucy Wong is an elegant restaurant and bar inspired by 1950s Hong Kong. Across their venue, decorated in Asian artwork and hanging lights, and their heated outdoor terrace, you can enjoy sumptuous dishes like mushroom dumplings, salmon or pork bao buns and signature fried rice dishes.

As for the drinks? Expect inventive serves like the Eastern Sour or a Breakfast in Beijing, alongside classic cocktails too. Even better? This sultry spot offers afternoon tea for £35 per person.

La Bodega Negra

Watch the shock on your mate's face as you take them through a sex shop, only for them to discover this incredible speakeasy. The naughty-looking nook isn't what it seems, instead, La Bodega Negra is a fantastic Mexican restaurant and bar where you can eat and chat the night away.