Known primarily for its fizzing, smoking and popping cocktails, this quirky Cardiff restaurant also offers guests a menu of international plates, including tempura prawn lollipops and lamb kofta. If you're not in Wales, you can find venues all over the country, from Chester and Oxford to London and Leeds.
Quirky And Unique Restaurants In The UK
If there's two things that Brits are pretty good at... it's wolfing down top-notch grub and being a bit weird. Then it's no surprise that we have put those two concepts together across the country, opening a whole host of eccentric eateries from Glasgow's West End to the Brighton beachfront. We've rounded up a selection of the most quirky and unique restaurants in the UK - just in case you're looking to try something a little different next time supper rolls around.
Last updated on 21st April 2022
While settling down for your meal in a toilet wouldn't be our usual recommendation, Sheffield's subterranean drinking and dining den Public is quite the exception. Since being converted into a restaurant bar, its gained a reputation as one of the best places for date nights and gathering with mates alike.
A bar that should need no introduction, The Mesmerist is a Brighton mainstay with more than a few surprises for you on the entertainment front. Alongside their menu of modern British food, they've got some delicious cocktails to wash it down with and a secret bar upstairs fronting 70s-inspired decor.
Proud Cabaret might be a set of venues in Brighton and London famous for their cabaret performances and wild entertainment, but they're also serving up some pretty tasty dinners. Prepare to be entertained, party, drink and eat all at the same time.
If belly dancing through dinner, plenty of mezze and plates of baklava sound like your idea of a glamorous meal out, then Kenza Restaurant and Lounge in London is just the place for you. Gaze into your partner's eyes at this intimate setting, or gather with friends to enjoy sharing platters and fun entertainment.
Modelled after 1950s American diners, these retro dining destinations in Wembley and Beckton are ideal spots if you're looking for something a little different. From the chequered floors and booth-style seating to the delicious USA-inspired grub, Big Moe's is a great choice.
A living wonderland, Zarabanda Bing Bing offers one of the most unique dining experiences in the UK, thanks to some pretty magical interiors. From the exposed wood and antler chandeliers to their jungle of plants and pretty mezzanine dining area, there's all manner of gorgeous sights to take in while you tuck into delish grub.
It's a giant ballpit. Need I say more? Yes, Ballie Ballerson is the place giving big kids the night of their lives. If you dream of diving into a pool of plastic balls, then head over to one of the most quirky restaurants in London. They'll be serving up tasty pizzas and nostalgia-inspired cocktails to take you right back to those play days.
One of the coolest Japanese restaurants around, KIBOU in Cheltenham and in Solihull is the saviour of people's hungry tums with fresh sushi and warming bowls of ramen. Head to their town centre spot for donburi and bites washed down with authentic sakes and shochu. And if you find yourself further south? The Bristol branch has you covered.
A beautiful venue in a trendy neighbourhood, The Hockley Arts Club serves up some of the best cocktails in town, not to mention some pretty mouthwatering plates of food. With a focus on sharing boards, you can grab yourself a huge spread of tasty cheese and charcuterie, and even a wine pairing to match.
From the pan-Asian tasting menus to live entertainment while you dine, the clue's in the name with Soho haunt Circus. One of the best themed restaurants in the UK, this fun spot transports you to a decadent world, where you'll be wowed by outrageous acts, sumptuous sharing plates and plenty of unique sips.
Located on the ground floor of Birmingham's Polish Centre, this quirky eatery takes the form of a rustic lodge, packed with thatched ceilings, fur throws and pastoral murals. Their menu too retains a homely quality with a selection of traditional dishes, including moreish pierogi and pickled herring.
Have a mosey upstairs at WOOD in Manchester and you'll find Homage, a restaurant dedicated to fine dining on cheese. Chow down on your un-brie-lievable meal, expertly matched with chutneys, wine and beer.