Caravan is London's favourite small plates restaurant. A multi-terraced all-day dining restaurant, coffee and cocktail bar with a flexible working & events space. The menus combine signature favourites with new creations made from the freshest ingredients, showcasing flavours from around the world, inspired by a lifetime of travel. A sun-drenched terrace makes Caravan a perfect spot […]
Winners of Time Out’s Best burger in London 2015, 2016, 2017. Bleecker Burger’s beef is from small English farms, 50-day dry-aged and butchered in Bermondsey. With hand-cut potato fries, shakes, and craft beer from America & London, Bleecker's menu offers a less-is-more approach, focusing on classic burger types like cheeseburgers and bacon burgers.
Regarded as the home of the best Udon noodles in London, Koya specialises in traditional Japanese dishes plus a uniquely Japanese breakfast menu, from the team behind the popular Soho restaurant. Located in the Bloomberg Arcade, Koya City is theirsecond noodle bar, which launched in 2017 - 7 years after Koya Soho first opened its […]
Italian delicatessen and restaurant bringing a taste of Italy to the City of London. Enjoy an aperitivo, delicious secondi sharing dish, or signature fresh pasta in the cosy lounge bar, or try the mezzanine for a private-dining experience. Housed in the impressive Bloomberg Arcade, the open-plan restaurant in the City is set over two floors, […]
Serving distinctive, high quality wines and well sourced, fresh, seasonal food. Award-winning wine club and wine list available for nationwide delivery. Vinoteca do things a little differently to other wine bars; they don’t do exclusivity. The Roman Empire was fuelled by wine, enjoyed by soldiers and Caesars alike. You don’t need a refined palette, fast cars […]
Sizzling Indian barbecue from the team behind Gymkhana, this drinking tavern is inspired by a traditional Indian army mess hall. The a la carte menu offers a mouth watering selection of mixed grills, biryani, chops and classic Indian favourites. A great choice for vegetarians also, with paneer and aubergine aplenty across the different menu options.
Danish-born restaurateur Søren Jessen, who has owned chic City stalwart 1 Lombard Street since 1998, opened Ekte Nordic Kitchen in 2018. Ekte, meaning genuine or real in Norwegian, offers a varied Nordic menu with each dish taking inspiration from the Northern hemisphere, including Smørrebrød (open sandwiches) and Frikadeller (Danish meatballs). Using only carefully sourced, sustainable […]
One of our favourite ongoing events is the yearly refresh of sculptures around the City. For the 13th year there's more great street art for you to find from golden treasures to gigantic animated ceilings. If you want a sneak peek, check out our reel.
Did you know there's a sustainable urban farm in the City? Alongside the farm there's also art installations, a community hub, monthly markets, a podcast studio and more.
This secret venue is a sustainable arts and community culture hub just off Fleet Street that hosting a huge range of events. From music to comedy to drama, and even special events like their Valentine's show!
Leadenhall's romantic markets returned last year after a 40 year hiatus, and they're continuing in 2025 with a deep selection of handcrafted jewellery and artwork. Great for a gift, or maybe invite your loved one for a day date to pick their own gift.
We've mentioned the talented poetry chefs before as this takeaway is one of the best ways to craft a priceless (free!) gift. Poets will craft you a bespoke poem written just for your loved one, making it a truly one-of-a-kind, just-for-them show of affection.
Yes, that's St Paul's in the background! One of the most popular spots in London for skyline viewing has a special 3-course Valentine's menu to match the beautiful surroundings. Plus if you're especially brave, they even have a dining in the dark option.
A great date is an accommodating date, so if yours has a particular dietary preference or you're just looking to eat a little healthier and more ethically, why not book a nice casual evening date at DAUNS? Oh, and 50% goes to charity.