"Sunday Opening" Restaurants in United Kingdom
With his gourmet restaurant, Brett Graham has created a gastronomic hotspot that offers fine dining in a relaxed yet chic atmosphere. The kitchen wanders confidently through the world of flavours, arranging them harmoniously and setting flavourful accents.
Light wood dominates the restaurant in the traditional Connaught Hotel and creates a warm atmosphere. The best conditions for Hélène Darrozes' appealing cuisine, whose well thought-out menus focus primarily on the seasonal produce on offer.
The bright and colourful London gourmet restaurant is the perfect stage for an equally colourful and multifaceted cuisine. Head chef Daniel Stucki digs deep into his creative box, his complex and aromatic dishes are accompanied by imaginative textures.
Heston Blumenthal has simplified his usual whacky creations in favour of a more playful menu at the Mandarin Oriental, inspired by traditional British gastronomy. The Meat Fruit and Rice & Flesh dishes are presented with the chef's classic inventiveness, and the wine list boasts over 850 bins from all around the globe.
Putting a vegan twist on traditionally meat-centric Caribbean food, Jam Delish in Islington is family owned and fully plant-based. Their classic dishes like saltfish, fried plantain and curried goat are mixed with traditional spices and sauces to create modern, tasty plates.
Fluffy foccacia, cacio e pepe and prawn ravioli are paired with a strong selection of Italian wines at this casual Islington eatery. The spring silk scarves of Bancone fame are the crowning glory of chef Louis Korovilas, and combined with careful presentation and friendly staff, it's the perfect neighbourhood Italian.
The Guinea Grill is famous for its grass-fed British beef, which it has served in a variety of ways since the 1960s. Steaks, mixed grills and pies are all on the menu, and the Sunday roast with thick gravy and Yorkshire pudding can't be topped.
Despite its 19th century origins, the menu at the Pig and Butcher is refreshingly modern, using local meats cooked and cured on site. A consistently lively atmosphere, fantastic steaks and Sunday roasts, and a wine list sourced from family-run vineyards make this a cosy local pub not to be missed.
The Marksman effortlessly combines a traditional pub downstairs with a more refined dining room upstairs. British classics and Yorkshire puddings at their finest, as well as more sophisticated seafood and game dishes, are full of flavour and the seasonal menu changes regularly.
Despite Seabird being famous for boasting London's longest oyster menu, this rooftop bar and restaurant with skyline views is ideal for just a tipple. Cosy cushions and plants make it feel like a jungle oasis, and to match the vibe in summer, choose a fruity frozen cocktail or some sparkling wine.
Alto by San Carlo, perched on the side of Selfridge's department store, is London's answer to a summer in Tuscany. White tablecloths and roof beams wrapped with lemon tree vines provide a city escape - whether you're enjoying an Italian coffee, evening aperols or an upscale dinner.
Now in their permanent location in Oxford Circus, Tendril is a plant-first dining concept that stays away from fauz meats and puts vegetables front and centre in a variety of delicious dishes. They aim for zero waste eatery centres around root-to-shoot food like pak choy in massaman sauce, chipotle mushrooms and leek fritters.
Restored to its original 1863 glory, the prestigious Cadogan Arms on the King's Road is a local favourite. Pub classics and roasts make up the a la carte menu, while a ploughman's or prawn cocktail makes the perfect light lunch. A wide range of beers is available, as well as an excellent selection of wines from around the world.
An instantly recognisable, historic pub on South Audley Street, The Audley is one of London's finest traditional pubs, beautifully restored inside. Shelter from the rain with a local pint, a delicious roast made with British produce or a more refined snack of half a dozen oysters.
Britain's first organic pub, the Duke of Cambridge in Islington, uses fresh, seasonal ingredients in its ever-changing menu. The drinks are equally thoughtful, with sustainable beers changing weekly, fruity cocktails and sommelier-curated wines.
The Baring looks like a classic pub from the outside, but behind the doors you will find minimalist décor and food more akin to a sophisticated European restaurant. The menu offers a small selection of cocktails and wines, and the service is always friendly.
Biodynamic, nutritious, plant-based and sustainable - there's little that Notting Hill's Farmacy doesn't get right when it comes to its food and drink menus. The extensive, rotating selection of international dishes such as pad thai and ramen use 100% organic ingredients, often hand-picked from their own farm in Kent. Beer, wine, cocktails and kombucha are also made with fresh, local ingredients.
From the team behind Mildred's, Mallow is a top contender for the best entirely plant-based restaurant in the capital. The seasonal and sustainable menu is internationally inspired, with dishes from Malaysia to Italy, and the weekend brunch offers both sweet and savoury options.
Locally known as 'The Princess', this Old Street pub does what pubs do best: simple and seasonal mains such as beef wellington and seabass, garnished with flavourful condiments, the presentation of which is impeccable. Their modern wine list also features only small growers.
Club Mexicana is on a mission to eradicate the concept of Mexican food, such as tacos and enchiladas, being bursting with meat. After a humble start as a supper club, their Kingly Court restaurant serves loaded nachos, BBQ 'short rib' tacos and empanadas that are entirely plant-based.