|
|||||||
|
|||||||
| Fine Dinning - Fine Dinning In UK |
|
For a true taste of Britain, you needn't look far. In recent years, traditional English grub has enjoyed something of a renaissance and restaurant owners have gone back to their roots in search of fresh, local food. |
| Restaurants |
|
Simpson's-in-the-Strand Part of the Savoy Hotel, Simpson's is a place for meat and fish lovers, though everyone will appreciate the stunningly ornate interior and air of times gone by. The place has been serving traditional food since 1828. Porters English Restaurant This Covent Garden favorite is extremely popular with tourists. Head to Porters if you fancy tucking into hearty, satisfying classics such as pies, cod and chips, and roast beef. |
|
Notting Grill The focus at Notting Grill is definitely on meat. Its owner is renowned chef and TV celebrity Anthony Worrell-Thompson. Rest assured you'll only get the best cuts, as he has searched the land for the finest livestock. Booking is essential. |
|
Rhodes Twenty Four If you're after views with your food, Rhodes Twenty Four delivers on both. Admire the cityscape and dig into haddock with crab kedgeree, Irish stew or globe artichoke. Don't leave without trying the jam roly poly! |
|
Seashell With its firm, flaky haddock and chunky chips, Seashell is a down-to-earth fish and chip restaurant, popular with locals and tourists alike. It can get busy but this only adds to the atmosphere. |
|
Rock and Sole Plaice Leave your diet at the door and dive in to the Rock and Sole Plaice for fine frying. Eat in or take away. |
|
Rules London's oldest restaurant is in the heart of Covent Garden. Serving up traditional British cuisine since 1798, Rules places an emphasis on game, oysters, pies and puddings. |
|
St John A traditional English eatery housed in a former smokehouse. St John specialises in what chef Fergus Henderson has termed "nose-to-tail eating", meaning that no part of meat is inedible. |
|
Pavement Dining Top spots for pavement and outdoor dining in the capital await you. You just need to know where! Here's our pick of the best locations to eat outside with friends and enjoy the city's sunshine in style. |
|
Barrafina This Soho tapas restaurant has some coveted outdoor seating for dining in the summer months. Barrafina is modelled on the Barcelona restaurant tapas bar, Cal Pep. Choose from a menu of Sam and Eddie Hart's acclaimed tapas bites. Classics like sardines a la plancha, chorizo Iberico, and prawn and piquillo pepper tortilla are served alongside daily specials. |
|
Heddon Street Restaurants Heddon Street is a hidden oasis tucked behind Regent Street. The secluded spot has a host of tranquil dining options with outdoor eating areas. Moroccan tearoom Momo is a great little hideaway for some afternoon mint tea and meze. Round off your meal with a fruity smoke on the hookah. |
|
West India Quay Take your pick of al fresco dining options from the row of bars and eateries along the West India Quay riverside. Just 2 minutes' walk from the shops at Canary Wharf, this gorgeous summer location lets you to rest your legs and relax after a spot of retail therapy. Try tapas at La Tasca, gourmet burgers at Beluga Café, or just drink cocktails in the sun at Bar 38. |
|
Portal If you're looking for a romantic outdoor spot, Portuguese restaurant La Portal has the answer. Their secluded outdoor terrace is open in the summer for you to eat under the stars on a fabulous European menu and wonderfully sourced Portuguese wines. If you really want to splash out, order the Portal speciality Leitão á Bairrada' – Portuguese suckling pig. |
|
Pont De La Tour With its stunning riverside location and views of Tower Bridge, Pont De La Tour has an enviable space for al fresco summertime dining. This year, Pont is launching a new Crusteca bar where you can choose you meal from a seafood menu including a selection of fish, oysters and classic prawn cocktail. |
|
A Grehla at The Gun Every year, The Gun transforms its sunny riverside deck into a Portuguese barbeque restaurant. Fresh fish is sourced each day from the nearby Billingsgate Market and the restaurant offers classic Portuguese dishes like cataplana (seafood stew), and sardines in sea salt. Drinks include all things Mediterranean – sangria, San Miguel (on tap) and Mediterranean wines A Grehla is open every day throughout summer, weather permitting. |
|
The Terrace in the Fields This Terrace in the Fields is an interesting and secluded find in Lincoln's Inn Fields in Holborn. Dine on British dishes with Caribbean influences in the leafy outdoor area. For a taste of the tropical lifestyle, we recommend roast fillet of snapper with spinach salad and crab and mango salsa. |
|
World Cuisines London's diversity is reflected in the global cuisine available in all parts of the city. |
|
Chinese Cantonese dim sum is enjoying a massive surge in popularity. Fashionable restaurants such as Hakkasan and Yauatcha are great upmarket choices. There are endless good value options in Chinatown. Just drop into the restaurant that takes your fancy. |
|
Indian East London's Brick Lane or "Banglatown" is the place to go for reasonably priced Indian food. Try the Bengal Cuisine for classic dishes. Southall in West London is further afield, but it's the heart of London's Punjabi community. Award-winning Madhu's offers an excellent menu and service. More centrally, the Cinnamon Club is near the Houses of Parliament and serves impressive (and more expensive) cuisine in a historic building. |
|
Japanese There is plenty of choice if you're after Japanese. Chains Wagamama and Yo Sushi! give value for money in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Ubon in Canary Wharf is a luxury option, with a stylish menu and fantastic views of the Thames. |
|
Vietnamese Head to Hoxton and Shoreditch for authentic, cheap Vietnamese food. Viet Hoa is popular with the area's fashionable types. The Hanoi Café is a family-run restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere. |
|
South American The Gaucho Grill is a chain offering a stylish setting and excellent Argentinian steaks. Or Guanabara in Covent Garden is a lively choice for Brazilian dinner and cocktails. |
|
Caribbean Bamboula in Brixton is a budget choice with a beach-side atmosphere and cheery service. In Camden try Cottons for a buzzing bar area and substantial cooking. With great cocktails and DJs a night here is more than just a meal, it's an event. |
|
Turkish Gallipoli in Islington is a great place to enjoy the best in Turkish Cuisine. Ozer near Oxford Circus has a fantastic meze selection and superb service. |
|
Lebanese For a fine plate of Lebanese meze, look no further than Al Waha for amazing pastries, dips and salads. Also worth a visit are Maroush on Edgware Road and Al Sultan in upmarket Mayfair. |
|
African Ethiopian Lalibela in Kentish Town is one of the best in its class with tasty breads, stews and a lively atmosphere. Good cooking can also be found at Brixton's down-to-earth Eritrean restaurant Adulis. For South African cuisine and a vast wine list, try the classy Fish Hoek in Chiswick. |
| London Pubs |
|
The Couch This popular Soho haunt boasts (apparently) the biggest windows on Dean Street. Perfect then for chilling out with a pint and watching the hectic bustle outside. The menu at The Couch changes weekly but to give you an idea, when we last popped in, chargrilled king prawns with couscous and sweet chilli along with chicken breast with cream cheese and asparagus were both on the menu. There's only one sofa though. Get there early if you want to nab it. |
|
The Cow Dining Room Another of the founders of gastro pub food is Notting Hill's Cow Dining Room. The owner is Tom Conran - son of Terence, Oysters and Guinness are the things to be seen with here. Choose from Irish Rocks or Wild Falmouth Bay Natives. Seafood features heavily on the menu and the pub's philosophy is "eat heartily and give the house a good name." We think that could be arranged. |
|
Duke of Cambridge Voted the second best bar in this year's Observer Food Magazine Awards, the Duke of Cambridge prides itself on its organic, well-sourced fare. The seasonal menu of wholesome British food changes twice daily. All the real ales are local brews and the wine list is made up of 40 bins, all organic too. |
|
The Eagle Rumour has it that The Eagle, a fine Farringdon watering hole, was where the gastro pub revolution first evolved. The menu is simple but delicious. The food is a mix of Mediterranean and wholesome British and the varied wine list is fairly priced. The owners are even attributed with starting the bread with balsamic vinegar and olive oil trend that you'll find today in many a gastro pub. Just don't ask for any salad cream, OK? |
|
The Garrison There are a few cool extras at The Garrison such as a downstairs cinema room that can be hired for private dos. The menu includes fancy options such as foie gras and chicken liver parfait, and roast guinea fowl with sauce poivrade. And to finish, sample tasty pub puddings such as Norfolk apple and treacle tart with clotted cream. |
|
The Gun This Grade II listed gastro pub dates back to the 18th century and boasts a lovely deck overlooking the Thames. The Cabin Room at The Gun features murals of Nelson's cabin and the Battle of Trafalgar and can be hired out for private dining. Food ranges from dining room delights to a more relaxed pub menu. In the summer - if it's sunny - fresh fish is barbecued in the alfresco eating area. |
|
The Marquess Tavern Having had a revamp, The Marquess Tavern in Canonbury now boasts a kitchen headed by chefs previously at the Ivy and St John. The food is top-notch British fare, sourced almost entirely in the UK. Traditional Sussex pond pudding, Bath chap (pig's cheek) with mash and homemade pork pie with piccalilli are all on the menu. Add a drinks list including award-winning Nyetimber sparkling wine, Bramley and Gage liqueurs from Devon, and London Porter beer. |
|
Queen's Head & Artichoke The Queen’s Head & Artichoke is a more recent arrival to the scene. Begin your meal with Portuguese rock oysters with shallot and Cabernet Sauvignon vinegar, and follow perhaps with duck breast, roast Jerusalem artichoke and baby beetroot salad with apricot and ginger jam. And did we mention that the decor is picture perfect too? It is! |
|
St John's Tavern This pub is a real find on Junction Road in Archway. The locals love the rustic French/British menu featuring a mix of meat, fish and salad dishes. Everything at St John's Tavern is homemade and the bread is baked on site. Choose from eating in the beautiful high-ceilinged ballroom or the outside garden. |