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Are you visiting London and want to get a taste of their traditional & British food? No worries, this list entails a variety of restaurants where you can dine out and fully enjoy your stay in London!
35 Maiden Ln (btwn Southampton St & Bedford St), Covent Garden, Greater London
English Restaurant · City of Westminster · 107 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: This might be the oldest restaurant in London, but that definitely doesn’t mean it’s antiquated! The service is fantastic and the classic game cookery simply delicious.
New York Habitat: One of the best places in London to get bangers and mash. And for London, that’s saying something. You can choose from a variety of mashed potatoes and they even have vegetarian sausages!
OXO Tower Wharf (Barge House St), London, Greater London
Restaurant · South Bank · 83 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: This trendy restaurant can get a little pricey, but the view makes it absolutely worth it! Be sure to check out the outside balcony for a wide panorama of London.
32 Great Queen St, Holborn and Covent Garden, Greater London
Gastropub · 42 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: Be sure to book in advance because this traditional British restaurant is popular! The menu is seasonal so it changes all the time. If you’re feeling adventurous go for the daily special!
Gastropub · Knightsbridge and Belgravia · 69 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: This cute little pub is a little hard to find, but the search is worth it! Treat yourself to one of the excellent beers to accompany the British food.
New York Habitat: This pub has large wooden tables, ornate chairs and exposed bricks, which makes it an interesting combo between a ski lodge and trendy coffee place. Great for lunch with a nice beer!
63-64 Frith St (at Soho Sq), London, Greater London
Restaurant · Soho · 52 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: This restaurant has a classy interior with a real marble bar and is a great place for lunch. Be sure to try one of the excellent wines, also available by the carafe!
New York Habitat: Fresh fish, great chips and tasty mushy peas! You have to pay a little extra for the home-made tartar sauce, but it’s definitely worth it!
New York Habitat: Go for the afternoon tea! Sit in one of the comfortable leather chairs and enjoy delicious fresh sandwiches and scones with clotted cream and jam!
17-19 Regency St. (near Horseferry Rd.), London, Greater London
Café · Millbank · 153 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: Looking for a proper British breakfast? This is your spot! You order at the counter and pick up your plate here when your order is called- watch out though, it’s piping hot!