Where To Eat & Drink In London – A Service95 Guide
Welcome to the ultimate guide to the best places to eat and drink in London. Here, the Service95 team and trusted contributors share their recommendations – from buzzing new openings to can’t-miss classics.
Berenjak, Soho & Borough
Named after a Persian rice dish, Iranian restaurant Berenjak in Soho and now Borough aims to transport you and your tastebuds from the streets of London to the streets of Tehran. Don’t miss its kababs and sabzis – washed down with a spiked sharbat or mirinda spritz. – Recommended by: Service95 founder Dua Lipa
Speedboat Bar, West End
Located off Shaftesbury Avenue in London’s West End, Speedboat Bar is the fourth restaurant from chef Luke Farrell. Labelled a ‘Bangkok Chinatown restaurant and bar’, Speedboat offers Chinese dishes infused with unmistakable Thai flavours, and one thing is certain – this menu doesn’t hold back on the heat. – Recommended by: Content Editor Pia Brynteson
Lore Of The Land, Fitzrovia
Founded by the British filmmaker Guy Richie, Lore of the Land is a traditional English pub that offers classic British cuisine. From grilled Cornish mackerel to the perfect Sunday Roast, you cannot get better than that. – Recommended by: Service95 founder Dua Lipa
Bambi, London Fields
The perfect way to spend an afternoon or evening. Wind down with an eclectic selection of specially curated music from Bambi’s vast record collection while sampling the delicious menu of wines and small plates. – Recommended by: Contributor Poppy Roy
Juma Kitchen, Borough
Bringing Iraqi cooking to London, Chef Philip Juma takes your tastebuds on an explorative culinary journey across the sea with an array of traditional Iraqi dishes, from kubbato to a bamia stew. All food served at JUMA is halal. – Recommended by: Contributor Jake Missing
ROVI, Fitzrovia
ROVI – from chef and restaurateur Yotam Ottolenghi – ‘celebrates vegetables from root to tip’, drawing on its kitchen garden and local producers to serve up unique dishes grounded in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean traditions. The coal-roasted beetroot is a must-try. – Recommended by: Service95 founder Dua Lipa
Lahpet, West End & Shoreditch
The Burmese restaurant Lahpet has been winning fans in Shoreditch, London for the past few years, and now, its sleek, newly opened West End branch is bringing the flavours of Myanmar to the city’s hungriest diners. – Recommended by: Contributor Brennan Carley
Westerns Laundry, Highbury
The laid-back and elegant Westerns Laundry offers the best of British seafood inspired by dishes from all over the world. There’s a focus on sustainable and regenerative produce, and excellent natural wine pairings. – Recommended by: Service95 founder Dua Lipa
Tiella, Islington
Hidden behind The Compton Arms pub in North London is Tiella. A gorgeous little Italian restaurant steeped in family tradition. At the helm is the talented Dara Klein, an Italian-born chef raised in New Zealand, who describes the food as “very rustic, very warming and, according to some, much like a hug!” – Recommended by: Content Editor Pia Brynteson
Gymkhana, Mayfair
Awarded its second Michelin star in 2024, Gymkhana is a beautifully intimate Raj-era themed restaurant in Mayfair serving elevated takes on classic Indian cuisine. Go for its tandoori roasts, chicken butter masala and creamy dark dal. – Recommended by: Service95 founder Dua Lipa
