Looking for historic restaurants in London? Do you wish to find a place to dine with a bit of character, perhaps a tale to tell? London's history is not only preserved for future generations by its vast archives and famous museums. Look a little closer and you could find yourself dining in a piece of history. There are plenty of historic restaurants in London rich with vibrant and colourful memories and View London has assembled the must-visit list.
Don Pepe(Spanish)Depending on who you listen to, Don Pepe is probably the oldest Spanish restaurant in London. Here at View London, we listen to our stomachs.
The Gay HussarBeautiful Hungarian cuisine has been served here on Greek Street for over fifty years.
Mon Plaisir(French)Mon Plaisir, supposedly the oldest French restaurant in London, serves a traditional menu of good old fashioned French cuisine, just like they did many moons ago.
Rules(British)Officially the oldest restaurant in London. Prices have risen a touch, however. Ample parking for your penny farthing.
Sweetings(Seafood)Fresh fish and seafood prepared and served on the corner of Queen Victoria Street in the City, a Sweetings tradition which has been existing for a hundred years.
39 Queen Victoria Street,
London,
EC4N 4SA
Veeraswamy(Indian)Veeraswamy on Regent Street is an amazing venue over eighty years old and still attracting customers all over London with its lavish Indian dishes.
Mezzanine Floor, Victory House,
99-101 Regent Street,
London,
W1B 4RS
read our reviewWiltons was established on Jermyn Street in 1742. (That's the mid-eighteenth century, not eighteen minutes to six.)
55 Jermyn Street,
St. James,
London,
SW1Y 6LX