Best Historic Restaurants in Buckhurst Hill

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Cuisine

ItalianSteakhouseFrenchBritishGermanFusion / Eclectic

Regions

City of LondonEast LondonNorth LondonSouth East LondonWest End London

Neighborhoods

AngelBankBarbicanClaptonFarringdonFenchurch Street

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

28 restaurants available nearby

1. Cloth Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(261)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Traditional French • Farringdon

Booked 35 times today

Having spent years supplying London’s top restaurants through their separate wine businesses, Joe Haynes and Benedict Butterworth have joined forces with Tom Hurst, who has worked at Brawn, The Marksman, Levan, and most recently as Head Chef at Lasdun, to launch the trio’s first restaurant together.Located in a Grade II listed building on Cloth Fair, Cloth Restaurant is part of a historic row of buildings in the City of London that survived the Great Fire of 1666. Down this atmospheric alley opposite St Bartholomew church, Cloth is taking over a double fronted corner site that’s beneath the former home of poet John Betjeman and next door to the two oldest residential buildings in London. Inside, low ceilings, wood floorboards with antique wall lights and artwork create a cosy, intimate atmosphere, while marble tables, long dark wood banquettes, antique crockery and cutlery will create the feel of a classic bistro.

A photo of The Ivy City Garden restaurant

2. The Ivy City Garden

4.3

Awesome(7850)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Liverpool Street

Booked 191 times today

Located in the historic Bishopsgate Gardens, The Ivy City Garden brings the familiar luxury of The Ivy, West Street to the City of London.

A photo of The Quality Chop House restaurant

3. The Quality Chop House

4.8

Exceptional(2585)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• British • Farringdon

Booked 38 times today

The Quality Chop House celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2019.Our menus are seasonally-focused and change daily based around the best produce delivered each morning. We suggest bookings, but do take walk-ins.In addition to our a la carte menu, we offer a £29 set lunch menu (January to November), and on Sunday lunches we serve a splendid roast.If you are interested in a table for more than 6 guests, we have a Private Dining Room that seats up to 14. A seasonal feasting menu is available. For more information please give us a call.

4. Gaucho City

4.7

Exceptional(1785)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steak • Fenchurch Street

Booked 24 times today

You’re about to dine in what was once the historic silver vaults of the Bank of England. Where porters once moved and carved precious metals of immense value, you are about to cut into the UK’s best beef.The dining room was redesigned in 2023, with inspiration drawn from the landscapes and textures of Latin America – a feature mural depicting the rolling Andes and their dusky hues takes pride of place along one wall of the restaurant.

A photo of Gaucho Tower Bridge restaurant

5. Gaucho Tower Bridge

4.5

Awesome(7911)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steak • Southbank

Booked 54 times today

This Mother’s Day, treat your Mum to an unforgettable dining experience at Gaucho. Tuck into a traditional Sunday Roast with an Argentine twist, or dine from our delicious à la carte menu, accompanied by an extensive selection of wines from Argentina and beyond. You’ll struggle to find a better view or steak along the Southbank than at Gaucho Tower Bridge. Our restaurant soars over two, magnificent glass-fronted floors with panoramas of the historic London skyline with the Tower of London and Tower Bridge taking center stage. In warm and uncomplicated interiors, Gaucho Tower Bridge is the perfect location for guests to enjoy dusk to dawn dining, with our menu showcasing impeccable Argentinian steaks and Latin American plates.

6. The Wolseley City

4.5

Awesome(100)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary French • London Bridge

Booked 11 times today

Rooted in the tradition of Europe’s grand café culture, The Wolseley City is known for its all-day dining, monochrome design details and landmark architecture, sited on the threshold of one of London’s most historic quarters on King William Street near Bank.

7. Le Cafe du Marche

4.8

Exceptional(1419)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• French • Barbican

Booked 32 times today

Open for over three decades, Le Cafe du Marche remains a family run, independent French restaurant. Tucked down a cobbled mews on the corner of historic Charterhouse Square and a stones throw from Smithfield Meat Market, we offer honest French food in a convivial and characterful setting. Crossing the threshold, guests feel they escape the hustle and bustle of the Square Mile and instead are transported to the south of France. We have live jazz in the evenings

8. The Lampery

4.0

Excellent(217)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • Fenchurch Street

Booked 14 times today

The Lampery, is an all-day dining spot providing good, honest cooking in the heart of historic London. Inspired by our patron, Samuel Pepys, the restaurant delivers a passion for authentic cooking and locally-sourced produce. Located within Apex City of London Hotel, the restaurant serves a menu that celebrates the diverse and eclectic mix that British cuisine is today."Strange to see how a good dinner and feasting reconciles everybody"Samuel Pepys’ diary 1665

A photo of Victor Garvey at The Midland Grand restaurant

9. Victor Garvey at The Midland Grand

4.7

Exceptional(28)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French • King's Cross

Booked 12 times today

An historic icon reborn, The Midland Grand Dining Room is a celebration ofFrench haute cuisine, now under the leadership of Michelin-starred chefVictor Garvey. Set within the opulent St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel, thislegendary dining room has been meticulously reimagined for a new era withrefinement, theatricality, and unparalleled service.The adjoining Gothic Bar, a late-night destination, offers exceptionalcocktails, rare absinthe selections, and elevated bar dining in an atmosphericsetting, under the stewardship of renowned Bar Manager Jack Porter.Curated by acclaimed developer and hotelier Harry Handelsman, thiscollaboration marks a bold new chapter for one of London’s most iconicdining destinations.

10. German Gymnasium

4.1

Excellent(2375)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• German • King's Cross

Booked 118 times today

Conveniently situated in the heart of King’s Cross, German Gymnasium offers a stunning all-day Grand Café, a sophisticated first floor Restaurant, two bars and an outdoor terrace. Enjoy the Mittel-European inspired menu for breakfast lunch, dinner or weekend brunch, and late-night glamour at the chic Meister Bar.

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SamLonC
Brighton •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food was actually amazing! We got a ribeye and it was so good! The potatoes are so crispy!!
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The Quality Chop HousePrice: Very Expensive• British• Farringdon
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4.8
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto / Ontario •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Natalia was a very kind and knowledgeable server. We also had a young woman serving the food and she was excellent as well :)
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Gaucho Tower BridgePrice: Expensive• Steak• Southbank
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4.5
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PeterVIP
London •24 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Wonderful experience. All food dishes looked very presentable and delicious. All team made us feel very welcome.
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Gaucho CityPrice: Expensive• Steak• Fenchurch Street
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4.7
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Nigel
London •11 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Table service a bit off: bread appetiser did not arrive, the starters did! Had to ask for the bread. Had to ask for the glasses of white wine which were ordered at the time of the food and were meant to arrive when the aperitifs were finished. Asked for one dessert and two forks: two desserts arrived. Saving grace was the food-delicious
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Cloth RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Traditional French• Farringdon
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4.7
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BrianD
London •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Really good value for money. Ambiance was brilliant and not too noisy
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The Ivy City GardenPrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• Liverpool Street
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4.3

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