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1. Riding House Fitzrovia
4.4
Awesome(4882)
Price: Expensive
• Modern European • Fitzrovia
Booked 43 times today
Riding House Fitzrovia is a hit with locals and visitors alike, known for its fun, informal neighborhood vibe and high-quality Modern European cuisine. The restaurant's ambiance is consistently praised in reviews, with customers describing it as 'lively,' 'welcoming,' and 'trendy.' The food is also highly rated, with many reviewers noting the 'excellent' and 'delicious' dishes. It's a place that offers great food, excellent service, and a vibrant atmosphere, making it a 'hot spot' in Fitzrovia.
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2. The Parakeet
4.8
Exceptional(753)
Price: Very Expensive
• Gastro Pub • Kentish Town
Booked 115 times today
Fire led modern European cooking, served in a warm vibrant dining room. Reservations open on the 1st of each month for the following month, for groups up to 6 guests. Bookings for April open on the 1st March at 10am. For larger groups please email bookings@theparakeetpub.com. We serve our A la Carte menu Monday to Saturday, and Roasts on Sundays.
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3. The Lore of the Land
4.7
Exceptional(859)
Price: Very Expensive
• Gastro Pub • Fitzrovia
Booked 25 times today
A traditional pub serving contemporary English food in the heart of Fitzrovia. The Lore is composed of The Pub on the ground floor, The Kitchen on the first floor and Private room with bar on the top floor.All of our food is freshly prepared by Head Chef Michal Kaszuba and his brigade in the Lore kitchen on the first floor. Our menus have been created especially to reflect the seasons, when ingredients are at their very best.Our legendary Sunday roast is slow-cooked with delicious trimmings.THE PUBA copper and pewter topped bar serving a range of beers, including our very own Gritchie brews, premium spirits, cocktails and selected wines. The walls are adorned with eclectic and original artwork. THE KITCHENOpen plan but still intimate. Experience the sight and sound of our open kitchen with the Chefs cooking on our bespoke, charcoal fuelled oven and char-grill. THE PRIVATE ROOMA wonderful private room with private bar on its own floor.
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4. The Plimsoll
4.8
Exceptional(96)
Price: Expensive
• Pub • Highbury
Booked 46 times today
A modern pub serving a frequently changing menu, available in our dining room, bar, and outside ledges. It's not fine dining, nor is it trying to be. We cook in a way that we as cooks like to eat, so don’t be afraid to share. If you want to pop in for a burger and a pint, feel free to grab any available space in the bar or outside. We accept bookings for tables of up to six people in the dining room.It can be loud and slightly chaotic; at night it is dark. We turn tables because we need to in order to survive and pay the people that make it work, so please don’t be offended if we ask you to wait a moment for your table. Our dining room has limited space and we don’t offer high chairs, so please let us know in advance if you're bringing a pram or need to adjust your booking size.Here's when we're open, so you can find what you're looking for:Weekdays: Bar 3-11pmKitchen 6-10pmWeekends: Bar 12-11pm (10pm Sunday’s)Kitchen 1-5pmKitchen is closed on Men’s Arsenal home games.
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5. St. JOHN Marylebone
4.6
Exceptional(674)
Price: Expensive
• British • Marylebone
Booked 30 times today
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6. Decimo at The Standard, London
4.1
Excellent(797)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Mexican • King's Cross
Booked 27 times today
Michelin-starred Chef Peter Sanchez-Iglesias merges the Spanish cuisine of his family with his love of Mexico for his debut London restaurant, Decimo.Expect lots of flavour - Gambas Rojas, mezcal cocktails, and a dramatically different tortilla. Situated on the 10th floor of The Standard, London, Decimo is uniquely positioned with floor-to-ceiling windows and dramatic views across the London skyline and is accessible by our exterior red-pill lift.Please note: The last booking for children under 16 is 6pm
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7. The Drapers Arms
4.7
Exceptional(1611)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Angel
Booked 42 times today
GARDEN BOOKING VIA PHONE OR EMAIL ONLY.The Drapers Arms is a lovely 1830s pub in a residential area of IslingtonVery much a pub we are as welcoming to one person sitting with a beer and a paper as to a group having a special meal. In an informal and relaxing atmosphere we nonetheless take our food, drink and service seriously.Our food is all freshly prepared and our menu changes every day and across the seasons. With a focus on being enjoyable, honest and seasonal we are also affordable - our wine list available on our website is among the very best in London.
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8. Smith's Bar & Grill
4.3
Awesome(1240)
Price: Moderate
• British • Paddington
Booked 26 times today
Smith's Bar & Grill in Paddington is a hot spot due to its fantastic location, great ambiance, and delicious food. As one reviewer puts it, it's 'a great place for any occasion'. The friendly and accommodating staff also add to the charm. The high ratings in ambiance, food, and service from multiple reviews further solidify its reputation as a must-visit place.
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9. Gaucho Hampstead
4.7
Exceptional(2429)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Swiss Cottage
Booked 22 times today
Gaucho Hampstead is a hot spot because of its top-notch steak and friendly service. As one reviewer put it, 'Simply a great steak restaurant. Service was attentive and efficient, food was excellent.' The ambience is also praised, with reviewers noting the restaurant's 'lovely ambience' and 'excellent food and service'. The patio with a traditional 'Asado' fire pit is a unique touch that adds to the dining experience. Overall, it's a great spot for a relaxing lunch or dinner in North London.
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10. Jolene Newington Green
4.7
Exceptional(1278)
Price: Expensive
• British • Stoke Newington
Booked 39 times today
Jolene Newington Green is a beloved neighborhood restaurant with a natural wine cellar. Reviewers rave about the innovative, delicious food that changes weekly and the exceptional service. The restaurant's warm and friendly staff, paired with its chic and contemporary vibe, make it a favorite among locals. As one reviewer put it, it's 'like going to dinner at your friend's house - who happens to be a professional chef.'
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