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.

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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
12th Knot at Sea Containers London

12th Knot at Sea Containers London

Southwark, SE1 9PD
0.9 miles
£30 - £49BarsBritishModern European
12th Knot is a stylish rooftop bar and lounge at the top of Sea Containers. Located not far from Blackfriars and Waterloo stations, and boasting stunning vi ... Find out more
The Lion Houndsditch

The Lion Houndsditch

London, EC3A 7DB
0.4 miles
BarsPubsUnder £30
If you’re looking for a quaint but quirky watering hole in central London that also does bar food, pay The Lion Houndsditch a visit. The vintage-inspi ... Find out more
Bull in a China Shop

Bull in a China Shop

Shoreditch, E1 6LG
0.9 miles
Bronze £30 - £49Bars
What we think
"Intriguingly set behind a Dickensian-style frontage, this quirky, fun-loving, Asian-accented bar/restaurant is a new venture from the Chan brothers (be ..." Read our full review
By Appointment Only at Victorian Bath House

By Appointment Only at Victorian Bath House

London, EC2M 3TJ
0.3 miles
Bars
The ornate Moorish interior of these 1890s former Turkish baths is worthy of an Ottoman palace. Bathing ceased here in the 1950s, and today the venue has be ... Find out more
Le Bar

Le Bar

Barbican, EC1A 9DS
0.6 miles
Bronze £30 - £49BarsFrench
What we think
"Lovers of all things Gallic should swing by Club Gascon's ‘annex', a sophisticated cocktail bar offering French small plates. The menu is proudly ..." Read our full review
The Book Club

The Book Club

London, EC2A 4RH
0.8 miles
Bronze Bars
What we think
"As a lively Shoreditch social, this Book Club goes from strength to strength. By day, The Queen of Hoxton's multi-faceted sister doubles as crash pad/p ..." Read our full review
Trapeze

Trapeze

London, EC2A 3HX
0.9 miles
Bars
What we think
"Don your palm-tree shirt and get down to ‘The Tears of a Clown’ and other 1960s Motown and soul floor-fillers at Hawaiian Bop, one of vario ..." Read our full review
The Slug and Lettuce, Fetter Lane

The Slug and Lettuce, Fetter Lane

London, EC4A 1BR
0.9 miles
Bars
What we think
" The bold, brash Slug & Lettuce chain is the antithesis of the ‘best kept secret’ or ‘this little place I know’. It’s a bright & accessible p ..." Read our full review
The Moniker

The Moniker

London, EC3M 5AD
0.3 miles
£30 - £49Bars
In the heart of the business centre at Lime Street, between the stations of Bank, Monument and Fenchurch Street, The Moniker brings you the perfect space to ... 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
The Teacher's Room at The Lalit London

The Teacher's Room at The Lalit London

London, SE1 2JR
0.8 miles
Bronze Bars
What we think
"The first European link from an upmarket Indian hotel chain, LaLit London occupies a landmark arts & crafts building near Tower Bridge. The brick e ..." Read our full review
Aviary Rooftop Restaurant and Bar

Aviary Rooftop Restaurant and Bar

Barbican, EC2A 1DX
0.6 miles
Bronze £30 - £49BarsBritish
What we think
"The first rooftop bar from ETM (who run The Jugged Hare, among others) roosts atop the Royal London House Hotel, joining the group's Burdock& ..." Read our full review
Hutong at The Shard (bar)

Hutong at The Shard (bar)

London Bridge, SE1 9RY
0.6 miles
Bronze BarsChineseUnder £30
What we think
"The spectacular nocturnal panorama visible from The Shard is definitely London, but the bar at its new northern Chinese restaurant, Hutong, is so dimly ..." Read our full review
Hutong at The Shard

Hutong at The Shard

London Bridge, SE1 9RY
0.6 miles
Gold £50 - £79BarsChineseDim SumInternationalSzechuan
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"As the London flagship of the Hong Kong-based Aqua Group, this high-rise Chinese atop the Shard is nigh on impossible to beat for its beautiful carved- ..." 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.