Barbican Cafe - (Near City of London, South East)

ali kurshat altinsoy St John is an institution of a restaurant worldwide. Fergus Henderson literally changed the way we eat since opening this destination. absolutely iconic and always a wonderful, fun, delicious experience. an incredible space in itself, terrific vibes and an ever-changing menu means this is somewhere you can return again and again for every occasion.

Lisa Moore A traditional pub in the City. We had toasties, which were fab. The staff were friendly and the service was great. Nice atmosphere but it was very quiet for a Thurs lunchtime.

Inger Margrete Hansen Where do I even begin? After years on my list, Sessions Arts Club more than lived up to the anticipation. Set within the grand rooms of the Old Sessions House, the space itself feels steeped in memory — high ceilings, history in the walls, and a sense that time moves differently once you’re inside. The duck pâté and cheese platter were standouts, rich and deeply satisfying, and beautifully matched with an exceptional wine selection. It’s clear that wine here is not an afterthought but a philosophy. Their Lost Wines series captures that perfectly: bottles rescued from forgotten cellars, restored with care, and given a second life. Knowing that the glass in front of you carries a story, only deepens the experience. A truly special evening — and one I’m already planning to repeat.

Darsha D Coming here requires a bit of strategy. You don’t just turn up casually. Either don’t eat all day or arrive with the appetite of a small army. I’m not kidding. The place itself is stunning, full of old school charm. The Bloody Mary was, appropriately, bloody good. And the food? Divine. One of the best Sunday roasts I’ve had in a long time. The Yorkshire pudding was a proper “oh my god” moment, the gravy was rich and glorious, and everything else from the meat to the veggies (do not miss the potatoes like everyone mentions!) was spot on. The only tragedy of the day was that I couldn’t finish my plate, which felt like a personal failure. Honestly, just go already.

Rivienna The parmesan fries were out of the world. We ordered 2 pastas - ravioli with prawn etc and (I think) tortelli with duck, both were amazing. Lovely vibes, helpful staffs, prices are decent for the quality in London.

Mad Buy We saw great reviews of the place and decided to try it out after days of Scottish food. The drinks were tasty, had excellent presentation, and were filled to the rim. Evey dish, from the garlic naan, special fried rice, Green Tikka, Saag Paneer, Butter Chicken, Vegetable Samosa to Chicken Biryani, was savory, hot, and absolutely delicious. The staff was very friendly and courteous. Overall, we are happy to have eaten here on our first night in London.