169 British Restaurants near Bank London

We found 169 British 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.

British Restaurants near Bank London
British Restaurants near Bank London
British Restaurants near Bank London
British Restaurants near Bank London
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Helix at The Gherkin

Helix at The Gherkin

City of London, EC3A 8EP
0.4 miles
£30 - £49BritishInternational
Restaurants in skyscrapers are no longer the novelty they once were, but the dining room on floor 39 of the Gherkin was one of the first to do it in the cap ... Find out more
Afternoon tea at The Shard: Aqua Shard

Afternoon tea at The Shard: Aqua Shard

London Bridge, SE1 9RY
0.6 miles
Bronze £50 - £79Afternoon teaBritish
What we think
"Ramping up the excitement surrounding the notion of afternoon tea is Aqua Shard, the 31st-floor restaurant from Hong Kong’s glamorous Aqua group. ..." Read our full review
The Garrison

The Garrison

Bermondsey, SE1 3XB
0.9 miles
Bronze £50 - £79BritishGastropub
What we think
"Bermondsey favourite The Garrison is a stylish, relaxed venue that regularly plays to full houses. Mismatched chairs, slightly wobbly reclaimed tables ..." Read our full review

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Paternoster Chop House
Blackfriars, London, EC4M 7AU
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3SP
Moorgate, London, EC2M 2AF
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100 Points

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Butlers Wharf Chop House
Bermondsey, London, SE1 2YE
The Princess of Shoreditch

The Princess of Shoreditch

Shoreditch, EC2A 4NE
0.9 miles
Bronze £50 - £79BritishGastropub
What we think
"The incredibly talented Ruth Hansom’s departure from The Princess of Shoreditch during the summer of 2022 left a gaping rupture in its kitch ..." Read our full review
Hawksmoor Guildhall
*200 Points for lunchtime diners

Hawksmoor Guildhall

City of London, EC2V 5BQ
0.2 miles
£50 - £79BritishSteak
This city branch of the much-loved steakhouse Hawksmoor can be found on Basinghall Street in what’s rumoured to be the world’s first steakhouse, ... Find out more
Bistro Freddie

Bistro Freddie

Shoreditch, EC2A 4PY
0.8 miles
Silver £50 - £79BistroBritishFrenchInternationalModern European
What we think
"Crossing over the threshold into Bistro Freddie is like stepping into a Parisian paradise - candles create ambience whilst still providing enough light ..." Read our full review
Hawksmoor Borough
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Hawksmoor Borough

London Bridge, SE1 9AQ
0.5 miles
£50 - £79BritishSteak
The Dickensian lanes around foodie mecca Borough Market make an apt setting for Hawksmoor, the chain which offers a contemporary take on the traditional Bri ... Find out more
Lyle's

Lyle's

Shoreditch, E1 6JJ
0.9 miles
Gold BritishOver £80
What we think
"Occupying a ubiquitous spot opposite Shoreditch High Street station, and having held a Michelin star for most of its life, Lyle’s might give the ..." Read our full review
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Hawksmoor Spitalfields
Spitalfields, London, E1 6BJ
Aqua Shard

Aqua Shard

Southwark, SE1 9RY
0.6 miles
Bronze £50 - £79Afternoon teaBritish
What we think
"No stranger to high-rise dining, this isn’t the only Aqua site to find its home at The Shard, with the same sleek and stylish interiors and atten ..." Read our full review
Barbican Brasserie by Searcys

Barbican Brasserie by Searcys

Barbican, EC2Y 8DS
0.5 miles
£30 - £49BistroBrasserieBritish
A classic brasserie located on the second floor of the Barbican, Barbican Brasserie by Searcys is a luxe dining spot with a food menu designed to celebrate ... Find out more
Quercus at Sun Street Hotel

Quercus at Sun Street Hotel

Liverpool Street, EC2A 2EP
0.5 miles
£50 - £79BritishSouth East Asian
Quercus is the flagship restaurant at the Sun Street Hotel - a 14-bedroom luxury boutique hotel between Shoreditch and the City. Sun Street Hotel’s st ... Find out more
Pearly Queen

Pearly Queen

Shoreditch, E1 6LT
0.7 miles
Gold £30 - £49British
What we think
"Shoreditch has slowly but surely become one of London’s leading restaurant destinations, so it seems only right that chef Tom Brown has moved in ..." Read our full review
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Hawksmoor Guildhall
City of London, London, EC2V 5BQ
Afternoon Tea at Ting, Shangri-La The Shard

Afternoon Tea at Ting, Shangri-La The Shard

London Bridge, SE1 9QU
0.6 miles
£50 - £79Afternoon teaBritish
Quite literally taking afternoon tea to new heights, TING serves an expert array of patisseries and sandwiches overlooking the London skyline. For those bra ... Find out more
Blacklock Shoreditch

Blacklock Shoreditch

Shoreditch, EC2A 3DZ
0.9 miles
Silver £30 - £49British
What we think
"The third site for wildly successfully Blacklock is housed in a New York loft-style space a short walk from Old Street station. Anyone who’s vis ..." Read our full review
Clifford's

Clifford's

London, EC4A 1BT
0.9 miles
Bronze British
What we think
"This modern British restaurant is found on the old site of a 28-50 wine bar, and is overseen by young chef Gemma Ellis, who previously worked at the Ha ..." 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.