Best Historic Restaurants in Docklands

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1. Cloth Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(177)

Price: Expensive

• Traditional French • Farringdon

Booked 43 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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2. The Ivy City Garden

4.1

Excellent(7763)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Liverpool Street

Booked 285 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.

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3. Sticks'n'Sushi - Covent Garden

4.6

Exceptional(161)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Covent Garden

Booked 183 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.

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4. The Ivy West Street

4.5

Awesome(4915)

Price: Very Expensive

• Modern European • Covent Garden

Booked 166 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.

5. Grind Greenwich

3.9

Excellent(27)

Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • Greenwich

Booked 11 times today

Greenwich Grind is an all-day restaurant and cocktail bar in historic Greenwich, close to the market and the Cutty Sark. The perfect space for drinking and dining, whether you're enjoying bottomless brunch or getting your daily coffee at our grab-and-go counter.

6. The Wolseley City

4.6

Exceptional(76)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary French • London Bridge

Booked 13 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.

7. Gaucho City

4.6

Exceptional(1761)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Fenchurch Street

Booked 61 times today

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.

8. Trivet

4.6

Exceptional(108)

Price: Very Expensive

• Modern European • London Bridge

Booked 20 times today

2024: awarded 2 Michelin stars!Trivet derives from the age-old cooking utensil - an iron tripod placed over fire to support a cooking pot or kettle - reflecting the warmth and balance which forms Head Chef Jonny Lake and Master Sommelier Isa Bal’s values for the restaurant, as well as their working relationship.From the very beginning of the creative process, Jonny, Isa and the team think about how food and drink work together. The menu features their explorations of ingredients, dishes and drinks from around the world, inspired by the culinary history and diversity around us. The wine list is set out chronologically, following the historic beginnings of wine to present day, with over 350 wines from classic producers to the New World, as well as acknowledging the root of viti-vinoculture with wines from Georgia, Armenia and Turkey.As well as the welcoming main dining room, Trivet has a terrace, wine bar and private dining space. Monday nights transform into the LaBombe Wine Bar.

9. Kettner’s

4.5

Awesome(919)

Price: Expensive

• French • Leicester Square

Booked 79 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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10. Afternoon Tea at Ting, Shangri-La The Shard, London

4.3

Awesome(2197)

Price: Very Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • London Bridge

Booked 45 times today

TĪNG, named after the Chinese word for ‘living room’, is the collective name for the restaurant and lounge on level 35 of Shangri-La The Shard, London. TĪNG Restaurant's delicious afternoon tea is the perfect way for guests to indulge while enjoying views of London that stretch for miles. Freshly-made sandwiches and baked scones are served alongside delicate themed treats.Shangri-La Cares; our safety programme entails a range of enhanced protocols and measures in addition to our already rigorous hygiene and safety standards. Designed to ensure our colleagues work in a safe environment with peace of mind and that our guests can confidently enjoy the moments that matter most while in our care.

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Samuel
London •14 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Everything about it fabulous. Food immense. Waiter’s superb!
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The Ivy West StreetPrice: Very Expensive• Modern European• Covent Garden
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4.5
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Lily
London •1 review
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food was excellent, but the service left much to be desired. The male waiters were lovely and accommodating, but the female server who attended to us was abrupt and rude. One of our friends is pregnant, and we requested well-cooked food for her. When she brought it over, she commented, "This is the stuff you don’t like," which was not the case—our friend simply cannot eat raw food. I also tried to ask her for recommendations, but she cut me off and told me not to interrupt, even though I wasn’t. While the food and overall ambiance were great, her attitude dampened what could have been an otherwise pleasant experience.
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Sticks'n'Sushi - Covent GardenPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Covent Garden
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4.6
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Adam
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great service and food. To noise if you want a 1on1 chat, found sometimes you have to shout.
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The Ivy City GardenPrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• Liverpool Street
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4.1
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Georgia
Dublin •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Yummy food with plenty of options & lovely service.
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Grind GreenwichPrice: Moderate• Breakfast• Greenwich
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3.9
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John
London •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Consistently great food and service complemented by a great atmosphere and grand choice of wine. Menu was again refreshingly much changed since we were here a few weeks back and it was fun once again to escape through the back of the wardrobe for a couple of happy hours.
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Cloth RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Traditional French• Farringdon
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4.7

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1. Cloth Restaurant

2. The Ivy City Garden

3. Sticks'n'Sushi - Covent Garden

4. The Ivy West Street

5. Grind Greenwich

6. The Wolseley City

7. Gaucho City

8. Trivet

9. Kettner’s

10. Afternoon Tea at Ting, Shangri-La The Shard, London

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