Best Live Music Restaurants in Bloomsbury

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1. Blue Door Bistro

4.4

Price: Expensive

• British • Bloomsbury

A few short steps from the British Museum, The Blue Door Bistro provides a welcoming and informal bistro-style setting. Light and airy at lunchtime, warm and cosy by evening, the room is decorated on three sides with a panoramic view of London circa 1849. Together with the rich mahogany panelled walls, effective use of mirrored glass, and contemporary wrought iron wall lights, an ambience rooted in the hotel’s location is beautifully achieved. Executive chef, Martin Halls, blends seasonal ingredients and herbs from our garden with classical techniques to create seasonal British menus. Our cuisine is commended with an AA rosette and accredited by the Sustainable Restaurant Association (2 stars). In all of our products, we only use free-range eggs and are committed to sustainable fisheries for our fish supplies. Our team are trained to ensure that your specific dietary requirements are catered for at all times.

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2. Colonel Saab High Holborn

4.5

Awesome(236)

Price: Expensive

• Indian • Holborn

Booked 4 times today

Located on High Holborn, close to the British Museum, the restaurant is elegantly designed and filled with original Indian art and antique furniture including century old items made for Maharajas which take diners on a journey through Indian culture and history. The menu reflects regional accents with a contemporary viewpoint. It is food that observes the established traditions of Indian cooking but breaks the rules a little by Executive Chef Sohan Bhandari. Our menu goes beyond a 1970’s “Curry”, beyond street food and into a world of real Indian flavours. Our signature dishes include our traditional lunch Tiffin, Khaati Rolls , Colonel Saab’s smoked lamb shank and figs poached in Assam tea cognac.The bar is a great meeting place and afterwork destination serving signature house cocktails created to compliment the menu. Colonel Saab’s two beautiful private dining rooms ideal for any event up to 26 guests.

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3. L'oscar Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(493)

Price: Very Expensive

• Fusion / Eclectic • Holborn

Booked 3 times today

On the ground floor, L'oscar Restaurant is the bustling heart of L'oscar London hotel. Inspired by the famous Cafe Florian in Venice, it is lined, walls and ceiling, with mirrors, gilded panels, original art, and comfortable seating. Jacues Garcia designed a beautiful restaurant on the grand scale of Baroque. Open all day, L'oscar Restaurant is the place to meet and greet over breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and supper, with drinks and snacks in between. It is the place to see and be seen.

4. Giotto Restaurant

3.6

Very Good(101)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Bloomsbury

Booked 3 times today

Giotto is a quaint family-run Italian restaurant tucked away in New Oxford Street and open since 1996.Sitting nicely in the city, Giotto is quite close to Covent Garden and within close proximity to the main theatres of the west end like Shaftesbury and Dominion theatres and the British museum – offering peaceful and relaxing settings to guests away from London’s heavy hustle and bustle. The name Giotto is of Italian origin meaning “pledge of peace”. This appealing Italian name is also associated with the great Florentine painter and architect Giotto di Bondone, a major force in the Italian Renaissance. The menu is a melting pot of classical Italian cooking: from delicious antipasti, to stone baked pizza and freshly made pasta produced by our passionate kitchen team, whom have over 15 years’ of experience. Good food, needs quality wine, that’s why our dedicated staff travel to Italy on a regular basis to visit winery and to learn more on how they are produced and sourced.

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5. The Ivy Soho Brasserie

4.3

Awesome(11032)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Soho

Booked 125 times today

Artworks, marble and onyx provide a relaxed, elegant backdrop for a vast, all-day British menu.

6. Bocconcino Soho

4.4

Awesome(871)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Soho

Booked 53 times today

Nestled in the heart of Soho's bustling streets, Bocconcino offers an exquisite blend of traditional Italian gastronomy and contemporary London dining. Our restaurant showcases modern Italian elegance, with interiors featuring warm tones and marble accents. Our menu celebrates Italy's culinary heritage, marking us a standout Italian restaurant in Soho.Recognised by Conde Nast Traveller as a top 'Italian Restaurant in London' and nominated for 'Best Luxury Restaurant' and 'Best London Restaurant' at the 2023 British Restaurant Awards, Bocconcino sets the standard for Italian dining.Every Friday and Saturday, and for Saturday brunch, our restaurant with a DJ comes alive. Our ground floor vibrates with energy from live DJs, making Bocconcino the prime choice for a bottomless brunch or fine dining in Soho.

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7. The Ivy Asia, St. Paul's

4.4

Awesome(7379)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • St Paul's

Booked 201 times today

Serving theatrical drinks and cocktails late into the night alongside a delicious menu of Asian-inspired dishes. The vibrant and playful destination entertains, inspires and excites guests from the moment they step inside.Our dress code is smart-casual and quite relaxed. We just ask that the general look does not appear too sporty i.e. tracksuits/football shirts/baseball caps. Smart trainers are allowed. We do not allow flip flops to be worn.

8. Gallery

4.7

Exceptional(8079)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary British • Covent Garden

Booked 48 times today

Introducing Gallery (formerly known as Thames Foyer), a vibrant space at the heart of the hotel for drinking and dining, where guests can enjoy a perfect blend of our theatrical flair and relaxed charm.The beautiful new space will seamlessly integrate contemporary style whilst remaining true to our much loved heritage. Innovative menus, carefully crafted by our talented culinary team, will entice you in showcasing traditional recipes with a modern twist.The Savoy’s legendary afternoon tea will return, in addition to breakfast, coffee, lunch, cocktail hour and dinner.Our delectable lunch offering will be available between 12:30 and 17:30 on a walk in basis.*Please note that any reservations made are subject to the timely completion of the renovation and we may need to contact you to offer alternative dates should we experience a delay with the work.Dress code: smart casual.

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9. Bocconcino Mayfair

4.5

Awesome(3555)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Mayfair

Booked 62 times today

Nestled in the vibrant heart of Mayfair, Bocconcino offers an authentic slice of Italy with a touch of London's contemporary flair. Our menu features a selection of over 300 wines, expertly curated cocktails, and authentic dishes that echo the diverse regions of Italy. From seasonal truffle delights and hand-crafted pasta to wood-oven pizza and daily fresh seafood, our chefs use only the finest ingredients to craft each dish.Our lively ambiance is enhanced with DJ nights, live music, and a bottomless brunch, offering a unique dining experience. Recognised by Conde Nast Traveller as one of the 'Best Italian Restaurants in London' and a nominee for 'Best Luxury Restaurant' and 'Best London Restaurant' at the 2023 British Restaurant Awards, Bocconcino sets the standard for Italian dining in the capital.Thriving in London, Bocconcino is a beacon of exquisite food and service in stylish Mayfair. For live music, a DJ setting, or unmatched Italian fare, Bocconcino is your prime destination.

10. Amazónico London

4.6

Exceptional(88)

Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Mayfair

Booked 16 times today

Amazónico London, situated in the heart of Mayfair on Berkeley Square takes inspiration from the cultural diversity and gastronomic heritage of the Amazon region. Open from lunch until late, discover an immersive environment of rainforest-inspired lush greenery and natural materials.Combining a blend of tropical and Latin American cuisines, our menus are not only inspired by the countries of the Amazon, but the unique Asian and Mediterranean communities which inhabit them. From Peruvian sushi and the freshest raw seafood, to carefully sourced grilled meats and ﬁsh; our chefs use both traditional and cutting-edge techniques along with seasonal and vibrant ingredients to transport you to Latin America.Our live bands play each evening in the main restaurant, whilst our resident DJs spin ‘elec-tropical’ sounds in our Bar & Lounge, as well as our destination Cocktail Bar, OCTO.

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San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The restaurant was beautifully decorated. The staff were friendly and attentive to detail. The food was great. All around, a great experience.
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The Ivy Soho BrasseriePrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• Soho
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4.3
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BrianVIP
London •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Great all round first time experience at L'Oscar. Lovely setting and quality feel to the hotel public areas. Chicken Caesar salad was the best I've ever had, and I've had quite a few! Difficult to find any faults - The only negative was the price of after dinner coffees. (Unnecessarily expensive).
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L'oscar RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Fusion / Eclectic• Holborn
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4.7
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Simran
London •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 Dec 2024
Fab experience! Special shout out to Tanishq who looked after us so well
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Colonel Saab High HolbornPrice: Expensive• Indian• Holborn
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4.5
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Jay
London •65 reviews
4.0
Dined on 7 Dec 2024
Went for my birthday dinner with friends. Very traditional old English hotel which I loved. Limited menu but the food was very nice. We enjoyed it. We weren't rushed to leave the table. I'll be back
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Blue Door BistroPrice: Expensive• British• Bloomsbury
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4.4
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SteveW
Hertfordshire •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 Feb 2024
VERY NICE RESTAURANT WITH LOVELY FOOD AND NICE STAFF
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Giotto RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Italian• Bloomsbury
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3.6

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299 restaurants available nearby

1. Blue Door Bistro

2. Colonel Saab High Holborn

3. L'oscar Restaurant

4. Giotto Restaurant

5. The Ivy Soho Brasserie

6. Bocconcino Soho

7. The Ivy Asia, St. Paul's

8. Gallery

9. Bocconcino Mayfair

10. Amazónico London

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