Best Live Music Restaurants in London

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A photo of The Ivy Soho Brasserie restaurant

1. The Ivy Soho Brasserie

4.4

Awesome(11097)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Soho

Booked 168 times today

Artworks, marble and onyx provide a relaxed, elegant backdrop for a vast, all-day British menu.

2. Bocconcino Soho

4.4

Awesome(1034)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Soho

Booked 53 times today

Nestled in the heart of Soho's bustling streets, Bocconcino offers an exquisite blend of traditional Italian gastronomy and contemporary London dining. Our restaurant showcases modern Italian elegance, with interiors featuring warm tones and marble accents. Our menu celebrates Italy's culinary heritage, marking us a standout Italian restaurant in Soho.Recognised by Conde Nast Traveller as a top 'Italian Restaurant in London' and nominated for 'Best Luxury Restaurant' and 'Best London Restaurant' at the 2023 British Restaurant Awards, Bocconcino sets the standard for Italian dining.Every Friday and Saturday, and for Saturday brunch, our restaurant with a DJ comes alive. Our ground floor vibrates with energy from live DJs, making Bocconcino the prime choice for a bottomless brunch or fine dining in Soho.

3. Whitcomb's

4.4

Awesome(837)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Leicester Square

Booked 9 times today

Welcome to a corner of the French Mediterranean. Nestled between London’s St James and Soho, Whitcomb’s serves modern interpretations of classic dishes found along the sunny stretches of the French and Italian rivieras. Simple yet elegant cuisine, prepared à la minute.As a West End restaurant, Whitcomb’s is ideal for pre- and post-theatre dining, set just a stone’s throw away from theatres such as the London Coliseum, Gielgud Theatre, Duke of York’s Theatre, and many more. Whitcomb’s also serves a delicious Express Lunch menu, perfect for business lunches or a break from shopping on the nearby Regent Street and Bond Street.Join us to bask in the sunshine on our summer terrace by Veuve Clicquot, a spot for alfresco dining on Leicester Square, serving Champagne tasting flights, cocktails, oysters and fresh cuisine.Before your dining experience, we invite you to enjoy a pre-dinner drink in the neighbouring gin bar Joshua's Tavern or in the Japanese rooftop garden, 8 at The Londoner.

A photo of Leicester Square Kitchen restaurant

4. Leicester Square Kitchen

4.3

Awesome(1914)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Leicester Square

Booked 4 times today

Set on London’s most vibrant square, Leicester Square Kitchen introduces a Mexican and Peruvian dining experience serving small plates and innovative cocktails. From exquisite tacos to fine skewered meats from the Peruvian barbecue, the menu takes diners on a journey through the unique flavours of South America. With Soho and Covent Garden on the doorstep, Leicester Square Kitchen is the perfect place to enjoy a pre-theatre dinner. The restaurant is just a few minutes' walk from iconic West End theatres such as Harold Pinter Theatre, Garrick Theatre, Her Majesty's Theatre and many more. We invite you to join us for a pre-dinner drink on our terrace or in the neighbouring At The Hampshire Lounge Bar prior to your dining experience. At weekends, resident DJs provide a backing track to a fun and memorable night in town.Please note that from Sunday to Tuesday the menu will be limited to the lounge bar menu.

5. Brasserie Zedel

4.4

Awesome(3551)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • Piccadilly

Booked 12 times today

Located in Central London in Piccadilly Circus and adjacent to Soho, Brasserie Zédel is a grand Parisian brasserie with a café and bar. The restaurant serves traditional French food at remarkably good value with a lively atmosphere.Brasserie Zédel is open throughout the day, serving lunch and dinner and all through the afternoon. You can also experience live music which is played in the brasserie in the evenings for diners to enjoy until close.Within close proximity to Shaftesbury Avenue and Regent Street, Brasserie Zédel is the ideal location for a meal before or after a day of sightseeing. Alternatively, you can join for a pre or post theatre meal as it is located within walking distance from the West End including the Piccadilly Theatre and the Harold Pinter Theatre.If you cannot find the table you are looking for, please visit the restaurant's website directly, or call 020 7734 4888.

A photo of Asador Bar & Grill restaurant

6. Asador Bar & Grill

4.4

Awesome(96)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Soho

Booked 8 times today

Must try destination , the best steak house in the area, we are proud to offer the best Argentinian meat ,every single cut on our menu is coming straight from the butcher ,Asador is not just the best destination for meat lovers ,but our menu offers a large selection of fish , chicken and vegetarian dishes ,and HALAL meateither you coming for a meal or a drink in our bar/lounge ,Asador Bar and Grill is your destination.

7. 8 at The Londoner

4.4

Awesome(314)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Soho

Booked 5 times today

8 at The Londoner is a decadent rooftop bar in London that reimagines the informal and traditional izakaya style of Japanese drinking.Set across three stunning spaces on the eighth floor, 8 at The Londoner invites you to join us in our elegant cocktail bar, under the night sky of the Shima Garden, or on the roof terrace with spectacular views of the city, including central London’s Trafalgar Square, Big Ben and the London Eye.Featuring innovative cocktails, modern Japanese cuisine and one of London's finest collections of Japanese spirits, our exquisite menu offers an experience like no other – a unique and exclusive rooftop experience in London.

8. 100 Wardour St

4.2

Awesome(757)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• European • Soho

Booked 34 times today

Welcome to 100 Wardour St, the historic music destination in the heart of Soho. Join ins in our Restaurant & Club and enjoy live music every Wednesday through to Saturday alongside your dinner. Our menu features eclectic dishes from around the world such a seafood paella or our Thai green curry. Enjoy live music four nights a week, with late night dancing, and of course, our imaginative cocktail list that is designed to fuel your night perfectly.

9. Sketch Gallery

4.5

Awesome(462)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Modern European • Oxford Circus

Booked 7 times today

In February 2022, the renowned British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare CBE RA, and project architect India Mahdavi transformed the Gallery with a new installation of artworks and interiors. Shonibare’s artist-conceived vision presented a new sunshine-yellow setting designed by Mahdavi, marking a new culture-defining chapter for sketch in its 20th year. Using applique and embroidery techniques on richly dyed fabrics, Shonibare illuminates the influence of African traditions on European conceptions of our modern-day world.

10. Pierre Victoire

4.6

Exceptional(5937)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Soho

Booked 18 times today

Tucked away down Dean Street amongst the hustle and the hipsters is the Pierre Victoire, one of Soho’s favourite dining institutions. This little haunt has been serving up rustic French cuisine to loyal regulars for nearly 3 decades, and this is still one of London’s favourite places for date nights and cosy pre-theatre meals. Part Provencal, part Art Nouveau, the dining room at Pierre Victoire is decorated with whitewashed walls, chalkboard menus, a vintage piano, eclectic artworks, untreated wooden floorboards and wine bottles stuffed with drippy candles, and the wholesome home-style cuisine and moreish wine is all delightfully affordable. With a steak-centric menu, Pierre Victoire also serves all the French classics, creative salads and plenty of seafood.

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OpenTable Diner
London •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great service and delicious food in a classy setting
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Bocconcino SohoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Soho
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4.4
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Helen
London •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Really delicious Peruvian and Mexican tapas - we had ALL the vegetarian options and they were fantastic.
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Leicester Square KitchenPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Leicester Square
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4.3
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto / Ontario •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great location, staff very friendly and the food tasted really good.
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The Ivy Soho BrasseriePrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• Soho
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4.4
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Marino
London •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 2, 2025
Brilliant service, any request we had , the staff was happy with it. Flavours of food was Top ,great quality of fish, Nice environment and helpful staff.
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Whitcomb'sPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Leicester Square
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4.4
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Michael
Bath/Somerset •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 22, 2025
This is always a good meal and a fine experience, which expertly manages its enormous size.
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Brasserie ZedelPrice: Moderate• French• Piccadilly
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4.4

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