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"A post shared by London Restaurant Interiors đŹđ§ (@resturantsoflondon) on Jul 4, 2019 at 11:11am PDT. A cosy and slightly more casual seafood restaurant than its sibling nextdoor, J Sheekey Atlantic Bar is perfect for a first date with a seafood lover. Don't be shellfish and share a platter, or to really impress, ask for the off-menu dessert (frozen berries and white chocolate)."
"Itâs a piece of prime gastronomic real estate, but M&Ms aside, there isnât much to eat in Leicester Square itself. A claw-crackerâs throw from the neon, though, is some of Londonâs best seafood, courtesy of J."
"A jewel of the Covent Garden dining scene, this incredibly smart restaurant was opened by 1890s fishmonger Josef Sheekey on the permission of Lord Salisbury (who wanted somewhere to eat after the theatre)."
"What: Stunning views come as standard at this Michelin starred seafood restaurant in the City, which is located the seventh floor of South Place Hotel. The precise cooking on show at Angler elevates beautiful ingredients to dizzying heights. Dishes on the regularly changing a la carte menu might include John Dory with bacon and sardines, and roast monkfish served with parsnip cream, while thereâs also the option to go all-out and opt for the lengthy tasting menu.Where: South Place Hotel, 3 South Place, EC2M 2AF"
"Perched at the top of South Place Hotel, Angler is a Michelin-starred restaurant with a beautiful rooftop terrace, showcasing sustainable seafood from British waters with the best seasonal and local produce."
"A seasonal delight at Angler, on top of the South Place Hotel, is the rooftop terrace with views across the city. A retractable roof extends the availability of coveted terrace sea..."
"Scottâs is a London restaurant that holds fast against its glamour and quality fading, with its terrace still one of the most coveted reservations in the city and its seafood cookery still some of the most outstanding."
"The terrace at this Mayfair establishment has long been a spot where you'll find yourself sitting downwind from unrepentant smokers like Ronnie Wood or Charles Saatchi and getting your photo taken by passing paparazzi."
"Restaurants Seafood Mayfair"
"The seas surrounding our little island are home to some of the best oysters on the planet â a fact Wright Brothers knows only too well. This crop of London restaurants began life as a Borough Market seafood merchants, and it still supplies oysters and seafood to more than 300 restaurants across the capital. Inside its own five restaurants, Wright Brothers serves a seasonally changing selection of oysters from across England, Ireland and occasionally France, which punters can enjoy dressed, smoked and cooked with variations including tempura fried with bonito flakes and sweet miso, or ceviche-style with lime and chilli."
"At its best, seafood relies on unpredictability, freshness trumping all, so calling this shoal of restaurants across London âdependableâ might come across the wrong way. That said, a reliable supplier is a good one, and Wright Brothers â which gets much of its catch from its own wholesale operation â offers up daily specials alongside dishes served everyday. Whether fish soup and rouille, a pint of Atlantic prawns, or Cornish sardines on toast, itâs quality fish treated well."
"One of the original seafood restaurants in London, the Wright Brothers are well-known for their oysters, farmed at their own Cornish Duchy oyster farm, as well as selecting the best from the British Isles and France. From ceviche style to a Mediterranean twist with pomegranate, balsamic and spring onion, the Wright Brothers are truly the kings of oysters. If oysters arenât your thing, donât despair as the rest of their menu is just as delicious."
"Hawksmoorâs butch steakhouses score an exhilarating bullseye with their grass-fed British beef, irresistible sides, perky cocktails and red-blooded wines â all served in clubby, masculine surrounds (lots of leather and dark wood panelling). You can get power breakfasts and luxe seafood in some branches too. Flagship site: 157a Commercial Street, E1 6BJ"
"One of Londonâs best steakhouses (if not THE best), this place is also famous of one of the best desserts in London. Youâll find one of the best desserts in London behind its doors. The sticky toffee pudding at Hawksmoor is delectable and something you have to try."
"If youâre all about the home comforts when it comes to your desserts then youâll be hard pressed to find a better option than the peanut butter shortbread at Hawksmoor. Just make sure you save some room for it after your roast dinner!"
"Offering chic interiors that mix rustic features with contemporary styling, Horvada is one of the prettiest restaurants in London. Interiors aside, they've got some gorgeous plates of food to boot, and a selection of cocktails that were made for the gram."
"Fried haddock sandwiches are basically the fish finger butty glow-up we never knew we needed. As well as seafood, Orasay in Notting Hill are delivering fresh, sophisticated meals like pot roast duck leg with a soy, orange, and honey sauce and burrata with wild garlic and baby peas. Crucial information: there are batched cocktails for two you should probably order as well."
"Mark Hixâs plush and moody Brewer Street restaurant wouldnât be the first place that would come to mind to take a child. But given the chef himself has campaigned for better food in restaurants for children, itâs actually rather apt. Itâs not the cheapest restaurant in town, most items on the children's menu cost around ÂŁ7, but there is a 'kids under 10 eat free' special that pops up on a regular basis."
"Head inside Tramshed in East London and youâll be whisked away into a world of Damien Hurst art, delicious food and an intimate gallery downstairs all created by the London-based chef, Mark Hix. Their menu is meat-heavy but they do have a vegetarian menu, too. Make sure to try their âbang bangâ chicken and their âcock and bullâ croquettes."
"This is a unique example of a celebrated gourmet restaurantâŠwith a kidsâ menu!. HIX Mayfair is the perfect balance between a nice sit-down meal and an experience kids will actually enjoy. The beautiful interior is accented by different pieces of artwork, which gives the place a unique feel."
"Restaurants American Soho. Like it says on the tin, you know where you are with the flashily decorated Burger & Lobster chain. Hand-minced burgers (made with Nebraskan beef) and lobsters (shipped over from Nova Scotia) are the star attractions, with back-up from lobster rolls, oysters and other affordably luxurious hits."
"Like it says on the tin, you know where you are with the flashily decorated Burger & Lobster chain. Hand-minced burgers and lobsters (shipped over from Nova Scotia) are the headliners, with backup from lobster rolls, âbeastâ combos and other affordably luxurious hits. Flagship site: 29 Clarges Street, W1J 7EF"
"Hidden away at the very back of Kings Crossâ Granary Square development, past the Coal Drops Yard, Skip Garden, is a beautiful community garden created entirely of fruit, veg, flowers and plants growing in skips. Itâs run by Global Generation, an educational charity that helps young people in the area; and this vegetarian cafĂ©, located by the entrance, is part of the project. Although thereâs some indoor seating, itâs best to visit in sunshine when lunch can be eaten on one of the many wooden tables outside, surrounded by greenery."
"They call it âan urban garden with a twistâ; a blooming oasis full of wild flowers, herbs, vegetables, a tranquil orchard and even a small oak forest. Everything is made with recycled materials, and itâs run entirely by the hands of the community. The gardenâwhich is currently hidden behind the British Library after a recent moveâhosts a number of workshops and special events throughout the year."
"With its avocado-and-acai-littered menu, The Good Life Eatery is something of a millennial clichĂ© â but itâs one of the best. The menu reads like your nutritionistâs wish list, with everything from kimchi to spirulina making an appearance. Yet wellness sceptics shouldnât be put off: there are also jerk chicken burritos, banana muffins and ham & cheese croissants (albeit made of spelt)."
"A firm all-rounder when it comes to an affordable lunch in London, the Somers Town Coffee House boasts dining notoriety thanks to a roster of themed rooms delicious plates, a hidden garden and craft beer aplenty."
"Eccoâla CafĂ© and Pizzeria will become your foodie hotspot when you live in Wembley. The relaxed atmosphere of the cafĂ© makes it a popular meeting place any time of the day. And it serves some of the best food in Wembley too."
"One church which comes up in very few London guide books is St Brides church on Fleet Street. The current St Brideâs is at least the seventh to have stood on the site, designed by Sir Christopher Wren, the 1672 incarnation was damaged heavily during a fire in the WWII blitz in the 1940âs but thankfully able to be restored. The second tallest church in London, after St Paulâs, St Brides is an imposing figure on the London skyline, especially against the modern highrise buildings of today."
"He is thought to have been inspired by illustrations of the Tower of the Winds in Vitruvius. However, it is best known for its lasting influence on weddings. This originated when a Mr Rich, an 18th-century pastrycook of Fleet Street, modelled his famous wedding cakes on the spire."
"If this church were a computer program, it would be called St Brideâs 8.0. Itâs the eighth building on the site just to the south of Fleet Street. Itâs another beautiful Wren church in white stone."
"However, today visitors can still see one remaining section of the palace complex, the Banqueting Hall (fee*) designed by famous architect Inigo Jones with a ceiling painted by Peter Paul Reubens. Today Whitehall is the center of the Government of the United Kingdom and youâll pass a number of buildings home to various departments and ministries, including the Ministry of Defense and the Cabinet Office. Along this street youâll also find The Household Calvary Museum (fee*), located in the 18th century stables of the Horse Guards, which gives information on the history of the Household Cavalry and displays a small collection of uniforms and weapons."
"Take a day trip to Winchester, where you can visit Winchester Cathedral (the site of Jane Austenâs grave) and Winchester Castle. You can also tour the City Mill or one of the numerous museums and science centres. Return to London for the night."
"The gable and rose window is all thatâs left of the medieval palace of the powerful Bishop of Winchester who once ruled south of the river 1"