186 Bars Restaurants near Bank London

We found 186 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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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
Searcy's Iris Bar at The Gherkin

Searcy's Iris Bar at The Gherkin

City of London, EC3A 8EP
0.4 miles
£50 - £79Bars
Sabine at Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Paul’s

Sabine at Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Paul’s

City of London, EC4V 5AJ
0.5 miles
£30 - £49Bars
What we think
"Sabine Rooftop Bar boasts spectacular views and a more relaxed dress code compared to some of its close competitors. Plus, there’s no entry charg ..." Read our full review
The Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town

The Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town

Liverpool Street, E1 7LS
0.6 miles
Bronze £30 - £49Bars
What we think
"Here's a clue for newbies hoping for an audience with the Mayor: like Narnia for grown-ups, the portal to his magical hidden kingdom is disguised as a ..." Read our full review
The Oliver Conquest

The Oliver Conquest

London, E1 8EU
0.8 miles
BarsUnder £30
What we think
"‘Pub and gin house’ claims the new signage at this Aldgate tavern. And with beers from Meantime and Harvey’s, plus over 150 big-brand ..." Read our full review
Vicinity

Vicinity

London, E1W 1LD
0.8 miles
Afternoon teaBarsBritishInternationalUnder £30
Club Bar at Clerkenwell Grind

Club Bar at Clerkenwell Grind

London, EC1V 9AA
0.8 miles
Bronze Bars
What we think
"The Grind has grown exponentially since opening its ‘flat white, skinny latte’ stop at Old Street Roundabout in 2011, adding branches in So ..." 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
Karaoke Box - Smithfield Street

Karaoke Box - Smithfield Street

London, EC1A 9LA
0.7 miles
Bars
What we think
" City types considering swapping their financial careers for The X Factor or the pop charts could test out their vocal cords at Karaoke Box – a snazz ..." Read our full review
Golden Bee

Golden Bee

Shoreditch, EC1V 9DD
0.9 miles
Bronze Bars
What we think
"A covered all-year roof terrace, regular alfresco classic film screenings, generous happy hours and weekend house parties for sharp-dressing honeys are ..." Read our full review
Old Tom’s Bar

Old Tom’s Bar

City, EC3V 1LR
0.2 miles
Bars
What we think
"Located below Leadenhall Market’s thronged Lamb Tavern, this lively dive bar is high on charm, thanks to original Edwardian features and a sympat ..." Read our full review
The Balfour Bar

The Balfour Bar

London
0.7 miles
Bars
What we think
" Following a makeover, what was The Distillers lounge has emerged as Barts – a chichi Smithfield pub and kitchen done out in shades of mocha, mus ..." Read our full review
City of London Distillery & Bar

City of London Distillery & Bar

London, EC4Y 8DT
0.7 miles
Bronze Bars
What we think
"A promising waft of fermenting gin greets punters as they descend the stairs into this specialist bar down windy Bride Lane. Which ?is exactly what you ..." Read our full review
Bounce Farringdon

Bounce Farringdon

Holborn, EC1N 2TD
0.9 miles
Bronze £30 - £49BarsPizza
What we think
"Touted as ‘Europe’s first purpose-built social ping-pong club’, Bounce occupies the vast basement site where the game was trademarked ..." Read our full review
The Bootlegger

The Bootlegger

London, EC3M 7HR
0.2 miles
Bronze Bars
What we think
"By and large, this pastiche American speakeasy delivers on its promise of 'moonshine madness at Monument' – even if the accents at Bootlegger&rsq ..." 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.