Cool Restaurants In London (2024)

Set in the uber swish Ftizrovia, Riding House Cafe is the place to be seen come Saturday morning. Head to the trendy London restaurant for healthy breakfasts, lazy Sunday lunches and evening co*cktails.

• Fitzrovia ⋅ West End
• co*cktail Bar ⋅ Restaurant Bar ⋅ Restaurant

What's cooler than comic book cool? Park Row is proving that nothing is, thanks to its DC and Batman theme. Expect theatrical dinners, Gotham City Art Deco styling in the Grade II listed building and co*cktails to boot.

• Soho
• Restaurant Bar ⋅ Themed Bar ⋅ co*cktail Bar

The uber-chic all-day eatery Provisioners is the perfect spot for a light lunch with friends or a fancy dinner if you're looking to entertain colleagues. Head to this former magistrates court for a sublime three-course meal before moving on to Courtroom Bar for after-dinner co*cktails.

• Southwark
• Event Space ⋅ Restaurant ⋅ co*cktail Bar

Situated in London Bridge, Brittania is a seriously cool restaurant with plenty of scrumptious grub and whisky to go around. Enjoy munching on chicken burgers dripping with nacho cheese or sink your teeth into ribs covered in BBQ glaze.

• London Bridge
• Restaurant Bar ⋅ Restaurant

London's cool restaurant list wouldn't be complete without Blues Kitchen, a party haven and grill spot. The Camden venue cooks up sticky and juicy meat dishes in the early evening, before kicking the party off with rum-filled co*cktails and roaring live music.

• Camden
• Party Bar ⋅ Restaurant Bar ⋅ Restaurant

temper Soho is one of the city's coolest secret spots, tactfully ticked away from street level in one of London's busiest areas. Head to the unique haunt and you can tuck into flame-grilled delicacies in an intimate setting unlike any other.

• Soho
• Restaurant ⋅ Restaurant Bar ⋅ Event Space

Quaglino's has been a cool place to eat in London for more than 60 years, with everyone from supermodels to Princess Diana frequenting. Located in a basem*nt, the seafood restaurant has an iconic art deco theme, along with mixology that turns co*cktails into an art form.

• West End
• Restaurant Bar ⋅ Restaurant

With celebs such asZoe Adjonyoh andMillion Pound MenuchefJay Morjaria showcasing their cuisine, Sessions is a real cool restaurant to check out. Decked out with greenery and a casual atmosphere, this Angel dining den also offers Turkish cuisine, as well as craft lager and other boozy bevvies.

• Islington ⋅ Angel
• Restaurant ⋅ Restaurant Bar ⋅ Event Space

The Flatmates have made a triumphant return to the heart of the action in Notting Hill. Expect delicious boozy brunches, Sunday Roasts and house parties aplenty with a family-style vibe and cosy decor that'll make you feel right at home.

• Notting Hill
• Restaurant Bar ⋅ co*cktail Bar ⋅ Restaurant

Another of London's prettiest restaurants, Bourne and Hollingsworth is topping our charts with a formidable brunch offering. Set in a townhouse-like building, the restaurant has a green-house meets mad aunty vibe; think comfy armchairs, vintage fittings and plenty of greenery.

• East London ⋅ Clerkenwell
• Restaurant ⋅ Restaurant Bar ⋅ co*cktail Bar

From the minds behind Wahaca, this stylish and sleek restaurant in Old Truman Brewery features cool industrial features that give it an urban edge. With a delicious and affordable menu on offer, it really is a great place to eat.

• Shoreditch ⋅ East London
• Restaurant

One of Victoria's latest additions, Wild at Tart is an independent eatery set within a former power station which also holds a deli, event space, coffee kiosk and photography studio. The menu here focuses on locally-sourced ingredients and pared-back flavours.

• Central London ⋅ Victoria
• Event Space ⋅ Restaurant Bar ⋅ Restaurant

A list of the coolest restaurants in London wouldn't be complete without a Mexican destination. Thanks to slick interiors, an award-winning chef and a lineup of tequila or mezcal-laced co*cktails to match,Zapote fits the bill.

• Shoreditch
• Restaurant ⋅ co*cktail Bar