The London Restaurants Now Taking Table Bookings

One of Belgravia's most admired public houses, The Orange is one of the best London pubs now open for business. Book in to their luxe dining space for a feast of delicious gastro grub, alongside breakfasts, wood-fried pizzas and a selection of excellent beers.

With a menu that includes tandoori chicken chops, smoked aubergine bharta and goat shawarma biriyani alongside cocktail like the simha spritz which pairs vodka with mango, bergamot, lemon, basil and prosecco, it goes without saying that Farzi Café should be on your post-lockdown list.

One of the most stunning new openings in the city is looking ahead to a post-lockdown scenario and taking bookings as 14 Hills are switching up shift patterns, adding electronic menus and introducing contactless payments to keep diners safe.

Everyone's favourite boat restaurant looks to be making a return to bookings this July 4th (pending government announcements) as Darcie & May Green hope to bring diners back to brunch with a selection of beloved Australian recipes. 

Hand sanitiser stations, medical grade UV lamps and social distancing measures are just the start of reopening protocols now found at Queens: Skate, Dine, Bowl as diners and bowlers alike can now book in for burgers and strikes. 

Because let's be honest, we're not going on holiday any time soon, why not make your brunch antics after lockdown a tropical experience? Coming at you from July 11th with fruity cocktails and tasty grub, Cottons in Notting Hill is the perfect way to have a dose of travel without leaving London.

The Grazing Goat is making a big return this July, with over 30 wines and Champagnes by the glass and a gorgeous outdoor terrace, as well as rooms for your city staycation. Head to Marble Arch for Sunday roasts and gastro favourites.

One of Covent Garden's most iconic restaurants, Tuttons is back open for business this summer. Head down to their market-adjacent plot for the chance to tuck into a delicious menu of classic European fare while taking in the sights of Central London.

Live music aficionados and champions of all things Americana, The Blues Kitchen are reopening their doors this July 4th for food and drink bookings where you can get back to the big London burgers we all know and love. Check out the rest of their sites for more bookings on DesignMyNight too.

Get ready for views like no other as party restaurant Madison returns to business this July 4th, overlooking the historic St.Pauls. Not only opening with a two day party in tow, you can now enjoy brunch and more at the luxe London spot. 

Lost Boys Pizza have been keeping people in charcoal pizza for nearly the majority of lockdown thanks to their delivery service, but this July, it's back to business for the beloved vampire-themed pizzeria as they start to welcome diners this month.

Guess who's back? That's right, Chapel Market favourite Hot Stone is back once again, and this time they're looking tastier than ever. Expect wagyu, salmon and more all cooked over scorching stones in the style that's popular in Japan.

Vinoteca is gearing up to open a whole host of London sites, from its Farringdon locale, to venues in Chiswick, Marylebone and The City. Scout out your nearest and make your reservation for the chance to get stuck into their extensive selection of gorgeous wines alongside paired plates.

A restaurant London knows all too well for its stunning interiors, potted cacti and gorgeous outdoor dining scenario, No.197 Chiswick Fire Station are back taking bookings from July 7th, so don't miss out on your chance to join them on their return. 

If your dim sum cravings are at an all time high Ping Pong are back to fill that doughy hole. Opening their restaurants again on 4th July, you can enjoy happy hour weekdays (with cocktails from as little as £4) alongside dim sum classics and more.

One of East London's best bars is back and taking table bookings once more, Coupette specialises in high quality cocktails that are expertly made and simply served, inspired by the French. It's sure to become one of the most popular destinations for post-lockdown tipples. 

Remember what it felt like to chow down on egg-topped cachapas, delicious arepas and tres leches with mojitos and Venezuelan-style sours to wash it all down? Arepa & Co is turning that memory into a reality as the Haggerston hangout returns this month. 

If beautiful brunches in pretty digs sound like your kind of post-lockdown fun, look no further than Wimbledon favourite 601 Queen's Road. Now taking brunch bookings, get set for a socially distanced meal with mates... finally.

Scarlett Green is back baby! Not only is the Soho favourite welcoming you with Aussie coffee, bottomless brunch, lunchtime salads and evening plates, but also Insta-worthy interiors and dishes that'll please everyone from vegans and veggies to meat-eaters.

A pizza and brunch spot in Brixton renowned for its cocktails, industrial interiors and late night vibes, Canova Hall is set for an exciting return to business as they're ready to take brunch and dinner bookings from 4th July.

Enjoy dim sum behind secret doors from 4th July as Chinatown favourite and Central London resident Opium returns to business, welcoming diners and cocktail lovers in socially distanced style. 

Overlooking the water and bringing you gorgeous plates in a slick and modern setting, The Lighterman in King's Cross look to take table bookings this month, so don't miss your chance to tuck in on the terrace.

Mark your return to restaurants in London with a trip to premium wine spot, Humble Grape. Whether you're booking in for bottles in Battersea or hoping to dine in Islington, these guys are more than excited to welcome you back come 4th July. 

Battersea's got its fair share of brunch spots, with No 29 Power Station West up there with the best of them. Overlooking the water and brimming with beaut dishes, you can now book your table from 11th July onwards.

Make your first meal out after lockdown a return to all things British with The Ship. Sat alongside the water with their own traditional pub restaurant, enjoy classic dishes as the venue re-opens to diners this coming July 20th. 

From wild brunches to a sun-soaked summer terrace, the flatmates at Little Blue Door are back in business from 8th July, bringing you safe spaces alongside must-try cocktails and more.

Add chicken to your must-try post-lockdown list as Spitalfields' Absurd Bird reopen their doors to table bookings from 4th July. Boozy brunches aren't on the cards just yet, but their burgers and wings are sure to fill that gap. 

If you've been missing all things gorgeous about London's dining scene, Brunswick House & Garden are bringing it back to you as they aim to return to business on July 4th for some of the prettiest meals in South London. 

Battersea's Cinnamon Kitchen is bringing Indian delights back to diners as they reopen on July 4th for table bookings. Expect necessary safety measures alongside a scattering of unmissable Indian plates and dishes. 

London's best boat bar is back to bring a much-needed slice of summer to Hackney Wick. Head over to their canalside mooring for the chance to sun yourself in their newly-refurbished garden space, or take to the deck for Sunday roasts and espresso martinis.

This sky-high favourite is looking ahead to a July return as Jin Bo Law (complete with stunning views over the city and Shard alike) will be inviting guests for rooftop cocktails and delicious plates alongside the belting London sunshine. 

Looking for chilled out places to eat after lockdown? Head to Belgravia where The Thomas Cubitt is bringing its farm to fork ethos to life through stuffed courgette flower, beer-marinated aubergine burgers and White Park beef tartare paired with bone marrow.

The Hoxton Southwark isn't just coming at you with one of the most beautiful rooftop restaurants in London, they're coming at you with newly opened table bookings too, as they mark a return to business on July 10th with gorgeous sunshine tables brimming with seafood. 

A gorgeous South London spot known for its elegant brunches and premium cocktails, The Laundry in Brixton will now open its terrace on July 4th, inviting guests for unique international wines and sharing dishes aplenty. 

Stevie Parle's famous pasta restaurant returns to Soho this July as eager diners can now book in to the colourful Central London spot, as well as booking in to the Westfield location if it happens to be a little closer to home. 

Bringing you premium bao and sushi before lockdown, Flesh & Buns are looking forward to a return to all things dining as they have provisionally opened bookings from July 4th onwards for hungry diners.