Best Historic Restaurants in Mile End

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AldwychAngelBankBarbicanBelgraviaBelsize Park

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1. Cloth Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(261)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Traditional French • Farringdon

Booked 30 times today

Having spent years supplying London’s top restaurants through their separate wine businesses, Joe Haynes and Benedict Butterworth have joined forces with Tom Hurst, who has worked at Brawn, The Marksman, Levan, and most recently as Head Chef at Lasdun, to launch the trio’s first restaurant together.Located in a Grade II listed building on Cloth Fair, Cloth Restaurant is part of a historic row of buildings in the City of London that survived the Great Fire of 1666. Down this atmospheric alley opposite St Bartholomew church, Cloth is taking over a double fronted corner site that’s beneath the former home of poet John Betjeman and next door to the two oldest residential buildings in London. Inside, low ceilings, wood floorboards with antique wall lights and artwork create a cosy, intimate atmosphere, while marble tables, long dark wood banquettes, antique crockery and cutlery will create the feel of a classic bistro.

2. Bacchanalia

4.4

Awesome(1125)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• Greek • Mayfair

Booked 135 times today

Culinary artistry, inspired by historic Greco-Roman feasts. The Mediterranean’s finest ingredients are given centre-stage, and dishes are finished at table to theatrical acclaim. Breath-taking interiors by Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, where classical myths are retold through a modern palette of the most refined materials, and comforts to sink into. Dramatic artworks by Damien Hirst soar over the dining area, whilst the eye falls on piece after piece of original, antique sculpture.

A photo of The Ivy City Garden restaurant

3. The Ivy City Garden

4.3

Awesome(7850)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Liverpool Street

Booked 206 times today

Located in the historic Bishopsgate Gardens, The Ivy City Garden brings the familiar luxury of The Ivy, West Street to the City of London.

A photo of The Quality Chop House restaurant

4. The Quality Chop House

4.8

Exceptional(2585)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• British • Farringdon

Booked 39 times today

The Quality Chop House celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2019.Our menus are seasonally-focused and change daily based around the best produce delivered each morning. We suggest bookings, but do take walk-ins.In addition to our a la carte menu, we offer a £29 set lunch menu (January to November), and on Sunday lunches we serve a splendid roast.If you are interested in a table for more than 6 guests, we have a Private Dining Room that seats up to 14. A seasonal feasting menu is available. For more information please give us a call.

A photo of Sticks'n'Sushi - Covent Garden restaurant

5. Sticks'n'Sushi - Covent Garden

4.6

Exceptional(303)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Covent Garden

Booked 100 times today

In London's theatre quarter, our restaurant on Henrietta Street combines rustic charm with modern elegance. Enjoy quality sushi and Japanese-inspired cocktails in a historic setting near the Piazza – perfect for pre/post-theatre or shopping treat. A sushi restaurant - even for those that don't like fish.

6. Gaucho City

4.7

Exceptional(1785)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Steak • Fenchurch Street

Booked 27 times today

You’re about to dine in what was once the historic silver vaults of the Bank of England. Where porters once moved and carved precious metals of immense value, you are about to cut into the UK’s best beef.The dining room was redesigned in 2023, with inspiration drawn from the landscapes and textures of Latin America – a feature mural depicting the rolling Andes and their dusky hues takes pride of place along one wall of the restaurant.

A photo of Gaucho Tower Bridge restaurant

7. Gaucho Tower Bridge

4.5

Awesome(7912)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Steak • Southbank

Booked 53 times today

This Mother’s Day, treat your Mum to an unforgettable dining experience at Gaucho. Tuck into a traditional Sunday Roast with an Argentine twist, or dine from our delicious à la carte menu, accompanied by an extensive selection of wines from Argentina and beyond. You’ll struggle to find a better view or steak along the Southbank than at Gaucho Tower Bridge. Our restaurant soars over two, magnificent glass-fronted floors with panoramas of the historic London skyline with the Tower of London and Tower Bridge taking center stage. In warm and uncomplicated interiors, Gaucho Tower Bridge is the perfect location for guests to enjoy dusk to dawn dining, with our menu showcasing impeccable Argentinian steaks and Latin American plates.

8. The Wolseley City

4.5

Awesome(100)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Contemporary French • London Bridge

Booked 6 times today

Rooted in the tradition of Europe’s grand café culture, The Wolseley City is known for its all-day dining, monochrome design details and landmark architecture, sited on the threshold of one of London’s most historic quarters on King William Street near Bank.

9. Kettner’s

4.6

Exceptional(999)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• French • Leicester Square

Booked 33 times today

Kettner’s Townhouse is a restaurant and Champagne Bar with 33 bedrooms, in a historic Georgian building in London’s Soho. Established in 1867 by Auguste Kettner, Kettner’s was one of the first restaurants in London to serve French food. The French restaurant at Kettner’s Townhouse has a menu inspired by the history of the building, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, using locally sourced ingredients from the UK.

A photo of The George, Pub & Restaurant restaurant

10. The George, Pub & Restaurant

4.3

Awesome(625)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• British • Covent Garden

Booked 11 times today

The George on the Strand is a historic pub located at 213 Strand, London, WC2R 1AP. Situated directly opposite the Royal Courts of Justice, it has been serving patrons since 1723. The pub is known for its traditional English charm and classic pub fare. Upstairs at the George the dining room offers a more refined dining experience, featuring modern British cuisine.The George is conveniently located near Temple and Chancery Lane Underground stations, making it easily accessible for both locals and visitors. Its proximity to notable landmarks such as the Royal Courts of Justice and Somerset House adds to its appeal as a quintessential London pub.Whether you're looking for a traditional pub experience or a more upscale meal, The George on the Strand offers a blend of historic ambiance and contemporary dining options.

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Nigel
London •11 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Table service a bit off: bread appetiser did not arrive, the starters did! Had to ask for the bread. Had to ask for the glasses of white wine which were ordered at the time of the food and were meant to arrive when the aperitifs were finished. Asked for one dessert and two forks: two desserts arrived. Saving grace was the food-delicious
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Cloth RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Traditional French• Farringdon
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4.7
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Paul
London •1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
I really enjoyed my evening at the Quality Chop House. The service and food was outstanding. The challenge is you only have the table for two hours and with chops and steak taking an up to an hour to prepare the meal can feel a little time pressured. I think the restaurant would benefit from a bar to wait at and dwell at afterwards
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The Quality Chop HousePrice: Very Expensive• British• Farringdon
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4.8
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Akiko
London •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Love this place. Always great service, tasty food and reasonable price.
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Sticks'n'Sushi - Covent GardenPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Covent Garden
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4.6
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BrianD
London •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Really good value for money. Ambiance was brilliant and not too noisy
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The Ivy City GardenPrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• Liverpool Street
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4.3
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Andy
London •14 reviews
4.0
Dined on 6 Mar 2025
Wonderful fun night with impeccable service at a swanky Mayfair gem!
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BacchanaliaPrice: Very Expensive• Greek• Mayfair
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4.4

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