Best Historic Restaurants in Southwark

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ItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndianJapanese

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City of LondonEast LondonNorth LondonNorth West LondonSouth East LondonSouth West London

Neighborhoods

AldwychAngelBankBarbicanBelgraviaBelsize Park

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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All dining options

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Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

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1. Cloth Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(261)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Traditional French • Farringdon

Booked 29 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.

2. Bacchanalia

4.4

Awesome(1125)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Greek • Mayfair

Booked 131 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

3. Sticks'n'Sushi - Covent Garden

4.6

Exceptional(303)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Covent Garden

Booked 109 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.

A photo of The Quality Chop House restaurant

4. The Quality Chop House

4.8

Exceptional(2584)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• British • Farringdon

Booked 49 times today

The Quality Chop House celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2019.Our menus are seasonally-focused and change daily based around the best produce delivered each morning. We suggest bookings, but do take walk-ins.In addition to our a la carte menu, we offer a £29 set lunch menu (January to November), and on Sunday lunches we serve a splendid roast.If you are interested in a table for more than 6 guests, we have a Private Dining Room that seats up to 14. A seasonal feasting menu is available. For more information please give us a call.

A photo of Gaucho Tower Bridge restaurant

5. Gaucho Tower Bridge

4.5

Awesome(7911)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steak • Southbank

Booked 44 times today

This Mother’s Day, treat your Mum to an unforgettable dining experience at Gaucho. Tuck into a traditional Sunday Roast with an Argentine twist, or dine from our delicious à la carte menu, accompanied by an extensive selection of wines from Argentina and beyond. 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 center 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.

6. Gaucho City

4.7

Exceptional(1785)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steak • Fenchurch Street

Booked 29 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.

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7. The Ivy City Garden

4.3

Awesome(7850)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Liverpool Street

Booked 219 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.

8. The Grenadier

4.8

Exceptional(485)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Belgravia

Booked 8 times today

Join us at Grenadier. A landmark in its own right, The Grenadier in Belgrave Square is royalty amongst London pubs. This historic treasure chest is a hidden gem, beloved by both locals and visitors to the city.Dogs welcome in bar area only.BOOKING ARE FOR DINING ONLY.

9. Trivet

4.6

Exceptional(144)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Modern European • London Bridge

Booked 7 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.

A photo of The George, Pub & Restaurant restaurant

10. The George, Pub & Restaurant

4.3

Awesome(625)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • Covent Garden

Booked 11 times today

The George Public House is a Victorian reincarnation of a 15th century coffee house located at the meeting point of the Strand and Fleet Street, directly facing the spectacular architecture of the Royal Courts of Justice and a 10 minute walk from the West End. In the Autumn of 2014, The George underwent an extensive and considerate refurbishment of the ground floor bar and first floor dining room. This saw the creation of an elegant and sophisticated restaurant; The George. We have carefully retained the original features of this historic pub and have tastefully added our own stamp while keeping a traditional feel throughout.The restaurant upstairs at The George is open all week and offers an exciting, modern British menu, using only the finest seasonal, local produce, as well as fantastic roasts on Sundays.We are currently offering the same menu in both the pub and the restaurant.

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OpenTable Diner
Toronto / Ontario •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Natalia was a very kind and knowledgeable server. We also had a young woman serving the food and she was excellent as well :)
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Gaucho Tower BridgePrice: Expensive• Steak• Southbank
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4.5
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Nigel
London •11 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Table service a bit off: bread appetiser did not arrive, the starters did! Had to ask for the bread. Had to ask for the glasses of white wine which were ordered at the time of the food and were meant to arrive when the aperitifs were finished. Asked for one dessert and two forks: two desserts arrived. Saving grace was the food-delicious
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Cloth RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Traditional French• Farringdon
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4.7
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Paul
London •1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
I really enjoyed my evening at the Quality Chop House. The service and food was outstanding. The challenge is you only have the table for two hours and with chops and steak taking an up to an hour to prepare the meal can feel a little time pressured. I think the restaurant would benefit from a bar to wait at and dwell at afterwards
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The Quality Chop HousePrice: Very Expensive• British• Farringdon
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4.8
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Akiko
London •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Love this place. Always great service, tasty food and reasonable price.
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Sticks'n'Sushi - Covent GardenPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Covent Garden
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4.6
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Andy
London •14 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
Wonderful fun night with impeccable service at a swanky Mayfair gem!
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BacchanaliaPrice: Very Expensive• Greek• Mayfair
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4.4

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