Where to Eat

1 Lombard Street is not only the Square Mile’s most established restaurant but arguably its best placed, sited in poll position next to Mansion House, the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London, and directly opposite the Bank of England. Housed in a former Grade II-listed bank, it was opened in 1998 by former [...]

Abbey offers both lunch and dinner menus, an extensive wine list and a cocktail list to ‘die’ for. Whatever time of day or night, Abbey will have an offer which, delivers and satifies. Your choice from Abbey’s sublime lunch and dinner menus – for starters. Everything’s freshly made from the best ingredients our chefs can [...]

Agenda is a stylish bar and club; filled with comfy sofas and well designed bar. Agenda is a great place for that lunchtime snack, after dinner glass of wine or for dancing into the early hours. A stylish café bar and club in the City. Tucked away in a courtyard, Agenda is filled with light, [...]

All Bar One Leicester Square is a vibrant city centre bar where you can eat, drink and escape the stresses of the day with laidback sophistication. All Bar One Leicester Square is a stylish wine bar ideal for eating, drinking and relaxing in the city – and the perfect place to meet when around Shaftesbury [...]

Beyond its own private entrance Alphabet City is a playground within a playground discreetly overlooking the main atrium at The O2. The first floor offers stylish and informal dining and the upper floor opens in to a wide, open lounge featuring a long bar, a stage for live music, comedy and performance, a world-class sound [...]

Amber has quickly become a square mile hot-spot, renowned for great service, great food and great bars. Customers enjoy light lunches, early evening drinks and late night parties. Go in and try their delicious new meals! Take a peek at their latest menus and join them for lunch, or casual drinks and nibbles with friends. [...]

Archangel restaurant on Kensington High Street works the neo-Russian vibe faultlessly, from the opulent Romanov décor to the frozen Baltic vodkas served by the carafe. Chill in the stylish chandeliered bar with one of several rare brands of Baltic lager, a decadent cocktail or a bottle from the large and interesting wine list. Then head [...]

Aubaine, Dover Street, is a contemporary take on the French all day dining scene, Aubaine’s ambience is relaxed, yet highly chic. True to Aubaine, natural light streams into the restaurant from the large windows facing onto Dover Street.  One can sit and happily enjoy Champagne all day at Aubaine, watching the world go by. Unique [...]

At the foot of the ‘Gherkin’ Bury Court is the latest and more modern addition to the Balls Brothers estate. The high ceilings and large windows on two sides create a light and airy feel to the bar. The open kitchen heightens the buzz of the energetic atmosphere as chefs prepare a selection of hot [...]

Happy Hour everyday 5 to 7pm – 50% Selected Wines, £10 off Champagne, £4.50 Cocktails, £5.00 Champagne Cocktails, £3 Becks Vier Pint, £3 Becks Bottle and 50% off Platters. Check out all new food offerings; mouth wateringly delicious and great value: Half grilled Lobster and 8oz steak £20 per person, Monday – Wednesday, or a [...]

Happy Hour – 50% Selected Wines, £10 off Champagne, £4.50 Cocktails, £5.00 Champagne Cocktails, £3 Becks Bottle and 50% off Platters every day 5-7pm. Check out the all new food offerings; mouth wateringly delicious and great value: Half grilled Lobster and 8oz steak £20 per person, Monday – Wednesday, or a Lobster Burger & glass [...]

A contemporary ground level bar moments away from Buckingham Palace and conveniently located for Victoria Station. With large windows the bar is a good spot to watch the world go by at any time of day. Lunch and Dinner are served in both of the two separate bars, and cocktails are made to order in [...]

Buzzing every night of the year and a guaranteed great party atmosphere, Bar Soho is a vibrant venue attracting every type of crowd, from the extrovert City dwellers to expert party go-ers. With a wide selection of wines and cocktails, parties here are always unforgettable. Inside you’ll find atmosphere that’s relaxed during the day and [...]

Battery Club is a unique riverside destination venue for enjoying fabulous views with classic cocktails, relaxed dining and social members’ events. The relaxed members’ lounge on 4th Floor is furnished with colourful, contemporary and vintage design classics. Think wing back chairs, comfy retro sofas and desirable art deco pieces – hand-picked and curated by award-winning [...]

Customers can enjoy a broad, carefully selected wine-list with twenty or so wines available by the glass, carafe and bottle, as well as beer, cider, cocktails, pudding wines, port or just coffee. The deli-counter and kitchen serve charcuterie boards, artisan cheese, meats, patés and other dishes to share at any time plus a full a-la [...]

Happy Hour everyday 5 to 7pm – 50% off Selected Wines, £10 off Champagne, £4.50 Cocktails, £5.00 Champagne Cocktails, £3 Becks Vier Pint, £3 Becks Bottle and 50% off Platters. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! Check out the all new food offerings; mouth wateringly delicious and great value: Half grilled Lobster and 8oz steak £20 per person, [...]

Hard on the heels of Hotel du Vin’s first standalone restaurant in London comes this new 120-seater in the heart of hip Soho. Like all branches in the HDV chain it has its own character style, although the French moniker is rather deceptive: the food is a seasonal/local/eclectic hybrid the wines are from all over [...]

Blakes is the inspirational creation of world renowned designer Anouska Hempel as the world’s first luxury boutique hotel. Located in the leafy Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Blakes is justly famous for its stunning design, elegance and dedicated service. Its uncompromising stand on privacy has made it the London base for film stars, musicians [...]

We invite you to explore the new Boisdale location in the heart of Canary Wharf.   The Whiskey Bar The bar, in the restaurant on the 2nd floor – a 12 metre long glowing amber wall of liquid gold – holds over 1,000 bottles of malt whisky and is undoubtedly be one of the most [...]

5 Threadneedle Street London EC2R 8AY Tel: 020 7657 8088 Click here for their website Bonds, EC2R – Modern French (Nrst Station/Tube Bank) Soaring classical columns betray the banking hall origins of this handsome dining room, where the splendid architecture creates an entirely appropriate setting for power lunches. Fans praise chef Barry Tonks’s inventive cooking, [...]

The original Midland Grand hotel, a fantasy gothic château imagined by architect George Gilbert Scott, has been restored to its enchanting former glory – thanks to the Marriott Renaissance chain. Its vast main bar occupies the cathedral-like, former booking hall, a truly dramatic space whose ornate wooden ticket office survives intact. The drinks list was [...]

 1 Bank End, London SE1 9BU Tel: 020 7940 8333 Click here for their website   Cantina Vinopolis, SE1 – Mediterranean (Nrst Station/Tube London Bridge) Cantina can be found under the massive Victorian arches in the beautiful cobbled streets of Borough Market.  Cantina is the public restaurant in the wine attraction “Vinopolis” – hence the [...]

Caviar House & Prunier Piccadilly boasts a seafood bar which is an elegant place to dine with Caviar, Balik Salmon, Oysters, a selection of hot dishes, champagne, and an extensive wine selection with dishes unrivalled in central London. The retail side has an array of luxurious gifts such as its unique and exclusive Balik salmon, [...]

This former boozer bears the tell-tale signs of a Tom Ed Martin upgrade – its clean lines, neutral colours, smart upholstery shiny, packed bar put it in the same bracket as Chelsea sibling The Botanist. An all-day eatery, CSDR takes up the ground floor of the listed Whitbread Brewery building, which has been transformed into [...]

Modern American Cuisine. Resplendent over three floors. Stunning stoned spiral staircase. Elegant dining room. Breathtaking views of Waterloo Bridge. Edge of Covent Garden. Steps from the Strand. Contemporary Martini bar. More than just Martinis. Exclusive Private Dining. Classic. Prestigious. Memorable. Dining at Christopher’s is a historic experience. Not just because of the delectable cuisine, discreet [...]

Circus is an innovative combination of West End cocktail bar and cabaret restaurant set in vibrant Covent Garden, the heart of theatre-land. The restaurant boasts a highly praised Pan Asian dinner menu, created and overseen by the highly revered chef Andrew Lassetter. The stylish surrealist interior, formulated by  iconic British designer Tom Dixon, transports guests [...]

1 Lovat Lane London EC3R 8DT Tel: 020 7283 5181 Click here for their website  Clause, EC3R – Restaurant & Bar (Nrst Station/Tube Monument) Clause opened in July 2005 and specializes in quality food and drinks served by friendly and knowledgeable staff.  The layout at Clause provides several areas suitable for private groups with a [...]

Stylish, yet unpretentious Cocochan Restaurant & Bar offers contemporary Pan Asian cuisine with a very reasonable prices in the heart of Marylebone. It’s well-presented menu offers light nibbles from Dim Sum, Sashimi & Sushi selection to a classic dishes drawn from Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Indian cuisines, as well as more unique delicacies. Cocochan has [...]

 No1. Poultry London EC2R 8EJ    Tel: 020 7395 5000 Click here for their website. Coq d’Argent, EC2R – Regional French (Nrst Station/Tube Bank) With its spectacular roof garden and understated ocean-liner decor, Coq d’Argent excels as a venue for power lunches, special occasions and possesses a buzzy urbanity few other City venues can match. [...]

A style-bar in london before “style bars” had even be been invented, detroit has always mixed the best cocktails in the most relaxing yet vibrant atmosphere Hidden away in seven dials, a most attractive district of covent garden, detroit is like a time capsule where one is bound to lose all sense of time in [...]

Embassy London Restaurant, Bar & Private Club. Established in 2001, Embassy London is an exclusive and versatile venue situated in the heart of Mayfair. Terrace: Our beautiful heated outdoor terrace is without question truly unique to this part of town. Stretching across the restaurant façade it offers an intimate setting for lunch, dinner or afternoon [...]

15 Westland Place London N1 7LP Tel: 087 2148 0574 Click here for their website Fifteen, N1 – Mediterranean (Nrst Station/Tube Old Street) Outstanding chef and pioneer for healthier school dinners, Jamie Oliver, is the inspirational founder and trustee of the Fifteen Foundation, set up to give disadvantaged young people a chance to develop a [...]

The Forge is a modern European restaurant and bar situated on the corner of Garrick and Floral Street in the heart of Covent Garden, London. It is the third restaurant in Covent Garden from owner Robert Seigler. Much of this restaurant’s charm lies in its location, which is just a little hidden but still band [...]

You have found Foundation Bar. The hottest cocktail bar, club and dining experience in Covent Garden. If you don’t do stuffy decor, badly made cocktails, rude staff or chart music then Foundation is the bar for you. We offer an eclectic decor (seriously you’ll discover something new on every visit), extensive cocktail list, a tasty [...]

A delectable Asian restaurant in London, FuLuShou serves affordable traditional pan-Asian cuisine. Striking wall hangings and lounge-booth seating create an intimate oriental space in this cool and relaxed restaurant. An entertaining dining experience The on-show kitchen allows you to watch our highly skilled Chinese chefs in action as they prepare your delicious dinner. Formerly a [...]

The owners of the prestigious Château de Galoupet vineyard in Provence have launched a bespoke restaurant-cum-wine emporium in a Georgian terraced building on swanky Beauchamp Place, with the intention of raising Galoupet’s profile while offering the Knightsbridge set a new foodie playground. The all-day menu eschews ‘charcuterie cheese’ wine-bar clichés in favour of nutritionally balanced, [...]

New for 2010 Gem is the hottest style bar in Soho. From long lunch to sumptuous cocktails and late night beats, Gem offers it all. Go in and try their delicious new meals! Take a peek at their latest menus and join them for lunch, or casual drinks and nibbles with friends. Lunch: Choose from [...]

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Grace is a new multi-room, multi-experience venue, designed to take you on a seamless journey from day to night. It’s the West End’s destination for affordable luxury and indulgent fun, where drinking, dining and dancing come together. Go in and try their delicious new meals! Take a peek at their latest menus and join them [...]

St. James’s is one of the most charming and historic areas of this great capital, reminiscent of the Dickensian era and home to many major brands such as Dunhill and Taylor’s of Old Bond Street. Here you get a chance to experience some of the most wonderful architecture and retail outlets in the world. It [...]

9 Cutler Street City London E1 7DJ Tel: 020 7929 7923 Click here for their website  Haz, E1 – Middle Eastern (Nrst Station/Tube Liverpool Street) The mouth-watering smell of chargrilling which wafts through the streets around this smart, glassy modern Turk has proven irresistible to many City folk, and the praise for its consistently good [...]

Haz St Paul’s Haz is located on Foster Lane and serves authentic Turkish cuisine. The restaurant menu offers a selection of hot and cold meze, soups, salads, pasta, grills, vegetarian dishes and casseroles. Take away service is available. A separate cafe section offers a range of salads, breads, pies and sandwiches. A range of beers, [...]

133 Brick Lane London E1 6SB Tel: 020 7033 9072  Hookah Lounge , E1 – Middle Eastern (Nrst Station/Tube Bethnal Green) Awaiting Review

Situated in the undercroft of the Royal Exchange building in the City of London, Imperial City is not simply a restaurant serving the best mouth-watering Oriental cuisine available, but providing its diners with a completely authentic Oriental experience. The entrance is full of Oriental influences and as you go down the stairs, the beautiful interior [...]

A charming opulent venue, Jewel Covent Garden offers a luxurious and sumptuous experience across its variety of themed areas. Jewel Covent Garden has fast become one of the areas most popular destination venues, hidden away in the cobbled back streets of old Covent Garden, located just behind the Piazza. Once you’ve discovered it’s location you’ll [...]

Jewel St Pauls is the dazzling new late night bar in the heart of the City. Their ethos is great service, unrivalled cocktails, tasty food and the best party. Whether you want long lunches or something up tempo and decadent, Jewel St Pauls is the perfect place. Visit after work, the DJ’s and cocktails are guaranteed to make you stay [...]

The bar area of Kanaloa consists of a long black bamboo bar front, surrounded by carved wooden pillars and attractively lit with lampshades made from exotic shells. Moving through the venue, the lounge is the most traditionally tiki styled area, with crazy paving stone floor and rattan screens providing discreet alcoves placed at intervals throughout. [...]

10 Devonshire Square City London EC2M 4YP Tel: 020 7929 5533 Click here for their website  Kenza, EC2M – Moroccan & Lebanese (Nrst Station/Tube Liverpool Street) Tucked away in a basement venue in Devonshire Square, Kenza is a bit hard to find and from the outside, doesn’t look like much. Once you carefully make your [...]

Originally a series of four Georgian town houses, Kettner’s was first opened as a restaurant by Auguste Kettner, (chef to Napoleon III) in 1867. Popular with deliciously colourful characters of the time including Oscar Wilde, Edward VII, Lillie Langtry, Agatha Christie and Bing Crosby, Kettner’s was renowned for hosting incredible parties. Gorgeously glamorous, Kettner’s today [...]

Tucked between the National Gallery and Leicester Square itself, the four star Radisson Edwardian Leicester Square boutique hotel is the perfect hideaway in the heart of the West End. Cool and clutter-free, with soothing pale leathers and striking original art, there’s a sense of tranquility rare for a central London hotel. The Leicester Square Bar [...]

Happy Hour everyday 5 to 7pm – 50% off Selected Wines, £10 off Champagne, £4.50 Cocktails, £5.00 Champagne Cocktails, £3 Becks Vier Pint, £3 Becks Bottle and 50% off Platters. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! Check out the all new food offerings; mouth wateringly delicious and great value: Half grilled Lobster and 8oz steak £20 per person, [...]

The perfect venue for any occasion. Spread over three floors and three bars, a restaurant and a club, Loop can provide you with the venue to eat well, drink and dance late. Located just off London’s famous Oxford Street, The Loop is a dedicated party playground – a mecca for those who demand a big [...]

Perched atop of One New Change, seven storeys up, this informal, stylish restaurant bar designed by Jean Nouvel enjoys a lofty setting with unbeatable views of St Paul’s Cathedral the capital from its private terrace – part of one of the largest terraces in Europe. The menu lends itself to all-day eating: snacks including crisp [...]

The final instalment of this year’s Square Meal Martell Amateur Critic of the Year competition is fast approaching, and the top prize – an all-inclusive two-night trip to Cognac for the winner and three friends, plus a tour of the Martell vineyards and distillery (pictured below) – is still there for the taking. Three reviewers [...]

Happy Hour everyday 5 to 7pm – 50% off Selected Wines, £10 off Champagne, £4.50 Cocktails, £5.00 Champagne Cocktails, £3 Becks Vier Pint, £3 Becks Bottle and 50% off Platters. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! Check out our all new food offerings; mouth wateringly delicious and great value: Half grilled Lobster and 8oz steak £20 per person, [...]

Winner of Londons Best Bar 2010 at the Prestigious London Club and Bar Awards McQueen is a new hotspot located in the heart of Shoreditch.  Inspired by the ‘King of Cool’ Steve McQueen, this spacious venue combines an award-winning Lounge Bar, a stylish Restaurant and atmospheric Club. The interior mixes exposed brick work with leather [...]

As well as serving delicious Indian cuisine, Mint Leaf Lounge is just as famous for one of the longest and most enticing cocktail bars in the City. The 16 meter bar is backed by a captivating feature of wall lights and river washed pebbles, highlighting the extensive array of drinks on offer. Two original pillars [...]

Andaz Liverpool Street London EC2M 7QN Tel: 020 7618 7100 Click here for their website Miyako, EC2M – Japanese (Nrst Station/Tube Liverpool Street) There’s a new name and some stylish new graphic motifs for this esteemed City Japanese, the most diminutive of the restaurants at the Andaz (née Great Eastern Hotel). Happily, little else has [...]

Welcome to  Joe. Housed in a beautiful warehouse conversion, Navajo Joe sets the gold standard for bar/restaurants in Covent Garden. The stunning bar sweeps down the length of the double height building; six tons of translucent under-lit marble and a floor to ceiling backdrop showcasing the largest collection of premium tequilas, mezcals and rums in [...]

Good time girl (a mix of mango vodka, passion fruit vanilla ice cream) is par for the course a typically tropical treat at this Sloane-meets-tiki playground for the famous the wannabes. A mix of models, OK! faces, Chelsea hoorays, flash Ferraris the occasional Windsor congregate in the atmospheric Polynesian Lanai bar, perhaps sharing mini Mahiki [...]

Ten boasts a walk-in ‘Hunters & Frankau’ humidor and an all-weather cigar terrace, offering a range of hand-rolled Cuban cigars. The trained staff are there to advise, cut and light your cigar and suggest the perfect drink to compliment. Special events at Ten include cocktail masterclasses, cigar evenings and the newest addition; the Ladies cigar [...]

Tucked under the Millennium Bridge with outstanding Thameside views Northbank is a friendly, stylish restaurant and bar created by owner Christian Butler (ex-Adam Street and Baltic) Northbank’s terrace has spectacular views of the Millennium Bridge, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre and Tate Modern and is a short walk from St Paul’s Cathedral. Head Chef Peter Woods (ex-Tante [...]

Boasting a stunning location, right on the edge of the Thames, Opal’s stylish design and relaxed atmosphere attracts a beautiful crown, which congregate to enjoy an eclectic mix of cocktails and food with a great vibe. Opal is the ultimate day to night venue. The Blanca bar is the perfect place to relax with friends [...]

The Pacific Oriental is housed within an impressive high-ceilinged period building, creating a dramatic effect from the moment you walk through the door. Pacific Oriental is renowned for both fine dining and its buzzing bar atmosphere. On the ground floor there is also an informal, luxurious-style brassiere. From the menu, you might come across starters [...]

58-60 Carter Lane London EC4V 5EA Tel: 0207 489 7777 Click here for their website  Patch, EC4V – Restaurant & Bar (nrst Station/Tube Cannon Street/Blackfriars) Patch is a stylish and contemporary cocktail bar situated over ground floor and basement in Carter Lane, near St. Paul’s in the City.  The basement has seven different segments to [...]

Warwick Court Paternoster Square London EC4M 7DX Tel: 020 7029 9400  Click here  for their website. Paternoster Chop House, EC4M – British (Nrst Station/Tube Preston BR) Winckley Square Chophouse restaurant in the heart of Preston’s legal and financial district also happens to be near some great shopping, so it’s perfect for everyone. The smart décor [...]

80-84 Leadenhall Street London, EC3A 3DH   Tel: 020 7621 0850 Click here for their website  Pause, EC3A – Restaurant & Bar (nrst Station/Tube Bank) Pause is an intimate basement cocktail bar located in the heart of the City’s insurance district close to Bank station and the Lloyds Building.  Pause is privately owned by Gina [...]

 147 Leadenhall Street London EC3V 4QT Tel: 020 7256 3875 Click here for their website  Prism, EC3V – Modern Eclectic (Nrst Station/Tube Fenchurch Street) Tucked into the basement beneath its showier restaurant sibling, Prism Bar may not have the profile of the glossy former banking hall upstairs but it has a considerable charm of its [...]

Occupying the sensational former Bank of New York building on Leadenhall Street in the City of London, Prism oozes the glamour and power of the 1920s financial world. This excellent Brasserie offers wonderful ambience and great cuisine in a landmark building at the heart of the City. The long, narrow Lower Ground Floor Bar, set [...]

The May Fair Hotel’s revamped dining room is the first solo-helmed restaurant from Silvena Rowe, a Bulgarian-born chef who has done much to raise awareness of the cooking of the eastern Mediterranean through two well-received cookbooks her appearances on Saturday Kitchen. On our visit three weeks after opening, Rowe was already away screen-testing for a [...]

Hopping on the all-American barbecue bandwagon is this East End effort serving a slice of the Wild West. The dining room sets the scene, with cracked-leather banquettes, overhead fans turning lazily hunting rodeo paraphernalia on the walls. Slabs of quality cuts are rubbed with barbecue spices then cooked slowly in the kitchen’s hickory–mesquite-burning smoker imported [...]

Level24 Tower 42 25 Old Broad Street Broadgate London EC2N 1HQ Tel: 0872 148 4210 Click here for their website  Rhodes Twenty Four, EC2N – British (Nrst Station/Tube Liverpool Street) You will be simply amazed by the breathtaking birds-eye views across London at some of its greatest monuments – St Pauls Cathedral, the London Eye, [...]

Rocket in Canary Wharf was recently shortlisted for a Restaurant & Bar Design Award. In fact in the short time it has been open it has been shortlisted for awards for its food, cocktails and design.  Rocket’s ground floor bar and first floor restaurant both have indoor and outdoor options for meeting people and it [...]

L’Enclume owner Simon Rogan has returned to his London roots with the launch of Roganic, an ‘extended pop-up’ in Marylebone run by his head chef Ben Spalding. Despite the pokey dining room minimalist layout, the 25-cover space is surprisingly comfortable, with tables spread out to eliminate the risk of elbow battles eavesdropping. L’Enclume, in Cumbria, [...]

Overlooking Leicester Square, this stylish bar and club provides the perfect central London spot to watch and enjoy one of the World’s busiest cities, whilst enjoying a cocktail, a glass of wine or a chilled beer. Ruby Blue combines a delicious restaurant, a fabulous bar and super-charged club! Early evening drink? Romantic Meal with your [...]

48 Brushfield Street Broadgate London E1 6AG Tel: 0872 148 0482 Click here for their website S and M Cafe, E1, British (Nrst Station/Tube Liverpool Street) S and M Cafe is one of a chain of traditional British cafes serving hearty portions of your favourite food ‘just like Grandma used to make’ at very affordable [...]

Sanctum Soho Hotel is an oasis of comfort, style and sophistication in the heart of London’s buzzing West End. Situated on Warwick Street, two beautiful Georgian townhouses have been converted into a sumptuous 30-bedroom boutique hotel – an exclusive and extravagant playpen for the most discerning of guests. Making the most of its quiet position, [...]

The One New Change Champagne Bar is located in One New Change, London’s latest shopping destination on Cheapside in the heart of the City of London. A truly unique and stunning destination which will become one of London’s favoured shopping and leisure landmark sites. Complete with cafes, restaurants from renowned chefs Jamie Oliver and Gordon [...]

A jewel in the culinary crown of Canary Wharf, this fabulous restaurant boasts both an informal café-bar and a sumptuous Thai dining room. Sri Nam is like an oriental oasis in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the financial district. The oriental feel hits you as soon as you walk in and come [...]

With a stylish new decor, Sway is the perfect place for your night out. High ceilings and chandeliers all play their part in creating a stylishly cool atmosphere at Sway. It’s the perfect place to dine, drink and dance until the early hours or just relax with a refreshing cocktail and a meal from its [...]

Boasting a modern design with individual touches, The Anthologist is the perfect antidote to the city. Located on Gresham Street, this stunning establishment has a few impressive additions under its roof including two cocktail lounges a deli and a basement wine cellar. The Anthologist, is an all-day and evening venue with an array of flexible [...]

Cocktails £4.50, Champagne cocktails £5.00, Bottles of Becks £3.00, Becks Vier £3.00, 50% off Selected Wines and Champagne and 50% off Platters everyday between 5-8pm. With fresh, home cooked food cooked in the open kitchens and the robust selection of quality wines that you would expect from a Balls Brothers bar, The Assembly is a [...]

Everything about this mini-chain specialising in all-day brunches for hungover hipsters is sunny-side up, from the yellow-and-blue walls and pun-laden menu of ‘egg-ulars’ to the mufti-ed staff and jingly-jangly music. The decor is a mixture of Eighties’ Americana seemingly snapped up at a garage sale (think Snoopy lamps and novelty licence plates) and tongue-in-cheek neon [...]

Housed in the newly developed Heron Tower on Bishopsgate, The Drift marks Drake Morgan’s fifth foray into the capital’s bar scene. Spread over two levels, the vast space encompasses all manner of eating drinking possibilities, from the backlit display of wines fully loaded deli/antipasti area on the ground floor to the upper-level bar, restaurant open-plan [...]

41 Gracechurch Street, London EC3V 0BT, T: 084 5468 0102, Nearest Tube: Monument Station / Bank Station. Northern, Central, District, Circle, Lines plus DLR Trains.

Nestled between Bank and Moorgate tube stations, this open-plan City bar is a light and airy space with a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for lunchtimes and a bite to eat after work. If it’s lunchtime sustenance you’re here for, there’s a charming open kitchen on both floors. You’ll find plenty of dishes fit the bill; one [...]

The owners of the Westbury have launched an all-day brasserie in the premises previously occupied by Connolly’s world-renowned leather shop, right next to the hotel itself. The Gallery’s kitchen is fronted by head chef Brian Fantoni, formerly of Claridge’s, the menu offers an accessible run through informal European dishes in the modern vein, such as [...]

  1 Bell Inn Yard London EC3V 0BL Tel: 020 7626 5180 Click here for their website. The Gaucho Grill, EC3V – Argentinean (Nrst Station/Tube Monument) Gaucho Grill restaurants pride themselves on the basic philosophy of provenance. To Gaucho Grill this means authenticity, assurance and rigorous attention to obtain the finest quality ingredients at source. [...]

Great Eastern Dining Room is one of London’s trendiest restaurants and bars situated in the highly fashionable area of Hoxton It is a fabulous looking venue with a modern, minimalist style, serving top notch pan-Asian food. An intimate dining room & ‘energetic’ all-day bar, this eastern outpost of Will Ricker’s pan-Asian chain has taken its [...]

At the very heart of London’s theatreland, the imposing five star Radisson Edwardian Hampshire Hotel is something of a Leicester Square landmark. With the accent on contemporary elegance, luxe fabrics and muted shades make the individually designed rooms calming and comfortable, and the hotel’s warmth and geniality belies the red-carpet glamour of its location. The [...]

Often referred to as the premier designer boutique hotel in London, The Hempel is acclaimed British designer Anouska Hempel’s fashionable homage to the allure and vitality of Zen minimalism. Nestled amongst the trendy neighbourhoods of Bayswater, Notting Hill and Portobello, The Hempel comprises 50 individually designed guest rooms, suites and apartments each with it’s own [...]

The restaurant with a social heart… Located in the buzzing heart of Shoreditch, the Hoxton Apprentice is a restaurant with a difference.  Not only is it the perfect alternative meeting place for an informal staff catch-up over a cup of coffee, a formal presentation, working lunch/dinner or a canapé reception, the Hoxton Apprentice trains long-term unemployed with on-the-job skills so they [...]

Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen With a daily specials board complementing the contemporary European fare, Hoxton Square Bar and Kitchen boasts quality food to go with their relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Regular club nights and live music ups the ante, making this the venue of choice for the trendy fashionistas of the area. 2-4 Hoxton [...]

Recently reopened after a £20m renovation programme, The Kensington Hotel welcomes guests to the jewel of London’s Regency quarter. Strategically situated at Queen’s Gate in leafy South Kensington, it offers an unforgettable townhouse experience that’s authentic in every detail. And as befits such a magnificent heritage property, the level of service at The Kensington Hotel [...]

The last is a stylish, traditional bar. Perfect for after work drinks, social gatherings, networking and corporate events, including client entertaining. Come in for our freshly made lunches with daily specials, funky Dj’s on Thursday & Friday evenings, and sensational Brazilian parties every Saturday. The floor to ceiling windows give The Last a light and [...]

Where the character of laid back pub meets style bar, The Long Acre boasts fantastic staff, offering great service, a delicious range of food, and superb beers, wines and cocktails. A rustically stylish venue over two floors, The Long Acre has impressive features, including its beautiful upstairs areas, The Beach and The Woodland. The Main [...]

The lovely Lonsdale has earned itself an award-winning reputation. Knowing precisely which style boxes to tick, they’ve created a sophisticated, chilled, hip space. Lonsdale is the perfect combination of an exceptional Lounge Restaurant and award winning Cocktail Bar. Since opening in 2002, they have established themselves as both a comfortable local and phenomenal destination venue. [...]

The Mercer Situated in the heart of London’s financial district, The Mercer Restaurant and Bar has an assured and impressive feel, yet also retains an intimate and relaxed ambience. The menu features highlights of British classic and contemporary cuisine. 34 Threadneedle Street, London, EC2R 8AY T: 020 7628 0001 Nearest tube/rail: Fenchurch Street Station

The Parlour, located in the park pavilion on canada square, canary wharf, is a striking and innovative all-day bar and kitchen. A stylish interior sits alongside imaginative food and wine menus that highlight provenance and seasonal ingredients. Open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner as well as delicious canapés, The Parlour can meet your needs [...]

At ground level, The Runner at Green’s is an impressive, double volume space, flanked by elegant pillars with an all-day bar menu for breakfast, quick business meetings, lunches, dinners, after work drinks and cocktails. A classic collection of thirty three framed racing silks decorate the walls. Menu: The menu maintains the Green’s tradition of British [...]

Situated at the base of The Gherkin, one of London’s most famous and iconic buildings, The Sterling is a stylish and modern venue ideal for a variety of occasions and events. Spread over 2 floors with an expansive outside space, the venue’s unique features make it the perfect backdrop for anything from lunch with clients, [...]

Your choice from The Warwick’s sublime lunch and dinner menus – for starters. Perfected by chefs who would rather starve than work with anything but the finest ingredients, the food goes simply superbly with the wine list. From fruity Australians to the bubbliest Bolly, it’s where you’ll find the perfect partner to compliment your meal and your [...]

At Tiger Tiger Haymarket they have a wide range of great entertainment and food offers, there’s so much to choose from. They have a wide range of menus, so whether you are popping in for lunch or enjoying a 3 course meal. Plus, if you’re looking for a great place to hold a Christmas party, corporate [...]

A sleek, stylish bar in the heart of the West End With a chandelier strewn main bar and a funky basement club, Verve is perfect from lunch time until late night. A relaxing and friendly bar, with a great attitude toward service, Verve’s kitchen has a fantastic all day menu that includes classic fish and [...]

With sherry bar Pepito next door, this similarly diminutive hangout is further reason to visit redeveloped Varnishers Yard. VOC is short for Vereenigde Oo-Indische Compagnie (aka the Dutch East India Company) and the cute candlelit cocktail bar takes its inspiration from the Far East for sensational sakés, stirs, barrel-aged infusions and punch. Beautifully presented in [...]

Spanish cuisine has never been as popular as it is now, and there is a beer out there that is a great accompaniment: Estrella Damm, imported direct from Barcelona. Because of its suitability to tapas and Spanish food, Estrella Damm is offering 10 lucky Square Meal readers the chance to win a pair of Taste [...]