Unique Restaurants In London

This rustic restaurant oozes charm, with a huge selection of wines from around the world alongside a Spanish tapas menu. Grab your favourite co-workers for after-work drinks, take your other half, or visit at the weekend with mates, as this city bar is great for any occasion.

You could definitely call Mercato Metropolitano unique, however the term restaurant might not quite fit the bill for this food hall - more like a plethora of restaurants all under one giant roof. Hosting more than 48 food stalls serving up options from around the world, this Elephant and Castle spot also delivers on the drinks front, offering up craft brews, wine and cocktails.

Right on the river in Richmond, Peggy Jean is a pretty quirky spot for a bite to eat - especially as it's on a boat. Float on the Thames while relaxing under pastel pink umbrellas, soaking up the sun and the great views from their alfresco terrace. There are indoor tables too for those rainier days, with huge windows so that you can still see the sights. Feeling peckish? They serve everything from lamb koftas to panko-fried halloumi or seabream ceviche here.

Decked out in golds, lavish greens and rich mahoganies, Hoxley and Porter is a throwback to a colonial train. The unique restaurant is tucked away in Islington; step through the carriage door into a world of 1890's imperialism and great cocktails. Food includes hearty British dishes and on Sundays a roast dinner is served.

With its generous helpings of American cuisine and DJs spinning the decks into the early hours of the morning, Blues Kitchen Shoreditch is a great place for unique dining in London. Paying homage to the Deep South, food is a meat-filled affair and there is more than 100 types of bourbon to get the hoedown started. 

Quite suitably, Camden is home to the world's first vampire-themed pizzeria, and it's absolutely brimming with 80s nostalgia. Head on over to this unique restaurant and you can feast on signature charcoal-base pizzas with plenty of quirky toppings. 

Located behind a nondescript jade green door, Opium is a secret restaurant oozing sultry vibes. And while the cocktails are a showstopper in themselves, the food menu features lip-smacking dim sum, seafood and vegetable platters alongside a load of tasty snacks.

Using the world's first interactive ordering service which is beamed onto your table, this unique London restaurant gives visitors complete control of their dinner. Find Inamo in Covent Garden and Soho whipping up their signature Asian fusion food.

When it comes to memorable dining experiences, you can always count on Barge East for something truly unique. Immerse yourself in the luscious foliage of their garden and terrace space, which comes complete with views of the river and sublime sustainable dishes. 

By far one of the most unique dining experiences around, Supperclub.tube can be found in Walthamstow - inside a disused London Underground carriage from 1967. They maintain the original interiors and signs of the tube, while head chef Beatriz Maldonado Carreño whips up a delicious Colombian-style menu, inspired by her time working in top restaurants across London and Colombia. Dishes may include chorizo empanadas, braised beef short rib and more, with a cracking selection of wine and fizz to wash it down.

If you want to do something totally unique, step on board Bustronome which combines fine dining with stunning views of London from a glass-topped double decker. Ideal for unique dates or quirky birthday parties, this will be a truly special way to dine and see the city. 

Inspired by prohibition era speakeasies, Proud Cabaret City is a hub of entertainment offering great food at the same time. Expect low lighting and intimate booths to enjoy the show from, promising incredibly talented cabaret, burlesque and jazz performers - with live bands and DJs to follow. You can choose between two, five or ten-course chef's table menus here, with dishes ranging from harissa roasted cauliflower to squid ink risotto.

Albert's Schloss Soho is an unconventional but extra fun hotspot decked out in alpine-inspired decor, complete with cosy benches and plenty of logs. Here, you can savour goodies like schnitzel, currywurst, and standout burgers while sipping on beer and cocktails, all while soaking in the entertainment throughout the week.

Quirky places to eat in London don't get much better than The Candlelight Club, a clandestine 1920's supper club. Guests are invited to a secret location to dine and dance the night away, dressed up in their best flapper dresses, fedoras and braces. Each unique venue is lit entirely by candlelight and expert mixologists create dangerously delicious concoctions.

Whether you settle underneath the 100-piece chandelier, made entirely of glass birds, or the plush dining room that features leather seating and cool artwork, you'll be stunned by Lost Property Hotel's Found Restaurant. Snap up a spot to chomp on elevated British and French fare.

With a name that means 'treasure' in Arabic, you know you're in for a treat at Kenza Restaurant and Lounge. This trendy spot is decked out in glitz and glam from head to toe, as a re the belly dancers that put on a spectacular show in the evenings. Take a seat in the glittery, colourful bar for live entertainment, delicious cocktails and mouthwatering Middle Eastern fare - think spiced chicken wings, grilled salmon fillets and all sorts of cold mezze plates.

Championing Valencian fire cooking techniques throughout their tasting menus, and headed up by renowned chef Quique Dacosta, ArrosQD is the Spanish fine dining restaurant that's bringing something unique to London. Think truffle potato souffle, classic paellas and more.

One of the most gorgeous dining rooms in London, 14 Hills is fronting foliage-decked interiors and plates almost too pretty to eat. Tuck into an extensive menu of gorgeous British plates, washed down with cleverly-constructed cocktails and and excellent wines.

Situated near Bank Station, The Libertine is a beaut underground bar. A unique haunt for date night, the venue whips up everything from blackened chicken and fresh oysters to scrumptious plant-based burgers and miso aubergine.

The King's Head Members Club is one of East London's quirkiest restaurants, boasting vibrant prints, bizarre taxidermy and a fabulous menu of international fare. Get your smackers around vegan ceviche, baked cod or braised chicken curry.

If you're after dinner and a show all in one, you can't go wrong with a trip to London Cabaret Club. You'll find this place in Holborn, close to The British Museum, hosting amazing burlesque performances themed around everything from Copacabana to Roxie Rocks Chicago. There area number of dinner packages to go with your seat reservation, starting from as little as £80 for a gourmet three-course meal and a night full of entertainment. As for the menu, dishes range from spring greens risotto to roasted rump of lamb with pea puree.

A stylish cabaret-style restaurant in Soho, INCA is a fine dining haunt with a party twist. Expect plenty of theatrical glamour, with sultry, low-lit interiors that are adorned with gold. The entertainment isn't all that's special about this place though, as the menu is pretty enticing too - from tempura shrimp dragon maki to charred lamb chops with sweet potato or miso-grilled aubergine.

The Seashell of Lisson Grove is as eccentric as they come, boasting beautiful but bizarre nautical interiors. Alongside an elevated menu of traditional fish and chips, you'll find moules mariniere, popcorn cod and a delectable assortment of puddings.

When it comes to restaurants in London, sometimes it feels like we've seen it all before, but that's certainly not the case at Greyhound Cafe. Head to Fitzrovia where the popular Thai eatery is serving up an eclectic menu of brunch, dinner and drinks.

This quirky restaurant really does have you eating in the dark, for an experience which is designed to heighten the senses and change perceptions. Go for the delicious food and stay in the lit bar afterwards for cocktails.

If you're looking for a unique restaurant in North London, Laki Kane is the Polynesian paradise you need to discover. While surrounded by tropical interiors, from the botanical prints to the atmospheric lanterns, dive into flavoursome Thai fare.

The ETM group are known for their one off and special venues and this time they're taking things up a level with rooftop Aviary Rooftop Bar & Restaurant, located in Finsbury Square. Take to the spacious roof terrace to sit back on one of the slick sofas and sip cocktails or gorge yourself on the hearty British fare in the glass-encased restaurant.

For something totally unique, check out Le Petit Chef: a quirky experience brought to you by the London Cabaret Club. This global sensation is a fully animated fine dining adventure, with a French bistro soundtrack and a tiny CGI chef that cooks your dinner right in front of you, while battling moles and giant sea monsters to do so. Their multi-course menus start from £119 per person, including a bottle of wine, with dishes like lobster and king prawn risotto or beef fillet on the cards.

Sketch has been around since 2002, opened by chef Pierre Gagnaire and restaurateur Momo Mazouz - with a menu that's inspired by Gagnaire's eponymous three-star restaurant in Paris. Expect elegant decor in every room of this spacious venue, as well as some of the most photographed toilets in London. The quirky Mayfair joint has a whole lot of different dining areas inside, including a three Michelin-starred restaurant and a more relaxed brasserie.

Following the success of their touring food truck Archie, The Cheese Bar is a permanent venue in Camden Stables that serves non-stop cheesy goodness. Get stuck into Cropwell Bishop, bacon and chutney sandwiches, gooey fondue or even a cheese-infused dessert, all of which aim to support cheese producers all over London. To wash it down? A huge range of refreshing craft beer.