Best Lunch Restaurants in Bankside

685 restaurants available nearby

1. Swan London

4.5

Price: Expensive

• British • Bankside

Booked 47 times today

The Swan bar, restaurant & private dining rooms are located at Shakespeare's Globe on Bankside and have stunning River Thames and central London views. The bar offers relaxed all-day dining, sharing plates and British classics such as fish and chips, alongside craft beers, small-batch London gins and tonics, seasonal cocktails and English sparkling wines. Upstairs, the elegant restaurant with panoramic views offers seasonal British a la carte dining, fine wines, theatrical afternoon tea, weekend brunch and a quintessentially British Sunday roast. Swan has stunning private dining rooms that are perfect for cocktail receptions, dinner parties, private celebrations, corporate events, wedding receptions & Christmas parties. Swan is located on Bankside and is just a short walk from London Bridge, Borough Market, Tate Modern & Southbank making it the perfect location for those enjoying a day in London.

2. Brix

4.1

Excellent(437)

Price: Expensive

• Grill • London Bridge

Booked 4 times today

Discover BRIX, an unparalleled venue nestled within an expansive “Industrial Chic” warehouse conversion, perfectly positioned in the vibrant district of Bankside, London Bridge.BRIX features a vibrant restaurant inspired by the smokehouses and all-day dining eateries of Manhattan's Meatpacking District. The restaurant is headed by the very talented Maria Deligianni, whose overflowing creativity and passion for crafting exciting dishes are evident in every plate she prepares. Her dishes tell a story of tradition, innovation, and a profound connection to the land.Additionally, our versatile spaces and impressive aesthetic set the stage for a multitude of events, from corporate gatherings, birthdays celebrations, private dining to industry showcases.We look forward to welcoming you to BRIX.

3. Capricci

4.7

Exceptional(556)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Bankside

Booked 3 times today

Capricci is an "restaurant & deli” bringing to London 30 years of experience in selecting exceptional Italian food and wines from small artisanal producers. Capricci's Italian regional menu is inspired by the highest quality ingredients and changes on a weekly basis according to the seasonal products available. So you will not find a fixed menu but all the ideas and achievements that the creative cuisine offers daily with a passion for surprise. Our wine list combines natural wines from Italian microproducers with great classics such as Barolo, Amarone and Prosecco. Capricci offers a unique experience of products and authentic Italian recipes which can be tasted comfortably seated at the table, or brought home for your own pleasure. Moreover Capricci features a rich program of special events and “piatti del giorno” that will make any visit to the restaurant unique. The dining room can seat 25, the service is very well finished, while remaining informal.

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4. Bread Street Kitchen & Bar — Southwark

3.7

Very Good(1546)

Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Southwark

Booked 14 times today

Bread Street Kitchen - Southwark is a bustling, large, and breath-taking urban space comprising a restaurant, open kitchen and bar area - Street Lounge. Enjoy Gordon Ramsay classics and signature Bread Street Kitchen dishes from Monday to Sunday.

5. Boot and Flogger

4.6

Exceptional(227)

Price: Expensive

• British • London Bridge

Booked 2 times today

This hidden gem, a short walk from London Bridge, is London’s first real wine bar opened in 1965 by John Davy trading as a Free Vintner. Brimming with genuine character and jovial service, it has the feel of a private members club (for ladies and gentleman) and is home to some of the most original private rooms in the area. Best quality meats hand carved off the bone, award winning steak and delicious seasonal dishes cater for discerning customers. All polished off with a British cheese board and sticky puds. Our wine list boasts a large number of rare vintages alongside an extensive range from Davy’s wine merchant cellars.

6. Yauatcha Soho

4.5

Awesome(6844)

Price: Expensive

• Chinese • Soho

Booked 23 times today

Yauatcha Soho, located in the heart of vibrant London, is an all-day dim sum teahouse offering a wide selection of modern authentic dim sum alongside European patisserie and an extensive range of teas, wine and cocktails. The design of the restaurant is a modern interpretation of the old Chinese teahouse. At the same time, the lighting and seating embodies the atmosphere of a vibrant ‘chatter shop’, similar to the traditional Hong Kong dim sum restaurants. The restaurant offers Cantonese dishes with a modern influence, with an extensive range of steamed, baked, grilled and fried dim sum such as Yauatcha’s signature dishes of Scallop shui mai and Venison puffs.

7. Clos Maggiore

4.6

Exceptional(15243)

Price: Expensive

• French • Covent Garden

Booked 73 times today

Clos Maggiore is an oasis of calm in the heart of Covent Garden. Influenced by the stylish country inns of Provence and Tuscany its unique interiors create a warmth and intimacy enjoyed by both business and private parties. The conservatory has a fully retractable glass roof creating a bright and airy dining space. Our extensive cellar at Clos Maggiore includes over 2,000 labels and was extended earlier this year to include an additional 400 wines at a low – mid price range. We are very proud to have been awarded the “Best of Award of Excellence” consistently since 2003 by Wine Spectator.

8. L'Escargot

4.7

Exceptional(678)

Price: Expensive

• French • Soho

Booked 35 times today

To welcome in 2025 we are offering a special lunch and pre-theatre menu. £20 for 2 courses and £25 for 3 (plus service). It is an amazing bargain for the whole of January.L'Escargot is London's oldest and most celebrated French restaurant serving classic French dishes. Favourite dishes include French onion soup, Lobster bisque, oysters, Tournedos "Rossini", grilled lobster, Chateaubriand and of course snails ! L'Escargot was voted one of the most romantic restaurants in London and is a perfect spot to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. If you want to come in just for a drink, upstairs there is a great cocktail bar with reasonably priced cocktails and a bar snack menu.The restaurant has welcomed celebrities such as Coco Chanel, Charles de Gaulle, Maurice Chevalier, Laurence Olivier, Lucien Freud and Francis Bacon. and was a favourite of Princess DianaL'Escargot is located close to all the major West-End theatres, which makes it an excellent pre and post theatre dining spot.

9. Gallery

4.7

Exceptional(8122)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary British • Covent Garden

Booked 57 times today

Introducing Gallery (formerly known as Thames Foyer), a vibrant space at the heart of the hotel for drinking and dining, where guests can enjoy a perfect blend of our theatrical flair and relaxed charm.The beautiful new space will seamlessly integrate contemporary style whilst remaining true to our much loved heritage. Innovative menus, carefully crafted by our talented culinary team, will entice you in showcasing traditional recipes with a modern twist.The Savoy’s legendary afternoon tea will return, in addition to breakfast, coffee, lunch, cocktail hour and dinner.Our delectable lunch offering will be available between 12:30 and 17:30 on a walk in basis.*Please note that any reservations made are subject to the timely completion of the renovation and we may need to contact you to offer alternative dates should we experience a delay with the work.Dress code: smart casual.

10. Blacklock Soho

4.7

Exceptional(5940)

Price: Moderate

• Steak • Soho

Booked 124 times today

Blacklock is a modern version of the Great British chophouse. Set in an old brothel, we take the best meat in the country from the award winning farmer and butcher Philip Warren in Cornwall. We cook chops simply over our real charcoal grill with a little help from vintage Blacklock irons and serve it all up alongside cocktails that give back and wine on tap in our atmospheric subterranean chop mecca. On Sundays we serve a Sunday Roast almost as good as Mum's.Bookings and Walk-Ins available:Monday - Friday 12:00 - 15:00pmMonday - Friday 17:00 - 22:30pmBookings up to 8 guests (Mon-Thurs)Bookings up to 6 guests (Friday)Saturday: 12:00 - 23:00Bookings for lunch and pre-theatre from 12noon to 23:00Bookings up to 6 guestsSunday 12:00 - 20:00Bookings all day for up to 6 guests

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AnneVIP
London •85 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Lovely local restaurant for us . Great food & welcoming staff.
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CapricciPrice: Expensive• Italian• Bankside
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4.7
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Ffion
Liverpool/Merseyside •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Amazing experience. Staff were amazing and whole experience was outstanding. They went above and beyond during our time there.
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Bread Street Kitchen & Bar — SouthwarkPrice: Expensive• Modern European• Southwark
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3.7
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Peter
Surrey •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 2, 2025
My wife and I were entertaining two of our teenage grandsons to afternoon tea as a holiday treat. We wanted them to appreciate the excellent quality of the Hansel & Gretal set tea - which we knew they would! - as well as enjoying the wonderful view of the river and the city-scape at nightfall. We, and our grandsons, were not disappointed. Excellent value for money and every bit the special occasion we wanted it to be.
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Swan LondonPrice: Expensive• British• Bankside
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4.5
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Kim
London •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
Fantastic service, great cocktails and really tasty food. Perfect place for a Christmas Dinner 😊❤️
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BrixPrice: Expensive• Grill• London Bridge
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4.1
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Adriana
London •4 reviews
4.0
Dined on Nov 7, 2024
Our food was good, and I love the variety on the wine list. Unfortunately the service felt extremely rushed.
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Boot and FloggerPrice: Expensive• British• London Bridge
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4.6

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685 restaurants available nearby

1. Swan London

2. Brix

3. Capricci

4. Bread Street Kitchen & Bar — Southwark

5. Boot and Flogger

6. Yauatcha Soho

7. Clos Maggiore

8. L'Escargot

9. Gallery

10. Blacklock Soho

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