Top 10 Restaurants in London for Proper British Food

Here are (what our office consider) the top 10 restaurants for British food:

1. The Ivy

My personal favourite, the Ivy. With seasonal British dishes the Ivy is a haven of style and unfaltering service that shows a dedication to food that has set the standard for British dining.

➡️ Check out their Chelsea Garden location - https://www.instagram.com/theivychelseagarden/?hl=en

2. Pie & Mash

This Portobello Road shop remains an authentic home-from-home for West Londoners who grew up on Cockney’s bowls of large puffy pies.

➡️ https://www.instagram.com/covs_pieandmash/?hl=en

3. Roast

In the heart of Borough Market with a classic British menu focusing on roasts.

➡️ https://www.instagram.com/roast_restaurant/?hl=en

4. Blacklock

A modern version of the Great British chophouse serving traditional British food.

➡️ https://www.instagram.com/blacklockchops/?hl=en

5. Bourne & Hollingsworth

A British Brasserie Restaurant in Clerkenwell with beautiful interiors, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

➡️ https://www.instagram.com/bourneandhollingsworth/?hl=en

6. Afternoon Tea at the Landmark London

Traditional afternoon tea in the glass-roofed atrium of an elegant hotel.

➡️ https://www.instagram.com/the_landmark_london/?hl=en

7. Rules

At the city's oldest restaurant established in 1798, serving classic British food (especially game) in Edwardian surrounds.

➡️ https://www.instagram.com/rules_restaurant/?hl=en

8. Quo Vadis

A historic Soho restaurant with a frequently changing modern British cuisine.

➡️ https://www.instagram.com/quovadissoho/?hl=en

9. The Prince of Wales (closest station Elephant & Castle)

Convivial, old-school local offering British pub food, vegetarian options and TV sport, beer garden.

➡️ https://www.instagram.com/theprince_of_wales/?hl=en

10. Swan at the Globe

Modern riverside bar & restaurant, linked to Shakespeare's Globe theatre, with Thames views.

➡️ https://www.instagram.com/swanglobe/