Best Fun Restaurants in Blackfriars

506 restaurants available nearby

1. NYnLON

3.9

Excellent(14)

Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Blackfriars

Booked 6 times today

A local bistro inspired by the love of New York and London neighbourhoods, set within an upscale and laid-back design having a healthy bias toward sustainable and natural wines.You will find comfort food recipes from Amelia's experiences in New York and London offering a menu of highly desirable grass-fed, aged prime cuts, grilled shrimp & kale caesar salad, a trio of oysters and many more.Our concept is all about those meaningful moments and food stories told around the table as we celebrate the charm and local traditions rich with the heritage and influences of these two great cities.

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2. The Amicable Society of Lazy Ballerinas

4.1

Excellent(34)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Fleet Street

We offer more than 120 wines, concentrating on approachable, well-made expressions of character. “We want to have a fun, friendly atmosphere with great wines that are complemented by an evolving seasonal small plates menu.”Bar also features two unique and versatile private dining rooms seating for 16-18 guests, or alternatively, 30 guests for drinks reception. Please contact us for enquiries or more information on spaces available for private hire and events.

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3. The City of London Distillery and Bar

4.4

Awesome(91)

Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Blackfriars

City of London Distillery offers a unique cocktail bar experience. Not only do the bright copper stills bring unique and unusual interest to the distillery bar, they also fill the air with the aromatic gin vapour- there's no other gin bar in central London quite like it! That’s why the Evening Standard featured City of London Distillery & Bar as one of the best places to drink gin in London.A range of gin experiences are also available: tours, tastings and distilling classes. All are bookable via the website. Gift vouchers for these are also available to buy online.Please note this venue's licence is for over-18s and you may be asked for ID if you appear to be under 25. Thank you!

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4. Humble Grape Fleet Street

4.4

Awesome(116)

Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Fleet Street

We’re an independent wine merchant and tasting event company specialising in boutique, hand-crafted wines from small vineyards. At our bar, shop and events you will get the opportunity to taste highly sought after “small lot” wines, discover the classics and the unusual, learn a thing or two and maybe find a new favourite along the way. Our events are curated and tailored for you but are always governed by the simple philosophy that wine should be fun and approachable.

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5. El Vino at Fleet Street

4.1

Excellent(33)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Fleet Street

The famous haunt of journalists and barristers and immortalised as 'Pomeroys' by Rumpole of the Bailey, this wine bar and shop has a rich and colourful history and guarantees a warm welcome. Delicious, full flavoured dishes using best quality ingredients have a Spanish slant and are accompanied by an extensive wine list containing classic and interesting wines from around the globe. The genuine character and charm of El Vino Fleet Street provides a unique backdrop in which to entertain.

6. Sexy Fish London

4.5

Awesome(3043)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Mayfair

Booked 73 times today

Sexy Fish is an Asian restaurant and bar located on the corner of Berkeley Square, Mayfair, serving Japanese-inspired sushi, sashimi, seafood, fish, and meat cooked on a Robata grill.

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7. St. JOHN Smithfield

4.8

Exceptional(4105)

Price: Very Expensive

• British • Farringdon

Booked 45 times today

Fergus Henderson’s original home of “Nose to Tail Eating” opened in a former smokehouse around the corner from Smithfield Market in 1994.Celebrating the finest of indigenous British produce and making the most of what is seasonally best whilst applying straight forward cooking techniques, St. John is now celebrated as one of the 50 Best Restaurants in the World and in 2009 was awarded its first Michelin Star.Nose to tail eating means that, where appropriate, every part of the animal should be put to good use in the kitchen and so along with Roast Beef and Lemon Sole, diners will find Rolled Pig’s Spleen, Kidneys and Ox Heart, Liver and Chitterlings as well as the Roast Bone Marrow & Parsley Salad, something of a ‘signature’ dish.

8. Balthazar London

4.3

Awesome(5296)

Price: Expensive

• French • Covent Garden

Booked 120 times today

Balthazar is located in Covent Garden in the heart of Theatreland and a very short walk from the Royal Opera House. It offers a French brasserie-inspired menu with an abundance of fruits de mer as well as a wide selection of classical French brasserie and bistro dishes.

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9. Blacklock Covent Garden

4.7

Exceptional(3264)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Covent Garden

Booked 90 times today

We are giddy with excitement to open our biggest restaurant yet in the heart of Covent Garden in an old listed building that once housed the King’s Coachmakers on Bedford Street.

10. Bacchanalia

4.4

Awesome(1033)

Price: Very Expensive

• Greek • Mayfair

Booked 83 times today

Bacchanalia is a fun restaurant known for its vibrant decor and delicious Greek cuisine. Reviewers have praised the 'superb' ambiance and 'fabulous' food, with one even calling it a 'great fun' place to be. The restaurant's staff is also described as 'impeccable' and 'witty', adding to the overall enjoyable dining experience.

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albertVIP
London •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent overall been going for years great choice and quality of wines fairly priced . Food was very good apart from ham hock tested like spam wet and insipid
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El Vino at Fleet StreetPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Fleet Street
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4.1
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Neil
California Central Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 Dec 2024
An amazing place and very friendly staff. Great tour and overview of the Gin trade. Really enjoyed it
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The City of London Distillery and BarPrice: Expensive• Cocktail Bar• Blackfriars
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4.4
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Birna
London •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 Nov 2024
We (group of eight) were very happy with the food, the environment and the service. Our waiter he Harsh took very good care of us. Excellent in every way
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The Amicable Society of Lazy BallerinasPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Fleet Street
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4.1
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VarunaVIP
London •114 reviews
4.0
Dined on 22 Oct 2024
Monday nights are even better value as wines are at shop price but still has a great wine list and nice food.
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Humble Grape Fleet StreetPrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• Fleet Street
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4.4
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London •1 review
5.0
Dined on 8 Mar 2024
The staff and service were great! Very friendly and attentive.
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NYnLONPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Blackfriars
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3.9

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506 restaurants available nearby

1. NYnLON

2. The Amicable Society of Lazy Ballerinas

3. The City of London Distillery and Bar

4. Humble Grape Fleet Street

5. El Vino at Fleet Street

6. Sexy Fish London

7. St. JOHN Smithfield

8. Balthazar London

9. Blacklock Covent Garden

10. Bacchanalia

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