The Best Restaurants with 1 Falstaff Fork(s) in England
The aptly named Gunpowder gives a hint of the fiery Indian dishes served daily to the ever-busy Spitalfields clientele. Small, shareable and feastable plates made from sustainable ingredients allow diners to try a little bit of everything. The signature cocktails are ideal for chilling out.
A deeply immersive dining experience based on the golden age of Bombay, Dishoom has an ever-present queue, a warm atmosphere and an outstanding cocktail list. The menu serves the classics and delivers them well - the 24-hour black daal is a sensation, as are the breakfast naan rolls.
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.
A simple, cosy, family-run restaurant serving Greek meze-style dishes, Naïfs uses plants, pulses and spices in its menu, combined with biodynamic wines and other botanical drinks. The traditional desserts and postcard teas provide a sweet finish.
There's often a queue for Bancone's famous silk handkerchiefs with walnut butter, and the extensive selection of delicately prepared fresh pasta dishes is also well worth the wait. Luckily, if there's a spare seat at the bar, you can enjoy warm foccacia and several variations on the classic negroni while you wait.
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.
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.
Michelin-starred chef Peter Joseph puts a tasty, communal twist on Indian classics at this luxurious Chelsea restaurant. Seasonal British ingredients are used to create sharing dishes such as guinea fowl tikka and venison keema. Drinks range from classic cocktails with Indian spices to a wide selection of wines from around the world.
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.
With bold Middle Eastern flavours, Bubala's Spitalfields restaurant serves hearty vegan and vegetarian dishes as well as filling meze platters. Their commitment to local produce extends to the natural wines and homemade gozoz.
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.
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.
Knightsbridge's most welcoming plant-based restaurant, Holy Carrot serves entirely vegan dishes, many of which are also free of gluten, sugar and additives. Far from bland, the nutritious mains and raw dishes are full of flavour, helped along by condiments like black truffle mayo and miso butter.