Bourne & Hollingsworth
For pretty plates and gorgeous interiors, pop over to Bourne & Hollingsworth in Farringdon. Alongside their appetising dinner and brunch menus, they have a late-night basement bar for cocktail-fuelled dancing.
While the capital is brimming with places to get a sophisticated slap-up meal, sometimes a regular evening of wining and dining just doesn’t cut it. These days, we want dinner and a show – even if that's just a quirky menu or unusual interior. That’s why we’ve compiled this roundup; from New York-style diners to South American bars, here’s our list of fun restaurants in London.
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Last updated on 6th June 2024
For pretty plates and gorgeous interiors, pop over to Bourne & Hollingsworth in Farringdon. Alongside their appetising dinner and brunch menus, they have a late-night basement bar for cocktail-fuelled dancing.
@ Pedley Street Station on Various dates from Wednesday 3rd July 2024
An unforgettable experience, the Murder Express is not your typical dinner and a show. Immerse yourself into this mystery where you'll have to solve clues to catch a killer. You'll also be treated to a 4-course menu from Michelin star chef Niall Keeting.
Undeniably one of the coolest party restaurants in London, the team behind Ballie Ballerson are fun night extraordinaires. With their very own ball pit, quirky cocktails, tasty pizza and a wild bottomless brunch, this place truly is unique.
This exotic Angel eatery comes complete with 1930s decor, Instagrammable meals and exquisite cocktails. With a menu that boasts European fare and kooky concotions, this is the perfect restaurant for a fun date night in London or just getting tiddly with friends.
The Piano Works is London's only non-stop live music venue where the guests choose the playlist. With a menu of mini burger sliders, filled rolls and other sharing plates, as well as two singing pianists and a live band, diners are kept entertained all night long. Check out its West End location as well.
Unlimited Asian tapas & sushi with free-flowing wine or beer £49.95 per person and 2 other offers
Inamo is one quirky restaurant in Covent Garden; patrons get to order their meal, watch it get made via the 'chef cam' and even play a game of battleship, all through their digital tablecloth. They serve up tantalising East Asian cuisine and adventurous cocktails, including the delicious-sounding Hanami blossom.
Inject a little South American flavour into your night out with a trip to one of the best restaurants in London. Once inside Tropix, you'll be transported to a vibrant slice of paradise with international eats, unique cocktails and partying 'til late.
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If you fancy dinner and a show, INCA London is a fabulous choice. From the Latin-inspired decor and scrumptious menu of tropical cuisine to the open kitchen and live performances, this joint is one of the most exciting restaurants in Central London.
With all-day pancakes, quirky interiors and a bit of a kitsch edge to the place, this is a great little restaurant for birthdays, dates and catching up with friends London. Expect a menu of comfort food classics, delightful dinners and much more at The Breakfast Club. You'll find sites in Croydon, Soho, Spitalfields and beyond.
@ BBQ Club on Various dates from Wednesday 3rd July 2024
Head to The BBQ Club on the Southbank to soak up gorgeous views of the river and tuck into some delicious food cooked on an open fire as part of its six-course feast, dedicated to some of the finest artisan producers London has to offer. Tickets are £60 per person, with an optional wine pairing for an additional £50, and plates consist of fancy kebabs filled with chermoula lamb leg shish and foraged wild garlic sauce, plus a re-imagined British Caesar salad with Brixton honey-glazed chicken.
Looking for fun restaurants in London? Make your way to tropical bar, Florpia. Upbeat tunes, colourful cocktails and vibrant decorations all give this venue a buzzing party atmosphere reminiscent of carnival. On the menu? A taste of Brazilian street food.
Market House is more than just a restaurant, it's also an epic party bar in Brixton. Found on Coldharbour Lane, this joint rustles up tasty fare from the legends that are Wingmans, plus hosts DJs and dancing in its loft until the early hours of the morning.
For dinner, drinks and one hell of a show (think cabaret, burlesque and then some), Proud has it all. While you can have a fantastic evening wining and dining, this is one of the most fun restaurants in London - so make sure to stick around for the after party.
Blues Kitchen hosts a menu of classic barbecue dishes and an extensive bourbon selection to match this Texan blues den. Before your dinner and drinks conversations can come to a lull, Blues Kitchen's live music schedule is likely to kick into full gear. Grab your drink and head to the dancefloor to enjoy the magical musical happenings.
Laki Kane will transport you to the tropics with its unique interiors, which feature botanical patterns and intimate lighting. Plus, it's one helluva Thai restaurant, slinging out fragrant fare, from pad Thai to panang curry, with vibrant cocktails to match.
Bringing you an eclectic events schedule every week, Clapham's Room 43 is the top spot in town if you're looking for live jazz, comedy and delicious Persian food in one stylish package. If you're also searching for a fun date or birthday spot, make sure to check this restaurant out.
There's a lot to love about Jungla London. Not only does it boasts unique interiors, with palm trees, neon signs and animal features, but it also whips up tasty Caribbean and American cuisine. Topping it off? The stellar cocktails and live DJs throughout the week.
The Golf Groove may have its virtual bays with challenges and games for all levels at its heart, but the cool venue also has a restaurant to refuel at afterwards. Pair your activity with burgers, empanadas, pizza and more, all washed down with drinks from the bar.
Regularly topping up Balham's rumblin' tums, The Exhibit serves carefully curated drinks and a hearty menu of fresh British produce. Bag yourself a table and get ready for a festival of eating; there's everything from roasted pheasant to grilled royal beam and Galloway beef burgers with all the trimmings.
A fun restaurant in Waterloo, Draughts is the London board game bar you need to visit. Alongside a mammoth selection of multi-player activities, you can get stuck into their menu of draught craft beer, classic cocktails and tasty food.
Make your way over to Aqua Kyoto, one of the best rooftop restaurants in London, for a truly exciting evening. With Japanese food, bottomless brunch and sun-catching terrace, this should be next on your list.
There's a real buzz to this trendy restaurant once 5pm rolls around, as tables quickly fill up with the city's workers letting off steam. Forge serves a mouthwatering range of roasted meats and a handpicked selection of beer, wine, spirits and cocktails.
One of Liverpool Street's most decadent restaurants, Kenza, is a unique dining experience. The venue is a lounge of silk-draped furnishings and luxuriously plump cushions, with belly dancers and DJs on the weekends. Make your way over to experience the exotic flavours of Lebanon alongside tasty cocktails.
One of the most fun restaurants in Fitzrovia, Sican is an excellent Nikkei-style spot serving Japanese and Peruvian eats. Head into their sleek interiors and be sure to pair your Japanese and Peruvian eats with a signature cocktail. We recommend trying the wasabi margarita.
Flight Club offer delicious sharing platters and cocktails in East London. This isn't your average restaurant though, as their brand of social darts combines state-of-the-art technology with exciting gameplay, making it the perfect group activity for newbies and experts alike.
With bottomless brunch Saturdays and all-you-can-eat dim sum Sundays, Ping Pong should definitely be on your restaurant radar. They also have a convivial atmosphere that makes you want to stay all night long, so grab a table and make for an evening of unforgettable fun at this London eatery.
The renowned team at Pizza Pilgrims serve up great slices alongside 16-person foosball and vintage video games. Perfect for all the big kids out there, this fun East London restaurant deals only in huge sauce-stained smiles.
Ollie's House in Chelsea and Fulham are ideal for pan-Asian brunches or evening meals. Settle down across these gorgeous interiors for the likes of miso Hollandaise eggs or buttermilk pancakes in the day, followed up with curries or poke bowls come the evening.
With DJ sets in the bar and other music events hosted there too, Camino King's Cross and Shoreditch are two fun destinations making sure you get your fix of Spanish fare. Not only is there a cosy yet contemporary tapas restaurant space here as well, but also tasting plates like grilled leeks with almond and hazelnut romesco, and slow-braised, pressed and pan-roasted suckling pig.
A vampire-themed pizzeria? Sign us up. Lost Souls is bringing you gothic horror nostalgia, quirky pizza toppings and a rock soundtrack to match. Think black charcoal crusts, dishes called Fang For The Memories, and the cocktails to match.
Art deco interiors and eye-catching decor, including fish tanks surrounding booth seating and an octopus crawling up the bar, make The Seashell of Lisson Grove a great choice of quirky restaurants. Expect seafood galore and glorious fish 'n' chips.
Fancy your meal with a side of sass? Internet sensation Karen's Diner is famed for its rude service and mocking customers - all in good fun, of course. What they lack in kindness they make up for in food and entertainment, with burgers that are to-die-for and games to take part in.
There's more to this stylish venue than meets the eye. Burdock on Finsbury Square is both a lively bar and a fantastic restaurant, with a shuffle board, craft beers and delicious all-day menu of sharing plates and desserts.
Boasting wood-fired Neapolitan slices, delicious cocktails and great craft beer, Well Street Pizza is already a really fun place to eat in London. But add in their basement speakeasy bar and you're guaranteed a great night out, whether its with mates, colleagues or that special someone.
Making sure you get your fix of stacked burgers, deep-fried mac 'n' cheese and loaded fries is MEATliquor at Queens Skate Dine Bowl. Not only will you get tonnes of fun on the rink at the arcade and on the lanes, but this comfort food will help you refuel.
Found on Coldharbour Lane in the heart of Brixton, The Rum Kitchen is a bold and bodacious Caribbean bar and restaurant with non-stop good vibes. While their DJs spin the latest dancehall tunes, tuck into their jerk chicken or curried goat with a tropical cocktail to hand.