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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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Scroll to explore the City of London’s highlights for foodies, or choose a tag to filter the results.

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1 Lombard Street

Restaurant
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14 Hills

Bar Restaurant Rooftop
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Andaz London Liverpool Street

Hotel Restaurant
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Apex Temple Court Hotel

Hotel Stay
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Bar Douro City

Bar Food Restaurant
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Barbican Brasserie by Searcys

Restaurant
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Barbican Kitchen

Restaurant Terrace
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Barbican Lakeside Terrace

Cafe Terrace
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Barbican Martini Bar

Bar
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Barbie Green

Bar Restaurant
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Beany Green Broadgate

Bar Restaurant
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Black Lacquer

Bar
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Bloomberg Arcade

Arcade Bar Cafe Restaurant
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Bob Bob Ricard

Bar Restaurant
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Bread Street Kitchen & Bar

Bar Restaurant
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Bread Street Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay

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Brigadiers

Restaurant
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Broadgate

Bar Fashion Restaurant
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Canopy by Hilton London City

Bar Hotel Restaurant Rooftop Terrace
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Cecconi’s

Restaurant
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Cento Alla Torre

Restaurant
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Cheese at Leadenhall

Market Restaurant
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City of London Distillery

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Clays

Bar Experience
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Cloth

Restaurant
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CORD By Le Cordon Bleu

Food Restaurant
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Côte Barbican

Restaurant
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COYA City

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Dabbers Social Bingo – City

Bingo Experience
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Dave’s wine bar

Bar
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Demon, Wise & Partners

Bar
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Dirty Martini St Paul’s

Bar
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Do Not Disturb

Bar
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Doubletree by Hilton London – Tower of London

Bar Hotel Rooftop Stay Terrace
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Eastcheap Records

Bar Music Restaurant
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Eastway Brasserie

Restaurant
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Eataly

Market Restaurant
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Ekte Nordic Kitchen

Restaurant
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Electric Bar & Diner

Bar Restaurant
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Engel

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F1 Arcade

Bar Experience Restaurant
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Fazenda Rodizio Bar & Grill

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Fino at Fazenda Bishopsgate

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Florattica Rooftop Bar

Bar Restaurant Rooftop Terrace
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Fortnum & Mason at the Royal Exchange

Bar Department store
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Found Restaurant & Bar

Bar Restaurant
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Gazette Chancery

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Ginger Lily

Bar
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Gordon Ramsay Street Burger

Restaurant
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Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza

Restaurant
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Hawksmoor Guildhall

Restaurant
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Hithe + Seek

Bar
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Host Café

Cafe Church Wren
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Humble Grape

Bar
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Hung, Drawn & Quartered

Pub
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Jang

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Jin Bo Law

Bar Rooftop
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Kaia

Restaurant
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La Scuola Cooking School at Eataly

Activity
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Lady Abercorn’s Pub & Kitchen

Pub Restaurant
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Lasagneria Italiana

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Leadenhall Market

Bar Fashion Market Restaurant
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Leydi

Restaurant
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Lina Stores

Bar Restaurant
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Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate by Gordon Ramsay

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Lutyens Grill

Restaurant
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Madison

Bar Restaurant Rooftop
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Malibu Kitchen

Restaurant
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Mei Ume

Restaurant
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Mercer Roof Terrace

Bar Restaurant Rooftop Terrace
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Millie’s Lounge

Restaurant
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Miyako

Restaurant
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Mr Fogg’s City Tavern

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New Street Square

Architecture Food & Drink Shopping Square
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Old Spitalfields Market

Cafe Fashion Gift Shop Market Restaurant
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One New Change

Arcade Fashion Restaurant Rooftop
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Pali Kitchen

Restaurant
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Paradise Green

Bar Restaurant Terrace
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Patch East

Bar Restaurant
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Patch St Paul’s

Restaurant
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Paternoster Square

Attraction Market Outdoor
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Penny Square

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Petticoat Lane

Cafe Market shop
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Piazza Italiana

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Ping Pong Bow Bells

Bar Drink Food Restaurant
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Rake’s Café Bar

Bar Cafe Restaurant
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Redemption Roasters

coffee
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Rocca

Cafe Restaurant
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Rosslyn – Royal Exchange

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Rosslyn Coffee – London Wall

Cafe
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Rosslyn Coffee – Queen Victoria

Cafe
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Rosslyn Coffee – Tower 42

Cafe
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Rotunda Bar and Lounge

Bar Restaurant
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Sabine

Bar Restaurant Rooftop
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Savage Garden

Bar Restaurant Rooftop Terrace
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Searcys at The Gherkin

Bar Restaurant
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SHIOK!

Bar Restaurant
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Silverleaf

Bar Hotel
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Simply Fresh to Go

Cafe
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Sky Garden

Experience Green Spaces Landmark Restaurant Rooftop Wellbeing
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19 of the best restaurants to eat in the City of London

‘Melting pot of cultures’ may be a cliche but it rings true in this part of London, thanks to centuries of trade and immigration attracting people from across the globe. Today, that melting pot is serving up some exceptional cuisine thanks to the arrival of some of the world’s best chefs and restauranteurs.

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Afternoon Meze Club at Leydi
03.03.2025 – 05.12.2025

Afternoon Meze Club at Leydi

Hyde London City
Slow afternoons, endless mezze, and half-price cocktails at the Leydi Afternoon Meze Club.
The Magic of Afternoon Tea
11.03.2025 – 31.12.2025

The Magic of Afternoon Tea

Vintry & Mercer Hotel
Experience a spellbinding afternoon tea inspired by myths and magic. Indulge in enchanting sweets, savory delights, and whimsical drinks, including cocktails, artisanal teas, or Champagne. A magical treat for all ages!
London By Lily Vanilli’ Afternoon Tea
28.03.2025 – 13.11.2025

London By Lily Vanilli’ Afternoon Tea

Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge
Experience London By Lily Vanilli at Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge: a modern twist on afternoon tea, launching 28th March at Rotunda Bar and Lounge.
Lucky Cat Brunch
29.03.2025 – 31.12.2025

Lucky Cat Brunch

Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate by Gordon Ramsay
Pop along for a delicious brunch at Lucky cat featuring their signature dishes and bottomless Prosecco. Perfect for catching up with friends or celebrating the weekend in style.
City Beerfest
03.07.2025

City Beerfest

Guildhall Yard
City Beerfest is back! Delicious beers, mouth-watering street food and live music at historic Guildhall Yard.

Where it happened, where it’s happening. Find out what’s on in the City.

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Piazza Italiana

Piazza Italiana

Piazza Italiana is a refined Italian restaurant housed in a stunning Grade II listed former bank in the heart of the City.
Bread Street Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay

Bread Street Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay

Enjoy seasonal dishes with global influences, from Gordon's classic Fish & Chips to Butter Chicken Curry.
Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate by Gordon Ramsay

Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate by Gordon Ramsay

An elevated dining and cocktail experience in the sky.
Penny Square

Penny Square

Discover Penny Squares, East London's newest Italian gem! Think handcrafted pizzas, fresh pasta, and authentic Italian flavours in a cosy, welcoming setting. Buon Appetito!
COYA City

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

Lasagneria Italiana is your passport to authentic Italian comfort, right in the heart of the City of London.
Gazette Chancery

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

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

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

Mr Fogg’s City Tavern

An eccentric Victorian-style tavern, in the heart of The City!
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