Best Historic Restaurants in Shoreditch

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1. The Light Bar

4.4

Awesome(9)

Price: Expensive

• Fusion / Eclectic • Shoreditch

Step into The Light Bar, housed within a historic Victorian power station that dates all the way back to 1893. Across the three floors, we've got the ultimate culinary & party experience waiting for you.The Restaurant Upstairs: Where our obsession with fresh, seasonal produce knows no bounds. We're all about celebrating the absolute best that these isles have to offer – from the land to the depths of the sea. Bold, unapologetic flavours are our signature, served up with a side of informality that's anything but basic. This is precision cooking with a twist.After dinner you can join us in the Engine hall or Copper Bar, for a post dinner cocktail. Thursdays to Saturdays, we're keeping the vibe alive until the early hours of 2 am. And for those late-night cravings, our bar food menus got your back – available daily until 11 pm. With Shoreditch High Street and Liverpool Street just a quick 5-minute strut away, we're the spot for your lunch, dinner, and late-night cravings.

2. Cloth Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(204)

Price: Expensive

• Traditional French • Farringdon

Booked 39 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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3. The Ivy City Garden

4.2

Awesome(7803)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Liverpool Street

Booked 79 times today

Located in the historic Bishopsgate Gardens, The Ivy City Garden brings the familiar luxury of The Ivy, West Street to the City of London.

4. Bacchanalia

4.4

Awesome(1029)

Price: Very Expensive

• Greek • Mayfair

Booked 85 times today

Culinary artistry, inspired by historic Greco-Roman feasts. The Mediterranean’s finest ingredients are given centre-stage, and dishes are finished at table to theatrical acclaim. Breath-taking interiors by Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, where classical myths are retold through a modern palette of the most refined materials, and comforts to sink into. Dramatic artworks by Damien Hirst soar over the dining area, whilst the eye falls on piece after piece of original, antique sculpture.

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5. Sticks'n'Sushi - Covent Garden

4.6

Exceptional(200)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Covent Garden

Booked 108 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.

6. Gaucho City

4.7

Exceptional(1768)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Fenchurch Street

Booked 12 times today

Join us this December at Gaucho, where we’ll be serving up festive dishes and drinks with an Argentinian twist, perfect for corporate celebrations, Christmas parties and family gatherings!You’re about to dine in what was once the historic silver vaults of the Bank of England. Where porters once moved and carved precious metals of immense value, you are about to cut into the UK’s best beef.The dining room was redesigned in 2023, with inspiration drawn from the landscapes and textures of Latin America – a feature mural depicting the rolling Andes and their dusky hues takes pride of place along one wall of the restaurant.Serving carbon-neutral steak, fine wines and classic cocktails, Gaucho City marks the perfect base for business lunches in the large private dining room, celebratory steak or, simply, a few drinks at the bar. Join us for the best steak in the City of London.

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7. The Ivy West Street

4.5

Awesome(4952)

Price: Very Expensive

• Modern European • Covent Garden

Booked 114 times today

The Ivy restaurant has been a firm fixture on London’s dining and social scene since 1917. The restaurant and private room upstairs are the epitome of real glamour. A shimmering central dining bar in the restaurant draws admiring attention, and the signature harlequin stained-glass windows, oak panelling and striking contemporary art collection ensure the longevity of this very British of dining institutions. Executive Chef Gary Lee creates balanced seasonal menus, featuring Ivy classics, but accounting for today’s tastes, incorporating more Asian dishes, salads and vegetables, and the advent of a “sea and shells” section. Director Fernando Peire leads a strong and experienced team to deliver the unfaltering service for which The Ivy has become well known over the years. The Ivy welcomes customers without reservations at the central dining bar, where the A La Carte and Set menus are both served.

8. The Wolseley City

4.6

Exceptional(80)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary French • London Bridge

Booked 4 times today

Rooted in the tradition of Europe’s grand café culture, The Wolseley City is known for its all-day dining, monochrome design details and landmark architecture, sited on the threshold of one of London’s most historic quarters on King William Street near Bank.

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9. The George, Pub & Restaurant

4.3

Awesome(612)

Price: Expensive

• British • Covent Garden

Booked 8 times today

The George Public House is a Victorian reincarnation of a 15th century coffee house located at the meeting point of the Strand and Fleet Street, directly facing the spectacular architecture of the Royal Courts of Justice and a 10 minute walk from the West End. In the Autumn of 2014, The George underwent an extensive and considerate refurbishment of the ground floor bar and first floor dining room. This saw the creation of an elegant and sophisticated restaurant; The George. We have carefully retained the original features of this historic pub and have tastefully added our own stamp while keeping a traditional feel throughout.The restaurant upstairs at The George is open all week and offers an exciting, modern British menu, using only the finest seasonal, local produce, as well as fantastic roasts on Sundays.We are currently offering the same menu in both the pub and the restaurant.

10. Kettner’s

4.6

Exceptional(943)

Price: Expensive

• French • Leicester Square

Booked 35 times today

Kettner’s Townhouse is a restaurant and Champagne Bar with 33 bedrooms, in a historic Georgian building in London’s Soho. Established in 1867 by Auguste Kettner, Kettner’s was one of the first restaurants in London to serve French food. The French restaurant at Kettner’s Townhouse has a menu inspired by the history of the building, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, using locally sourced ingredients from the UK.

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OpenTable Diner
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Superb dining experience as always from Ivy! We were celebrating a birthday and being at the Ivy made it more enjoyable. Food was fantastic, we opted for 2 course xmas set menu and it was great portions and quality of food. Would highly recommend to others. Staff were attentive and friendly, and made us feel very welcome. Thanks for a great night!
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The Ivy City GardenPrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• Liverpool Street
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4.2
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Eyad
London •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Undeniably amazing. The setup was fantastic. The vibes were astonishing. The lobster pasta was phenomenal. The greek salad was amazing. The drink options were unparalleled. However, the star of the show was the Medusa Cake. 5 out of 5
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BacchanaliaPrice: Very Expensive• Greek• Mayfair
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4.4
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Judy
London •35 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Food is excellent. Service is friendly. I have got a nice table. But in general the table for 2 is quite tight. It is a great place to have a cosy bites
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Cloth RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Traditional French• Farringdon
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4.7
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Nicky
Surrey •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Went to Sticks n sushi for our team xmas meal and it did not disappoint. Delicious food with an impressive choice, beautifully presented. Attentive service. Yummy cocktails. Only 1 teeny inprovement suggestion....It would help if waiting staff said what each item on a mixed tray was more slowly as it was difficult to hear with both the speed and background noise.
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Sticks'n'Sushi - Covent GardenPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Covent Garden
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4.6
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AmitP
London •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Sep 30, 2022
The venue and restaurant are very nice, the bar has a good vibe, it's maybe a bit too loud depending what you like. The restaurant is on the top floor and the ambiance is calmer with less noise making it ideal for conversation. The food is great but choices fairly limited with only 4 starters and similar number of mains on offer. Everything we had was tasty and will presented.
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The Light BarPrice: Expensive• Fusion / Eclectic• Shoreditch
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4.4

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108 restaurants available nearby

1. The Light Bar

2. Cloth Restaurant

3. The Ivy City Garden

4. Bacchanalia

5. Sticks'n'Sushi - Covent Garden

6. Gaucho City

7. The Ivy West Street

8. The Wolseley City

9. The George, Pub & Restaurant

10. Kettner’s

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