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Food & Drink

Explore the City of London’s expanding food and drink scene. From tasty eats on-the-go, to exclusive Michelin star dining. Find options to suit every budget, taste and itinerary.

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1 Lombard Street

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14 Hills

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Andaz London Liverpool Street

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Apex Temple Court Hotel

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Bar Douro City

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Barbican Brasserie by Searcys

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Barbican Kitchen

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Barbican Lakeside Terrace

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Barbican Martini Bar

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Barbie Green

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Beany Green Broadgate

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Black Lacquer

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Bloomberg Arcade

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Bob Bob Ricard

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Bread Street Kitchen & Bar

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Brigadiers

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Broadgate

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Canopy by Hilton London City

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Cecconi’s

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Cento Alla Torre

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Cheese at Leadenhall

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City of London Distillery

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Clays

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Cloth

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CORD By Le Cordon Bleu

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Cote – at the Barbican

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COYA City

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Dabbers Social Bingo – City

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Dave’s wine bar

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Demon, Wise & Partners

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Dirty Martini St Paul’s

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Do Not Disturb

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Doubletree by Hilton London – Tower of London

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Eastcheap Records

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Eastway Brasserie

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Eataly

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Ekte Nordic Kitchen

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Electric Bar & Diner

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Engel

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F1 Arcade

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Fazenda Rodizio Bar & Grill

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Fino at Fazenda Bishopsgate

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Florattica Rooftop Bar

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Fortnum & Mason at the Royal Exchange

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Found Restaurant & Bar

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Gazette Chancery

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Ginger Lily

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Gordon Ramsay Street Burger

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Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza

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Hawksmoor Guildhall

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Hithe + Seek

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Host Café

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Humble Grape

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Hung, Drawn & Quartered

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Jang

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Jin Bo Law

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Kaia

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La Scuola Cooking School at Eataly

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Lady Abercorn’s Pub & Kitchen

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Lasagneria Italiana

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Leadenhall Market

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Leydi

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Lina Stores

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Lutyens Grill

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Madison

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Malibu Kitchen

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Mei Ume

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Mercer Roof Terrace

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Millie’s Lounge

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Miyako

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Mr Fogg’s City Tavern

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New Street Square

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Old Spitalfields Market

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One New Change

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Pali Kitchen

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Paradise Green

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Patch East

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Patch St Paul’s

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Paternoster Square

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Petticoat Lane

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Ping Pong Bow Bells

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Rake’s Café Bar

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Redemption Roasters

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Rocca

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Rosslyn – Royal Exchange

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Rosslyn Coffee – London Wall

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Rosslyn Coffee – Queen Victoria

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Rosslyn Coffee – Tower 42

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Rotunda Bar and Lounge

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Sabine

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Savage Garden

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Searcys at The Gherkin

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SHIOK!

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Silverleaf

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Simply Fresh to Go

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Sky Garden

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St Mary-le-Bow

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St. Clare Coffee and Bar

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Straits Bar

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Straits Kitchen

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Where to eat and drink during Open House Festival 2024

If you start feeling hungry while exploring the City of London during Open House Festival, check out our list of places to eat and drink to find something delicious. Also from 14 to 22 September, don’t miss out on some mouth-watering food & drink deals!

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Rooftop Christmas Party by Blue Orchid Hospitality
Enjoy an unforgettable festive evening filled with gourmet dining, live entertainment and festive cheer at this exclusive rooftop Christmas party with views of Tower Bridge and the Tower of London
New Year’s Eve Party at Hithe + Seek
Join the party at Hithe + Seek, their iconic riverside bar with a night of live music, an eight-course dinner of small plates and unparalleled views of the River Thames.

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COYA City
Experience contemporary Peruvian cuisine and cocktails, with music, events and art from some of the world’s best talents at COYA City.
Lasagneria Italiana
Lasagneria Italiana is your passport to authentic Italian comfort, right in the heart of the City of London.
Gazette Chancery
Perfect for business lunches, drinks & nibbles after work, a little rural comfort in the heart of "decision making" London.
The Counter
The Counter is the perfect spot for a coffee break, work meeting, or catch-up and offers speciality coffee, craft cocktails, fresh pastries and snacks.
The Counter
The Counter is the perfect spot for a coffee break, work meeting, or catch-up and offers speciality coffee, craft cocktails, fresh pastries and snacks.
Mr Fogg’s City Tavern
An eccentric Victorian-style tavern, in the heart of The City!
Rosslyn – Royal Exchange
Rosslyn is a collection of four award winning high volume specialty coffee shops located within the City of London with all four sites now amongst the busiest and most highly regarded specialty coffee shops anywhere in the world.
Petticoat Lane
This iconic corner of East London is home to a unique mix of independent shops, restaurants, coffee shops, bars, a weekday food market, and a fantastic Sunday street market.
sYp
Offering live jazz music 5 nights a week, sYp is a new venue in the heart of the city offering delicious pizza, coffee and cocktails.
Cote – at the Barbican
French Cuisine served with the highest quality ingredients.
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