Best Casual Restaurants in Southwark

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BeckenhamCity of LondonDocklands & Canary WharfEast LondonIlfordNorth London

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ActonAldgateAldwychAngelArchwayBalham

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

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A photo of Cheeky Chicos Elephant Park restaurant

1. Cheeky Chicos Elephant Park

4.5

Awesome(22)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Southwark

Booked 2 times today

Mexican Restaurant & Bar located in the heart of St John's Hill. Cheeky Chicos has been a hotspot the past few years and have received a lot of love and support! A Cheeky fusion of Mexican inspired tacos, tostadas, and sharing plates, using a blend of locally sourced and more exotic ingredients for a truly unique set of flavours. A very rich Cocktail and Drink Menu from, Exotic cocktails to finely distilled Mezcals and Tequilas that have travel from the heart of Mexico into your neighbourhood's bar shelf. Vegan and vegetarian, gluten free*, and low-carb options available. *Our restaurant is not 100% gluten free. Not suitable for severe gluten allergies.Happy Hour Sunday to Thursday 4-7pm featuring 2 for 15 for selected cocktails

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2. St. JOHN Smithfield

4.8

Exceptional(4156)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• British • Farringdon

Booked 94 times today

Fergus Henderson’s original home of “Nose to Tail Eating” opened in a former smokehouse around the corner from Smithfield Market in 1994.Celebrating the finest of indigenous British produce and making the most of what is seasonally best whilst applying straight forward cooking techniques, St. John is now celebrated as one of the 50 Best Restaurants in the World and in 2009 was awarded its first Michelin Star.Nose to tail eating means that, where appropriate, every part of the animal should be put to good use in the kitchen and so along with Roast Beef and Lemon Sole, diners will find Rolled Pig’s Spleen, Kidneys and Ox Heart, Liver and Chitterlings as well as the Roast Bone Marrow & Parsley Salad, something of a ‘signature’ dish.

3. Fatt Pundit

4.6

Exceptional(1157)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Soho

Booked 27 times today

Hello from Fatt Pundit, the “Chinese-Indian 'Hakka' restaurant you never knew you needed”. We look forward to welcoming you!!!Please inform the management if you have any food allergies while reserving your table. Please note we won’t be able to serve guests with SEVERE ALLERGIES.

4. Fish!

4.5

Awesome(3718)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Fish • London Bridge

Booked 35 times today

Established in 1999 and proudly celebrating twenty years in Borough Market this year, fish! was the first restaurant of its kind in London. Our concept is simple – providing our customers with the best quality fish, cooked in front of you, in simple and classic ways. Since 1999 our focus has never changed, quality and responsible sourcing is still our main concern…we just look a bit more fancy now! Our central location in Borough Market means that London’s best produce is right on our doorstep. We are proud to say that we source most of our produce from Borough Market itself, and our fish is delivered daily from our very own fishmonger, Jarvis, which is renowned for its extensive range of the freshest fish and seafood. We're also winners at the National Fish & Chip awards too!

5. Sketch Gallery

4.6

Exceptional(458)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Modern European • Oxford Circus

Booked 9 times today

In February 2022, the renowned British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare CBE RA, and project architect India Mahdavi transformed the Gallery with a new installation of artworks and interiors. Shonibare’s artist-conceived vision presented a new sunshine-yellow setting designed by Mahdavi, marking a new culture-defining chapter for sketch in its 20th year. Using applique and embroidery techniques on richly dyed fabrics, Shonibare illuminates the influence of African traditions on European conceptions of our modern-day world.

6. Crispin

4.6

Exceptional(392)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Spitalfields

Booked 24 times today

Crispin is an all day restaurant & wine bar in Spitalfields serving seasonal sharing plates, low intervention wines & cocktails.Our chefs are led by the talented Lewis de Haas (ex Petersham Nurseries & The Shed). They deliver a European inspired menu, using locally & sustainably sourced ingredients from independent growers, small-scale farms & producers (think seasonal croquettes, organic British vegetables, sustainable seafood, classic cuts). We also have a natural wine list, bottle shop & wine club curated by our Head of Wine Alexandra Price, where we focus on natural wines using indigenous & rare grape varieties.The glass & zinc pavilion is located on White’s Row, Spitalfields, on the junction with Crispin Street. We have seating for 40 inside in view of our open-kitchen & 20 on our garden terrace.Available for exclusive use (40 seated & 100 standing), part hire, private hire or catering enquire at info@crispinlondon.com.

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7. Heddon Street Kitchen

4.1

Excellent(3036)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• European • Piccadilly

Booked 56 times today

Welcome to Heddon Street Kitchen. We can't wait for you to join us in our restaurant, bar and on the terrace in the heart of Piccadilly.

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8. Baccalà Seafood & Wine

4.7

Exceptional(204)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Bermondsey

Booked 5 times today

Baccalà is an Italian restaurant and bar located on Bermondsey St, London. They serve authentic seafood dishes made with fresh, local produce that changes with the seasons. Stop by for a quick, delicious lunch or take away their spring lunch specials from 12:00 to 17:00. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon with an extensive wine selection. For a full Baccalà experience, visit for dinner.

9. The Plimsoll

4.8

Exceptional(96)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Pub • Highbury

Booked 46 times today

A modern pub serving a frequently changing menu, available in our dining room, bar, and outside ledges. It's not fine dining, nor is it trying to be. We cook in a way that we as cooks like to eat, so don’t be afraid to share. If you want to pop in for a burger and a pint, feel free to grab any available space in the bar or outside. We accept bookings for tables of up to six people in the dining room.It can be loud and slightly chaotic; at night it is dark. We turn tables because we need to in order to survive and pay the people that make it work, so please don’t be offended if we ask you to wait a moment for your table. Our dining room has limited space and we don’t offer high chairs, so please let us know in advance if you're bringing a pram or need to adjust your booking size.Here's when we're open, so you can find what you're looking for:Weekdays: Bar 3-11pmKitchen 6-10pmWeekends: Bar 12-11pm (10pm Sunday’s)Kitchen 1-5pmKitchen is closed on Men’s Arsenal home games.

10. Bar Crispin

4.3

Awesome(221)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Soho

Booked 19 times today

Bar Crispin is an all-day restaurant & wine bar on Kingly Street, Soho, designed by Jermain Gallagher. Offering low intervention wines & seasonal sharing plates, it is a place for any occasion. Our chefs are lead by Fabien Spagnolo (ex Frenchie, Pollen St Social, The Corner Room & Casa Fofo), with a wealth of experience he respects each ingredient, allowing us to celebrate great local producers & creating memorable experiences. The menu is broadly European inspired, focussing on locally & sustainably sourced ingredients from independent growers, small-scale farms & producers (think crispy polenta, croquettes, organic British vegetables, sustainable seafood, classic cuts). For reservations of 7+ people email bar@crispinlondon.com, we are available for exclusive use or Greenroom part hire. The Greenroom is a private room designed by Jermaine Gallacher with hand-painted lights, emerald green walls reminiscent of old Soho & a beautiful

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Tricia
London •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Loved everything about it. Can't be improved upon. Fabulous food, great service and the look is perfect
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St. JOHN SmithfieldPrice: Very Expensive• British• Farringdon
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4.8
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jervis
London •15 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
At £100 per head, this is not high enough quality. But if you don’t drink any wine then at £70 per head it is still expensive. We had starters, mains, and desserts. But it was simple fare eg prawn cocktail and tuna burger followed by sticky toffee pudding. Not exactly fine dining! Friendly staff and relaxed ambiance.
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Fish!Price: Expensive• Fish• London Bridge
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4.5
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elizabeth
London •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 10, 2025
I booked for my birthday the waitress was lovely with us I definitely recommend this place
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Cheeky Chicos Elephant ParkPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Southwark
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4.5
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Rysia
Toronto / Ontario •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 5, 2025
We really enjoyed our experience there and will go back next time we're in London. The Crackling Spinach was absolutely outstanding and one of the best vegetable dishes I've ever had. My obnly regret is that we didn't try more items on the menu, but we were so full we just couldn't eat another bite. The service was excellent and we felt very appreciated.
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Fatt PunditPrice: Moderate• Chinese• Soho
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4.6
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Nneka
New York City •6 reviews
4.0
Dined on Jan 26, 2025
The aesthetic ambiance and services were impeccable, but the food was just ok.
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Sketch GalleryPrice: Very Expensive• Modern European• Oxford Circus
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4.6

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