Best Historic Restaurants in Elephant and Castle

109 restaurants available nearby

1. Cloth Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(204)

Price: Expensive

• Traditional French • Farringdon

Booked 28 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(1033)

Price: Very Expensive

• Greek • Mayfair

Booked 84 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.

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3. Sticks'n'Sushi - Covent Garden

4.6

Exceptional(201)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Covent Garden

Booked 96 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.

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4. The Ivy West Street

4.5

Awesome(4954)

Price: Very Expensive

• Modern European • Covent Garden

Booked 105 times today

The Ivy restaurant has been a firm fixture on London’s dining and social scene since 1917. The restaurant and private room upstairs are the epitome of real glamour. A shimmering central dining bar in the restaurant draws admiring attention, and the signature harlequin stained-glass windows, oak panelling and striking contemporary art collection ensure the longevity of this very British of dining institutions. Executive Chef Gary Lee creates balanced seasonal menus, featuring Ivy classics, but accounting for today’s tastes, incorporating more Asian dishes, salads and vegetables, and the advent of a “sea and shells” section. Director Fernando Peire leads a strong and experienced team to deliver the unfaltering service for which The Ivy has become well known over the years. The Ivy welcomes customers without reservations at the central dining bar, where the A La Carte and Set menus are both served.

5. The Cinnamon Club

4.6

Exceptional(7362)

Price: Very Expensive

• Indian • St. James's

Booked 31 times today

Set in the former Old Westminster Library – a Grade II listed building still with books lining the walls - The Cinnamon Club is a multiple award winning restaurant like no other with grandeur and character that perfectly complimented by outstanding food, classy cocktails and an outlandish wine list.The team of chefs, headed up by Vivek Singh, Chef Rakesh Nair and Master Chef PD Khan aim to celebrate British ingredients with an Indian spice flair. Known for it's excellent tasting menu, seasonal set menus, Pre and post-theatre menus - they are known to cater to a wide range of palettes and preferences - game during the reason, seafood at it's best or a wide choice for vegetarians / vegans. The Cinnamon Club is also an ideal venue for private dining. We can accommodate groups for sit down meals or standing canapé receptions in one of our many private dining areas or bars. Please call our dedicated Events Team on 020 7222 2555 with any queries or questions.

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6. The Ivy City Garden

4.2

Awesome(7803)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Liverpool Street

Booked 112 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.

7. The Grenadier

4.7

Exceptional(467)

Price: Moderate

• British • Belgravia

Booked 2 times today

Join us at Grenadier. A landmark in its own right, The Grenadier in Belgrave Square is royalty amongst London pubs. This historic treasure chest is a hidden gem, beloved by both locals and visitors to the city.Dogs welcome in bar area only.BOOKING ARE FOR DINING ONLY.

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8. The George, Pub & Restaurant

4.3

Awesome(613)

Price: Expensive

• British • Covent Garden

Booked 7 times today

The George Public House is a Victorian reincarnation of a 15th century coffee house located at the meeting point of the Strand and Fleet Street, directly facing the spectacular architecture of the Royal Courts of Justice and a 10 minute walk from the West End. In the Autumn of 2014, The George underwent an extensive and considerate refurbishment of the ground floor bar and first floor dining room. This saw the creation of an elegant and sophisticated restaurant; The George. We have carefully retained the original features of this historic pub and have tastefully added our own stamp while keeping a traditional feel throughout.The restaurant upstairs at The George is open all week and offers an exciting, modern British menu, using only the finest seasonal, local produce, as well as fantastic roasts on Sundays.We are currently offering the same menu in both the pub and the restaurant.

9. Trivet

4.6

Exceptional(122)

Price: Very Expensive

• Modern European • London Bridge

Booked 6 times today

2024: awarded 2 Michelin stars!Trivet derives from the age-old cooking utensil - an iron tripod placed over fire to support a cooking pot or kettle - reflecting the warmth and balance which forms Head Chef Jonny Lake and Master Sommelier Isa Bal’s values for the restaurant, as well as their working relationship.From the very beginning of the creative process, Jonny, Isa and the team think about how food and drink work together. The menu features their explorations of ingredients, dishes and drinks from around the world, inspired by the culinary history and diversity around us. The wine list is set out chronologically, following the historic beginnings of wine to present day, with over 350 wines from classic producers to the New World, as well as acknowledging the root of viti-vinoculture with wines from Georgia, Armenia and Turkey.As well as the welcoming main dining room, Trivet has a terrace, wine bar and private dining space. Monday nights transform into the LaBombe Wine Bar.

10. Kettner’s

4.6

Exceptional(946)

Price: Expensive

• French • Leicester Square

Booked 28 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.

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Eyad
London •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Undeniably amazing. The setup was fantastic. The vibes were astonishing. The lobster pasta was phenomenal. The greek salad was amazing. The drink options were unparalleled. However, the star of the show was the Medusa Cake. 5 out of 5
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BacchanaliaPrice: Very Expensive• Greek• Mayfair
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4.4
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Judy
London •35 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Food is excellent. Service is friendly. I have got a nice table. But in general the table for 2 is quite tight. It is a great place to have a cosy bites
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Cloth RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Traditional French• Farringdon
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4.7
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Nicky
Surrey •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Went to Sticks n sushi for our team xmas meal and it did not disappoint. Delicious food with an impressive choice, beautifully presented. Attentive service. Yummy cocktails. Only 1 teeny inprovement suggestion....It would help if waiting staff said what each item on a mixed tray was more slowly as it was difficult to hear with both the speed and background noise.
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Sticks'n'Sushi - Covent GardenPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Covent Garden
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4.6
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David
London •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Food was excellent and definitely a premiere dining experience. Cocktails were delicious. Only disappointment was that the nan breads arrived too late on third time of asking. We were not charged for them but would of course have preferred to have eaten them as an accompaniment to our main meal. Overall experience was excellent though and we will be coming back.
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The Cinnamon ClubPrice: Very Expensive• Indian• St. James's
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4.6
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Emma
Gold Coast •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Having wanted to dine at The Ivy since I was 20 and now late 50's it was one of my favourite experiences in London with my children. It did not disappoint. The service was superb, the waiter quickly realised my son has special needs and reacted accordingly, without judgement or prejudice, which was a refreshing change from other London venues we have been to. The food was the best I have had in years. Thank you!
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The Ivy West StreetPrice: Very Expensive• Modern European• Covent Garden
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4.5

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109 restaurants available nearby

1. Cloth Restaurant

2. Bacchanalia

3. Sticks'n'Sushi - Covent Garden

4. The Ivy West Street

5. The Cinnamon Club

6. The Ivy City Garden

7. The Grenadier

8. The George, Pub & Restaurant

9. Trivet

10. Kettner’s

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