Melissa’s London City Guide
Go And See
12 September 2021
The Sea, The Sea
A unique chef-led fish shop and deli that transforms in the evenings into a sit-in seafood and champagne bar. Drop by during the day to pick up a fresh catch or book a spot at the counter to sample the delightful daily changing menu accompanied by a glass of growers' champagne.
174 Pavilion Rd, London SW1X 0AW
Noble Rot Soho
Nestled in the heart of Soho, on the former site of the historic Gay Hussar, Noble Rot is a cozy yet elegant address that is not one to miss. Its multi award-winning wine list is truly special.
2 Greek St, London W1D 4NB
40 Maltby Street
A great spot for an early dinner or a weekend lunch after a stroll through Bermondsey. The atmosphere is relaxed and the selection of natural wines and delicious share plates is second to none. The best part? 40 Maltby St is a wine warehouse first and foremost so take home a bottle of whatever you tried!
40 Maltby St, London SE1 3PA
Sessions Art Club
An urban sanctuary that sits in the old judges’ dining room at Sessions House, Clerkenwell, Sessions Art Club is a restaurant, bar, art and performance space. The restaurant boasts a delicately flavoured European menu created by Florence Knight, ex-headchef at Polpetto.
24 Clerkenwell Green Old Sessions House, London EC1R 0NA
Bright
A low-intervention wine bar, wine shop and restaurant nestled in London Fields, Bright offers a carefully curated, regularly changing menu that never disappoints.
1 Westgate St, London E8 3RL
Ognisko
Founded by a restaurant industry veteran, Ognisko is one of the favourite places in South Kensington, renowned for its elegant take on Eastern European cuisine.
55 Exhibition Rd, London SW7 2PG
Café Deco
The brainchild of Anna Tobias—ex River Café and Rochelle Canteen—and the team behind 40 Maltby Street, this restaurant and wine shop has a rustic French feel bleneded with a beautiful deli atmosphere. It serves a regularly changing selection of perfectly balanced dishes that refuse to show off.
43 Store St, London WC1E 7DB
Westerns Laundry
The sister restaurant to the Primeur, Westerns Laundry is a small plates hotspot in Highbury, named after the reconditioned space it occupies. Focussing on seafood and natural wines, the Western Laundry blends Spanish and British influences to create a superb seasonal menu.
34 Drayton Park, London N5 1PB
Rochelle Canteen
The perfect weekend lunch spot in Shoreditch, Rochelle Canteen is located in the converted bike shed of an old school, making it a little difficult to find but definitely worth the effort. There is also another location at The Institute of Contemporary Arts on the Mall overlooking St James’s Park. The menu changes daily and there is nothing fussy about it. Make sure to make a reservation and come for good food!
16 Playground Gardens, London E2 7FA
The Albion
A Georgian gem left over from a time when Islington was only fields and farmland, The Albion is the perfect spot to share a Sunday lunch with friends and family.
10 Thornhill Rd, London N1 1HW
Flor
A quaint wine bar, bakery and restaurant within Borough Market, Flor offers a deliberately simple menu of small plates, crafted from the highest quality ingredients. Don't skip the sourdough—it’s made from heritage grains milled on-site.
1 Bedale St, London SE1 9AL
Quality Chop House
A 19th century eating-house converted into a modern-day British dining room and wine bar, the Quality Chop House serves a selection of contemporary dishes along with an extensive list of wines.
88-94 Farringdon Rd, London EC1R 3EA
Orasay
Chef Jackson Boxer’s first solo venture, Orasay is a small Notting Hill neighborhood fish and seafood restaurant. Head to Orasay when you want something special without any of the pretense.
31 Kensington Park Rd, London W11 2EU
