Quirky Restaurants In London

Peggy Jean offers a delicious selection of Australian treats known to frequent the Instagrams feeds of brunchers and dinner fiends alike. But what makes it truly unique is the restaurant's boat setting in Richmond, so you can make the most of riverside views while sat under pergolas and pretty pink umbrellas.

Looking for dinner with a difference? Booze with a bit of bite? Boasting some of the most unique shows in the business, not only are there three-course meals at Proud Cabaret, there's burlesque, tassles and sultry performances aplenty.

While some people would want to avoid the tube at all times, there's one unusual way to eat in London that puts you smack bang in the middle of travel. Join Supperclub.tube for a Latin American dining experience in a 1967 Victoria Line carriage.

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Other than takeaway, can you remember the last time you used a computer to order dinner? One of the most interesting restaurants in London, not only are there sushi dishes and Asian favourites aplenty at Inamo, their interactive tables (complete with games) bring a whole new element to dining.

On the hunt for quirky dining destinations? Featuring an octopus bar and aquarium seating area, The Seashell of Lisson Grove in Marylebone is a great seafood restaurant. Munch on everything from calamari strips to prawn cocktail and classic fish 'n' chips.

One of the best themed restaurants in London, Gura Gura is a top choice for pan-Asian fare and the Instagrammable interiors to match. Wall murals and hangings sing to Japanese art, while hanging foliage completes the look. Plus, you can tuck into sushi, dim sum and more.

A DesignMyNight Award Winner and notorious for being one of the best immersive dining experiences, The Murdér Express are back to bring you another night of dining from Michelin star chef Niall Keeting, quirky performances and a murder mystery you won't forget.

The Shoreditch bar took the world by storm is back to sort your need for unusual places to eat. Great for when you're looking to add some shenanigans to your mid-mornings and late nights, when you're not enjoying the massive ball pits, there's pizza and bottomless fizz with Ballie Ballerson.

Nothing says quirky quite like the taxidermy animals and other eccentric trinkets, opulent interiors and secret location of The King's Head Members Club in Shoreditch. This hidden restaurant is tucked away under a derelict pub and hosts raunchy burlesque and cabaret alongside DJ lead parties and live music.

Monopoly Lifesized is a unique London restaurant fronting a huge 15m x 15m board with your favourite tokens - The Boot, Scottie Dog, Race Car and more. Complete escape-room style challenges, including getting out of jail, before heading to grab some grub.

Did you know Camden is home to the world's first vampire-themed pizzeria? Head to this quirky London restaurant and you can feast on tasty charcoal-base pizzas with quirky toppings and a nostalgic 80s themed backdrop.

This fully immersive show is certainly one of our city's quirkiest meals, where you will be served by Basil, Sybil and Manuel amid all the chaos. Faulty Towers The Dining Experience takes place at the President Hotel in Fitzrovia, including a delicious three-course dinner with a side of audience participation which starts from £71.50 per person. Expect old-school humour that's bound to have you in stitches, named as a 'must see event' by the British Theatre Guide.

London Cabaret Club are descending on Holborn to bring you a truly unique, innovative cabaret performance. Expect a night of food, drink, music and dance all with a distinctly British twist, as you can expect and unforgettable experience with performances and plates galore.

Make your way down to Hackney Wick for Barge East, a restaurant on a 120-year-old Dutch boat boasting striking views of the canal and an intimate atmosphere, perfect for a first date. The award-winning eatery is led by executive chef Gavin Gordon who's whipping up seasonal British cuisine in the kitchen, made with the freshest local ingredients. It's fine dining at its best and most picturesque - look forward to tucking into small plates like Newlyn salt cod croquettes with Silo's preserved lemon aioli, cured Loch Duart salmon with beetroot gel, and mains of Norfolk Angus onglet in a smoked marrow sauce. 

Laki Kane is a vibrant drinking destination and a very cool Thai restaurant located in Islington. Step into a tropical paradise as you make your way through leafy greens and carved wooden furnishings, all the way through to the main dining area where a spectacular feast awaits. On the menu, you can expect to tuck into fragrant classics like chicken, prawn or tofu pad Thai, panang curry and small plates of steamed pork dumplings, prawn rolls and salt and pepper squid. 

Fine dining on a double decker bus? Oh yes, it's a thing and Bustronome will not disappoint with their meticulously-created eats to be enjoyed with panoramic views of London from the glass-topped bus. If you're looking for a quirky date, this may just do the trick.

Dine in darkness at this immersive experience designed to heighten sensations, change perceptions and completely excite you. The menu has rave reviews and this is a unique dinner that you won't want to miss, as you try to guess what you're eating without being able to see your meal at Dans Le Noir.

The Little Yellow Door in Notting Hill is sure to offer you something a little different as you explore the city. Be welcomed in by The Flatmates and experience a boozy brunch, kooky supper club or raucous house party like you've never seen before.

The Golf Groove is one of London's most unique restaurants, as it pairs virtual bays for games and challenges with a cool dining space and bar. Pair your fun activity with burgers, pizzas, empanadas and more here.

Charming, and boasting all Eastern pleasures, Opium isn't just one of the best dim sum restaurants in the city, it's also a hidden gem and sensory dining experience. Head on down for Chinese silks, cutesy interiors and dimly lit dining charm behind a secret door in the heart of the city.

If you're after a unique restaurant in North London, Pizza Pilgrims Finsbury Park is a firm choice. Home to delicious Neapolitan slices and cold beers, this is certainly a spot to fill up on the good stuff. On top of that? There are 80s-inspired retro games, such as Pac-Man and Street Fighter.

Alternative by design and nature, Albert's Schloss Soho is a Bavarian bier palace named after Prince Albert. Fronting Alpine decor with long wooden benches and chopped logs, its interiors mirror its menu's theme. Throughout the week you'll be able to enjoy a variety of entertainment alongside plates of schnitzel, currywurst and signature burgers, washed down by bier and cocktails.

Sprawling over 5,000 square feet and spread across multiple levels, this Paddington bar and club is a perfect spot to drink, dine and dance the night away. Combining street food, graffiti and mixology from all across the world in one location, with an on-site karaoke den to boot, HUCKSTER has plenty of fun to get stuck into while dining.

It isn't just the food that makes The Piano Works an unusual London restaurant... guests will be treated to performances like no other as live bands play YOUR requests. As the slogan says, it is "part party, part bar, part restaurant, part club, part concert." 

Doused in botany and scaring off hayfever patrons London wide, Bourne and Hollingsworth Buildings is a unique London restaurant with bags of characters. From the floral prints down to the British dishes, this is the perfect alternative from breakfast to dinner.

The vintage decor and opium den environment sets the scene for the dim sum, specialty teas and unusual cocktail menu at this unique South London spot. The Courtesan in Brixton is a hidden gem for guests looking for out-of-this world dim sum with a range of delicious ingredients and entertainment supreme.

Spanish-Israeli fusion restaurant Penelope's seamlessly blends the cuisine of both countries, with an array of family-style dishes like the Israeli interpretation of paella (think tenderly cooked octopus, frekkeh and a gin-tomato sauce) and baklava cheesecake on the cards. You'll come for the food and stay for the glam after-party here, as a lineup of London DJs blur the boundaries between restaurant and night out. Better yet, you can attend Isramani too, a legendary monthly dinner party imported from Berlin.

Michelin-recommended Fallow launched their quirky chicken pop-up FOWL, an innovative restaurant inside St James's Market where the 'beak to feet' approach has got people squawking. Chefs Will Murray and Jack Croft continue to follow their low-waste ethos, using pasture-raised, soy-free poultry to create unique dishes using all of the bird, from a chicken leg corn dog to chicken fat crème caramel.

If you're looking for some place different to dinem then Bacchanalia is the perfect restaurant. Inspired by Greek and Roman mythology, the ceilings are decorated with hand-painted sculptures of Medusa. The food is as grand as the decor, including oysters, lobster and an in-house grape feeder.

A secret restaurant that's hidden behind sex shop frontage, Soho's La Bodega Negra has your needs for Mexican food and tequila or mezcal-laced drinks covered. Their hacienda-style cellar space is full of candle-lit tables for speakeasy vibes, while the menu promises hibiscus margaritas to wash down lamb barbacoa and prawn tacos with pineapple pico de gallo. Plus, you can even head along for drag and cabaret brunches too.

A vibrant hotspot north of the river, Jungla London is the place to go for unique interiors, mouthwatering food and beautifully prepared cocktails. While you chow down on curried goat, mac n cheese or baby rack ribs, enjoy live DJ sets.

For experiential dining based on Disney's much-loved Ratatouille movie, it can only be the Le Petit Chef Experience. The powers of 3D projection mapping technology create a whole story to accompany your dinner, as your small chef battles pesky moles and giant sea monsters while cooking your dinner - all with a French bistro-style soundtrack in the restaurant's background to transport you to the streets of Paris. The multi-course experience includes melt-in-the-mouth beef and other fabulous courses, plus a bottle of wine.