The Brewmaster Review: The Beer-Lover’s Pub of Leicester Square | A superb, hugely popular beer-lover’s pub near Leicester Square bearing a fine brewer’s name, with good beer, good cheer and a warm welcome, a genuine gem of the West End
The Miradora Review: The Rooftop Tequila Bar With a Fine Lookout Name | A superb, hugely popular rooftop restaurant and tequila bar near Covent Garden bearing a fine lookout name, with superb tequila cocktails, rooftop views and a warm welcome
The 40 Elephants Review: The Characterful Bar With a Storied Gang Name | A superb, beloved characterful bar near Trafalgar Square bearing the storied name of a famous old London gang, with superb cocktails, a stylish setting and a warm welcome, a genuine gem
The VyTA Review: The Elegant Italian Restaurant and Cocktail Bar of Covent Garden | A superb, hugely popular elegant Italian restaurant and cocktail bar in Covent Garden, with fine Italian food, good cocktails, a stylish setting and a warm welcome, a genuine gem
The Moto Sake Bar Review: The Fine Japanese Sake Bar of Covent Garden | A superb, beloved Japanese sake bar, shop and eatery in Covent Garden, with fine sake, good Japanese food and a warm welcome, a genuine gem of the West End
The St George Wine Bar Review: The Fine Wine Bar With a Patron Saint’s Name | A superb, beloved coffee shop and wine bar near Trafalgar Square bearing the fine name of England’s patron saint, with fine wines, good coffee and a warm welcome, a genuine gem
The J Sheekey Review: The Historic Seafood Institution of Theatreland, Since 1896 | A superb, celebrated seafood restaurant and oyster bar on St Martin’s Court in Theatreland, serving the finest fish since 1896, with a storied history, a famous fish pie and a warm welcome
The RS Hispaniola Review: The Floating Restaurant and Bar on the Thames | A superb, hugely popular floating restaurant and bar aboard a ship moored on the Thames at the Embankment, with fine river views, good food, good drinks and a warm welcome
The Smith and Wollensky Review: The Grand American Steakhouse of the Strand | A superb, hugely popular grand American steakhouse and bar near the Strand, the London home of the famous New York steakhouse, with superb prime steaks, a lively bar and a warm welcome
The Casa Manolo Review: The Fine Spanish Restaurant and Bar of the Strand | A superb, beloved Spanish restaurant and bar on the Strand near Covent Garden bearing a fine, homely Spanish name, with fine tapas, good wines and a warm welcome, a genuine gem
The Joe Allen Review: The Legendary Theatreland Brasserie and Bar, Since 1977 | A superb, legendary American brasserie and bar in Covent Garden, a beloved Theatreland institution since 1977, with diner classics, fine martinis, theatre posters and a warm welcome
The Le Garrick Review: The Cosy French Bistro and Wine Bar of Garrick Street | A superb, hugely popular cosy French bistro and wine bar on Garrick Street in Covent Garden, with fine French food, good wines, a candlelit charm and a warm welcome, a genuine gem
The Maxwell’s Bar and Grill Review: London’s Original American Diner and Bar | A superb, hugely popular American bar and grill in Covent Garden, London’s original American restaurant since 1972, with classic burgers, good cocktails and a warm welcome, a genuine gem
The Portrait Restaurant Review: The Rooftop Restaurant and Bar at the National Portrait Gallery | A superb, beloved rooftop restaurant and bar atop the National Portrait Gallery near Trafalgar Square, by acclaimed chef Richard Corrigan, with superb food, superb views and a warm welcome
The Aik Sitar Review: The Refined Indian Restaurant and Bar of the Strand | A superb, beloved upscale Indian restaurant and bar on the Strand by Somerset House, with refined South Asian food, good drinks, an elegant setting and a warm welcome, a genuine gem
The Bella Italia Strand Review: The Hugely Popular Italian Restaurant of the Strand | A superb, hugely beloved Italian restaurant on the Strand near Covent Garden, with classic Italian food, good drinks and a warm welcome, a genuine crowd-pleasing gem of the West End
The Setlist Review: The Music-Lover’s Bar With a Fine Name | A superb, beloved music-lover’s bar near Covent Garden bearing a fine musical name, with good drinks, a lively spirit and a warm welcome, a genuine gem of the West End
The Boyds Grill and Wine Bar Review: The Handsome Grill and Wine Bar Near Trafalgar Square | A superb, popular handsome grill and wine bar on Northumberland Avenue near Trafalgar Square, with good grills, fine wines, an elegant setting and a warm welcome, a genuine gem
The Koha Review: The Stylish Restaurant and Bar Near Covent Garden | A superb, beloved stylish restaurant and bar near Covent Garden, with good food, good drinks, a stylish setting and a warm welcome, a genuine gem of the West End
The Muse at RSA House Review: The Refined Cocktail Bar in the Historic RSA House | A superb, beloved refined cocktail bar hidden inside the historic RSA House off the Strand, with inventive British cocktails, a storied Georgian setting and a warm welcome, one to watch
The Garden Bistro Bar Review: The Leafy Bistro and Bar Near the Strand | A superb, hugely popular leafy bistro and bar near the Strand in Covent Garden, with good food, good drinks, a garden charm and a warm welcome, a genuine gem
The Brydges Place Club Review: The Intimate Club on London’s Narrowest Alley | A superb, beloved intimate club and bar tucked down Brydges Place near Covent Garden, on London’s narrowest alley, with good drinks, a snug charm and a warm welcome, a genuine hidden gem
The Archive and Myth Review: The Hidden Speakeasy Below the Hippodrome | A superb, beloved hidden speakeasy cocktail bar below the Hippodrome on Leicester Square, reached by a secret door, with inventive cocktails, a clandestine charm and a warm welcome, a genuine gem
The Stranded Review: The Characterful Bar With a Clever Strand Name | A superb, beloved characterful bar near the Strand in Covent Garden bearing a clever, punning name, with good drinks, a lively spirit and a warm welcome, a genuine gem
The Bella Italia Irving Street Review: The Popular Italian Restaurant Near Leicester Square | A superb, hugely beloved Italian restaurant on Irving Street near Leicester Square, with classic Italian food, good drinks and a warm welcome, a genuine crowd-pleasing gem
The Clipper Lounge Review: The Riverside Cocktail Bar of the Embankment | A superb, beloved riverside cocktail bar and lounge on the Embankment, with fine Thames views, good cocktails, an all-day charm and a warm welcome, a genuine gem
The Kioku Sake Bar Review: The Japanese Sake Bar Atop the Historic Old War Office | A superb, beloved Japanese sake bar and rooftop atop the historic Old War Office in Whitehall, with fine sake, superb views and a warm welcome, one to watch
The Players Bar and Kitchen Review: The Theatrical Bar and Kitchen of Theatreland | A superb, popular theatrical bar and kitchen near Covent Garden bearing a fine theatrical name, with good food, good drinks and a warm welcome, a genuine gem of Theatreland
The Marconi Lounge Review: The Stylish Lounge With a Fine Pioneer’s Name | A superb, beloved stylish lounge and bar near the Strand bearing the fine name of a great pioneer, with good cocktails, a stylish setting and a warm welcome, one to watch
The Permission Lounge Review: The Stylish Lounge and Bar Near Leicester Square | A superb, beloved stylish lounge and bar near Leicester Square, with good cocktails, a stylish setting and a warm welcome, a genuine gem of the West End
