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The Top Bars for Foodies in London

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Whether you're looking for casual, post-work drinks with friends or a rooftop dinner and cocktails, London is a city that won’t disappoint. From Southbank bars to Mayfair pubs, all the way to the rooftop bars in Shoreditch on the fringes of the East End, there are hundreds of eating and drinking establishments to suit every taste. But where are the smartest, savviest diners eating out? Welcome to our Tastemaker List. We’ve pulled data from thousands of restaurants to find the top spots among OpenTable's most expert, seasoned diners. Whether you’re an alcohol aficionado or just like a glass of wine with dinner, we've tracked down the greatest pubs, trendy hotspots, and everything in between. Impress your friends and family and score a spot; we wish we could join you.

20 Restaurants

Updated February 26, 2020

Restaurants:	Hakkasan Hanway Place, Social Eating House, som saa…
Price Range:	£££ - ££££
Cuisines:	Chinese, Contemporary British, Thai…
Neighborhoods:	Fitzrovia, Soho, Shoreditch…

Hakkasan Hanway Place

££££·Chinese·

Fitzrovia

5,838 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Romantic

This Michelin-starred eatery is at the forefront of Chinese cuisine in the city, but it’s also an excellent place to grab a cocktail. Try one of their original mixes—or a tipple fr…Read more

81% recommended

Chinese in West End London

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Social Eating House

££££·Contemporary British·

Soho

2,233 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Special Occasion
Good for a Date

Social Eating House might be straightforward in name, but it’s full of surprises. You can dine in the main restaurant, or visit the upstairs speakeasy (a little hint: look for an o…Read more

85% recommended

Contemporary British in London

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som saa

££££·Thai·

Shoreditch

399 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Creative Cuisine
Great for Brunch

The chefs at Som Saa serve up classic Thai food with a modern twist in an artfully remodeled building that was once a fabric warehouse. You can dine at a table or booth, or enjoy a…Read more

100% recommended

Fit for Foodies in London

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Bocca Di Lupo

££££·Italian·

Piccadilly

2,320 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Special Occasion
Authentic

Nestled in the heart of bustling Soho, this eatery specializes in food and wine from across all twenty of Italy’s regions. The slogan “For when you’re hungry like the wolf” makes i…Read more

95% recommended

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Hakkasan Mayfair

££££·Chinese·

Mayfair

6,348 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Romantic

Hakkasan opened this second restaurant in London in 2010, and it soon garnered a Michelin star of its own. The huge new venue recreates the traditional decor of the original, but i…Read more

Chinese in West End London

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Galvin at Windows

££££·French·

Mayfair

7,770 reviews

Scenic View
Special Occasion
Good for a Date

For a drink with a difference, try Galvin at Windows. This London rooftop bar is situated in the heart of Mayfair and offers unrivaled views across the city. As well as tucking int…Read more

86% recommended

Scenic View in West End London

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COYA Mayfair

££££·Peruvian·

Mayfair

1,550 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Good for a Date

For modern Peruvian cuisine there are few places better than COYA, where expert chefs fuse the flavors of lime, coconut and smoke with cooking techniques from Japan and Spain. The …Read more

97% recommended

Peruvian in London

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Bistrotheque

££££·French·

Bethnal Green

2,382 reviews

Vibrant Bar Scene
Good for Anniversaries
Great for Brunch

This tucked-away eatery in a converted warehouse bills itself as the venue with a soul rather than a sign. In a lively atmosphere complete with piano music and bright, modern decor…Read more

86% recommended

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Hide Ground

££££·British·

Mayfair

489 reviews

Special Occasion
Creative Cuisine
Notable Wine List

The menu at Hide Ground is all about heart—offering simple but filling meals, prepared with care and attention. Enjoy pickles, breads and jams, and cured meats. The peaceful and re…Read more

87% recommended

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Hide Above

££££·British·

Mayfair

371 reviews

Tasting Menu
Special Occasion
Notable Wine List

If you’re in the mood for something more delicate and refined, opt for Hide Above. Here you’re more likely to find truffles, sea bass and dressed leeks than bread and cheese. Try t…Read more

90% recommended

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Park Chinois

££££·Chinese·

Mayfair

621 reviews

Romantic
Special Occasion
Hot Spot

Step back in time with an evening at Park Chinois—a restaurant that combines the Chinese fine dining with the glamour of Shanghai in the 1930s. Dim sum is particularly recommended—…Read more

100% recommended

Hot Spot in London

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Yauatcha Soho

££££·Chinese·

Soho

6,082 reviews

Special Occasion
Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date

This all-day teahouse is well-known for its dim sum menu, which is available from its exclusive underground location in the heart of Soho. Yauatcha serves elegant food prepared wit…Read more

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Pollen Street Social

££££·British·

Mayfair

3,461 reviews

Special Occasion
Great for Lunch
Fit for Foodies

This Michelin-starred bistro offers a relaxed approach to fine dining. Expect dishes to be compact but flavorful, and made with British ingredients. For a taste of what the UK has …Read more

96% recommended

Best Service in West End London

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The Ivy Soho Brasserie

££££·British·

Soho

4,678 reviews

Special Occasion
Great for Lunch
Good for a Date

This all-day eatery offers a respite from the frantic bustle of Broadwick Street. Step inside and you’ll discover a polished onyx bar and a classic-yet-comfortable dining room. As …Read more

87% recommended

Most Booked in West End London

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Chotto Matte Soho

££££·Peruvian·

Soho

2,404 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Creative Cuisine

What do you get if you combine the best of Peruvian and Japanese cooking? The answer is Nikkei cuisine, and Chotto Matte offers the best selection you’ll find in London, served wit…Read more

87% recommended

Peruvian in London

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St. John

££££·British·

Farringdon

2,825 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Notable Wine List
Special Occasion

Situated just around the corner from Smithfield Market, this deliberately unpretentious establishment specializes in nose-to-tail eating—they make use of every part of the animal t…Read more

94% recommended

Best Ambiance in City of London

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Dean Street Townhouse

££££·British·

Soho

2,611 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Great for Lunch

You’d be hard pressed to find a more authentically British place to eat than Dean Street Townhouse. The dining room is part of a long-established Soho hotel, and it offers hearty E…Read more

96% recommended

British in West End London

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Kai

££££·Chinese·

Mayfair

1,281 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Good for a Date

For multiple years in a row “The Sunday Times“ has ranked Kai the highest out of all Chinese restaurants, and this means you can expect something special. While remaining respectfu…Read more

86% recommended

Chinese in London

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Berners Tavern

££££·British·

Oxford Circus

3,572 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Good for Anniversaries

Michelin-starred chef Jason Atherton has made this modern, elegant tavern into a gastronomic destination, with a range of contemporary British dishes. For a real treat, book for th…Read more

91% recommended

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Sartoria

££££·Italian·

Oxford Circus

2,112 reviews

Business Meals
Fit for Foodies
Great for Lunch

As you might expect for an eatery on Savile Row, Sartoria is trendy, glamorous and popular. Serving up an all-day menu inspired by head chef Francesco Mazzei’s home region of Calab…Read more

81% recommended

Fit for Foodies in London

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