Housed in an old Georgian Mansion at the heart of Notting Hill, Beach Blanket Babylon is renowned for its opulent decor and seasonal European menus. Decadent dishes such as caviar, foie gras and scallops are served in these exquisite surroundings, in addition to a range of delectable main courses including Dover Sole Meuniere, Lobster and Chateubriand. A magnificent Sunday Roast and Afternoon Tea are also served, whilst the bar offers a unique environment for enjoying exceptional cocktails, fine wines and vintage champagnes under the period chandeliers and by the glow of the grand fireplaces. Whether you are having an intimate drink with friends or a banquet fit for kings and queens in the ballroom, Beach Blanket Babylon in Notting Hill is regarded as one of the most splendid and magnificent dining venues in Britain.
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Famed Notting Hill institution Beach Blanket Babylon heads east with this sister venue set within an imposing warehouse in trendy Shoreditch. Comprising four floors and a roof garden, this chic dining space includes a cosmopolitan ground-floor restaurant with exposed brickwork, bold artwork and open theatre kitchens, plus a basement cocktail lounge with a sweeping marble bar, a contemporary art gallery and an outdoor cinema. The globe-trotting menu features an array of brasserie classics. 
Buzzy and convivial Bedford & Strand is an upbeat Covent Garden bar and eatery with a back-to-basics menu of bistro-style comfort food and a wine list that will delight even the pickiest oenophile. Shelves groan with bottles in the cosy basement setting, amidst candlelit tables, bentwood chairs and a chic zinc-topped bar. Food is served all day at Bedford & Strand, with a laid-back bar menu of open sandwiches and deli dishes alongside British-led classics from crispy fish cakes to braised ox cheek and horseradish mash, plus hearty daily specials. 
Set in a former warehouse in Covent Garden, Belgo Centraal’s staircase descends into a Beer Hall with long refectory tables waited on by staff in Trappist monk outfits and head sets. But this is no silent order; it’s bustling and noisy with many customers tucking into steaming bowls of mussels in a variety of broths and platters. There are also two main dining rooms and a selection of more intimate dining booths. Seeking something substantial? The Belgo Centraal stews include Moules Blanches cooked in Bruges beer with smoked bacon, all served with frites. From the Belgo Centraal Rotisserie, choose from beer basted spit roast Belgian chicken or duck, or peruse the extensive main menu which includes the veggie-friendly Artichoke stuffed with Wild Mushrooms, Asparagus and Pine Nuts. Of course, there are over 50 Belgian beers to taste at Belgo Centraal, including Fruit Beers in varieties such as cherry or banana! 
Sophisticated Benihana, tucked away in Piccadilly, is a teppanyaki dining experience as entertaining as it is mouthwatering. Pick your dish, then watch as the energetic chefs prepare and grill it in front of you. A well-executed menu also offers Japanese specialities such as sushi, while a private dining room can accommodate up to 10 people. 
Serene little Benja is a sleek Thai restaurant that is full of style, occupying three floors of an old Soho townhouse. The restaurant itself is split between a low-lit slate-walled dining room, adorned with brightly coloured fish, and a bright green, mirrored space with elegant banquette seating. The concise menu is full of bold and sophisticated flavouring, prepared at the hands of a chef who comes from a long line of family members who all worked in the kitchens of the Thai royal family. The chic basement bar is a seductive spot for after-dinner drinks. 
The historic Bentley’s Oyster Bar and Grill has been touting its oysters to the upmarket diners of Soho and Mayfair since 1916. Situated in an elegant Victorian building with a restored arts and crafts interior, Bentley’s is divided between a relaxed marble-topped bar for lighter meals and a more formal three-roomed grill restaurant, serving lightly flavoured fresh fish, meat and game dishes. In addition to having its own bakery and patisserie, Bentley’s Oyster Bar and Grill sources its ingredients from the finest producers, including smoked salmon from Frank Hedderman in Ireland and West Cork beef from some of the best in the business. Fresh deliveries are made every day, perfect for preparing high quality dishes such as Wild Sea Bass, Dover Sole Meunière and Steamed Elwy Valley Lamb Pudding. On the ground floor, Bentley’s comfortable Oyster and Champagne Bar invites you to relax in red leather banquettes at marble topped tables to enjoy a quick bite to eat before or after a show, or take your time with a complete meal. From Smoked Salmon and Clam Chowder to Bentley’s Fish Pie, each dish goes down a treat with your choice of Irish Stout, brandies, whiskies or glamourous champagne and cocktails. London’s finest pianists play live in the bar for your entertainment every evening from Wednesday to Saturday. 
The site of the original Bertorelli’s, founded over 90 years ago, this central London bistro embodies the convivial spirit of the group. A bright ground floor Caffé gives way to the more formal restaurant on the first floor. The contemporary menu combines new Italian dishes and traditional favourites to offer antipasti, pastas and pizzas made by hand to order. Private dining seating up to 40 guests. 
A haven from the hectic pace of King’s Road at the heart of Chelsea, Bluebird is as chic a restaurant as you would expect from the stable of Terence Conran. Nestle into the burgundy banquettes or grab a table outside and soak up the relaxed atmosphere. The modern British a la carte menu includes a few classic European dishes, all transformed by the use of luxury ingredients, whilst Bluebird’s fine wine list covers the globe with an eclectic mix of Old and New World wines. Goosnargh Chicken and Mushroom Pie, Cold Poached New Forest Trout and Seared Scottish Scallops are just a few of the much-loved dishes on Bluebird’s a la carte menu, with a range of nostalgic favourites for dessert such as sundaes and sorbets. You can also enjoy a range of vintage champagnes from the bar, alongside both classic and contemporary cocktails made with fresh fruit juices. Bluebird is perfect for afternoon tea with the kids, who get their own menu, or an intimate dinner with friends. For special occasions and exclusive events of all sizes, the private dining rooms are bright and airy, offering complete seclusion and natural daylight. 
Perched over the Design Museum, Blueprint Café offers the ideal riverside spot for a relaxed lunch or dinner, with the backdrop of Tower Bridge, the City of London and Docklands all visible from its stunning glazed balcony. The simplicity of the restaurant’s design can be found everywhere, from the effortlessly clean lines of the interior to the delicious straightforward cuisine. With inspiration from Scotland and throughout Europe, the excellent seasonal menu blends these international influences to offer tasty game dishes in the winter months and tender spring asparagus and summer fruits during the warmer months. Blueprint Café also offers an expert wine list with plenty of options by the glass. The good mix of European wines and New World discoveries ensures that there is something to suit every palate.