185 Bars Restaurants near Bank London

We found 185 Bars restaurants within 1 miles 1 miles of Bank London

Until the late 1990s, the City of London was pretty much a no-go area for serious foodies. Sure, there were wine bars aplenty and a handful of high-end lunch venues for client entertaining. But for anything in the slightest bit contemporary, fashionable or fun, Square Mile diners had to take their expense accounts to the West End. 

How things have changed. Today the City, and in particular Bank, is home to some of the most cutting-edge restaurants in London, located in some of the most dramatic settings. From the high-end thrills of skyscraper dining and haute-cuisine sophistication to more affordable sharing plates of tapas and dim-sum. Whether it’s for a quick and nutritious lunch with colleagues, or a long boozy affair entertaining clients, there is such a plethora of restaurants in Bank to choose from that you really needn’t go back to the same place twice.

Bars Restaurants near Bank London
Bars Restaurants near Bank London
Bars Restaurants near Bank London
Bars Restaurants near Bank London
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The Commercial Tavern

The Commercial Tavern

Shoreditch, E1 6NU
0.8 miles
BarsGastropubPubs
What we think
"  Having presciently acquired the freehold long before Shoreditch’s meteoric rise, the owners of this oddball tavern – Maria and Mich ..." Read our full review
Social 24 at City Social

Social 24 at City Social

Liverpool Street, EC2N 1HQ
0.2 miles
BarsUnder £30
Perched high above the London skyline on level 24 of Tower 42, Jason Atherton's City Social is the ultimate combination of spectacular food and magnificent ... Find out more
Salt Point

Salt Point

Liverpool Street, EC2A 2EH
0.6 miles
Bronze BarsNorth AmericanUnder £30
What we think
"Formerly The Steak Exchange, this Brit-grub City dweller has retained its owners (Davy’s), received a new name and now plies its trade as a pleas ..." Read our full review
Swift Borough

Swift Borough

London Bridge, SE1 1XF
0.7 miles
Silver BarsInternationalUnder £30
What we think
"London Bridge has a serious lack of cocktail bars. But, due to the area's saturation of pubs, it's almost impossible to get an alcohol licence. If ..." Read our full review
Merchant House

Merchant House

London, EC4M 9DN
0.2 miles
Silver Bars
What we think
"Like a parlour set from a Merchant Ivory film, this low-ceilinged Edwardian basement room (without a view) proudly boasts one of the world's largest as ..." Read our full review
Concrete

Concrete

London, E1 6JJ
0.9 miles
Bars
What we think
" Located beneath the throbbing, packed-out Pizza East (see review), this capacious, late-night den is as raw-edged as the name suggests & hosts t ..." Read our full review
The Nickel Bar at the Ned

The Nickel Bar at the Ned

City of London, EC2R 8AJ
0.1 miles
Silver £30 - £49Bars
What we think
"Designed by Sir Edwin (‘Ned’) Lutyens in the 1920s, the former Midland Bank’s HQ is now London’s most hyped hotel, and The Nick ..." Read our full review
Vertigo 42

Vertigo 42

London, EC2N 1HQ
0.2 miles
Bronze Bars
What we think
"We can’t help thinking that the City’s skyline is starting to look like Dubai, with every new erection crowned by its own sky-high drinking ..." Read our full review
Be At One Spitalfields

Be At One Spitalfields

London, E1 6AN
0.6 miles
Bars
What we think
"Wet your whistle and keep it wet at B@1, the chain of mainstream cocktail bars where every night is party night. It’s easy to sneer at these chee ..." Read our full review
Omeara

Omeara

London Bridge, SE1 1TE
0.7 miles
Bronze Bars
What we think
"Set in conjoined railway arches at Southwark street-food yard, Flat Iron Square, Omeara is the brainchild of Mumford & Sons keyboardist Ben Lovett. ..." Read our full review
Funky Cellar

Funky Cellar

City of London, E1 6EA
0.7 miles
£30 - £49BarsBistroCheeseFrenchModern EuropeanWine Bars
Located in the heart of Spitalfields Market is Funky Cellar, a concept store with a difference. While much of its wares centre around food, you'll also find ... Find out more
Planet of the Grapes Leadenhall

Planet of the Grapes Leadenhall

London Bridge, EC3V 1LU
0.2 miles
Bars
What we think
"Its name may be a puerile pun, but this dive bar and off-sales shop stocks some of the planet’s best wine: as do its Bow Lane sibling. Knowledgea ..." Read our full review
Tap & Bottle

Tap & Bottle

London, SE1 1SG
0.7 miles
Bronze Bars
What we think
"Set over two floors of a rickety old brick terrace, this low-key wine bar has a dishevelled Dickensian pose that makes it ideal for a cosy winter meet- ..." Read our full review
The Library Bar at The Ned

The Library Bar at The Ned

London, EC2R 8AJ
0.1 miles
Silver Bars
What we think
"Away from the tumult of the drinking and dining spots packing the lobby of Soho House’s huge luxury hotel, a new bar has been squeezed into what ..." Read our full review
Be At One Monument

Be At One Monument

London, EC4R 9AT
0.2 miles
Bars
What we think
"Wet your whistle and keep it wet at B@1, the chain of mainstream cocktail bars where every night is party night. It’s easy to sneer at these chee ..." Read our full review
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That said, we are sure you’ll find some firm favourites that keep enticing you back with their appealing set lunch menus or post-work happy hours. You’ll find plenty of our gold listed restaurants in this area too - from the dizzy heights of classic Coq d’Argent with its gorgeous rooftop terrace overlooking the City, or the warming spices of Cinnamon Kitchen City with its high-end modern Indian cuisine and lively open kitchen. Elsewhere for no frills fine-dining Lyle’s is a surefire hit with its stripped back interiors and menu of fresh, seasonal small plates that won’t break the bank.

We appreciate that with so many places to choose from it can be a time consuming, not to mention somewhat overwhelming task trying to decide where to eat especially with the added corporate pressure of trying to impress colleagues and clients. To aid the process we’ve done a lot of the hard work for you, narrowing it down to our favourite spots in the vicinity with all the crucial details you need to know. Whatever your budget or taste, SquareMeal is here to help, with a selection of the best restaurants for every occasion. Read on for our pick of the best restaurants Bank has to offer.