The 40 Elephants – a rather curious name. As like everything in the Great Scotland Yard Hotel, it references to the building’s past. 40 Elephants refers to a notorious band of female criminals from Elephant and Castle who operated throughout the region from the late 19th century until after the 2nd World War. The hub of the hotel, open until late serving everything from barista coffee to signature cocktails, and local craft beers. The food offering incorporates all that is good about London; its cultural diversity and fusion of cuisines. Great Scotland Yard Hotel – 3-5 Great Scotland Yard, London SW1 2HN
The Abingdon – A quaint interior Kensington gastro pub serving great food and wine. Quite busy in the evenings and it was one of those days when George wasn’t behaving! 🙁 54 Abingdon Rd, London W8 6AP
The Alfred Tennyson, formerly known as The Pantechnicon Rooms has been re-named, the gastro pub offers a warm, rustic and comfortable interior with a delightful seasonal British menu. Located in Belgravia. 10 Motcomb Street, SW1X 8LA
Arthur’s Restaurant – Tucked away on the 2nd floor of Liberty London, it is open for brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, early dinner and all-day cocktails. Regent Street, Soho W1B 5AH
The Botanist – Simple Modern British food served at tables or the bar in this airy, all-day Chelsea restaurant. Part of the ETM restaurant group, but we have only been to the one at Sloane Square. Dogs are allowed in the bar dining area. 7 Sloane Square, London SW1W 8EE
Brompton Food Market – Right around the corner from South Kensington tube station, Brompton Food Market is a butcher, greengrocer, fishmonger and deli all under one roof. They have the best produce and at the back there’s also a place, a little sanctuary where you can sit and have something to eat from the deli. 33 Thurloe Pl, London SW7 2HQ
The Black Dog – A historic Vauxhall pub and dining room offering seasonal food with a rustic vibe, an open kitchen and a dramatic stained-glass arch behind the bar. 112 Vauxhall Walk, Lambeth, London SE11 5ER
The Brown Cow – A foodie pub with carefully considered rustic decor. 676 Fulham Rd, London SW6 5SA
The Chalk Freehouse – Tucked just off King’s Road on Tryon Street, The Chalk Freehouse has quickly become a welcome addition to Chelsea’s dining scene. Formerly The Butcher’s Tap & Grill, the pub was relaunched earlier this year under the guidance of Chef Tom De Keyser (formerly of The Hand & Flowers in Marlow) and the Tom Kerridge Group. The result? A gastropub experience that feels both elevated and inviting. 25 – 27 Tryon Street,
Chelsea, SW3 3LG
The Buttery – “A taste of the country in town” the Lime Tree Hotel’s in-house café-restaurant is a rustic-chic retreat in the heart of Belgravia with a fabulous country garden for breakfast, brunch, lunch. 137 Ebury St, London SW1W 9QU (No longer dog-friendly)
Cadogan Arms – A public house in the heart of Chelsea offering bar snacks, pub classics, seasonal British dishes and Sunday Roasts alongside craft beers. 298 King’s Rd, London SW3 5UG. Sister pub to The George and Upstairs at The George.
Cambridge Street Kitchen – A homey restaurant within Pimlico’s boutique hotel, Artist Residence Hotel it serves a seasonal British menu, from pancakes to burgers. 52 Cambridge St, Pimlico, London SW1V 4QQ
Carousel – to be reviewed
Charlie’s – Brown Hotel’s quietly elegant dining room is named after Lord Charles Forte, the family patriarch. Classic British with a modern twist. That means stalwarts venison en croute and roast beef, gliding by on a gilded trolley, carved tableside. It means evolving with the seasons: local ingredients, hand-sourced by us. Crisp Cornish crab salad; sage-roasted summer squash. Nods to Italian, Spanish and French. A menu by Michelin-starred Adam Byatt, whose grandfather worked here too. Brown’s Hotel, 33 Albemarle St, London W1S 4BP
The Pig’s Ear – Upmarket gastropub dishing up brasserie-style bar food, with an oak-panelled upstairs dining room.35 Old Church St, London SW3 5BS
The Crown and Two Chairmen – Landmark Soho pub serving British menu, roasts and bar snacks, with table service in the upstairs bar. 31-32 Dean St, Soho, London W1D 3SB
The Cross Keys – The iconic restaurant and bar in Chelsea serving creative takes on traditional Euro-Brit food in a historic setting. 1 Lawrence St, London SW3 5NB
The Fox and Pheasant – A little country pub tucked away in a corner of Chelsea, serving great food including Sunday roasts and Saturday brunch. 1 Billing Road, SW10 9UJ
The George and Upstairs at The George – Its menu respects the heritage of British pub culture while using exceptional seasonal ingredients and provenance while reflecting the magical simplicity of classic pub food. 55 Great Portland Street, London W1W 7LQ. Sibling pub to The Cadogan Arms.
Ganymede – a bar and serving up a fine food in a relaxed environment. Named after the largest moon of Jupiter, is at the corner of Elizabeth Street (one our favourite streets in London) and Ebury Street. It was formerly the Ebury Wine Bar. 139 Ebury Street, Belgravia, SW1W 9QU
Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill Park Walk – Gordon Ramsay’s polished restaurant for steak, sushi and modern grill fare with Asian influences. One of their two Maze Grills that are dog friendly – this and the one at Royal Hospital Road. 11 Park Walk, London SW10 0AJ
Gordon Ramsay Bread Street at Battersea – an all-day dining restaurant that brings a distinct New York loft feel to Battersea Power Station’s Turbine Hall. It showcases the very best of Gordon’s signature dishes; from his world-famous Beef Wellington experience, to Himalayan salt dry-aged Rare Breed beef from the wood-fired Josper grill. 319 The Power Station, 1st Floor Battersea Power Station, Turbine Hall A, Circus Road South, London SW11 8DD
The Grazing Goat – a warm, rustic and comfortable interior with a delightful seasonal British menu. Near Marylebone area, it is a restaurant, pub and hotel. Part of the Thomas Cubitt group. 6 New Quebec St. W1H 7RQ
Hans Bar & Grill – Along Pavilion Road behind Peter Jones Department Store, is Hans Bar & Grill – inspired by namesake Hans Sloane, serves an all-day menu. 164 Pavilion Rd, Chelsea, London SW1X 0BP
The Harwood Arms – Hidden away in the back streets of Fulham, the Harwood Arms is currently the only Michelin-starred pub in London. Award-winning food and wine in a casual and relaxed pub setting. Walham Grove, Fulham, London SW6 1QP
The Henry Root – sadly this has closed down as of 2018. This was the first restaurant I took Darcy to and made me realise I can take dogs to restaurants in London! Our journey began here. I’m leaving them here just to say thank-you for all the lovely times we’ve had.
(At The Henry Root – photo courtesy of Pet-fi.net)
Holborn Dining Room at Rosewood London – A grand brasserie that serves seasonal, locally sourced British cuisine with a twist. 252 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7EN
The Hunter’s Moon – Traditional countryside pub and dining room in Chelsea. Open seven days a week, 86 Fulham Road, South Kensington, London SW3 6HR
Jones Family Kitchen – Modern British steakhouse in fully refurbished historical site. 7-8 Eccleston Yards, London SW1W 9AZ
Kerridge’s Bar and Grill – An elegant restaurant by Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge, located within five-star hotel Corinthia London, offering refined British comfort food which hark back to classics and play on his reputation for serving his own take on the UK’s most celebrated dishes. No. 10 Northumberland Avenue, London WC2N 5AE
Kitty Fishers – A dimly lit space that serves modern British with a Spanish twist at the fast becoming hip Shepherd’s Market. Very popular now, hard to get it. Interesting food. 10 Shepherd Market, London W1J 7QF
Ladbroke Arms – A charming pub set in a beautiful residential area, close to the hustle and bustle of Notting Hill, yet tucked away in a secret enclave all of its own. Popular with locals and tourists alike, the Ladbroke Arms is something of a destination pub. 54 Ladbroke Rd, London W11 3NW
Maggie Jones – A favourite haunt among Kensington locals for over 40 years. Cosy, rustic, informal and incurably romantic, the restaurant is tucked away off Kensington Church Street. Named after Princess Margaret who frequented the place. The royals come often from nearby Kensington Palace. There’s a special silver water bowl for their dogs – Darcy was served water once with it. 6 Old Ct Pl, London W8 4PL
Mews of Mayfair – Tucked away in the heart of Mayfair, in fact in an alley way is an elegant modern British brasserie, a courtyard restaurant, cocktail bar in a converted 18th-century building. There’s also a pizzeria, and they also serve afternoon tea. Lovely atmosphere. 10-11 Lancashire Ct, Mayfair, London W1S 1EY
Myrtle – It offers Modern European cooking with an Irish influence using the finest Irish produce. Thus it is named after the late Myrtle Allen, the champion of Irish produce. Myrtle’s chef Anna Haugh comes from a Michelin star pedigree. She has been cooking professionally for almost 20 years. Though dog-friendly, please call ahead of time and because the restaurant is small, they can only accommodate a certain number of dogs at each seating. 1A Langton Street, Chelsea SW10 0JL
The Orange – A 5-minute walk from Sloane Square tube station, a gastropub and hotel featuring wood fired pizzas, classic British dishes. Dogs there all day! Part of the Thomas Cubbitt group. 37 Pimlico Road SW1W 8NE
Percy & Founders – All-day British-European restaurant, bar and lounge with a polished, art-filled space. Located in a new development at the top of Berners Street in London’s Fitzrovia. Part of the Thomas Cubitt Group. 1 Pearson Square, London W1T 3BF
Petersham Nurseries Cafe – is not a cafe at all but a restaurant with a Michelin star. Not quite sure which category it belongs except that their menu consists of seasonal dishes dotted with edible flower flourishes, served within a plant-filled glasshouse, it’s been allocated under “British”. Church Lane, Petersham Road, Richmond TW10 7AB They have also opened in London’s Covent Garden and both their formal dining as well as cafe are all dog-friendly. Petersham Nurseries, Floral Court, London, WC2E 8JD
The Phoenix – Just off King’s Road serving seasonal, update of a traditional pub with a menu of modern British and European food. 23 Smith St, London, chelsea SW3 4EE
Prince Albert – a Geronimo Inns gastro pub situated just across Battersea Park, decked out in rustic finery with stripped wooden floors and open fire, for real ales and an eclectic menu. 85 Albert Bridge Rd, London SW11 4PF
Prince Arthur – Whether you’re popping in for a quick drink, a long lazy lunch, or a memorable dinner, Prince Arthur welcomes you. Come and discover Belgravia’s newest favourite. At the heart of our neighbourhood pub is a carefully curated selection of craft beers, fine wines, and exquisite cocktails. Pull up a chair, settle in, and enjoy the buzz of a true local with a welcoming atmosphere. Located at 11 Pimlico Rd, Belgravia, London SW1W 8NA
Princess Victoria – A restored Victorian gin palace, a grand British pub with walled courtyard herb garden and traditional British menu. We went there one year for Burns Night. 217 Uxbridge Rd, London W12 9DH
The Quince Cafe located within the Clifton Nurseries – a plant nursery with a range of outdoor furniture, gardening accessories, lovely gift shops and The Quince Cafe. Scrumptious food! At 5A Clifton Villas, Little Venice, London W9 2PH
Rabbit on the iconic Kings Road, Chelsea. It is a farm-to-fork neighbourhood restaurant focusing on sustainability, capturing the English countryside’s flavours, freshness, and vibrancy on this famous London Street. Rabbit serves modern British dishes with knowledgeable, attentive service and an electric atmosphere. 172 King’s Rd, London SW3 4UP
Rabbit’s sister restaurants is The Shed.
Scott’s Terrace – Another one where it’s no dogs inside but alfresco pavement dining is an option. Huge selection of market-fresh fish, seafood and caviar plus an elegant oyster and champagne bar. Again, they warmly welcome dogs – outside only. 20 Mount St, London W1K 2HE
Serge et le Phoque – The duo behind Hong Kong’s Michelin-starred French restaurant Serge et le Phoque have opened a new restaurant in London. Wasn’t sure to put this in the French category as the menu in the London restaurant is more European Asian fusion “highly sophisticated but not complicated.” Despite being an internationally acclaimed diverse restaurant, they consider their restaurant to be typically British. On a lovely summer day and we sat on the terrace but confirmed that dogs are also allowed inside the restaurant during lunch time. 20 – 21 Newman Street, London W1T 1PG
St. John – “Nose-to-tail, proper English grub, with fantastic ales, bin ends, and cocktails … magnificent Welsh rarebit with lashings of cheese and mustard on white toast” – Not an easy menu but whatever we had was excellent! There are three set-ups, restaurant and bar, and bakery. Dogs are only allowed in the bar area of the restaurant. 26 St John Street, London EC1,
The Shed – Seasonal, modern British plates served in a rustic space with colourful fabrics and barrel tables. Tapas size servings meant to be shared. Their theme “whatever grows together goes together.” 122 Palace Gardens Terrace, W8 4RT (sister restaurant to Rabbit and Nutbourne). The Shed restaurant in Notting Hill is the flagship of the ‘Local & Wild’ group created by the Gladwin Brothers
Smith and Whistle – Sleek hotel cocktail bar themed around 1920s detective novels, serving British share plates. Park Lane Hotel, Piccadilly, Mayfair, London W1J 7BX
Spaniards Inn – Along Spaniards Road (NW3 7JJ) just on the edge of Hampstead Heath is Spaniards Inn, one of London’s oldest pubs. An oak-panelled atmospheric pub, said to have been built in 1585. It also has great literary heritage. It has been mentioned in Charles Dickens’s The Pickwick Papers And Keats supposedly wrote “Ode to a Nightingale” in the gardens.
Stanley’s – Focuses on British seasonal produce showcasing the best of British ingredients in a relaxed contemporary style. Located just off the King’s Road and inspired by the English country garden, Stanley’s courtyard bar and restaurant offers a comfortable place for guests to come eat, drink and relax. 151 Sydney St, London SW3 6NT
Thomas Cubitt – A local favourite in one of London?’s most distinguished and picturesque neighbourhoods, buzzy atmosphere of the Ground Floor Bar usually spills out onto the streets when the weather is nice. Also a restaurant upstairs but not accessible to dogs. Close to Sloane Square. 44 Elizabeth Street, SW1W 9PA
The Wigmore – a modern English tavern. Iconic interiors and excellent food. Busy lunch place given its location but our dogs sat quietly under the table and the waiters were delighted to see them. 15 Langham Place, Regent Street, London W1B 3DE
Wild at Tart – the menu showcases a sustainable and seasonal approach to food, with a focus on charcoal grills and wood oven. They strive to source all ingredients locally, and where possible from their farms in Somerset and Northumberland. 3-4 Eccleston Yards, London SW1W 9AZ
Wright Brothers Oyster & Porter House at Borough Market is the original of the Wright Brothers restaurants in Borough Market. A seafood restaurant with a small dining room made up of a long oyster bar and high tables. There’s outside seating and we are also allowed inside the front part of the room. And we sat at the bar which was perfect – too high for Darcy to have a peek at what was ordered. 11 Stoney St, London SE1 9AD
Wright Brothers South Kensington – There are about four of them scattered throughout Central London and this one is closest to us. Right by South Kensington tube station, it is an intimate dining room that feels like the bistros of Paris. It is best described as an oyster bar and seafood nook. Again we are allowed inside and we have only sat at the tables in the front. 56 Old Brompton Rd, Kensington, London SW7 3DY
Wright Brothers Battersea – Located beside the iconic Battersea Power Station, in the burgeoning neighbourhood of Battersea, it is both dog and child friendly! The other two Wright Brothers in Central London are in Soho (courtyard seating for dogs) and Spitalfields.
York & Albany – a hotel and bistro-style restaurant in chic townhouse near Regent’s Park, serving a British dining menu. 127-129 Parkway, London NW1 7PS
