Best Live Music Restaurants in Holborn

302 restaurants available nearby

1. Penelope’s

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Middle Eastern • Covent Garden

Booked 5 times today

Penelope's, part of the AMANO Group, is redefining London’s dining and nightlife scene. In 2024, Penelope’s won Best Luxury Restaurant at the British Food Awards, a testament to its culinary excellence. Executive Chef Fez Ozalgan curates a menu that merges Middle Eastern and Spanish flavors, using the finest ingredients. The restaurant’s ambiance is equally compelling, with mirrored ceilings, plush seating, and dramatic lighting. The experience is further enhanced by the open kitchen, offering diners a front-row view of the culinary artistry. Named after founder Ariel Schiff’s daughter, the restaurant is a heartfelt tribute to the vibrant cultures of Spain and Tel Aviv. Schiff describes Penelope’s as "truly a matter of the heart," a place where the exuberance of Berlin meets the sophistication of London. On weekends, Penelope’s transforms into a lively party scene, featuring London DJs and the legendary Isramani dinner party, imported from Berlin.

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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 1 time 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. Blue Door Bistro

4.5

Awesome(240)

Price: Expensive

• British • Bloomsbury

Booked 1 time today

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.

5. Amano Rooftop Bar

4.3

Awesome(107)

Price: Expensive

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Aldwych

Booked 2 times today

AMANO Rooftop Bar is located on the 7th floor and is the highlight of the AMANO Covent Garden. A rooftop bar with outdoor terrace and spectacular views of the London Eye, the Shard & the Shell Mex House, is the perfect spot to finish the day with a drink, while the house DJ spins tunes as you soak up the spectacular panoramic views of London. Choose from an international menu of wines, Champagnes, a selection of cocktails, and non-alcoholic drinks. With a total capacity of up to 124 guests inside and outside. The rooftop is available for exclusive hire.

6. Giotto Restaurant

3.6

Very Good(101)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Bloomsbury

Booked 5 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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7. The Ivy Soho Brasserie

4.3

Awesome(11027)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Soho

Booked 115 times today

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

8. Bocconcino Soho

4.4

Awesome(863)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Soho

Booked 49 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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9. The Ivy Asia, St. Paul's

4.4

Awesome(7375)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • St Paul's

Booked 195 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.

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10. Bocconcino Mayfair

4.5

Awesome(3550)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Mayfair

Booked 36 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.

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JULIE
Berkshire •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
What a perfect restaurant, fantastic location and the service was excellent. We chose the pre theatre menu which was delicious . Great wine list. Would highly recommend and we will definitely be coming back.
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Penelope’sPrice: Expensive• Middle Eastern• Covent Garden
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4.4
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BrianVIP
London •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 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 5 days ago
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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Claire
Devon •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 Dec 2024
this is a lovely hotel and great Bar views amazing but what made it for us was the really friendly efficient staff who just made you very welcome
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Amano Rooftop BarPrice: Expensive• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Aldwych
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4.3
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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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4.5

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302 restaurants available nearby

1. Penelope’s

2. Colonel Saab High Holborn

3. L'oscar Restaurant

4. Blue Door Bistro

5. Amano Rooftop Bar

6. Giotto Restaurant

7. The Ivy Soho Brasserie

8. Bocconcino Soho

9. The Ivy Asia, St. Paul's

10. Bocconcino Mayfair

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