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1. Skylon
4.0
Excellent(3390)
Price: Expensive
• British • Waterloo
Booked 51 times today
Skylon is set in the middle of the vibrant South Bank with its floor-to-ceiling windows looking out across the Thames. With a seasonal British menu offering lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, the restaurant provides the perfect setting for any occasion.
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2. The Archduke
4.5
Awesome(4179)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Waterloo
Booked 26 times today
Set on the bustling South Bank, moments from the world-famous London Eye and Royal Festival Hall,The Archduke restaurant, cocktail and wine bar is a local institution. A mainstay since 1979, TheArchduke was the first restaurant to open in this area, occupying the Victorian railway archessurrounding Waterloo Station with live jazz performed every night and Sunday afternoon.  Owned and operated by Black and Blue Steakhouse, customers indulge in heavenly cocktails,delicious wines and modern cuisine including mouth-watering steaks, grilled fish, andclassic rotisserie chicken.  For your private events please contact us for details, we’d love to help you celebrate your specialoccasion.
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3. Gillray's Steakhouse
4.0
Excellent(1135)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Waterloo
Booked 16 times today
Gillray’s Steakhouse & Bar is the most English of English dining destinations. Set in the County Hall with views of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Gillray’s Steakhouse & Bar is a homage to top quality beef from O'Sheas Butcher. You can also enjoy fish of the day, poultry, and local specialities. The Bar features a mouthwatering selection of over 90 gins and an impressive cocktail collection.
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4. Peacock London
4.1
Excellent(91)
Price: Very Expensive
• Chinese • Lambeth
Booked 16 times today
Dine at Peacock and savor the full authentic taste of Chinese cuisine. You will experience dishes from different regions of China, accompanied by the finest drinks and cocktails, with views across to the London Eye and the Thames.Peacock selects a range of sensational wines that perfectly match our beautifully crafted cuisine. You may request for window seats, but we have limited window seats and we will try our best to arrange it for you if there is availability.
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5. Giraffe - South Bank
3.4
Very Good(1712)
Price: Moderate
• International • Southbank
Booked 25 times today
Our biggest restaurant with stunning views over the river Thames, you can find us at the front of the Royal Festival Hall, only moments away from the London eye and all the Southbank galleries & theatres. Often a queue but it moves quickly.From bottomless brunch, spot of lunch, breakfast or just drinks and nibbles we will be serving you up flavoursome international dishes throughout the day. With various deals throughout the week you won't want to miss out! Child-friendly restaurant with a variety of breakie, mains and puddings to choose from. Dine in or takeaway, or delivery!
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6. St. JOHN Smithfield
4.8
Exceptional(4079)
Price: Very Expensive
• British • Farringdon
Booked 34 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.
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7. Blacklock Covent Garden
4.7
Exceptional(3191)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Covent Garden
Booked 116 times today
Blacklock Covent Garden is a hot spot due to its fantastic food, service, and ambience. Customers rave about the 'delicious food', 'exceptional service', and 'great atmosphere'. Located in the heart of Covent Garden, it's a vibrant place that offers a 'relaxed but vibrant atmosphere'. With consistently high review ratings, it's a must-visit for anyone looking for a great steakhouse experience.
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8. The Ivy Asia, St. Paul's
4.4
Awesome(7246)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Asian • St Paul's
Booked 205 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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9. Hawksmoor Air Street
4.5
Awesome(13182)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Piccadilly
Booked 216 times today
The Hawksmoor Air Street menu is equally steak and seafood, receiving some of the freshest produce from Brixham Market & high standard UK beef, as well as cocktails made by award-winning bartenders.
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10. The NoMad London
4.3
Awesome(1711)
Price: Expensive
• British • Covent Garden
Booked 71 times today
The Restaurant at NoMad London is set inside a soaring three-storey atrium evocative of a lush Edwardian greenhouse. Our menu is eclectic with a focus on local and regional bounty from farm, field and coast, offering dishes to comfort the spirit and moments of decadence and whimsy for nights to remember. An extensive wine list curated by Wine Director Alessia Ferrarello and a drinks programme created by Bar Director Liana Oster and the celebrated NoMad Bar team complement the menu and are a destination unto themselves.Please note that we are a cashless restaurant.
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