Set in an elegant Grade II-listed building, 1 Lombard Street is the address to remember for high-end dining. The restaurant dining area is one of the few in the City to be awarded a Michelin star, recognising the imaginative cuisine which comprises gastronomic dishes with Gallic elements, overseen by experienced head chef Herbert Berger. Offering a perfect alternative to the restaurant, the lively brasserie serves modern European classics and a splendid business breakfast whilst the circular bar offers drinks beneath the magnificent domed skylight. With an ever-changing list of seasonal dishes, the a la carte menu incorporates specially sourced and organic ingredients into each meal, whilst the more formal restaurant is ideal for devotees of haute cuisine, complemented with an extensive and international fine wine list.
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Tucked away off the beaten track of East Cheap, Balls Brothers St Mary at Hill offers a calm retreat. The basement bar with discreet alcoves creates a clubby atmosphere, while the restaurant has a full a la carte lunch menu and is available for private hire during the evenings. The extended wine list features a wide range of clarets chosen by the manager. Balls Brothers is a renowned chain of fifteen wine bars and restaurants. The focus of Balls Brothers is maintaining a high standard of service. The bars deliver freshly prepared, fine tasting food to their customers all day and have an extensive wine list, featuring only the wines selected by the principal wine buyer and proprietor, Richard Balls. 
With its magnificent setting in an 18th century building, this City branch of Chez Gérard is great for business or social outings. The buzzy and relaxed restaurant favours French brasserie cooking, offering diners the house special ’steak-frites’ plus a range of other Gallic classics. A ground floor bar, finished in zinc, stocks an extensive number of champagne and cocktails. 
With the Square Mile spread out before you as you dine, the striking rooftop setting of Coq d’Argent makes eating out in the City of London an unforgettable experience. The regional French cuisine includes classic dishes such as Coq au Vin and Châteaubriand, while the à la carte menu reflects the availability of seasonal ingredients. At the weekends, the restaurant offers a popular jazz lunch for the perfect place to laze away a Sunday afternoon. 
Perfect for corporate and social functions, or simply an intimate evening for two in the heart of the City, Davy’s at Woolgate Bar and Brasserie is a stunning new wine bar in a convenient location just a few minutes walking distance from Bank and Moorgate stations. This vibrant new bar and brasserie represents all the familiar traits that Davy’s wine bars are renowned for – high quality food, an excellent wine list and friendly, knowledgeable staff. From the full English breakfast and ground coffee in the morning, to the wholesome and hearty British dishes in the evening, the highly talented chef ensures that the food on the menu is second to none, with each dish perfectly complemented by your choice from the range of exceptional wines. For private dining or business meetings, the boardroom provides an optimal setting for up to 10 people seated. 
Perfect for canapé parties of 40 to 200 guests, the Mezzanine Lounge in the Royal Exchange is available for exclusive hire and boasts stunning views of the Grand Café. Glamourous cocktails and nibbles are offered alongside delectable servings of Jersey AA Rock Oysters. The Mezzanine Lounge is also available for smaller groups of 10 to 30 guests, and for dinners of 60 to 100 guests, the Mezzanine Lounge can also be utilised with food provided by the talented chefs of Restaurant Sauterelle. Should you require, the staff of the Royal Exchange will be happy to manage your event and are able to arrange audio, lighting, flowers and customise any of your needs. 
Adding some French polish to a very British affair, Restaurant Sauterelle sits poised on the south mezzanine of the venerable Royal Exchange building. Upmarket shoppers and City bankers recline in its blue club chairs to partake of a deceptively simple menu of bourgeois French cooking. Dishes include lobster bisque and braised rabbit with tarragon, with a complementary list of Gallic wines and champagnes. 
Simpson’s Tavern is a traditional English eatery, which has stood on its City foundations since 1757, offering two dining areas and two bars. The welcoming interior is full of Victorian charm, with stall seating and brass hat rails. The Grill Room is an old-fashioned chophouse with seating arranged in stalls – so expect to share a table! The restaurant is laid out in a similar fashion and is located on the first floor. Both floors are untainted by modern decoration and host an open grill where you can watch the chefs prepare your lunch. The Gentleman’s Bar is an antique original oak bar on the ground floor, serving traditional ales and beers including the best Bass in the City, whilst the Wine Bar is the perfect place to savour a sandwich, bar snack or just relax with a drink. 
Tucked away in a tiny courtyard at the heart of the City of London, in the historic Sanderman Port Cellars, The Don is an elegant retreat with superb modern art throughout. Famous for its service and style, as well as its stunning wine list, The Don has won a Wine Spectator Award every year since 2000. Listed in the Hardens, Square Meal and Good Food Guides, The Don is recommended for its modern, quality Gallic cuisine accompanied by London’s largest selection of ports and sherries. Bright and spacious, the restaurant’s interior is highlighted by its stunning double height wine tower and seven large windows that open up on to the small courtyard. For a truly historic atmosphere, you can also wine and dine in the bistro, previously a wine cellar where Port and sherry were bottled for over 200 years. The cosy dining area has retained the authentic thick-vaulted brick walls and ceiling from this era, and along with its small bar, the bistro is an excellent destination for a relaxed lunch or supper with friends and colleagues.