Melody’s guidebook
Some great restaurant options!
Here is a list of places to eat, both local and central, cheaper and fancier, chains, and individual restaurants. I hope you love them but do just ask if you need other tips!
The most incredible, authentic, Indian cuisine. Check on the website - most of the time you can't book and have to queue, but it's worth it!
40 residents recomanen
Dishoom Carnaby
22 Kingly StThe most incredible, authentic, Indian cuisine. Check on the website - most of the time you can't book and have to queue, but it's worth it!
Really yummy food and drink, chilled vibe, particularly nice in summer as they open out the windows/doors. Only a 25 min walk / 5 min bus ride from the flat.
33 residents recomanen
Foxlow Balham
15-19 Bedford HillReally yummy food and drink, chilled vibe, particularly nice in summer as they open out the windows/doors. Only a 25 min walk / 5 min bus ride from the flat.
Yummy food and lovely vibe! 20 min walk from the flat. Right by Clapham Common tube. There are other branches of this restaurant in town too.
Balans Soho Society, Clapham
16A Clapham Common South SideYummy food and lovely vibe! 20 min walk from the flat. Right by Clapham Common tube. There are other branches of this restaurant in town too.
Lovely food and atmosphere. Another branch in Clapham Old Town too. A 25 min walk / 10 min bus from the flat.
19 residents recomanen
Harrison's Brasserie & Bar
15-19 Bedford HillLovely food and atmosphere. Another branch in Clapham Old Town too. A 25 min walk / 10 min bus from the flat.
A fantastic brunch spot. We recommend the Young Betty, Convict and the hash browns are to die for! Coffee is great and the orange juice with galangal is spot on. Lovely Aussie sweet treats for dessert if you still have room too!
70 residents recomanen
Milk
20 Bedford HillA fantastic brunch spot. We recommend the Young Betty, Convict and the hash browns are to die for! Coffee is great and the orange juice with galangal is spot on. Lovely Aussie sweet treats for dessert if you still have room too!
Delightful brunch food, lovely outdoor seating if it's a nice day. Great coffee. Lots of funky Aussie treats too! Hildreth St in general is great.
38 residents recomanen
Brickwood Coffee & Bread
11 Hildreth StDelightful brunch food, lovely outdoor seating if it's a nice day. Great coffee. Lots of funky Aussie treats too! Hildreth St in general is great.
Pastaio
19 Ganton StIncredible Italian! Lovely location.
Bonbori Sushi Izakaya
85 Scoresby StReally good sushi - we couldn't stop eating when we visited!
Jinjuu Soho
15 Kingly StFantastic food and atmosphere - just a tad on the pricier side.
Breddos Tacos Soho
26 Kingly StFantastic food and drink! Nice vibe.
This is pricey and best for a special occasion, but it's some of the best food I've ever tasted and you get nice views in the lift on the way up. I couldn't recommend the food highly enough!
237 residents recomanen
SUSHISAMBA Londres
BishopsgateThis is pricey and best for a special occasion, but it's some of the best food I've ever tasted and you get nice views in the lift on the way up. I couldn't recommend the food highly enough!
A bit of a London institution! Not the cheapest but not terribly expensive either. Lovely food, atmosphere and views. The sunrise breakfast is a treat on a sunny day!
216 residents recomanen
Duck & Waffle
110 BishopsgateA bit of a London institution! Not the cheapest but not terribly expensive either. Lovely food, atmosphere and views. The sunrise breakfast is a treat on a sunny day!
This place does really nice food. A good alternative if you can't afford Sushi Samba but fancy this sort of fusion!
Temakinho London Soho
10 Old Compton StThis place does really nice food. A good alternative if you can't afford Sushi Samba but fancy this sort of fusion!
This is a fantastic gastro pub - you get a combination of traditional English pub, really nice food and a fantastic view of the river Thames and St Paul's Cathedral. You can take a walk along the river before or after. I recommend walking all the way down from Waterloo to enjoy everything the Southbank has to offer and all the other views and vibrant activity along the way!
17 residents recomanen
Founder's Arms
52 Hopton StThis is a fantastic gastro pub - you get a combination of traditional English pub, really nice food and a fantastic view of the river Thames and St Paul's Cathedral. You can take a walk along the river before or after. I recommend walking all the way down from Waterloo to enjoy everything the Southbank has to offer and all the other views and vibrant activity along the way!
Tonnes of options here - places to eat and drink. One of London's most famous markets. It does get busy! I'd recommend Rabot 1745 here - the Hotel Chocolat cafe and restaurant. The cafe does great coffee and amazing chocolatey treats. The restaurant (top floor) has a nice view of the market and a full menu of chocolate-infused food!
1617 residents recomanen
Borough Market
Borough High StreetTonnes of options here - places to eat and drink. One of London's most famous markets. It does get busy! I'd recommend Rabot 1745 here - the Hotel Chocolat cafe and restaurant. The cafe does great coffee and amazing chocolatey treats. The restaurant (top floor) has a nice view of the market and a full menu of chocolate-infused food!
This and the other restaurants at The Shard are great options. You can pop in for just a drink, or you can visit for meals and/or afternoon tea. I'm soon to visit for the Mary Poppins themed afternoon tea and very excited! You can pay to go The View From The Shard, but to me, it's better to sit and have a lovely drink a few floors down - it's cheaper and still has a fab view!
124 residents recomanen
Aqua Shard
31 St Thomas StThis and the other restaurants at The Shard are great options. You can pop in for just a drink, or you can visit for meals and/or afternoon tea. I'm soon to visit for the Mary Poppins themed afternoon tea and very excited! You can pay to go The View From The Shard, but to me, it's better to sit and have a lovely drink a few floors down - it's cheaper and still has a fab view!
This is a place to grab lunch for under £10. It's fast but healthy (and delicious) food and they're all over London. Great coffee too, and I believe gluten free and vegan options are available.
18 residents recomanen
LEON
56 Victoria StThis is a place to grab lunch for under £10. It's fast but healthy (and delicious) food and they're all over London. Great coffee too, and I believe gluten free and vegan options are available.
This is a chain all over London. Cheap, quick and yummy/healthy food! Good for lunch and dinner.
13 residents recomanen
Wagamama Covent Garden
17 Bedford StThis is a chain all over London. Cheap, quick and yummy/healthy food! Good for lunch and dinner.
This is a chain all over London - it's just chicken with rice, chips or salad, but it's tasty, quick and not unhealthy. Good for lunch and dinner on the run. They do things like halloumi burgers for veggies.
37 residents recomanen
Nando's
Fulham RoadThis is a chain all over London - it's just chicken with rice, chips or salad, but it's tasty, quick and not unhealthy. Good for lunch and dinner on the run. They do things like halloumi burgers for veggies.
This is a chain - it's decent Greek food and this particular one has a nice view.
8 residents recomanen
The Real Greek Bankside
2A Southwark Bridge RdThis is a chain - it's decent Greek food and this particular one has a nice view.
This is a chain, but it's decent Italian food that won't break the bank, and you'll find them all over London.
12 residents recomanen
Jamie Oliver's Italian Covent Garden
11 Upper St Martin's LnThis is a chain, but it's decent Italian food that won't break the bank, and you'll find them all over London.
manteca
49-51 Curtain RoadLovely food. Great place for a get together. Sharing plates an option.