The Fat Duck (Bray)
World Class🍽Restaurant · Modern British · £££££
High Street, Bray, Berkshire SL6 2AQ
3 Michelin stars
Heston Blumenthal’s three-star, multi-sensory tasting menu that plays with memory and senses.
🍽Restaurant · Indian · ££££
Mezzanine Floor, Victory House, 99 Regent Street, London W1B 4RS
1 Michelin star
Britain’s oldest Indian restaurant, serving refined regional dishes in a sumptuous dining room overlooking Regent Street.
🍽Restaurant · Indian · ££££
42 Albemarle Street, London W1S 4JH
1 Michelin star
Michelin-starred Indian restaurant in Mayfair inspired by colonial-era clubs, serving boldly spiced dishes in an elegant, clubby setting.
🍽Restaurant · British · £££££
127 Ledbury Road, Notting Hill, London W11 2AQ
3 Michelin stars
Notting Hill landmark serving innovative modern dishes with produce from its own estate; refined dining room with relaxed service.
🍽Restaurant · European · £££££
8 Patriot Square, London E2 9NF
2 Michelin stars
Destination restaurant inside Town Hall Hotel where Rafael Cagali draws on Brazilian and Italian roots to create multi-course tasting menus in a serene lounge and dining room.
🍸Bar · Cocktails · £££
The Langham Hotel, 1C Portland Place, London W1B 1JA
World’s 50 Best Bars — World’s Best Bar (three consecutive years)
Light-filled hotel bar known for pioneering, sustainable mixology with ever-changing themed menus.
Nightjar Shoreditch
World Class🍸Bar · Cocktails & Live Music · £££
129 City Road, London, EC1V 1JB
Ranked #3 and #2 on World’s 50 Best Bars in 2012 and 2013; still one of London’s most famous bars
1920s-style speakeasy on City Road with lavishly garnished cocktails and nightly jazz and blues.
🍸Bar · Cocktail Omakase & Spirits · ££££
52 Stratton Street, Mayfair, London W1J 8LN
Founded by Erik Lorincz
Erik Lorincz’s high end cocktail lounge in Mayfair offering modern cocktail omakase, refined bar snacks and rare vintage spirits in a subterranean setting.
🍸Bar · Cocktails & Spirits · ££££
Claridge's, Brook Street, Mayfair, London W1K 4HR
Operating since 1929 · 96 Falstaff points
Intimate art deco cocktail hideaway at Claridge's since 1929, with claret velvet walls, crystal lighting and a curved black marble bar for just 12 guests.
Red Room at the Connaught
World Class🍸Bar · Cocktails & Fine Spirits · ££££
The Connaught Hotel, Carlos Place, Mayfair, London W1K 2AL
Part of The Connaught's award-winning bar programme
Crimson-walled private dining and cocktail space at The Connaught with bespoke service and rare spirits for intimate gatherings.
🍽Restaurant · Chinese · £££
51 Pimlico Road, London SW1W 8NE
Multi-course tasting menu (“leave-it-to-us”) exploring flavours of Taiwan, Hunan & Sichuan; relaxing, bespoke experience
Kerridge’s Bar & Grill
Exceptional🍽Restaurant · British · £££
10 Northumberland Avenue, London WC2N 5AE
3 AA Rosettes
Grand British grill in the Corinthia Hotel with premium steaks and playful dishes
Hélène Darroze at The Connaught
Exceptional🍽Restaurant · French · £££££
The Connaught, Carlos Place, Mayfair, London W1K 2AL
3 Michelin stars · 5 AA Rosettes · AA Notable Wine List
Cocoon-like room, exquisite dishes and service; lunch good value; minor quibble with some wine pairings.
Core by Clare Smyth
Exceptional🍽Restaurant · British · £££££
92 Kensington Park Road, London W11 2PN
3 Michelin stars · 5 AA Rosettes · AA Notable Wine List
Contemporary British tasting menus showcasing UK produce with meticulous plating
Frog by Adam Handling
Exceptional🍽Restaurant · British · ££££
34–35 Southampton St, London WC2E 7HG
1 Michelin star · 3 AA Rosettes · AA Notable Wine List
Playful modern British tasting menus with classical technique
The Ritz Restaurant
Exceptional🍽Restaurant · British · £££££
150 Piccadilly, London W1J 9BR
2 Michelin stars · 4 AA Rosettes · AA Notable Wine List
Opulent Louis XVI room with theatrical service and classical cooking
🍽Restaurant · British · ££££
12 St George Street, London W1S 2FB
1 Michelin star · 3 AA Rosettes
Unique wood-fired dining using various woods and Japanese techniques; chef’s counter experience
Savoy Grill (Gordon Ramsay)
Exceptional🍽Restaurant · British · ££££
Savoy Hotel, Strand, London WC2R 0EZ
Historic Art Deco dining room for classic British/French dishes; a destination for celebrations and wine lovers.
🍽Restaurant · Indian · ££££
42 North Audley Street, Mayfair, London W1K 6ZP
1 Michelin star (2024)
Award-winning modern Indian by chef Chet Sharma in an intimate Mayfair space; spice-led tasting menus.
🍽Restaurant · Modern British · ££££
71 Nile Street, London N1 7RD
Ten-seat chef’s table telling a seasonal British story across land and sea.
The River Restaurant (Gordon Ramsay)
Exceptional🍽Restaurant · Seafood · ££££
Savoy Hotel, Strand, London WC2R 0EU
Art-deco room with Thames views, raw bar and classic fish cookery.
🍽Restaurant · British · £££££
5 Savile Row, London W1S 3PB
An immersive, 15-course British tasting journey across multiple spaces on Savile Row.
🍽Restaurant · West African · £££££
180 Strand, London WC2R 1EA
2 Michelin stars
Two-star tasting menu exploring British micro-seasonality through West African-inspired spice.
Restaurant Gordon Ramsay
Exceptional🍽Restaurant · French · £££££
68 Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London SW3 4HP
3 Michelin stars
Gordon Ramsay’s intimate three-star flagship for refined modern French cuisine and flawless service.
🍽Restaurant · Chinese · ££££
70 Wilton Road, Pimlico, London SW1V 1DE
2 Michelin stars
Innovative modern Chinese restaurant serving tasting menus exploring regional cuisines of China, led by Andrew Wong.
Claridge’s Restaurant
Exceptional🍽Restaurant · British · ££££
Brook Street, London W1K 4HR
Upmarket British restaurant in the heart of Mayfair, pairing Claridge’s art deco glamour with seasonal menus and lavish seafood platters.
🍽Restaurant · British · ££££
16 St Anne’s Court, Soho, London W1F 0BF
Intimate 12-seat chef’s table by Simon Rogan in Soho, offering an experimental multi-course tasting menu with bespoke beverage pairings.
🍽Restaurant · Spanish · £££
35-37 Heddon Street, London W1B 4BR
1 Michelin star
Lively Spanish restaurant on Heddon Street offering tapas, a seafood counter and an upstairs asador, taking diners on a journey from Andalusia to Galicia.
🍽Restaurant · Spanish · £££
90 Bartholomew Close, London EC1A 7BN
Basque grill and wine bar in the City, combining an industrial-chic dining room with open kitchen and fire-cooked dishes.
Restaurant St. Barts
Exceptional🍽Restaurant · British · ££££
63 Bartholomew Close, London EC1A 7BF
1 Michelin star
Modern British restaurant overlooking St Bartholomew the Great, offering multi-course tasting menus that progress from raw & cured to open-flame cooking.
🍽Restaurant · Middle Eastern · ££££
4 Mercer Walk, London WC2H 9FA
Hidden 10-seat chef’s counter offering an immersive Turkish-leaning tasting menu served directly on a heated countertop.
🍽Restaurant · European · ££££
36 Snowsfields, London SE1 3SU
2 Michelin stars
Relaxed two-Michelin-star restaurant where Jonny Lake and Isa Bal serve imaginative seasonal dishes from an open kitchen with a vast wine list.
Alex Dilling at Hotel Café Royal
Exceptional🍽Restaurant · French · £££££
68 Regent Street, London W1B 4FY
2 Michelin stars
Intimate 34-seat restaurant inside Hotel Café Royal where Alex Dilling showcases modern French cuisine with exquisite presentation.
Evelyn's Table
Exceptional🍽Restaurant · European · ££££
28 Rupert Street, London W1D 6DJ
1 Michelin star
An intimate 12-seat counter restaurant beneath The Blue Posts serving a seasonal tasting menu at a marble counter with chef interaction.
Endo at the Rotunda
Exceptional🍽Restaurant · Japanese · £££££
8th Floor, The Helios, Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London W12 7FR
1 Michelin star
An exclusive 18-course omakase at a 200-year-old hinoki counter, marrying pristine fish with ritualistic precision.
The Orangery at RH England
Exceptional🍽Restaurant · Modern American/French · ££££
Aynho Park, Banbury OX17 3BQ
Dramatic glass‑walled orangery on a 400‑year‑old estate serving live‑fire dishes like wagyu ribeye, rotisserie chicken and wood‑grilled seafood.
Restaurant Journey
Exceptional🍽Restaurant · Modern British/Global tasting menu · ££££
133 Bath Road, Cheltenham GL50 3JZ
Playful, ten‑table restaurant offering a multi‑sensory 10‑ to 12‑course tasting menu with global inspirations, theatre and hidden‑location intrigue.
Restaurant Henne
Exceptional🍽Restaurant · Modern British · ££££
High Street, Moreton‑in‑Marsh GL56 0AT
Intimate 14‑seat restaurant serving modern seasonal British tasting menus with local produce and an ethical ethos in a cosy Cotswold setting.
🍸Bar · Cocktails · Approx. £15–17 cocktails
Chelsea Cloisters, 87 Sloane Avenue, London SW3 3DW
Hidden speakeasy behind a black door; quirky antiques, comic-strip wallpaper and a Havana-style garden.
Library Bar (The Lanesborough)
Exceptional🍸Bar · Cocktails & Spirits · Approx. £19–25 cocktails
The Lanesborough, Hyde Park Corner, London SW1X 7TA
“Cognac Drinks List of the Year” — Imbibe Magazine 2016
Intimate hotel bar with polished wood, leather chairs and rare spirits dating back to the 1770s; feels like a private library with live piano.
🍸Bar · Cocktails & Whisky · Approx. £26–40
The Connaught Hotel, 16 Carlos Place, London W1K 2AL
Refined whisky bar with rows of premium spirits; jewel-coloured velvet armchairs and Julian Opie artworks overlooking Carlos Place.
Dave’s Wine Bar
Exceptional🍸Bar · Wine Bar · £££
2 St James’s Passage, London EC3A 5DH
Two AA Rosettes
Cosy wine bar championing British produce; elegant interior with marble tables, velvet seating and a terrace; pairs farm-to-table tapas with a curated wine list; ideal for business lunches and after-work drinks.
🍸Bar · Cocktails and Champagne · £££
The Savoy, Strand, London WC2R 0EZ
Recognised for its old-school glamour and refined cocktails
Glamorous bar at The Savoy with jet-black and gold Art Deco interiors; offers creative cocktails, prestige spirits and a “Nocturne” menu focusing on wines and champagne; features live entertainment and DJs.
🍸Bar · Cocktails · £££
St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, Euston Road, London NW1 2AR
Majestic cocktail bar inside the Grade I–listed St Pancras Renaissance Hotel; the soaring Victorian hall has velvet sofas, heavy curtains and ornate columns; cocktails are inspired by indulgent feelings.
🍸Bar · Cocktails · ££££
42 Albemarle Street, Mayfair, London W1S 4JH
Exclusive cocktail lounge from the Gymkhana team that evokes an elite Indian members’ club with a richly layered interior and nostalgic ingredients.
The Connaught Bar
Exceptional🍸Bar · Cocktails & Spirits · ££££
Carlos Place, Mayfair, London W1K 2AL
World’s 50 Best Bars No. 5 in 2023; No. 1 in 2020 and 2021
Art Deco inspired hotel bar with platinum silver-leaf walls, mirrored panels, and a signature martini trolley ritual.
Satan's Whiskers
Exceptional🍸Bar · Classic Cocktails · £££
343 Cambridge Heath Road, London E2 9RA
Ranked UK’s best bar in 2025
A celebrated neighborhood cocktail bar offering daily changing classic cocktails with a hip hop ambiance and taxidermy décor.
The Painter's Room
Exceptional🍸Bar · Cocktails & Fine Wines · ££££
Claridge's, Brook Street, Mayfair, London W1K 4HR
Part of Claridge's acclaimed bar collection
Contemporary art deco cocktail bar at Claridge's with soft pink onyx bar, sculptural brass details and stained-glass windows creating an artistic sanctuary.
The Harwood Arms
Exceptional🍺Pub · Gastropub · £££
Walham Grove, London SW6 1QP
Michelin Star
Michelin-starred pub tucked away in Fulham serving refined seasonal dishes with an emphasis on game and foraged produce.
The Cadogan Arms
Exceptional🍺Pub · Gastropub · ££
298 King’s Road, London SW3 5UG
Lavishly restored Chelsea pub marrying ornate Victorian architecture with a modern gastropub menu and a lively bar.
🏡Retreat · From ~£640
Eynsham Park estate, near Witney, Oxfordshire
One of the largest spa complexes in the country · Sustainability awards
85-acre Grade II listed manor and private members’ club on a 3,000-acre parkland estate. 108 rooms, four restaurants and the Roman-inspired Eynsham Baths spa. Runs on nearly 100% renewable energy and grows much of its produce.
🏡Retreat · From ~£380
Langley, Buckinghamshire
Spa among the largest in Europe
Grade II listed 1755 mansion with 45 rooms set in a 150-acre Capability Brown park. Boutique feel with a vast subterranean spa.
Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons
Exceptional🏡Retreat · From ~£750
Great Milton, Oxfordshire
Two Michelin Stars and Green Star · Relais & Châteaux
Fifteenth-century manor with 32 rooms by Raymond Blanc. Legendary two-Michelin-star and Green Star restaurant set among art-filled gardens.
🏡Retreat · From ~£450
Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, Hampshire, SO43 7FZ
Condé Nast Traveller Gold List · Good Hotel Guide Editor's Choice
Regency manor in the heart of the New Forest with 29 rooms, Herb House Spa and acclaimed dining. Wild forest location with deer often visible from rooms.
The Newt in Somerset
Exceptional🏡Retreat · From ~£600
Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0NB
Condé Nast Traveller Hot List · Good Hotel Guide Editor's Choice · Sustainability awards
Georgian manor on a 1,000-acre estate with working farm, cider house, and extensive gardens. Twenty-three rooms plus farmyard cottages with a focus on horticulture and sustainability.
🍽Restaurant · British · £££
1 Dover Yard, London W1J 8NE
Produce-led European classics, natural materials and plants, warm & playful atmosphere, courtyard terrace, “make-your-own sundae” station
CORD by Le Cordon Bleu
Notable🍽Restaurant · French · ££££
85 Fleet Street, London EC4Y 1AE
3 AA Rosettes
Refined French cuisine with classical techniques in a stylish Grade II-listed building; glass-fronted kitchen
🍽Restaurant · Italian · ££££
20 Queen Street, London W1J 5PP
1 Michelin star · 4 AA Rosettes · AA Notable Wine List
Italian-influenced modern dishes using prime British ingredients; bright, refreshed setting
🍽Restaurant · Seafood · ££££
South Place Hotel, 3 South Place, London EC2M 2AF
1 Michelin star
Seafood-focused modern cooking in a top-floor dining room with roof terrace
🍽Restaurant · French · ££££
1 Kinnerton Street, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 8EA
1 Michelin star · 3 AA Rosettes · AA Notable Wine List
Modern French fine dining with a glass-walled wine cellar and luxury ingredients
🍽Restaurant · British · ££££
Shoreditch Town Hall, 380 Old Street, London EC1V 9LT
2 Michelin stars · 3 AA Rosettes
Multi-course modern British set menu focusing on prime ingredients
🍽Restaurant · British · £££
52 Haymarket, London SW1Y 4RP
Former 2 AA Rosettes (lost 2023) · previous Michelin Bib Gourmand
Sustainable modern British with innovative small plates
Darjeeling Express
Notable🍽Restaurant · Indian · £££
2.1–2.4 Kingly Court, Carnaby Street, Soho, London W1B 5PW
MICHELIN Guide listed (no star)
Home-style Indian regional dishes from Asma Khan’s all-female kitchen
🍽Restaurant · French · ££££
33 King Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E 8JD
MICHELIN Guide listed (no star) · 3 AA Rosettes
Romantic French restaurant with blossom-adorned conservatory
🍽Restaurant · Chinese · ££
90 Berwick Street, Soho, London W1F 0QB
Eclectic Soho pub and Chinese restaurant by Alan Yau on Berwick Street
🍽Restaurant · Persian · ££££
27 Romilly Street, London W1D 5AL
Michelin Guide listed
Bustling Soho charcoal grill evoking Iranian kababis; counter seating and lively atmosphere.
Brooklands by Claude Bosi
Notable🍽Restaurant · Modern British · £££££
8th-floor, The Peninsula London, 1 Grosvenor Place SW1X 7HJ
1 Michelin star (assumed)
Rooftop restaurant inspired by British aviation and motorsport; polished modern cooking with French technique.
Muse by Tom Aikens
Notable🍽Restaurant · British · ££££
38 Groom Place, Belgravia, London SW1X 7BA
1 Michelin star
Intimate 23-seat restaurant where Tom Aikens serves a creative tasting menu inspired by personal memories.
Gold Mine – Queensway
Notable🍽Restaurant · Chinese · ££
100-102 Queensway, London W2 3RR
Casual Cantonese restaurant in Bayswater known for its roast meats and no-nonsense, bustling atmosphere.
Ichikokudo Hokkaido Ramen
Notable🍽Restaurant · Japanese · ££
56 Wardour Street, London W1D 4JG
Casual Japanese eatery on Wardour Street offering hearty Hokkaido-style ramen and rice bowls in a simple, contemporary space.
🍽Restaurant · Thai · ££
30 Rupert Street, Soho W1D 6DL
Late-night Thai bar and kitchen in Soho inspired by Bangkok’s Chinatown, serving spicy dishes and fun cocktails in a rowdy setting.
🍽Restaurant · Italian · ££££
169 Church Road, London SW13 9HR
Long-standing northern Italian restaurant in Barnes with a cosy dining room and a reputation for classic dishes and white-truffle specials.
🍽Restaurant · Spanish · ££
10 Adelaide Street, London WC2N 4HZ
Listed in Michelin Guide (No star)
Counter-only Spanish tapas bar in Covent Garden with a marble bar and open kitchen, known for authentic small plates and daily specials.
🍽Restaurant · Spanish · ££££
9 Seymour Place, London W1H 5BA
Basque-inspired restaurant near Marble Arch serving charcoal-grilled meats and fish with a focus on ethical sourcing and mature beef.
🍽Restaurant · British · £££££
Blue Mountain School, 9 Chance Street, London E2 7JB
1 Michelin star
Intimate Shoreditch restaurant where guests begin with drinks in the bar before moving to the kitchen and dining room for a detailed tasting menu built around British ingredients and foraged produce.
🍽Restaurant · Japanese · £££££
54 Frith Street, London W1D 4SL
2 Michelin stars
13-seat chef's counter serving a 16-course omakase that blends chef Angelo Sato’s Japanese heritage with European influences.
🍽Restaurant · British · ££££
70 Charlotte Street, London W1T 4QG
2 Michelin stars
Hidden behind a champagne bar, this chef’s-table restaurant seats around 20 guests around an open kitchen for a daily tasting menu built from foraged British ingredients.
🍽Restaurant · British · £££££
199 Tooley Street, London SE1 2JX
2 Michelin stars
Two-Michelin-star restaurant near Tower Bridge where Tom Sellers tells a story through a surprise tasting menu, pairing luxurious ingredients with visually arresting presentations.
Sketch, The Lecture Room and Library
Notable🍽Restaurant · French · £££££
9 Conduit Street, Mayfair, London W1S 2XG
3 Michelin stars
Three-Michelin-starred dining room inside Sketch in Mayfair, known for maximalist décor, whimsical bathroom pods and an opulent yet playful French fine-dining experience.
🍽Restaurant · Spanish · £££
Beak Street, Soho, London
Basque- and Welsh-influenced restaurant by Tomos Parry where meat, seafood and vegetables are cooked over open fire in an industrial-rustic setting.
🍽Restaurant · French · £££
3–7 Devonshire Road, Chiswick, London W4 2EU
Michelin-listed (previously held a star)
Long-standing Chiswick restaurant serving modern European dishes with Southern French and Mediterranean influences in a polished yet relaxed setting.
🍽Restaurant · Chinese · £
103 Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0DT
Casual spot specialising in hand-pulled Lanzhou noodles with a no-frills, lively Chinatown vibe.
🍽Restaurant · Burgers · £
1 Flat Iron Square, Borough, London SE1 0AB
Southwark burger joint combining refined technique with smash-burger nostalgia in a bright, airy space.
🍽Restaurant · British · ££££
Hotel Café Royal, 68 Regent Street, London W1B 4DY
Grand grill room at Hotel Café Royal with mirrors, dark wood and gilded cornicing, serving classic British dishes with flourish.
🍽Restaurant · Japanese · £
102 Old Street, London EC1V 9AY
Compact ramen bar specialising in tonkotsu ramen and abura soba, focused on authenticity and value.
🍽Restaurant · Greek · £££
2–4 Bedale Street, Borough Market, London SE1 9AL
Modern taverna near Borough Market blending Greek and Levantine influences in a stylish, semi-industrial space.
🍽Restaurant · French · ££££
209 Westbourne Park Road, London W11 1EA
1 Michelin star
Emily Roux and Diego Ferrari’s fine-dining spot blending French technique with Italian flair in a bright, modern room.
🍽Restaurant · European · ££££
16 Bury Street, London SW1Y 6AJ
Iconic Art Deco brasserie with live music, cocktails and a lively, celebratory atmosphere.
🍽Restaurant · British · £££
26 St John Street, London EC1M 4AY
1 Michelin star
Iconic nose-to-tail British institution serving robust, minimalist dishes in a white-walled dining room.
Patara Knightsbridge
Notable🍽Restaurant · Thai · £££
9 Beauchamp Place, London SW3 1NQ
Elegantly appointed Thai restaurant near Harrods offering contemporary takes on classics in an intimate, subtly decorated dining room.
IBERIA Georgian Restaurant
Notable🍽Restaurant · Georgian · £££
3 Lupus Street, London SW1V 3AS
Date‑night destination in Pimlico serving beautifully presented Georgian dishes in a chic space with chequerboard floors and warm service.
SUDU – Malaysian Eatery
Notable🍽Restaurant · Malaysian · ££
30 Salusbury Road, London NW6 6NL
Family‑run Malaysian restaurant in Queen’s Park serving comforting classics like nasi lemak, beef rendang and roti canai in a homely, foliage‑filled space.
Base Face Pizza (Barnes)
Notable🍽Restaurant · Pizza · £
35a Barnes High Street, London SW13 9LP
Neighbourhood pizzeria founded by a jazz musician, serving slow‑rise sourdough pizzas with creative toppings in a cosy riverside space.
🍽Restaurant · Korean Barbecue · ££
15 Frith Street, London W1D 4RE
Casual Korean barbecue inspired by Seoul’s Majang‑dong meat market, with open fridges of marinated meats and tabletop grills plus stews and noodles.
🍽Restaurant · Turkish/Anatolian · £££
55 Beak Street, London W1F 9SH
Modern Anatolian restaurant from Istanbul chef Civan Er delivering inventive small plates and grilled meats in a stylish Soho dining room.
The Churchill Bar & Terrace
Notable🍸Bar · Cocktails · Approx. £18–20 cocktails
Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill, 30 Portman Sq., London W1H 7BH
Award-winning team · Praised for sustainable cocktail menu
Art-Deco bar with Churchill family photographs and love letters; heated terrace and sustainability-focused cocktails.
American Bar (The Savoy)
Notable🍸Bar · Cocktails · £26–40 per person
The Savoy, The Strand, London WC2R 0EZ
World’s 50 Best Bars — World’s Best Bar (2017) · Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards
London’s oldest surviving cocktail bar (1893), famed for art-deco design, live piano and iconic cocktails.
Comptoir Café & Wine
Notable🍸Bar · Wine Bar · £26–40
21–22 Weighhouse Street, London W1K 5LU
All-day café & wine bar by Master Sommelier Xavier Rousset; brunch by day, small plates and 500+ wines by night.
🍸Bar · Wine Bar · ££
3 Varnishers Yard, Regent’s Quarter, London N1 9FD
Intimate bar dedicated to Rioja wine with 40+ wines by the glass and Spanish pinchos.
🍸Bar · Cocktails & Spirits · £££
Brown’s Hotel, 33 Albemarle Street, London W1S 4BP
Featured in World’s 50 Best Bars · Home to record-breaking cocktails
Glamorous hotel bar celebrating photographer Terence Donovan; cocktails by Salvatore Calabrese & Federico Pavan, storybook menu.
🍸Bar · Cocktails & Spirits · ££–£££
38 Leicester Square, London WC2H 7DX
Listed in 50 Best Discovery
Rooftop izakaya bar with panoramic terrace; Japanese-inspired cocktails and small plates.
Green Bar (Hotel Café Royal)
Notable🍸Bar · Cocktails & Spirits · £££
68 Regent Street, London W1B 5RL
Absinthe-green speakeasy with velvet seating and fairytale décor; cocktails inspired by the 1937 Café Royal Cocktail Book.
🍸Bar · Cocktails · £££
Sea Containers London, 20 Upper Ground, London SE1 9PD
Vibrant rooftop bar and terrace atop Sea Containers London; striking velvet and glass décor with an open-plan lounge; offers curated wines, champagnes and cocktails alongside seasonal small plates; panoramic views of the Thames and London skyline; hosts DJs and live entertainment.
Mercer Roof Terrace
Notable🍸Bar · Cocktails and Modern British · £££
19-20 Garlick Hill, London EC4V 2AU
Rooftop restaurant and bar at Vintry & Mercer hotel; offers modern English dishes and craft cocktails in a glass-walled room that opens onto a terrace with panoramic views from St Paul’s dome to The Shard.
🍸Bar · Wine Bar · £££
16-18 Endell Street, London WC2H 9QQ
Tiny bistrot à vin with just ten tables; serves a Franco-European menu that changes frequently and buys only ten cases of each wine to keep the list constantly evolving.
🍸Bar · Wine Bar · £££
28 Rupert Street, London W1D 6DJ
Hidden lounge above The Blue Posts. Specialises in fine and natural wines from sustainable growers with a seasonally changing list, plus a small sake and cocktail selection.
🍸Bar · Cocktails · £££
14 Denman Street, London W1D 7HJ
GQ Best Bar (UK) 2021; ranked #30 (2022) and #22 (2023) on UK Top 50 Cocktail Bars
Minimalist basement speakeasy off Piccadilly with a long stainless-steel bar and Indian-inspired cocktails.
🍸Bar · Cocktails & Spirits · ££££
109–113 Queen’s Gate, South Kensington, London SW7 5LP
Luxurious hotel bar with oak panels, brass accents and teal sofas serving premium cocktails in a gentleman’s club style setting.
The Bar Below (Hide)
Notable🍸Bar · Cocktails & Spirits · £££
85 Piccadilly, Green Park, London W1J 7NB
Sleek, low-lit basement bar beneath Hide with expertly crafted cocktails and rare spirits reached via a sculptural corkscrew staircase.
The Berkeley Bar & Terrace
Notable🍸Bar · Cocktails & Spirits · ££££
Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7RL
Overall UK Bar of the Year 2020 — Restaurant & Bar Design Awards
Sophisticated hotel bar with coral-toned interiors, carved plasterwork, and a secluded terrace serving crafted drinks and elevated small plates.
The Boathouse Canary Wharf
Notable🍸Bar · Cocktails · £££
Boardwalk, Wood Wharf, London E14 9GG
Permanent cocktail lounge aboard a canal boat with Parisian jazz club style, speakeasy ambiance, and a rooftop terrace.
🍸Bar · Cocktails · £££
1E Great Eastern Street, Shoreditch, London EC2A 3EJ
A speakeasy-style, appointment-only basement bar with molecular cocktails, antique Czechoslovakian décor and a strict no suit dress policy.
🍸Bar · Experimental Cocktails · ££££
20 Upper Ground, Sea Containers London, South Bank, London SE1 9PD
First bar awarded 3 PIN by Pinnacle Guide
Mr Lyan’s flagship boundary pushing cocktail bar with inventive ingredient driven menus and riverside views inside Sea Containers hotel.
🍸Bar · Portuguese · ££
Unit 128 Druid Street, London SE1 2HH
Cosy Portuguese wine bar under a Bermondsey railway arch serving Iberian small plates and unique wines in a laid‑back, dog‑friendly setting with a courtyard.
The Little Scarlet Door
Notable🍸Bar · Cocktails · ££
23 Greek Street, Soho, London W1D 4DZ
London Lifestyle Awards Winner: Best New Hospitality Business 2023
NYC loft-style flatshare concept bar with themed rooms, house party vibes and cocktails named after the flatmates' DVD collection.
🍸Bar · Seafood & Cocktails · £££
4 Whittaker Avenue, Richmond, London TW9 1EH
Part of Caprice Holdings restaurant group
Riverside outpost of iconic Mayfair seafood institution with two-floor dining, oyster bar and sophisticated cocktails overlooking the Thames.
Booking Office 1869
Notable🍸Bar · Cocktails & British · £££
St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, Euston Road, King's Cross, London NW1 2AR
Located in Grade I listed St Pancras station
Victorian railway terminus bar and restaurant with soaring ceilings, period features and cocktails inspired by the golden age of travel.
🍺Pub · Pub · ££
174 Queen Victoria Street, London EC4V 4EG
Iconic wedge-shaped pub near Blackfriars station; ornate interior decorated with mosaics and carvings of friars; serves real ales and seasonal British dishes.
🍺Pub · Gastropub · ££
15 Langham Place, London W1B 1JA
Contemporary tavern near Regent Street offering refined pub dishes and wines on tap in a beautifully restored banking hall.
🍺Pub · Gastropub · ££
45 All Saints Road, London W11 1HE
Reimagined neighbourhood pub offering creative dishes made from local produce alongside craft ales and bar snacks in a community-minded setting.
🍺Pub · Gastropub · £££
Park Row, Greenwich, London SE10 9NW
Grand riverside pub overlooking the Thames with art-filled rooms and a menu of British classics, boasting an extensive drinks list and hosting events.
🏡Retreat · £350–£600
Chandler’s Cross, Hertfordshire
Hosted World Golf Championship 2006 · Often rated among top UK family resorts
Former home of the Earls of Clarendon on a 300-acre estate 18 miles from London. Lively resort energy with both family and romantic appeal.
🏡Retreat · £450–£950
Hook, Hampshire
Green Michelin Star · GQ Hotel of the Year 2018
Georgian manor set on a 400-acre estate with woodlands, lakes and a biodynamic farm. Home to Green-Star restaurant Marle and the more casual Hearth.
🏡Retreat · £300–£600
Egham, Surrey
Tudor Pass holds a Michelin star
Tudor estate with 50 acres of formal gardens, moat and a Japanese bridge. Fifty-six individually designed rooms and suites.
Lords of the Manor
Notable🏡Retreat · From ~£400
Upper Slaughter, Gloucestershire, GL54 2JD
4 Red Star AA Inspector's Choice · 4 AA Rosettes · Good Food Guide listed · Sunday Times Top 100 UK Restaurants
Seventeenth-century former rectory set in 8 acres of gardens in one of England's most beautiful villages. Twenty-five individually designed rooms with acclaimed 3 AA Rosette dining.
🏡Retreat · From ~£350
Barnsley, Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Gardens featured in numerous design publications · Condé Nast Traveller recommendations
Seventeenth-century Cotswold manor with world-renowned gardens created by Rosemary Verey. Eighteen rooms combining period charm with contemporary comfort.
🏡Retreat · From ~£500
Crowley, Winchester, Hampshire
Fifteenth-century manor house set in rolling Hampshire countryside with individually designed rooms and contemporary gastronomy.
🍽Restaurant · Chinese · ££
6 Lisle Street, London WC2H 7BG
Authentic Sichuan cuisine with more than just chilli heat, cosy and lively dining room, private dining & karaoke available
🍽Restaurant · Chinese · £
124 King’s Cross Road, London WC1X 9DS
Listed in the Michelin Guide (no star)
Cantonese dim sum and roast duck specialist, small family-run eatery, queue-worthy, no reservations
🍽Restaurant · British · £££
8 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5NG
1 Michelin star · 3 AA Rosettes · AA Notable Wine List
Modern British cookery in a Grade-II-listed banking hall; brasserie de luxe vibe yet informal
🍽Restaurant · British · £££
43 Elystan Street, Chelsea, London SW3 3NT
1 Michelin star · 3 AA Rosettes · AA Notable Wine List
Neighbourhood restaurant with Mediterranean-influenced modern British dishes, elegant room, friendly service
🍽Restaurant · French · ££££
53–54 Brook’s Mews, London W1K 4EG
None (previously 2 AA Rosettes until 2017)
Elegant French-Mediterranean sharing plates capturing the Côte d’Azur spirit
🍽Restaurant · British · £
24 Great Windmill Street, Soho, London W1D 7LG
Modern British chophouse famed for charcoal-grilled chops and Sunday roasts
🍽Restaurant · Italian · ££££
1–3 Avery Row, London W1K 4AJ
Modern Italian restaurant in Mayfair with cigar lounge and rooftop terrace
🍽Restaurant · Greek · ££££
7 Park Walk, London SW10 0AJ
Modern Greek–Mediterranean fine dining with a seafood focus; sleek room and tableside flourishes.
🍽Restaurant · Japanese · ££££
6th Floor, 2 Whitehall Place, The OWO, London SW1A 2BD
Rooftop restaurant marrying Japanese heritage with Mediterranean touches and sweeping Westminster views.
🍽Restaurant · West African · £££
3 Great Titchfield Street, London W1W 8AX
1 Michelin star
Modern West African cooking in a relaxed, homely room with set menus only.
🍽Restaurant · Modern British · £££
Conrad London St James, 22-28 Broadway, Westminster, SW1H 0BH
3 AA Rosettes
Intimate hotel restaurant celebrating British produce and seasonality, led by Sally Abé.
🍽Restaurant · British · £££
28 Upper Grosvenor Street, Mayfair, London W1K 7EH
Upmarket Mayfair brasserie by Richard Corrigan serving classic British and game-focused dishes in a clubby room.
🍽Restaurant · French · ££££
150–152 Old Brompton Road, South Kensington, London SW5 0BE
1 AA Rosette
Stylish neighborhood wine bar and bistro serving French-leaning European classics with a serious wine list.
🍽Restaurant · Japanese · ££
11 Elgin Crescent, London W11 2JA
Casual neighborhood Japanese spot offering sushi, sashimi and pan-Asian hot dishes for dine-in or takeaway.
🍽Restaurant · Chinese · ££££
40–42 Baker Street, Marylebone, London W1U 7AJ
Michelin Guide recommendation
Upscale Cantonese restaurant known for refined dim sum and seafood, part of the Royal China group.
🍽Restaurant · Mediterranean · ££££
23 St James Street, London SW1A 1HA
Stylish Mediterranean restaurant evoking the French Riviera, with artistic interiors, curated wines and live music.
🍽Restaurant · Japanese · ££
50 Frith Street, London W1D 4SQ
Casual udon bar serving handmade noodles and dashi with a rotating blackboard of seasonal specials.
🍽Restaurant · Italian · £££
Holland Park, Abbotsbury Road, London W8 6LU
Italian fine-dining restaurant hidden within Holland Park, blending Mediterranean flavours with a romantic villa-like interior and garden views.
🍽Restaurant · Italian · £££
94 Kensington High St, London W8 4SH
Big Mamma Group’s exuberant Italian eatery in Kensington, spanning four floors with a greenhouse roof, velvet banquettes and over-the-top trattoria décor.
Mama Pho South Kensington
🍽Restaurant · Vietnamese · ££
24 Bute Street, South Kensington, London SW7 3EX
Family-run Vietnamese cafe in South Kensington, serving slow-simmered pho and other homestyle dishes.
🍽Restaurant · Indian · ££££
The Old Westminster Library, 30-32 Great Smith Street, London SW1P 3BU
Good Food Guide 2024
Modern Indian restaurant housed in a Grade II-listed former Westminster Library, combining refined spicing with British seasonal produce in a grand, bookish setting.
🍽Restaurant · British · £££
36 The Cut, London SE1 8LP
Bustling gastropub near the South Bank serving seasonal British dishes, known for its no-reservation policy and communal tables.
🍽Restaurant · British · £££
First floor, Unit 7 Queens Yard, White Post Lane, London E9 5EN
Sustainable Restaurant Award – World’s 50 Best Restaurants
Pioneering zero-waste restaurant in Hackney Wick offering plant-forward tasting menus and dishes made from whole animals and foraged ingredients.
🍽Restaurant · Japanese · ££££
3 Windmill St, Fitzrovia, London. W1T 2HY
Japanese steakhouse where wagyu beef and sushi are cooked on searing hot stones in an intimate setting with an open grill.
🍽Restaurant · Spanish · ££££
Cordy House, 95 Curtain Road, London EC2A 3BS
Basque restaurant in Shoreditch specialising in charcoal-grilled meats and seafood from the Basque Country, with a casual-elegant feel.
🍽Restaurant · Italian · ££££
88 St John Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M 4EH
1 Michelin star
Italian restaurant in Clerkenwell blending British produce with Italian techniques; elegant dining room and cosy bar with a hidden terrace.
🍽Restaurant · Barbecue · £
11 Kingly Court unit 10, London W1B 5PW
Lively BBQ restaurant in Carnaby’s Kingly Court serving live-fire dishes, natural wines and cocktails with a party vibe.
🍽Restaurant · Thai · ££
58 Brewer Street, London W1F 9TL
1 Michelin star
Thai grill in Soho renowned for fiery dishes cooked over charcoal, claypots and woks, using British meats and wild seafood.
🍽Restaurant · Italian · £££
49 S Audley St, London W1K 2QD
Modern Italian restaurant in Mayfair with wood-fired seafood, northern Italian pizzas and classic dishes in a chic, homely space.
🍽Restaurant · Spanish · ££
5–6 Down Street, London W1J 7AQ
Traditional Spanish tapas bar in Mayfair serving affordable tapas and sherries in a lively, rustic setting since 1994.
Pavyllon London (Four Seasons)
🍽Restaurant · French · ££££
Four Seasons Hotel, Hamilton Place, Park Lane, London W1J 7DR
Modern French restaurant at the Four Seasons on Park Lane, combining an open kitchen with elegant dining and a focus on seasonal produce.
🍽Restaurant · British · £££££
50 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, London SW3 5LR
Romantic brasserie on Cheyne Walk with river views, offering grilled meats, Sunday roasts and modern British comfort food.
🍽Restaurant · International · £££
19–23 Charlotte Street, London W1T 1RL
Creative hub hosting a revolving line-up of guest chef residencies, workshops and exhibitions, serving ever-changing menus in a relaxed, gallery-like space.
Mauro Colagreco at Raffles London (Saison)
🍽Restaurant · French · £££££
Raffles London at the OWO, Whitehall Place, London SW1A 2BD
Signature restaurant at the OWO where chef Mauro Colagreco curates hyper-seasonal dishes celebrating British produce under a restored Edwardian glass ceiling.
🍽Restaurant · Italian · ££££
20 Savile Row, London W1S 3PR
Formerly 2 AA Rosettes
Smart Italian dining room on Savile Row with a heated terrace and well-stocked wine cellar, known for Calabrian-inspired menus and classic cocktails.
🍽Restaurant · Singaporean · ££
83 Fairfax Road, London NW6 4DY
Family-run stalwart in Swiss Cottage championing Singaporean and Straits Chinese cooking alongside Cantonese favourites.
🍽Restaurant · British · ££££
460 Hackney Road, London E2 9EG
Creative neighbourhood restaurant offering a concise menu of bites, plates and finishers, plus a tasting option.
🍽Restaurant · French · £££
64 Goodge Street, London W1T 4NF
Plush Fitzrovia bistro delivering classical French cooking with rich sauces in a quiet, music-free dining room.
Dinner by Heston Blumenthal
🍽Restaurant · British · ££££
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, 66 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7LA
2 Michelin stars
Historic British dishes reimagined with contemporary technique at Heston Blumenthal’s fine-dining room in the Mandarin Oriental.
🍽Restaurant · American · ££££
64 Dean Street, London W1D 4QQ
1 Michelin star
Stylish Californian restaurant blending West Coast flavours with British produce and a North American-leaning wine list.
🍽Restaurant · West African · ££££
21 Berners Street, London W1T 3LP
1 Michelin star
Contemporary West African fine dining with tasting menus exploring regional flavours and refined spicing.
🍽Restaurant · British · ££££
113 Great Portland Street, London W1W 6QQ
1 Michelin star
Modern British restaurant serving seasonal produce with set lunch, à la carte and tasting menu options.
🍽Restaurant · Mediterranean · ££££
7-9 Paddington Street, London W1U 5QH
Modern Mediterranean bistro with open-fire cooking, small plates and natural wines in a sleek neighbourhood setting.
🍽Restaurant · British · £££
11-13 Abingdon Road, London W8 6AH
1 Michelin star
Michelin-starred neighbourhood restaurant offering precise modern British cooking with a great-value three-course set menu.
🍽Restaurant · Japanese · £££
157 Westbourne Grove, London W11 2RS
Michelin Guide listed
Casual Japanese from Endo Kazutoshi serving nigiri, sashimi, hand rolls and robata plates in a bright, buzzy space.
🍽Restaurant · European · ££
1–3 Green Lanes, Newington Green, London N16 9BS
Modern neighbourhood spot turning humble ingredients into contemporary European dishes on a seasonal set menu.
🍽Restaurant · Steakhouse · £££
26 Maddox Street, London W1S 1QH
New York-style steakhouse with an ageing room and Josper-grilled British and USDA steaks.
🍽Restaurant · British · £££
10 Berners Street, London W1T 3NP
Grand dining room in The London EDITION with modern British menus from breakfast to late night.
🍽Restaurant · French · ££
Upstairs, 66 Cowcross Street, London EC1M 6BP
Cosy Lyonnais-style bouchon above The Three Compasses pub, serving rustic bourgeois French classics.
🍽Restaurant · Spanish · £££
72-74 Lombard Street, London EC3V 9AY
Expansive Spanish restaurant and tapas bar in a former bank building with soaring ceilings and a deli.
🍽Restaurant · Modern European/British · £££
350 King’s Road, London SW3 5UU
King’s Road institution in an Art Deco garage serving modern European dishes, with a buzzing courtyard, cafe and cocktail bar under one roof.
🍽Restaurant · Italian · ££££
70 Brompton Road, London SW3 1ER
Amalfi‑inspired Italian restaurant with yacht‑like interiors, citrus trees and a menu of seafood, pasta and tableside desserts.
🍽Restaurant · Modern British · £££
3–4 Eccleston Yards, London SW1W 9AZ
Relaxed neighbourhood restaurant, deli and event space championing seasonal, sustainable British produce with an open kitchen and dog‑friendly policy.
🍽Restaurant · Polish · £££
55 Exhibition Road, London SW7 2PG
Elegant Polish club dining room in a Georgian townhouse, serving hearty classic dishes and vodka cocktails with terrace seating overlooking the gardens.
Crust Bros Pizza (Waterloo)
🍽Restaurant · Pizza · £
111 Waterloo Road, London SE1 8UL
Busy, industrial‑style Neapolitan pizzeria offering chewy, charred crusts and playful toppings with cocktails and build‑your‑own gelato.
🍸Bar · Cocktails · £41 and over
1 Mount Street, London W1K 3NA
Opulent Greco-Roman–inspired restaurant & bar with marble mosaics and mythical sculptures; 650+ wine labels.
Smith & Whistle Bar & Terrace
🍸Bar · Cocktails & Spirits · £££
Sheraton Grand London Park Lane, Piccadilly, London W1J 7BX
Retro-styled hotel bar with copper walls, classic cocktails, craft beers and hearty British snacks; dog-friendly and shows sports.
Bar Américain (Brasserie Zédel)
🍸Bar · Classic Cocktails · ££
20 Sherwood St, London W1F 7ED
Hidden art-deco cocktail lounge beneath Brasserie Zédel; circular atrium, polished wood and leather banquettes; classics & signatures.
🍸Bar · Wine Bar · ££
St Mark’s Church (Mercato Mayfair), North Audley Street, London W1K 6ZA
Intimate brick-layered wine cave in the crypt of a restored church; sustainable, small-producer wines; live jazz on Wednesdays.
🍸Bar · Cocktails & Spirits · £££
16–22 Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3NN
Hidden basement bar inspired by Egyptomania and the Bloomsbury Group; low-lit den with live acoustic or jazz music.
🍸Bar · Cocktails · ££
29A Wentworth St, London E1 7TB
Featured in Top 50 Cocktail Bars
Former tailor’s storeroom turned basement bar; compact room with a creative cocktail list and lively soundtrack.
🍸Bar · Cocktails & Spirits · £££
15 Bruton Lane, London W1J 6JD
Victorian-themed bar modelled on Phileas Fogg’s home; packed with globes, maps and artefacts; staff in period attire.
🍸Bar · Cocktails · ££
14th Floor, Hotel Saint, 9 Aldgate High St, London EC3N 1AH
Sleek rooftop bar with dark marble floors, yellow accents and an open-air terrace; offers panoramic views of Tower Bridge, the Shard and the City; cocktails feature Asian flavours such as baijiu, jasmine tea and lychee.
🍸Bar · Cocktails · £££
1 Sky Garden Walk, London EC3M 8AF
Rooftop bar within the Sky Garden; open all day and evening with naturally ventilated greenhouse surroundings; serves cocktails and light bites, accompanied by live music and unparalleled views of London.
🍸Bar · Cocktails and European Wines · £££
Mezzanine, The Royal Exchange, London EC3V 3LQ
Austrian/German-inspired bar styled after 1920s Berlin; offers schnitzel, hot dogs and modern/classic cocktails with European wines; features terrace seating and live jazz, cabaret and burlesque.
🍸Bar · Cocktails · ££
3-5 Great Scotland Yard, London SW1A 2HN
Cocktail bar in the Great Scotland Yard Hotel themed after the notorious all-female 40 Elephants gang; cocktails tell stories of the gang’s daring heists and come with flamboyant garnishes.
The Hyde Restaurant & Bar
🍸Bar · Cocktails · £££
3 Westbourne Terrace, London W2 3UL
Elegant dining room and bar in Roseate House London; serves modern European dishes with classic flavours and contemporary twists, complemented by a thoughtful wine list and rare malt whisky.
Mr Fogg’s Society of Exploration
🍸Bar · Cocktails · £££
1a Bedford Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E 9HH
Exploration-themed bar with a Victorian train-carriage interior, mechanical Negroni machine, and journey-inspired cocktails.
🍸Bar · Cocktails & Live Music · £££
7–9 Slingsby Place, Covent Garden, London WC2E 9AB
Included on Top 50 Cocktail Bars list
Two-tier cocktail bar with a Bamboo Bar upstairs and theatrical live music downstairs, blending speakeasy intimacy and Latin-fusion dining.
SAMBA ROOM (SUSHISAMBA Heron Tower)
🍸Bar · Cocktails · £££
110 Bishopsgate, Heron Tower, 39th Floor, London EC2N 4AY
39th-floor lounge with mid-century Brazilian-inspired decor and panoramic skyline views serving fusion cocktails.
🍸Bar · Cocktails & Rum · £££
Pan Pacific London, 80 Houndsditch, London EC3A 7AB
Intimate speakeasy-style bar at Pan Pacific London with handcrafted cocktails and a serious rum and champagne selection influenced by Singapore.
🍸Bar · Cocktails & Natural Wine · ££
245 Hackney Road, London E2 8NA
Named One to Watch 2025 by Top 50 Cocktail Bars
Corner bar with sage-green tiles, Japanese wood panelling and a zinc bar top, taking cues from Edward Hopper’s Nighthawks.
🍸Bar · Cocktails & Spirits · ££££
1 Grosvenor Place, London SW1X 7HJ
Sleek rooftop bar atop The Peninsula London with aviation and motorsport design details and a terrace with a minimum spend.
🍸Bar · Cocktails · £££
Basement, 87 Notting Hill Gate, London W11 3JZ
Listed on World’s 50 Best Bars Discovery
Moody underground cocktail bar inspired by Central and South America, with a menu that guides guests from comfortable to courageous.
🍸Bar · Mediterranean & Cocktails · £££
31 Great Windmill Street, Soho, London W1D 7LW
Multi-level venue blending Mediterranean sharing plates with a hidden speakeasy bar, a wine and champagne room, and a terrace.
🍸Bar · Wine Bar & Grill · ££
202 Swedeland Court, Bishopsgate, London EC2M 4NR
Subterranean wine bar and grill set across two floors with a warm ground floor and original vaults below.
🍸Bar · Tapas & Cocktails · £££
323 Portobello Road, London W10 5SY
Cosy restaurant and cocktail bar with bold small plates and a relaxed neighborhood vibe.
🍸Bar · Cocktails & Aperitivi · £££
4 Kingly Court, Carnaby, Soho, London W1B 5PW
A hidden Art Deco cocktail bar tucked beneath Kingly Court serving signature and classic cocktails in a stylish late night setting.
🍸Bar · Cocktails · £££
The Bloomsbury Hotel, 16-22 Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3NN
Featured in design publications for interior concept
Vibrant coral-hued cocktail bar with botanical wallpaper, velvet seating and inventive serves in a theatrical Bloomsbury setting.
🍸Bar · Gin & Cocktails · £££
58-59 St Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N 4JS
Over 300 gins in collection
Victorian gin palace with over 300 gins, ornate mirrors, crystal chandeliers and apothecary-style botanicals displays.
🍸Bar · Cocktails & Spirits · £££
49-50 St John's Square, Clerkenwell, London EC1V 4JJ
Featured in World's 50 Best Bars Discovery
Eccentric cocktail lounge styled as a mad inventor's laboratory with taxidermy, antique curiosities and house-distilled spirits in Georgian surroundings.
🍺Pub · Gastropub · ££
71 Kinnerton Street, London SW1X 8ED
Family-run Belgravia gastropub near Hyde Park serving pub classics made from local ingredients; friendly atmosphere with Sunday roasts and real ales.
🍺Pub · Pub · £££
194 Fleet Street, London EC4A 2LT
Spectacular pub on Fleet Street set in a former law-courts bank; ornate interior and large courtyard bus; offers British classics and Hertfordshire-brewed ales.
🍺Pub · Pub · ££
1 Angel Lane, London EC4R 3AB
Stylish riverside bar and restaurant opposite the Shard offering fresh fish, seafood and quality steaks, with panoramic views of the Thames.
🍺Pub · Gastropub · £££
82 Duke Street, London W1K 6JG
Recently restored Mayfair institution with a lively wooden-panelled bar and an upstairs dining room flooded with light, serving elevated British classics.
🍺Pub · Gastropub · £££
499 Old York Road, Wandsworth, London SW18 1TF
Quintessentially British Victorian pub with a buzzing sports atmosphere, serving craft ales and seasonal dishes, with boutique rooms above.
🍺Pub · Pub · ££
115 Charterhouse Street, London EC1M 6AA
Handsome Victorian pub with cosy snugs near Smithfield Market, serving hearty meat-led dishes and offering six rooms upstairs.
🍺Pub · Gastropub · £££
47 Hereford Road, London W2 5AH
Elegant Notting Hill pub with airy dining spaces and gardens, offering Mediterranean-leaning dishes using seasonal British produce, with boutique rooms above.
🍺Pub · Gastropub · ££
58 Ledbury Road, London W11 2AJ
Historic Notting Hill pub updated with modern decor and an art-lined interior, serving British-inspired plates and welcoming families and dogs.
🍺Pub · Pub · £££
48 Upper Thames Street, London EC4V 3PT
Riverside pub on Upper Thames Street featuring a warehouse-style bar with exposed brick and river views, serving pub classics and Kentish drinks.
🍺Pub · Pub · ££
85 Albert Bridge Road, London SW11 4PF
Charming Battersea pub overlooking the park with a covered beer garden and upstairs dining room, offering seasonal British dishes and a wide range of beers.
🏡Retreat · £600–£1,800
Taplow, Berkshire
Italianate mansion from 1666 set in 375 acres of formal gardens and woodland overlooking the Thames. Grand interiors with some spaces open to National Trust visitors.
🏡Retreat · From ~£450
Ascot, Berkshire
Frequently listed among top UK country hotels
Georgian manor with more than 200 acres of parkland and polo fields. Seventy rooms across the main house, cottages and stables.
🏡Retreat · From ~£500
Leatherhead, Surrey
Regularly appears in Best Country Hotels lists
Grade II listed Victorian mansion set in 400 acres of woodland and landscaped gardens with a playful, cinematic vibe.
🏡Retreat · From ~£350
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Relais & Châteaux · Significant heritage site
National Trust Grade I listed house in 90 acres with Rococo plasterwork and royal history. Former exile home of King Louis XVIII.
The Retreat at Elcot Park
🏡Retreat · £200–£400
Elcot, West Berkshire
The Times 100 Best Places to Stay
Eighteenth-century country house on 16 acres with boutique rooms and strong family credentials.
🏡Retreat · £250–£450
St Albans, Hertfordshire
Spa often ranked among the best in the south-east
Former Georgian manor with heritage and contemporary wings built around a standout spa experience.
🏡Retreat · Rooms ~£350+, suites ~£535+, treehouses ~£845+
New Milton, Hampshire
Relais & Châteaux · The Times 100 Best Places to Stay
Country-house hotel and spa in 130 acres on the edge of the New Forest with traditional rooms and elevated treehouse suites.
🏡Retreat · Rooms ~£475, suites ~£900+
Colerne, near Bath, Wiltshire
Relais & Châteaux · Michelin Star and Green Star
Palladian mansion from 1720 on a 500-acre estate with a Michelin-starred restaurant and a strong equestrian and spa offer.
🏡Retreat · From ~£295
Bagshot, Surrey
AA Eco Friendly Hotel Group of the Year 2015
Victorian manor in 123 acres with a serious spa and a contemporary country-house vibe. Home to Michelin-starred Latymer.
🏡Retreat · From ~£400
Easton Grey, Malmesbury, Wiltshire
Two MICHELIN Keys · Aquarias spa often ranked among the best in the Cotswolds
Cotswolds manor with 23 rooms set in 12 acres of gardens. Rustic charm meets contemporary polish with two restaurants and a tranquil spa.
