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Not only plant-based, but with one of the best vegan menus in London, Pied a Terre is the city's longest-running Michelin-starred restaurant. Chef Asimakis Chaniotis delicately blends French and Greek cuisine in the a la carte and tasting menus. Choose from over 800 wines on the wine list or pair your meal with a hand-picked wine flight.
Tucked away in a former beer cellar beneath the rowdy Blue Posts pub in Soho, Evelyn's Table is pub food on a Michelin scale. Serving just two meals a day, the frequently changing menu combines British ingredients with Asian techniques. Sake and wine, including low ABV options, complete the experience.
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.
Russell Norman's reimagined Italian trattoria ticks all the boxes, serving pasta classics and Florentine favourites, plus a variation of steaks by weight. The house wines and negronis served on gingham tablecloths are the icing on the cake of a homely yet luxurious experience.
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.
Mostly taken up by greenery during the day, and elegantly lit at night, Coq d'Argent's rooftop not only has some of the best views of the city, but some of the best French cuisine too. The restaurant actually has four terraces, where you can enjoy all the classics either alfresco or under cover paired with plates selected by the Head Chef.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.