Best Fun Restaurants in West Hampstead

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1. Bocconcino Soho

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Soho

Booked 71 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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2. Harry’s Dolce Vita

4.6

Exceptional(1991)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Knightsbridge

Booked 155 times today

Reminiscent of 1950s and 1960s Italian glamour, Harry's Dolce Vita is a mixture of legendary Italian charm, delicious unfussy food, inspired cocktails, stylish decor and some good old fashioned fun.

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3. Inamo - Covent Garden

4.0

Excellent(1810)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Covent Garden

Booked 63 times today

inamo fuses unique interactive table technology & pan-Asian dining in stylish surroundings under 90m from Covent Garden station.Touch your table surface to order your meal, & play an array of fantastic arcade games such as 4-player air hockey, pool, space invaders, & archery. Great games like Frogs keep the kids entertained, you can draw on your table top, & there's a host of puzzles to choose from. All have fun together or divide the table into 4 & do your own thing. The experience at inamo is unlike anywhere else in London or beyond.None of this distracts from the high-quality food. Head Chef Stefan Markov presents sharing dishes from across Japan, China, & Thailand. Favourites include our iconic Dragon Roll sushi & a striking Sashimi Platter. Feast on Asian tapas like Szechuan Chicken, Bang Bang Cauliflower, & many more.The award winning Onyx Room is a unique private dining & bar area, with two 65" screens, PS4

4. Pavyllon

4.7

Exceptional(278)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Mayfair

Booked 18 times today

Pavyllon is a fun place because it's not just a restaurant, it's a culinary theatre. The food is innovative and highly crafted, yet unpretentious. You can watch the chefs at work and even chat with them. Reviews rave about the 'lively atmosphere', 'friendly staff', and the 'incredible value' of the unique dishes. It's a place where you can leave life at the door and enjoy a relaxed yet luxurious experience.

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5. Riding House Fitzrovia

4.3

Awesome(4828)

Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Fitzrovia

Booked 87 times today

The Riding House Café is an all-day, fun and informal neighbourhood brasserie situated amidst Fitzrovia's creative and media community, split across a variety of areas to eat, drink, meet and socialise. A bustling canteen, more formal dining room and a relaxed lounge are all joined together by the large dining bar and open kitchen. The predominantly Modern European menu features a range of small and large plates to suit any time of day. Dishes are wholesome, with an emphasis on fresh, light ingredients.

6. KOYN Japanese

4.6

Exceptional(220)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Mayfair

Booked 21 times today

A multifaceted Asian dining destination in the heart of Mayfair. Discover our contemporary Japanese dining and our Izakaya style KOYN bar. KOYN Japanese is located on our ground floor of Mayfair's Grosvenor Square and is a celebration of the timeless artistry of Japanese cuisine elevated by a contemporary approach. The kitchen led by Executive Chef Rhys Cattermoul presents a menu highlighting the true essence of each ingredient, guided by a philosophy that embraces innovation while respecting tradition, to showcase the broad spectrum of Japanese cuisine through rich umami flavours and locally sourced produce. KOYN's philosophy places value on subtlety and detail through an amalgamative lens where art, design, and textile traditions meet culinary craftsmanship.

7. SOUND Cafe

4.4

Awesome(6120)

Price: Moderate

• American • Marble Arch

Booked 22 times today

London’s Top Restaurant for Live Music and Entertainment. Located within The Cumberland Hotel on the corner of Oxford Street and Park Lane, SOUND brings you live music 7 days a week making us the spot for live music in London. With notes that play to the soul, you can call us the heart of central London, connecting you to Marylebone and Mayfair. Our design award-winning SOUND Bar has your late-night plans covered as it’s open till 2 AM from Thursday to Saturday. SOUNDs like the perfect spot to start or finish the night in London. With 3 venues in 1 location, you will have the best of an American cafe, as SOUND restaurant offers a modern spin on some classic American-style dishes. Enjoy alongside an iconic award-winning cocktail bar and lively sports bar in Central London. Choose whether you want to enjoy great food, live music performances, or catch the latest sports action. Great entertainment, an unforgettable experience, and mouth-watering dishes—all in one spot?

8. The Buttery

4.7

Exceptional(439)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary British • Belgravia

Booked 28 times today

With gorgeous rustic interiors and a stunning country garden, The Buttery has become a local institution in the heart of Belgravia perfect for breakfast, brunch, or just a slice of cake and a cup of tea. Featured in CN Traveller as one of London's top brunch spots, The Buttery is unique, fun and intimate. Our menus combine creative seasonal dishes with traditional favourites, using the very best of British ingredients.Our food is unpretentious, fresh and beautifully served with super-friendly service. Our drinks hit the spot too, with the finest London-roasted coffee from The Gentlemen Baristas, classic cocktails and a carefully curated wine list featuring produce from some of the pre-eminent British vineyards. The summer months in particular is when The Buttery comes into its own with our stunning walled garden perfect for laid back al fresco dining. We look forward to welcoming you soon with attentive service and a big smile.No dogs allowed inside!

9. Harry’s Victoria

4.5

Awesome(98)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Victoria

Booked 122 times today

Reminiscent of 1950s Italian glamour, Harry's Victoria is offers a mixture of legendary charm, authentic Italian dishes, innovative cocktails, stylish decor and some good old fashioned fun.

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10. Leicester Square Kitchen

4.4

Awesome(1873)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Leicester Square

Booked 20 times today

Set on London’s most vibrant square, Leicester Square Kitchen introduces a Mexican and Peruvian dining experience serving small plates and innovative cocktails. From exquisite tacos to fine skewered meats from the Peruvian barbecue, the menu takes diners on a journey through the unique flavours of South America. With Soho and Covent Garden on the doorstep, Leicester Square Kitchen is the perfect place to enjoy a pre-theatre dinner. The restaurant is just a few minutes' walk from iconic West End theatres such as Harold Pinter Theatre, Garrick Theatre, Her Majesty's Theatre and many more. We invite you to join us for a pre-dinner drink on our terrace or in the neighbouring At The Hampshire Lounge Bar prior to your dining experience. At weekends, resident DJs provide a backing track to a fun and memorable night in town.Please note that from Sunday to Tuesday the menu will be limited to the lounge bar menu.

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Heathervip
London •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Always great for food and ambience - great service too!
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Harry’s Dolce VitaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Knightsbridge
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4.6
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Rogervip
London •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had a group of 14, and the staff did a fabulous job! We filled the entire restaurant with the best service, and the food and drinks were fresh, homemade, and delicious! I'd recommend Bocconcino to anyone who enjoys seafood and Italian!
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Bocconcino SohoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Soho
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4.4
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Priiya
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Dined here tonight and just had to post this now! The best restaurant we have been to in a long, long time. We enjoy sharing unique small dishes and this place didn’t disappoint! The food was presented beautifully and was absolutely delicious! The wine we selected was amazing! Special mention to our server Sritika who was so efficient and super friendly. We will definitely be back and will recommend highly to friends!
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Inamo - Covent GardenPrice: Expensive• Asian• Covent Garden
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4
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Olivier
London •63 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Fantastic experience at the counter overlooking chef Benjamin putting things together, delicious, great wines suggestion by Ricardo and Romain was looking after us from his command post, great evening!
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PavyllonPrice: Very Expensive• French• Mayfair
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4.7
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Hans
London •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 Nov 2024
Always great service and I am now a fan of the Riding House Draught beer
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Riding House FitzroviaPrice: Expensive• Modern European• Fitzrovia
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4.3

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108 restaurants available nearby

1. Bocconcino Soho

2. Harry’s Dolce Vita

3. Inamo - Covent Garden

4. Pavyllon

5. Riding House Fitzrovia

6. KOYN Japanese

7. SOUND Cafe

8. The Buttery

9. Harry’s Victoria

10. Leicester Square Kitchen

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