Top 10 Places to Take Your Dad in London

The rustic timber decor, elegant curtains and dimly lit chandeliers brings the Balls Brothers Mayfair Exchange to life. Nestled near the ever-bustling Oxford Street, this eatery is fast becoming one of the most popular restaurants for dads in London. The talented chefs are on strict orders to only use the freshest ingredients when producing their culinary masterpieces. Whether you chowing down a delicious seafood platter or gorging on a succulent steak, you'll leave well-fed and wanting more.

If you're looking to take your dad out in London for a night of side splitting humour and stomach aching comedy, head to the Comedy Cafe in Shoreditch. Showcasing the best, unearthed comedy acts in London, it's walls are filled with the infectious sounds of frivolous laughter every Saturday as the venues erupts into life. Keeping the night going into the wee hours, their resident DJs take over after the last show, offering guests a thrilling place to dance until you drop.

With a menu of exquisite, finger-licking food and a bar stocked full of ice cold cocktails, there are few better restaurants for dads in London. The philosophy at Blues Kitchen is simple; it offers fantastic Texas barbecue grub and smooth, irresistible bourbon-based cocktails. Adding to that is the venue's beautiful decor and welcoming atmosphere. Rustic by nature and with a massive, vintage airstream caravan, the restaurant is adventurous and endearing all at the same time.

Take your dad out in London this week and buy him a tall glass of ice-cold, frosty beer at the Brewhouse & Kitchen in Islington. Seasoned beer connoisseurs Simon Bunn and Kris Kumbrell bring East London's dwellers a bar that brews it's impressive menu of craft drinks right under the noses of their punters. The open brewery allows guests to observe the delicate process involved in making some of the finest craft beers and ales that London has to offer. 

The Jugged Hare is one of the finest dad pubs in London. Beautifully decorated, the walls are covered in majestic taxidermy, vintage frames and a few mounted stag heads. With a sleek finish, the open kitchen allows guests to peer behind the scenes as the team of experienced chefs prepare a delicious array of traditional dishes. If that wasn't enough, the walk-in wine cellar allows guests to handpick their preferred bottle of wine, while the bar stocked full of craft ales will be serving irresistible pints of amber bliss.

Whether it's father's day, your dad's birthday or you're simply looking to catch up over a few pints of the good stuff, there's no better place to go than the British boozer. Perfect for a casual afternoon, join The Windmill for pints, ales and gastro plates should you be hungry.

Belushi's in London Bridge is a bar that allows the big kid inside your dad to come out and let loose for a few hours. It has everything you'd expect from a quintessential sports bar, with a few added bonuses. The bar has a distinctive American feel about it; if the Foosball tables aren't really his thing, he's sure to have fun at one of their Xbox stations. And of course, the biggest live sporting events from around the globe will all be shown on one of their large HD projector screens.