Best Historic Restaurants in Borough

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A photo of Black & Blue - Borough Market restaurant

1. Black & Blue - Borough Market

4.4

Awesome(1688)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steak • Borough

Booked 14 times today

Overlooking the historic Borough Market, Black and Blue has been a Borough mainstay since 2001. A modern British American steakhouse where you can savour delicious steaks or burgers whilstwatching the bustle of the market or sip one of our signature cocktails in the bar whilst trains rattleoverhead. Perfect for your business lunch or dinner, a more relaxed drink or meal with friends, or a funweekend or night out. We will entertain you in either our spacious restaurant, busy bar, or privatepatio. Your private events can be hosted in our exclusive mezzanine above the bar, please contact us fordetails. We’d love to help you celebrate your special occasion.

2. Indian Gourmet

4.8

Exceptional(569)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Indian • London Bridge

Booked 2 times today

Indian Gourmet is located in the London Bridge, just a stones throw away from the busy hustle and bustle of the historic Borough Market. It offers freshly cooked authentic home-style appetising, wholesome and real Indian food from different parts of India and Indian Sub-continent. The Sub-continent stretches from The Himalayas to the Indian Ocean, from the Arabian Sea to the Bay of Bengal. In addition, the menu consists of popular Indian street food and regional delicacies.At Indian Gourmet, you can make a great start of the gastronomic tour of India without having to leave the table.The interior is influenced by Indian rural homes - rustic look with muddy and woody effect, still minimalist and modern.

3. Boot and Flogger

4.4

Awesome(224)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • London Bridge

Booked 2 times today

This hidden gem, a short walk from London Bridge, is London’s first real wine bar opened in 1965 by John Davy trading as a Free Vintner. Brimming with genuine character and jovial service, it has the feel of a private members club (for ladies and gentleman) and is home to some of the most original private rooms in the area. Best quality meats hand carved off the bone, award winning steak and delicious seasonal dishes cater for discerning customers. All polished off with a British cheese board and sticky puds. Our wine list boasts a large number of rare vintages alongside an extensive range from Davy’s wine merchant cellars.

4. The Mug House

3.9

Excellent(443)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern European • London Bridge

The Mug House is a unique wine bar serving classic British dishes to really get your teeth into. Tucked underneath London Bridge this venue is bursting with history.Specialises in British cheese plates, fine wines, ports and champagne.

5. Cloth Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(291)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Traditional French • Farringdon

Booked 19 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.

6. Blacklock City

4.8

Exceptional(4730)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steak • Bank

Booked 86 times today

Blacklock a modern version of the Great British chophouse. Set in an old electricity substation on the site of London"s oldest meat market. We take the best meat in the country from the award-winning farmer and butcher Philip Warren in Cornwall. We cook chops simply over our real charcoal grill with a little help from vintage Blacklock irons and serve it all up alongside cocktails that give back and wine on tap in our atmospheric subterranean chop mecca. On Sundays we serve a Sunday Roast almost as good as Mum's.We have limited spaces for Walk-ins, so we encourage booking in advance to avoid disappointment during busy times.

7. Christopher's

4.3

Awesome(5295)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Covent Garden

Booked 45 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.

A photo of The Quality Chop House restaurant

8. The Quality Chop House

4.8

Exceptional(2621)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• British • Farringdon

Booked 33 times today

The Quality Chop House celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2019.Our menus are seasonally-focused and change daily based around the best produce delivered each morning. We suggest bookings, but do take walk-ins.In addition to our a la carte menu, we offer a £29 set lunch menu (January to November), and on Sunday lunches we serve a splendid roast.If you are interested in a table for more than 6 guests, we have a Private Dining Room that seats up to 14. A seasonal feasting menu is available. For more information please give us a call.

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9. Gaucho Tower Bridge

4.5

Awesome(7875)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steak • Southbank

Booked 43 times today

You’ll struggle to find a better view or steak along the Southbank than at Gaucho Tower Bridge. Our restaurant soars over two, magnificent glass-fronted floors with panoramas of the historic London skyline with the Tower of London and Tower Bridge taking center stage. In warm and uncomplicated interiors, Gaucho Tower Bridge is the perfect location for guests to enjoy dusk to dawn dining, with our menu showcasing impeccable Argentinian steaks and Latin American plates.

A photo of Sticks'n'Sushi - Covent Garden restaurant

10. Sticks'n'Sushi - Covent Garden

4.6

Exceptional(367)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Covent Garden

Booked 98 times today

In London's theatre quarter, our restaurant on Henrietta Street combines rustic charm with modern elegance. Enjoy quality sushi and Japanese-inspired cocktails in a historic setting near the Piazza – perfect for pre/post-theatre or shopping treat. A sushi restaurant - even for those that don't like fish.

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steve
London •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great food. Love the Borough Market location and vibe. One small blip in the service when the waitress hovered over me while I was finishing eating my starter.
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Black & Blue - Borough MarketPrice: Moderate• Steak• Borough
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4.4
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GREG
London •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great restaurant with a friendly team. We headed here on the off chance and it far exceeded expectations Lovely staff who helped us pick wine and advice Food was very very good we had courgette flier and crab followed by a sharing steak Good flavours and well thought through sides Try it you won’t regret it
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Cloth RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Traditional French• Farringdon
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4.7
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Francis
London •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
My favourite Indian restaurant in London!!! Amazing food,
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Indian GourmetPrice: Expensive• Indian• London Bridge
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4.8
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Adriana
London •4 reviews
4.0
Dined on Nov 7, 2024
Our food was good, and I love the variety on the wine list. Unfortunately the service felt extremely rushed.
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Boot and FloggerPrice: Expensive• British• London Bridge
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4.4
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ANDYT
Kent •3 reviews
4.0
Dined on Jul 13, 2023
Excellent venue dining area to the back away from bar area. We were situated within a contained area for 6 people Food was excellent as was the service would definitely visit again
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The Mug HousePrice: Expensive• Modern European• London Bridge
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3.9

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