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Our Vettora Favourite Restaurants & Bars in the UK London Edition
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items A curated selection of London's most iconic restaurants, bars and dining experiences. From Mayfair classics and Chelsea favourites to the city's most recognisable names, these are places we'd put on our list when looking for great food, drinks, atmos...
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Vettora Mayfair
Vettora Chelsea
Vettora Soho
Vettora Covent Garden
Vettora Marylebone
Vettora Shoreditch
Vettora Mayfair
A glamorous Mayfair favourite where bold Asian-inspired flavours, dramatic interiors and cocktails come together. A strong choice when you want dinner to feel like an experience.
The Ivy Asia Mayfair - Asian Restaurant Mayfair
A high-energy Mayfair destination combining Asian-inspired small plates, an impressive raw bar and cocktails. Particularly good when you're looking for dinner with atmosphere.
Lucky Cat Mayfair by Gordon Ramsay
One of Mayfair's established names, offering both Italian and Asian dining with a lively bar atmosphere. A good choice when dinner may turn into a longer night.
Novikov Restaurant & Bar | Asian & Italian Dining in Mayfair, London
A London institution for modern Cantonese dining, combining refined food, cocktails and one of Mayfair's more dramatic interiors
Hakkasan Mayfair | World-Class Chinese Dining
For a more refined Indian dining experience. Gymkhana is the kind of place we'd put on the list for an important dinner or special occasion.
Gymkhana London
An internationally recognised London name that remains an easy choice when you're looking for sophisticated Japanese dining in Mayfair.
London Old Park Lane | Japanese Restaurant | Bar & Lounge - Nobu London Old Park Lane
One of those London institutions that belongs on the list simply for the experience. Classic European dining, Art Deco surroundings and that unmistakable Piccadilly atmosphere.
The Wolseley
More than a restaurant — Sketch is a London experience. Extraordinary interiors, dining, afternoon tea and cocktails make it particularly memorable for a first visit.
sketch
One of Mayfair's best-known high-energy dining destinations, combining Asian-inspired food, cocktails, striking artwork and a late-night atmosphere.
Sexy Fish
A glamorous Mayfair destination that moves easily from dinner into drinks and entertainment. Particularly appealing when you're looking for a full night out rather than simply a meal.
The MAINE Mayfair
Vettora Chelsea
A Chelsea classic on the iconic King's Road. We love it for the beautiful garden setting, relaxed atmosphere and the fact that it works equally well for brunch, dinner, drinks or a special occasion.
The Ivy Chelsea Garden | Chelsea Restaurants
A true King's Road institution with more than a century of history. Modern British food, cocktails, Art Deco surroundings and a lively atmosphere make Bluebird an easy Vettora pick for food, drinks and people-watching.
Bluebird Restaurant
A stylish Chelsea restaurant with a beautiful courtyard and a relaxed contemporary feel. We like it for seasonal British cooking, good cocktails and the option to enjoy everything from lunch to dinner and drinks in one place.
Stanley's Chelsea
A more theatrical Chelsea experience, combining colourful interiors, Asian-inspired food and a lively drinks scene. A great pick when you want dinner to feel like an occasion rather than simply a meal.
The Ivy Asia Chelsea - Ivy Asia
A classic Chelsea pub with enough character to deserve a place on the list. A good choice when you want British pub food, cocktails and a relaxed atmosphere rather than a formal restaurant experience.
The Cadogan Arms
An elegant Old Chelsea favourite overlooking the Thames, with British produce, an open grill and a sophisticated but warm atmosphere. One we'd keep in mind for a memorable dinner or special occasion
Fifty Cheyne
Vettora Soho
One of Soho's most recognisable dining experiences. Glamorous all-booth interiors, classic British and French dishes and the famous “Press for Champagne” button make this a place we'd choose when dinner needs a little theatre.
Bob Bob Ricard Restaurant | Soho, London
A Soho favourite for an energetic dining experience built around Middle Eastern-inspired cooking. The open kitchen, sharing-style dishes and lively atmosphere make it particularly good for a dinner with friends.
The Palomar Restaurant | 34 Rupert Street, Soho, London
One of those London names that has become an experience in its own right. Bombay-inspired food, beautiful interiors and an atmosphere that works from breakfast through to evening drinks make Dishoom an easy Vettora favourite.
Dishoom Carnaby
A Soho destination for bold Thai flavours, with food cooked over a hot kiln and an open kitchen that puts you close to the action. A great choice when you want something lively, flavourful and different.
Kiln Soho
The original Barrafina on Dean Street is all about Spanish tapas, an open kitchen and sitting right at the bar watching the chefs work. Walk-in only, which adds to the spontaneous Soho experience.
Dean Street
A reliable Soho choice when you want the familiar Ivy combination of stylish surroundings, all-day dining and a lively central-London atmosphere. Particularly useful when you're looking for somewhere that works for almost any occasion.
The Ivy Soho Brasserie | All Day Dining | Soho Restaurants
One for the cocktail lovers. Swift has become a Soho institution for serious drinks without losing the lively atmosphere that makes the area special. The upstairs bar is great for a spontaneous drink, while downstairs offers a more intimate experienc...
Swift Soho - The Iconic Cocktail Bar in London
A cocktail bar designed like an eccentric Soho house party. Creative cocktails, food, music and a deliberately playful atmosphere make this one for people looking for something beyond a conventional night out.
The Little Violet Door
One of London's more memorable themed cocktail experiences. Set around a 1940s Underground and ticket-hall concept, Cahoots combines cocktails, food, live entertainment and an atmosphere that's difficult to confuse with anywhere else.
Cahoots Soho
A genuine Soho institution and one of London's most famous jazz venues. Since 1959 it has hosted generations of major musicians, making it an excellent choice when you want your evening to be about entertainment as much as food and drinks.
Ronnie Scott's
Vettora Covent Garden
One of the most recognisable dining experiences around Covent Garden. Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian influences come together with dramatic interiors and a lively atmosphere — a strong choice when dinner is part of the night out.
Sushi Samba Covent Garden
A true London institution and one of our picks when classic London dining is the goal. Famous for seafood, atmosphere and its West End history, it's particularly suited to a memorable pre- or post-theatre dinner. Current London guides continue to hig...
J Sheekey
An easy-to-recommend Covent Garden classic overlooking the Piazza. Stylish enough for an occasion but relaxed enough for a casual meal, making it one of those places that works for almost any London itinerary.
The Ivy Market Grill - Covent Garden Restaurants
One for serious steak lovers. Hawksmoor has built a reputation around excellent British beef, classic sides and cocktails, and the Seven Dials location is a strong choice for a proper London dinner.
The Hawksmoor Seven Dials
A smaller, more intimate seafood choice in Covent Garden. If oysters and fresh British seafood are what you're after, this is the kind of place we'd keep in mind rather than going for another large West End restaurant. Covent Garden currently highlig...
The Oystermen
A great option when you want good steak without turning dinner into a major occasion. Straightforward, popular and consistently focused on the thing it does best — steak.
Flat Iron Covent Garden | Steak Restaurant in Central London
A relaxed choice for properly cooked meat, great sandwiches and cocktails. Less formal than some of the big Covent Garden names, but exactly the sort of place worth knowing when you want excellent food without the fuss.
Black Lock Covent Garden
One for the drinks and the experience rather than simply a quick cocktail. The eccentric Victorian explorer theme, creative drinks and theatrical atmosphere make this a memorable stop after dinner.
Mr Fogg’s Society of Exploration - Covent Garden
A hidden-style cocktail bar in Seven Dials with a playful speakeasy atmosphere. A good Vettora choice when you want to move beyond the standard London cocktail bar and make the drinks part of the experience.
The Escapologist Bar
Vettora Marylebone
One of London's most recognisable hotel restaurants and a classic choice for a glamorous night out. The setting, atmosphere and food all make Chiltern Firehouse feel like an experience rather than simply dinner.
Chiltern Firehouse
A relaxed member of The Ivy family in one of London's prettiest neighbourhoods. A dependable choice for breakfast, lunch, dinner or drinks when you want something stylish without making the evening too formal.
The Ivy Cafe Marylebone | Marylebone Restaurants
A Viennese-inspired restaurant with an old-world European feel. We like this one for something different from the usual London dining scene, particularly for breakfast, brunch or a relaxed dinner.
Fischer’s
An elegant Marylebone restaurant with a more refined atmosphere. A good choice when you're looking for a polished dinner in a quieter setting away from the intensity of central London.
Orrery Restaurant
A stylish neighbourhood restaurant inside The Marylebone Hotel. Its all-day format makes it particularly useful when you want somewhere that works for everything from breakfast and lunch to cocktails and dinner.
108 Brasserie
A standout choice for modern Indian seafood and coastal flavours. More refined than a typical Indian restaurant and a strong option when food quality is the main reason for the visit.
Trishna London
A traditional Marylebone pub that gives the list a welcome change of pace. A good pick for British pub food, drinks and a relaxed evening in a classic London setting.
The Coachmakers Arms - Hanley
Vettora Shoreditch
One of Shoreditch's most serious dining destinations. Set inside Shoreditch Town Hall, The Clove Club offers a refined tasting-menu experience for when you want to make dinner the main event.
The Clove Club
A Shoreditch institution built around fire, excellent produce and Basque-inspired cooking. The whole experience feels relaxed but highly considered — a great choice for food lovers who want something distinctive.
Brat Restaurant
A bold Thai restaurant where smoky flavours, grilled dishes and a lively atmosphere take centre stage. One for people who want something energetic and full of flavour.
Smoking Goat Bar
A London favourite that fits Shoreditch perfectly. Bombay-inspired food, stylish interiors and a lively atmosphere make it an easy choice for breakfast, dinner or drinks.
Dishoom Shoreditch
Fresh pasta done extremely well without unnecessary fuss. A great Vettora pick when you're after a relaxed Italian meal that focuses on quality ingredients and handmade pasta.
Padella
A relaxed destination for seriously good meat, generous sandwiches and cocktails. Less formal than some of Shoreditch's headline restaurants, but exactly the sort of place worth knowing.
The Blacklock
Modern Indian cooking with a contemporary London personality. A good choice for sharing plates, bold flavours and a more modern take on Indian dining.
Kricket
One for food, cocktails and live entertainment. The combination of Southern-inspired food, music and late-night energy makes it particularly good when dinner is only the beginning of the evening.
The Blues Kitchen Shoreditch Bar & Restaurant
A colourful Latin-inspired bar for cocktails, music and a more energetic night out. A useful addition to the list because it brings a completely different atmosphere from Shoreditch's restaurants.
Barrio Bar Shoreditch
A fun, late-night cocktail bar with a deliberately playful atmosphere. Not a formal cocktail experience — more about good drinks, music and having a lively night out.
Shoreditch Bar | Simmons Bar | East London's Best Happy Hour
Vettora Notting Hill
One of Notting Hill’s standout fine-dining destinations, built around seasonal produce, tasting menus and an ambitious food-and-wine experience
The Ledbury
A stylish neighbourhood restaurant and late-night bar on Portobello Road, known for wood-fired cooking, seasonal sharing plates and a relaxed atmosphere across four floors.
Gold Notting Hill
A colourful Notting Hill institution on Ledbury Road, particularly appealing for seasonal salads, pastries, bakes and Ottolenghi’s distinctive Mediterranean-inspired style.
Notting Hill | Restaurant and Deli London
A contemporary Palestinian restaurant celebrating regional flavours, seasonal British produce and generous sharing-style dining. A particularly interesting choice for something different from the usual London restaurant circuit.
Akub Restaurant
One of London’s most recognisable pubs, famous for its spectacular floral exterior, historic character and Thai kitchen. A strong inclusion for the visual identity of a Notting Hill guide.
Churchill Arms Kensington
A lively Westbourne Grove destination bringing Brooklyn-style American dining to London, particularly known for brunch, pancakes, cocktails and a relaxed atmosphere.
Sunday in Brooklyn
A playful late-night bar and restaurant designed like a fictional flatshare, with dinner parties, DJs, cocktails and a deliberately informal atmosphere.
Our Home — The Little Yellow Door
A modern Greek-inspired restaurant on Portobello Road, combining chargrilled meat and fish with modern mezze flavours, plus a dedicated agave cocktail bar downstairs.
Zephyr
A beautifully restored neighbourhood pub on All Saints Road, focused on seasonal British produce, local suppliers and a relaxed dining atmosphere.
The Pelican
A classic Notting Hill pub on Portobello Road, combining traditional British pub character with food, drinks and a charming courtyard garden.
Sun In Splendour Pub
Vettora South Bank & London Bridge
One of the classic South Bank dining destinations, combining modern European food with spectacular views across the Thames and London skyline.
OXO Tower
A stylish riverside restaurant overlooking the Thames, bringing together seafood, British produce, cocktails and one of the area's strongest riverfront settings
Gordon Ramsay at Sea Containers | Thames View Restaurant
A genuine South Bank institution hidden beneath Waterloo's railway arches, combining steak, wine and live jazz in a distinctive setting
The Archduke
A destination restaurant and cocktail bar inside Royal Festival Hall, with floor-to-ceiling Thames views and an elegant modern British menu.
Skylon
A vibrant Portuguese restaurant and wine bar near London Bridge, particularly good for sharing plates, Portuguese wines and a more intimate atmosphere.
BAR DOURO
A stylish riverside spot at More London with a relaxed all-day atmosphere, cocktails, dining and views towards Tower Bridge.
Coppa Club London Bridge | Riverside Restaurant, Bar & Workspace
A straightforward London steakhouse that delivers strong value without trying to be overly formal — a useful contrast to the area's more premium restaurant
Flat Iron London Bridge | Steak Restaurant in South East London
A colourful Southeast Asian restaurant with its Tower Bridge location adding a strong London setting to Peter Lloyd's modern Asian-inspired cooking
Sticky Mango
A relaxed South Bank choice with a restaurant, balcony bar and café directly overlooking the Thames and Waterloo Bridge — particularly appealing before or after a film.
Riverfront Bar and Kitchen
A modern British restaurant inside the National Theatre, combining seasonal brasserie-style food with one of London's most recognisable modernist buildings.
Lasdun Restaurant