The Top Bars for Foodies in London

par The OpenTable Team

Mise à jour 09 novembre 2023

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.

Hakkasan - Hanway Place

4.5

4.5 (6347)

41 £ et plus

Chinoise

Fitzrovia

À propos du restaurant

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 from their award-winning wine list—while mulling over a sumptuous grilled Wagyu beef steak. Whatever you opt for, you’ll be able to enjoy it in elegantly decorated surroundings complete with an open kitchen.

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OpenTable Diner

Y est allé le 8 oct. 2022

Favourite restaurant in London

Expérience

The Devil Wears Prada - 3 courses & cocktail

Expérience

Lost in Shanghai: Brunch at Hakkasan £98pp

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Weekend Brunch

som saa

4.6

4.6 (419)

De 26 £ à 40 £

Thaï

Shoreditch

À propos du restaurant

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 range of snacks and drinks at one of the most refined cocktail bars London has to offer. Whether you’re looking for a quality green curry or something rather more exotic (shan-style custard with candied lotus seeds, anyone?), Som Saa has you covered.

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Shaneyp

Y est allé le 22 juill. 2017

truly excellent restaurant

Hakkasan Mayfair

4.6

4.6 (7846)

41 £ et plus

Chinoise

Mayfair

À propos du restaurant

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 it incorporates a large, lively bar area. If you’ve visited one Hakkasan and loved it, make sure to stop by here too, since the menu features a number of dishes unique to Mayfair, not least of which is the stunning sliced blue abalone.

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reema

Y est allé le 29 nov. 2022

My favorite

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New Year's Eve Lost in Shanghai £218pp

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New Year's Eve Lost in Shanghai £268pp

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New Year's Eve Lost in Shanghai £368pp

COYA Mayfair

4.5

4.5 (1762)

41 £ et plus

Péruvienne

Mayfair

À propos du restaurant

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 result is a vibrant range of dishes as colorful as the restaurant itself. The bar is equally well-equipped, featuring an entire library of unique, authentic piscos.

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OpenTable Diner

Y est allé le 24 févr. 2023

perfect situation

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Clásico Brunch at COYA Mayfair!

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Sunday Lunch Menu

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Luncheon Menu with a glass of Champagne

Park Chinois

4.5

4.5 (754)

41 £ et plus

Chinoise

Mayfair

À propos du restaurant

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—try a succulent Wagyu beef gyoza, or a blue swimmer crab and prawn wanton. The bar is fully-equipped with a range of spirits to make any cocktail you could name, and quite a few that you won’t find anywhere else—including an old fashioned infused with decadent black truffle.

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OpenTable Diner

Y est allé le 30 août 2019

Amazing restaurant

Expérience

Cocktails & Dim Sum in Salon de Chine

Yauatcha Soho

4.5

4.5 (6825)

De 26 £ à 40 £

Chinoise

Soho

À propos du restaurant

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 with painstaking precision—delicate shui mai, flavorful dumplings, and pumpkin puffs suffused with juicy duck. You’ll find a long bar stocked with an extensive wine list, as well as exotic cocktails and a range of teas. Definitely one for grazers who want to accompany their drink with a snack or several!

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OpenTable Diner

Y est allé le 3 mai 2024

Les plats sont excellents et la qualité du service

Crispy aromatic duck - half

The Ivy Soho Brasserie

4.3

4.3 (10977)

De 26 £ à 40 £

Britannique Moderne

Soho

À propos du restaurant

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 grand as it looks, however, the Ivy Soho Brasserie offers a thoroughly relaxed experience, whether you’re tucking into delicious contemporary British fare or sampling a rosebud-infused white Geisha cocktail or craft cider from the bar.

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philippeparisVIP

Y est allé le 8 juin 2024

Très bien, attention le samedi la cuisine ferme à 23h

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New Year's Day Brunch

4.4

4.4 (2416)

41 £ et plus

Péruvienne

Soho

À propos du restaurant

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 within a strikingly decorated urban venue. Better yet, their ingredients are all local and organic. Try the sharing menu for a curated journey from delicate and refined items to hotter, spicier and fuller dishes, and then quench your thirst with something from their Tokyo to Lima cocktail selection.

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love2eat

Y est allé le 19 sept. 2020

Fave restaurant in London

St. JOHN Smithfield

4.8

4.8 (4075)

41 £ et plus

Britannique

Farringdon

À propos du restaurant

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 to create flavorful creations you won’t find elsewhere. Opt for one of their pies if you want a wholesome, filling treat, and don’t forget to peruse their extensive wine list. You’re even encouraged to take a bottle home with you!

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Yun-Jui

Y est allé le 11 sept. 2024

St John has never disappoint us! Our favourite restaurant in London.

Plat populaire

Eccles Cake and Lancashire Cheese

Plat populaire

Welsh Rarebit

Plat populaire

Roast Bone Marrow and Parsley Salad

Dean Street Townhouse

4.6

4.6 (4540)

De 26 £ à 40 £

Britannique

Soho

À propos du restaurant

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 English breakfasts, lunches and classic dinners. Drop by before a show to enjoy a fantastic buck rarebit and a house tonic by the roaring fire—or simply come in anytime for a drink from their comprehensive bar. Bliss.

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ShuMVIP

Y est allé le 13 avr. 2024

A fabulous lunch, in a very beautiful and ambient restaurant

Plat populaire

Steak tartare Burford Brown egg

Plat populaire

Sticky toffee pudding vanilla ice cream

Plat populaire

Monkfish & prawn curry rice

Kai

4.7

4.7 (1845)

41 £ et plus

Chinoise

Mayfair

À propos du restaurant

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 respectful to tradition, the chefs at this classic Chinese establishment aren’t afraid to experiment. Start out with their “Pig in Blankets“ with a plum and lime dressing for a taste of their liberated approach. Their menu of wines, spirits and cocktails is just as adventurous, so drink up!

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DjemaiJ

Y est allé le 17 sept. 2022

Plats très bons, très raffinés, généreux dans les quantités. Seul bémol : personnel froid et peu souriants

Plat populaire

Wasabi Prawns

Berners Tavern

4.5

4.5 (4446)

De 26 £ à 40 £

Britannique

Oxford Circus

À propos du restaurant

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 the weekend when you can experience the revolutionary Weekend Roast. Equal parts traditional and pioneering, this spread is bound to please, particularly when paired with one of their award-winning wines or a hearty ale.

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Abdulmohsen

Y est allé le 7 août 2024

Best food ever fair prices best décor restaurant in London

Plat populaire

Chateaubriand

Plat populaire

Berner's Tavern Mac and Cheese (vg)

Expérience

Three-course Early Berners

Sartoria

4.4

4.4 (2084)

41 £ et plus

Italienne

Oxford Circus

À propos du restaurant

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 Calabria, this contemporary Italian diner offers fresh pasta, brilliantly prepared seafood and seasonal vegetables. Head to the Librare bar for a selection of light bites, gorgeous wines and luxury signature cocktails, and round off the evening with a nightcap of brandy or amari.

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OpenTable Diner

Y est allé le 5 juin 2023

Touché par leur accueil chaleureux et la façon dont ils ont souligné notre anniversaire ❤️