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Five of London's best-kept restaurant secrets
Despite having some of the most renowned gourmet restaurants in the world, London is also home to culinary destinations that are well-kept secrets. We will reveal them to you here.
Knut Olav Aarsnes
18 September 2024
Such culinary secrets are not that easy to find using google. You need to be familiar with the area or know someone who knows. These restaurants may be in a basement, hidden behind a concealed door, or have an unlisted address, for example.
Here are five secret gems you can find in your quest for unique places to drink and dine:
1. Paradise in Kensal Green
This is not only a lovely gem for dining well but is also a pleasant place if you just want to have a cocktail or a delicious craft beer.
Its location is a little secluded in a district to which not too many tourists venture.
When you get there, you think, "What am I doing here?".
At first glance, both the street and the square look a little old and worn down.
But don't be fooled.
It's called Paradise for a reason.
The location is a stylish house with several unique rooms, as well as a cool beer garden. Its interior is both formal and informal with unique details that make it stand out during your London break. Paradise's inviting cocktail bar is the first thing you'll encounter when you enter the door. It's intimate and welcoming. Once you're inside, there is a lot to choose from.
In Paradise, you can select a room according to what you fancy. Whether it's just a beer at the bar, elaborate cocktails or a quiet, intimate dinner. You can pick the perfect atmosphere yourself.
Whether you want to hire one of its many amazing rooms to celebrate your birthday or take your colleagues to an after-work do, there are plenty of options at Paradise. For those who want a unique place to celebrate their wedding, this space is perfect for such occasions. Well worth checking out!
Address: 19 Kilburn Lane, Kensal Green West London. W10 4AE
Paradise in London
In Paradise, you can select a room according to what you fancy. Whether it's just a beer at the bar, elaborate cocktails, intimate dinner or you just wanna dance.
2. Bluebird - an exclusive London restaurant with a unique touch
If you've travelled to London often but never been to Bluebird then you've missed out on something special. This restaurant in fashionable Chelsea is definitely a spot that makes you say “wow!”.
An exclusive food venue that is both fancy and in the highest price range.
Bluebird is a posh place with fantastically good food and impressively creative drinks. There is also the Bluebird Café located on the 1st floor with its own garden where you can enjoy a tasty lunch during the day. The Bluebird restaurant on the 2nd floor is more of a dinner and cocktails place.
The atmosphere is excellent here in the late evening hours.
The menu is varied with first-class meat and seafood dishes as well vegetarian and vegan dishes for every taste.
Address: 350 King's Road, London SW3 5UU
Fantastic food in Chelsea
Bluebird is a posh place with fantastically good food and impressively creative drinks.
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Mandarin Oriental: Walk in the footsteps of history
- September 18, 2024
Where two wonderful worlds converge. An iconic landmark that sits both on Knightsbridge and in Hyde Park. In front, the bustling delights of Knightsbridge; behind, London’s most beautiful royal park.
3. Ormer – an elegant restaurant hidden in a basement
Ormer is a fashionable restaurant that is perfect for an intimate dinner with that special someone or good friends. You'll find this delicious gem of a restaurant hidden in the basement of Fleming's Hotel in the heart of Mayfair.
The ingredients on the menu are sourced from all over the UK, with a focus on native ingredients. You can choose between 6 and 8-course tasting menus that offer original and exciting dishes presented in a refined and delicate style.
Here, you can enjoy luxurious food and good drinks for hours. Check out the vegetarian menu, which will take you on a tasty culinary journey. Whether you are a meat lover or not, these dishes will give you a good food experience.
Address: Flemings Mayfair, 7-12 Half Moon St, London W1J 7BH
World class Cocktails
We recommend a smooth cocktail in the lounge at Flemings Mayfair Hotel before your dining experience at Ormer.
4. London's coolest gastropub
One of the most amazing pubs in London is located in a building that has now been given a new lease on life. It's the Old Bank of England!
The pub is located in the old Law Court branch of the former Bank of England which operated from 1888 to 1975. This pub in its venerable location serves delicious British cuisine including light meals, lunch or dinner.
One of the specialities that you must try is the homemade McMullen steak and ale pie. It’s maybe the best pie in the world. This is a very cool place with a fantastic British interior that you will love. Well worth a visit the next time you're in London.
Address: 194 Fleet St, London EC4A 2LT
Good times at the bank
Old Bank of England is a very cool place with a fantastic British interior that you will love.
High quality ingredients in Chelsea
The ingredients on the menu are sourced from all over the UK.
Surprise in paradise
The location is a stylish house with several unique rooms, as well as a cool beer garden. Its interior is both formal and informal with unique details that make it stand out during your London break.
Welcome to the bank
One of the most amazing pubs in London is located in a building that has now been given a new lease on life. It's the Old Bank of England!
High quality ingredients in Chelsea
There is beauty in a drink at Bluebird
5. Nopi – a restaurant with bold flavours
This gem of a restaurant is located in Soho. The restaurant has a minimalistic but lovely atmosphere where the marble is white, the brass is golden, and the art is dynamically integrated into the premises. Here, the ingredients play a starring role whether on their own or in combination with other dishes.
The dishes you order are made with lots of love. When dining here, sharing is definitely caring. Here, culinary dishes are inspired by both the Mediterranean, Middle East and Asia. Whether you love vegetarian food or meat and seafood - Nopi has something for everyone.
This London restaurant has plenty of room to enjoy a tasty evening with your friends or colleagues.
Address: 21-22 Warwick St, London W1B 5NE
Soho in London
The dishes you order at Nopi are made with lots of love. When dining here, sharing is definitely caring.
Luxury hotels in London
Mandarin Oriental: Walk in the footsteps of history
- September 18, 2024
Where two wonderful worlds converge. An iconic landmark that sits both on Knightsbridge and in Hyde Park. In front, the bustling delights of Knightsbridge; behind, London’s most beautiful royal park.
Luxury hotels in London
Your distinguished London address
- September 18, 2024
At Raffles London at The OWO, you step into rooms where the history of the 20th century was made, exquisitely modernised for 21st-century tastes. Today our 120 spacious rooms and suites offer an experience of refined contemporary elegance and beauty.
