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A photo of Savoy Grill – Gordon Ramsay restaurant
1. Savoy Grill – Gordon Ramsay
4.6
Exceptional(7953)
$$$$
• British • Covent Garden
Booked 66 times today
The Savoy Grill by Gordon Ramsay is undoubtedly one of the most legendary restaurants in London. It offers a wide range of menus and reinvents recipes from the era of its first chef, who began working in the kitchen in 1889.
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2. The Clerk & Well
4.5
Awesome(7)
$$$$
• European • Farringdon
Booked 3 times today
A historic gastropub with boutique rooms in the heart of Clerkenwell, serving freshly prepared pub classics, elevated British Sunday roasts, craft beers, and cocktails.
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3. German Gymnasium
4.4
Awesome(2747)
$$$$
• German • King's Cross
Booked 38 times today
Home of the first London Olympic games gymnasium, our breathtaking Kings Cross home is now a temple to German cuisine with the buzzing atmosphere of a traditional Grand Café. Our all day menu includes London’s finest schnitzels, sausages, seasonal delicacies and tortes. German Pilsner and wines are available on our alfresco terraces; all accompanied by outstanding hospitality. Part of the Evolv collection
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4. Le Cafe du Marche
4.8
Exceptional(1638)
$$$$
• French • Barbican
Booked 11 times today
Open for over three decades, Le Cafe du Marche remains a family run, independent French restaurant. Tucked down a cobbled mews on the corner of historic Charterhouse Square and a stones throw from the Elizabeth Line & Farringdon Stations, we offer honest French food in a convivial and characterful setting. Crossing the threshold, guests feel they escape the hustle and bustle of the Square Mile and instead are transported to the south of France. We have live jazz in the evenings
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5. Camino Farringdon
4.4
Awesome(41)
$$$$
• Spanish • Farringdon
Booked 2 times today
Please note: We are temporarily operating with a reduced menu!Just two minutes from Farringdon station, Camino Farringdon is a lively neighbourhood spot in a beautifully restored 1874 building, split into a vibrant bar and cosy dining space, capturing the real essence of Spain.
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6. Booking Office 1869
4.5
Awesome(62)
$$$$
• Modern European • King's Cross
Booked 4 times today
Booking Office 1869 is offering an exciting new drinking and dining destination in the heart of King's Cross. The bar and restaurant is open from 12:00pm to Midnight every day. A reimagining of the station's original, 19th century ticket hall, celebrated French designer Hugo Toro has created a Victorian-style Winter Garden, showcasing a visual dialogue with the space's extraordinary heritage.
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7. Cloth Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(485)
$$$$
• Traditional French • Farringdon
Booked 13 times today
Having spent years supplying London’s top restaurants through their separate wine businesses, Joe Haynes and Benedict Butterworth have joined forces with Tom Hurst, who has worked at Brawn, The Marksman, Levan, and most recently as Head Chef at Lasdun, to launch the trio’s first restaurant together.Located in a Grade II listed building on Cloth Fair, Cloth Restaurant is part of a historic row of buildings in the City of London that survived the Great Fire of 1666. Down this atmospheric alley opposite St Bartholomew church, Cloth is taking over a double fronted corner site that’s beneath the former home of poet John Betjeman and next door to the two oldest residential buildings in London. Inside, low ceilings, wood floorboards with antique wall lights and artwork create a cosy, intimate atmosphere, while marble tables, long dark wood banquettes, antique crockery and cutlery will create the feel of a classic bistro.
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8. Hawksmoor St Pancras & Martini Bar
4.6
Exceptional(884)
$$$$
• Steak • King's Cross
Booked 96 times today
Step into one of London’s most stunning dining rooms at Hawksmoor St Pancras, set within a Grade I listed architectural gem by Victorian Gothic Revival master Sir George Gilbert Scott. This latest addition to the Hawksmoor family brings our signature steaks and warm hospitality to a truly iconic setting.With 95 covers, a private dining room, and an intimate chef’s table, the restaurant offers a unique experience for every occasion. Adjacent to the main dining space, The Hawksmoor Martini Bar invites guests to unwind beneath soaring ceilings and ornate details, complete with a terrace and DJ booth—perfect for toasting arrivals, departures, or simply celebrating a Tuesday night in London.As we near 20 years of Hawksmoor, we’re proud to return to the city we call home with a space that’s as unforgettable as the food we serve.
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9. Christopher's
4.3
Awesome(5232)
$$$$
• American • Covent Garden
Booked 18 times today
Originally opened in 1991 in the heart of Covent Garden, Christopher’s has established itself as one of London’s best American restaurants, featured in Condé Nast, GQ, Tatler & Harper's Bazaar to name but a few. Comprising of three spaces that recall the heady-glamour of the Modern American era, Christopher’s brings you a Martini Bar on the ground floor, a glamorous Restaurant on the first floor and an intimate Club Room on the lower ground floor for private events. Housed in a Grade II listed building with an interesting past of its own, including opening in 1870 as London’s first licensed casino, Christopher's offers an extensive all day dining menu of Modern American cuisine. Weekend Brunch is also a specialty where healthy options are on offer alongside indulgent brunch favourites, including our signature french toast.
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10. Millie’s Lounge at The Ned London
4.3
Awesome(2680)
$$$$
• British • Bank
Booked 17 times today
A British restaurant and bar, Millie’s Lounge serves classic dishes alongside a selection of English sparkling wines, craft ales and seasonal cocktails.From Monday to Saturday, you can enjoy traditional afternoon tea, set amidst the Grand Banking Hall. Enjoy cakes, scones and a selection of sandwiches with a choice of tea.Please be advised that that Poultry Street is Entry only and Princes Street Exit only. Bookings can't be made for only drinks. Registered guide dogs only are permitted in public areas or restaurant of The Ned. Children are welcome in the restaurant with last booking at 6pm; seated up to 8pm. We will try to accommodate pushchairs where possible but please be aware there may not be space at the table. If you would like to request a highchair or for further information please contact the restaurant directly. Please note The Ned reserves the right to refuse or cancel any reservation either ahead or upon arrival.

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