Best Historic Restaurants in Borough

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AldwychAngelBankBanksideBarbicanBelgravia

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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A photo of Black & Blue - Borough Market restaurant

1. Black & Blue - Borough Market

4.4

Awesome(1657)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steak • Borough

Booked 22 times today

Overlooking the historic Borough Market, Black and Blue has been a Borough mainstay since 2001. A modern British American steakhouse where you can savour delicious steaks or burgers whilstwatching the bustle of the market or sip one of our signature cocktails in the bar whilst trains rattleoverhead. Perfect for your business lunch or dinner, a more relaxed drink or meal with friends, or a funweekend or night out. We will entertain you in either our spacious restaurant, busy bar, or privatepatio. Your private events can be hosted in our exclusive mezzanine above the bar, please contact us fordetails. We’d love to help you celebrate your special occasion.

2. Indian Gourmet

4.7

Exceptional(557)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Indian • London Bridge

Booked 2 times today

Indian Gourmet is located in the London Bridge, just a stones throw away from the busy hustle and bustle of the historic Borough Market. It offers freshly cooked authentic home-style appetising, wholesome and real Indian food from different parts of India and Indian Sub-continent. The Sub-continent stretches from The Himalayas to the Indian Ocean, from the Arabian Sea to the Bay of Bengal. In addition, the menu consists of popular Indian street food and regional delicacies.At Indian Gourmet, you can make a great start of the gastronomic tour of India without having to leave the table.The interior is influenced by Indian rural homes - rustic look with muddy and woody effect, still minimalist and modern.

3. Boot and Flogger

4.7

Exceptional(227)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • London Bridge

This hidden gem, a short walk from London Bridge, is London’s first real wine bar opened in 1965 by John Davy trading as a Free Vintner. Brimming with genuine character and jovial service, it has the feel of a private members club (for ladies and gentleman) and is home to some of the most original private rooms in the area. Best quality meats hand carved off the bone, award winning steak and delicious seasonal dishes cater for discerning customers. All polished off with a British cheese board and sticky puds. Our wine list boasts a large number of rare vintages alongside an extensive range from Davy’s wine merchant cellars.

4. The Mug House

3.9

Excellent(447)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern European • London Bridge

The Mug House is a unique wine bar serving classic British dishes to really get your teeth into. Tucked underneath London Bridge this venue is bursting with history.Specialises in British cheese plates, fine wines, ports and champagne.

5. Cloth Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(248)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Traditional French • Farringdon

Booked 31 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.

6. Bacchanalia

4.4

Awesome(1097)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Greek • Mayfair

Booked 180 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.

A photo of Sticks'n'Sushi - Covent Garden restaurant

7. Sticks'n'Sushi - Covent Garden

4.6

Exceptional(263)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Covent Garden

Booked 123 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.

8. Gaucho City

4.7

Exceptional(1783)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steak • Fenchurch Street

Booked 12 times today

Join us this Valentine's Day for a romantic evening set in candlelight with cocktails, finest wines and Latin inspired dishes. Looking for something extra special, our Valentine's menu for £55pp including a bottle of wine is perfect to share. For starters dive into a Black Truffle and Mushroom Fugazetta (a decadent Argentinian-style pizza), for mains choose from our top cuts of steak plus sides, and to end on a sweet note we have a delicious berry-laden Mille Feuille with Chantilly cream.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.

A photo of The Ivy City Garden restaurant

9. The Ivy City Garden

4.2

Awesome(7833)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Liverpool Street

Booked 94 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.

A photo of Gaucho Tower Bridge restaurant

10. Gaucho Tower Bridge

4.5

Awesome(7926)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steak • Southbank

Booked 55 times today

Join us this Valentine's Day for a romantic evening set in candlelight with cocktails, finest wines and Latin inspired dishes. Looking for something extra special, our Valentine's menu for £55pp including a bottle of wine is perfect to share. For starters dive into a Black Truffle and Mushroom Fugazetta (a decadent Argentinian-style pizza), for mains choose from our top cuts of steak plus sides, and to end on a sweet note we have a delicious berry-laden Mille Feuille with Chantilly cream. You’ll struggle to find a better view or steak along the Southbank than at Gaucho Tower Bridge. Our restaurant soars over two, magnificent glass-fronted floors with panoramas of the historic London skyline with the Tower of London and Tower Bridge taking centre stage. In warm and uncomplicated interiors, Gaucho Tower Bridge is the perfect location for guests to enjoy dusk to dawn dining, with our menu showcasing impeccable Argentinian steaks and Latin American plates.

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From verified diners like you

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LauraVIP
London •26 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Amazing ambiance and great service. Food was nice but not outstanding. Had the beef shin ravioli with the beef fat crumb, that actually tasted like scraps from the fish and chip shop which overpowered the taste of the beef shin. Fantastic wine list.
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Cloth RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Traditional French• Farringdon
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4.7
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Lillie
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Went here for my birthday and the staff were so lovely and accommodating, such good value for money would recommend 100%
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Black & Blue - Borough MarketPrice: Moderate• Steak• Borough
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4.4
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Dionne
London •10 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 6, 2025
Food was great, staff were really attentive. Good experience. Thank you.
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Indian GourmetPrice: Expensive• Indian• London Bridge
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4.7
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Adriana
London •4 reviews
4.0
Dined on Nov 7, 2024
Our food was good, and I love the variety on the wine list. Unfortunately the service felt extremely rushed.
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Boot and FloggerPrice: Expensive• British• London Bridge
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4.7
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ANDYT
Kent •3 reviews
4.0
Dined on Jul 13, 2023
Excellent venue dining area to the back away from bar area. We were situated within a contained area for 6 people Food was excellent as was the service would definitely visit again
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The Mug HousePrice: Expensive• Modern European• London Bridge
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3.9

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