Best Restaurants for Birthdays in Southwark

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

Regions

BeckenhamCity of LondonDocklands & Canary WharfEast LondonNew MaldenNorth London

Areas

AldgateAldwychAngelBalhamBankBankside

Top Rated

CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeaway only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Award-winning

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Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

385 restaurants available nearby

1. Kachori

4.7

Exceptional(59)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Indian • Southwark

Booked 7 times today

Kachori is where the culinary traditions of North India melt with South East London. Styled with the colours of the subcontinent, here you can enjoy the deep and intense flavours of our dishes, sip chai and embrace the warmth of Indian hospitality.

2. Blacklock Soho

4.7

Exceptional(6036)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steak • Soho

Booked 70 times today

Blacklock is a modern version of the Great British chophouse. Set in an old brothel, we take the best meat in the country from the award winning farmer and butcher Philip Warren in Cornwall. We cook chops simply over our real charcoal grill with a little help from vintage Blacklock irons and serve it all up alongside cocktails that give back and wine on tap in our atmospheric subterranean chop mecca. On Sundays we serve a Sunday Roast almost as good as Mum's.Bookings and Walk-Ins available:Monday - Friday 12:00 - 15:00pmMonday - Friday 17:00 - 22:30pmBookings up to 8 guests (Mon-Thurs)Bookings up to 6 guests (Friday)Saturday: 12:00 - 23:00Bookings for lunch and pre-theatre from 12noon to 23:00Bookings up to 6 guestsSunday 12:00 - 20:00Bookings all day for up to 6 guests

A photo of The Ivy Asia, Mayfair restaurant

3. The Ivy Asia, Mayfair

4.3

Awesome(3299)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Marble Arch

Booked 151 times today

Discover beautifully prepared Asian-inspired dining. Discover incredible cocktails full of artistic flair and carefree character. Discover electric entertainment to take you late into the night. Discover The Ivy Asia, Mayfair. Located in the heart of London's most exclusive neighbourhood, you'll find this restaurant to be the ultimate escape for tourists, locals and sophisticated shoppers alike. A beautifully balanced blend of the past and the present, The Ivy Asia, Mayfair is furnished with a flair for the extraordinary. From the dazzling, green stone floor to the stunning antique decor on display, it's designed to wow from the moment you enter until it's time to leave.

A photo of Hawksmoor Air Street restaurant

4. Hawksmoor Air Street

4.4

Awesome(13488)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Piccadilly

Booked 154 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.

5. Hawksmoor Borough

4.6

Exceptional(6891)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • London Bridge

Booked 113 times today

Hawksmoor Borough is a popular spot for birthday celebrations, as seen in the glowing reviews. Customers praise the excellent food, attentive service, and personal touches for birthday celebrations, such as a dessert with a candle. The restaurant's ambiance and atmosphere also add to the special occasion. It's a great choice for a memorable birthday meal.

6. Bistro Freddie

4.6

Exceptional(336)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Shoreditch

Booked 39 times today

Bistro Freddie is a 45-cover restaurant in the heart of Shoreditch showcasing the best in British produce and French wine.The menu is inspired by classic British and French gastronomy. Expect seasonal starters, bold mains and pies to share, as well as larger cuts of meat cooked over fire.Curated by Alex Price, Bistro Freddie’s all-French wine list focusses on real wines that reflect a sense of place. The wine list takes a deep dive into all corners of France, exploring a variety of styles, regions and producers.

7. Zephyr

4.7

Exceptional(632)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Greek • Notting Hill

Booked 102 times today

West London melts away as chargrilled meat and fish are drizzled and dressed with modern-mezze flavours amidst a plethora of interpretive feasting dishes.Layered dining promotes a flowing service that gives flavours room to breathe.

A photo of The Ivy Soho Brasserie restaurant

8. The Ivy Soho Brasserie

4.4

Awesome(11097)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Soho

Booked 172 times today

Artworks, marble and onyx provide a relaxed, elegant backdrop for a vast, all-day British menu.

9. Ivy Market Grill

4.3

Awesome(18700)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Covent Garden

Booked 202 times today

Sibling of the classic Modern European eatery offering walk-in seats in a polished, elegant space.

10. Forty Dean Street

4.6

Exceptional(3872)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Soho

Booked 43 times today

Forty Dean Street is the pinnacle of affordable Italian cuisine in busy Soho. We are a small, family run restaurant dedicated to providing incredible food at incredible prices. Our set menu boasts a variety of sensational dishes built around fresh, seasonal produce and has customers coming back on a daily basis. Our à la carte menu is a favourite with our regulars, the media crowd and tourists alike.Italian food has been served at Forty Dean Street for more than 17 years, so we like to think there’s nothing we haven’t mastered. So pop in for an Aperol Spritz!

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Umut
London •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Hawksmoor is simply the best. Every time I leave a dinner, I leave very happy and this happens regardless of the branch. Definitely my first choice when it comes to a nice steak and brilliant service.
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Hawksmoor Air StreetPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Piccadilly
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4.4
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KHanna
London •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Business lunch on a weekday - good busy, attentive and polite service.
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Hawksmoor BoroughPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• London Bridge
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4.6
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Natalie
Kent •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent experience, more than just food and drinks - as my friend said, it's bringing you to the other world altogether. The ambience, the friendly atmosphere and the selection in the menu are just outstanding.
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The Ivy Asia, MayfairPrice: Moderate• Asian• Marble Arch
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4.3
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Elizabeth
London •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We live locally so have been to Kachori several times and it is a consistently excellent restaurant!
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KachoriPrice: Expensive• Indian• Southwark
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4.7
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OpenTable Diner
London •1 review
5.0
Dined on 4 Mar 2025
Very nice and they made us feel special for our anniversary
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Blacklock SohoPrice: Moderate• Steak• Soho
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4.7

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