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Bistrot Bruno Loubet is one of London.

1. Bistrot Bruno Loubet

86-88 Clerkenwell Rd. (at St. Johns Sq.), Clerkenwell, Greater London
French Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Not especially near an Olympic venue, but worth the journey for a special lunch or dinner. Outstanding modern European food in a relaxed setting. Read more.

Dinner by Heston Blumenthal is one of London.

2. Dinner by Heston Blumenthal

8.9
Mandarin Oriental, 66 Knightsbridge, London, Greater London
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Knightsbridge and Belgravia · 198 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Who says the U.K.’s culinary fare consists only of fish and chips? Dinner is certainly expensive, but serves thrilling, British dishes inspired by historic menus as far back as the 14th century

Wahaca is one of London.

3. Wahaca

7.6
40 Canada Square, Canary Wharf (Park Pavilion), London, Greater London
Mexican Restaurant · Tower Hamlets · 102 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Mexican market eating in London, close to the Olympic Park. Here’s the closest you'll get to American style Mexican food, and it’s delicious and quick. It also caters well to gluten intolerant folks.

Franco Manca is one of London.

4. Franco Manca

7.1
Unit 203 Westfield Stratford City (The Balcony), Stratford, Greater London
Pizzeria · 54 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: One of London's best pizzerias, and cheaper than Pizza Express, in the mammoth mall at Stratford, the main Olympic Park transit hub. Read more.

Wahaca is one of London.

5. Wahaca

7.7
6 Chestnut Plaza (Westfield Stratford City), Stratford, Greater London
Mexican Restaurant · 49 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Mexican market eating in London, near the Olympic Park. Here’s the closest you'll get to American style Mexican food, and it’s delicious and quick. It also caters well to gluten intolerant folks. Read more.

The Counter Cafe & Roastery is one of London.

6. The Counter Cafe & Roastery

7 Roach Rd (Stour Space), Greater London, Greater London
Café · Tower Hamlets · 115 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Breakfast, pies and coffee right near Olympic Park Read more.

The Mayflower is one of London.

7. The Mayflower

9.3
117 Rotherhithe St, London, Greater London
Pub · Surrey Quay · 129 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Jump off the Overground line at Rotherhithe for a pint and some food at one of London’s best pubs. It takes its name from the ship that took the Pilgrim Fathers to New England in 1620. Read more.

Dalston Superstore is one of London.

8. Dalston Superstore

7.9
117 Kingsland Rd (at Crossway), Dalston, Greater London
Gay Bar · Dalston, London, Greater London · 80 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: If you’ve spent the day at the Olympic stadium and feel you’ve got a cool enough look to fit in then head to one of east London’s trendiest bars. Read more.

Gordon's Wine Bar is one of London.

9. Gordon's Wine Bar

9.2
47 Villiers St (Watergate Walk), London, Greater London
Wine Bar · Charing Cross · 328 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Head down the stairs, take a seat and lose track of time in the dark candle lit cellar. If cheese and wine is your thing then you’ll love Gordon’s. Read more.

The Red Lion is one of London.

10. The Red Lion

7.6
2 Duke of York St (Jermyn St), Mayfair, Greater London
Pub · 26 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: This pub is a favoured hang out of civil servants, journalists and politicians. Keep your ears open for huddles in the corner discussing the latest political gossip. Read more.

The Wolseley is one of London.

11. The Wolseley

9.0
160 Piccadilly (Arlington St), London, Greater London
Modern European Restaurant · 555 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: You could look inside this place and think it’s been around for a century, but in fact it only opened as a restaurant in 2003. Breakfasts here are a firm favorite among London’s movers and shakers. Read more.

12. Sarashwathy Bavans

70 Tooting High St, Wandsworth, Greater London
Indian Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Inexpensive, delicious dosas and other South Indian specialties near Wembley Stadium and Wembley Arena

The Butcher & Grill is one of London.

13. The Butcher & Grill

39-41 Parkgate Rd, London, Greater London
Butcher · Wandsworth · 17 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Great ribs and burgers right near Olympic tennis

Butcher and Grill is one of London.

14. Butcher and Grill

The High St, Greater London, Greater London
Steakhouse · Village · 15 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Great ribs and burgers near the Olympic tennis at Wimbledon. Read more.

Rooftop Film Club is one of London.

15. Rooftop Film Club

8.1
133 Rye Ln, London, Greater London
Indie Movie Theater · Southwark · 6 tips and reviews
Sakana-Tei is one of London.

16. Sakana-Tei

7.7
11 Maddox Street, London, Greater London
Japanese Restaurant · Mayfair · 15 tips and reviews
Scala is one of London.

17. Scala

7.2
275 Pentonville Rd, London, Greater London
Music Venue · King's Cross · 37 tips and reviews
The Blues Kitchen is one of London.

18. The Blues Kitchen

8.6
134-146 Curtain Rd (Old St), London, Greater London
BBQ Joint · Shoreditch · 101 tips and reviews
The Garden Bar is one of London.

19. The Garden Bar

7.4
Chalk Farm Rd, London, Greater London
Bar · Primrose Hill · 3 tips and reviews
Empire Casino is one of London.

20. Empire Casino

6.1
5-6 Leicester Sq, Leicester Square, Greater London
Casino · 19 tips and reviews
The Shard is one of London.

21. The Shard

9.0
32 London Bridge St, London, Greater London
Structure · Bermondsey · 139 tips and reviews
Novikov is one of London.

22. Novikov

9.2
50a Berkeley St, London, Greater London
Asian Restaurant · Mayfair · 649 tips and reviews
Recipease by Jamie Oliver is one of London.

23. Recipease by Jamie Oliver

92-94 Notting Hill Gate, London, Greater London
Restaurant · Pembridge · 119 tips and reviews
Bonbonniere Club London is one of London.

24. Bonbonniere Club London

23 Orchard Street, London, Greater London
Night Club · Marylebone · 3 tips and reviews
Boujis is one of London.

25. Boujis

43 Thurloe St, Kensington, Greater London
Night Club · 39 tips and reviews
London Hilton on Park Lane is one of London.

26. London Hilton on Park Lane

8.6
22 Park Ln, London, Greater London
Hotel · Mayfair · 98 tips and reviews
IFS Cloud Cable Car is one of London.

27. IFS Cloud Cable Car

(btwn. North Greenwich & Royal Docks), Royal Docks, Greater London
Cable Car · 21 tips and reviews
Hyde Park is one of London.

28. Hyde Park

9.7
Serpentine Rd, London, Greater London
Park · Knightsbridge and Belgravia · 1144 tips and reviews
Trader Vic's is one of London.

29. Trader Vic's

7.2
22 Park Ln, London, Greater London
Restaurant · Mayfair · 37 tips and reviews
The Palm Beach Casino is one of London.

30. The Palm Beach Casino

7.9
30 Berkeley St, Mayfair, Greater London
Casino · 61 tips and reviews
The Rooftop is one of London.

31. The Rooftop

Scenic Lookout · No tips or reviews
Dirty Martini is one of London.

32. Dirty Martini

5.1
158 Bishopsgate, London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Bishopsgate · 24 tips and reviews
London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale is one of London.

33. London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale

7.2
Plaza Parade (Kilburn High Rd), London, Greater London
Hotel · 28 tips and reviews
The Lampery is one of London.

34. The Lampery

5.6
1 Seething Ln, London, Greater London
English Restaurant · Tower · 5 tips and reviews
The Ivy Chelsea Garden is one of London.

35. The Ivy Chelsea Garden

8.8
195 -197 King's Rd, London, Greater London
English Restaurant · Chelsea · 314 tips and reviews
Portobello Road Market is one of London.

36. Portobello Road Market

9.0
Portobello Rd, London, Greater London
Market · Kensington and Chelsea · 352 tips and reviews
Crate Brewery is one of London.

37. Crate Brewery

9.0
Unit 7, White Building (Queens Yard), London, Greater London
Brewery · Tower Hamlets · 223 tips and reviews
Dishoom is one of London.

38. Dishoom

9.4
22 Kingly St, London, Greater London
Indian Restaurant · Soho · 444 tips and reviews
COYA London is one of London.

39. COYA London

9.3
118 Piccadilly (Down St), London, Greater London
Peruvian Restaurant · Mayfair · 407 tips and reviews
Tate Britain is one of London.

40. Tate Britain

9.2
Millbank, London, Greater London
Art Museum · Millbank · 227 tips and reviews
The Pig and Butcher is one of London.

41. The Pig and Butcher

9.0
80 Liverpool Rd, London, Greater London
Gastropub · Islington · 138 tips and reviews
Soho House is one of London.

42. Soho House

9.3
76 Dean St, London, Greater London
Lounge · Soho · 46 tips and reviews
Bistrotheque is one of London.

43. Bistrotheque

23-27 Wadeson St, London, Greater London
French Restaurant · 149 tips and reviews
The Royal Automobile Club is one of London.

44. The Royal Automobile Club

Pall Mall Clubhouse (89 Pall Mall), London, Greater London
Event Space · Piccadilly · 27 tips and reviews
British Museum is one of London.

45. British Museum

9.4
Great Russell St (btwn Montague & Bloomsbury St), London, Greater London
History Museum · Bloomsbury · 1011 tips and reviews
SUSHISAMBA is one of London.

46. SUSHISAMBA

9.1
110 Bishopsgate, London, Greater London
Sushi Restaurant · Bishopsgate · 504 tips and reviews
Noble Rot is one of London.

47. Noble Rot

8.9
51 Lamb’s Conduit St, London, Greater London
Wine Bar · Holborn and Covent Garden · 44 tips and reviews
Satan's Whiskers is one of London.

48. Satan's Whiskers

9.1
343 Cambridge Heath Rd, London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Bethnal Green North · 70 tips and reviews
Sager + Wilde is one of London.

49. Sager + Wilde

193 Hackney Rd (Weymouth Terrace), London, Greater London
Wine Bar · Hackney · 74 tips and reviews
Shoreditch House is one of London.

50. Shoreditch House

8.8
Ebor St, London, Greater London
Social Club · Shoreditch · 166 tips and reviews
The Groucho Club is one of London.

51. The Groucho Club

8.1
45 Dean St, Soho, Greater London
Social Club · 42 tips and reviews
The Ivy Club is one of London.

52. The Ivy Club

8.4
9 West St, London, Greater London
Lounge · Leicester Square · 39 tips and reviews
Soho House is one of London.

53. Soho House

8.7
40 Greek St, Soho, Greater London
Lounge · 94 tips and reviews
Cipriani London is one of London.

54. Cipriani London

8.4
23-25 Davies St, London, Greater London
Italian Restaurant · Mayfair · 114 tips and reviews
Electric House is one of London.

55. Electric House

8.7
191 Portobello Rd, London, Greater London
Social Club · Kensington and Chelsea · 38 tips and reviews
Lounge Bohemia is one of London.

56. Lounge Bohemia

8.4
1E Great Eastern St, Shoreditch, Greater London
Lounge · 71 tips and reviews
Dirty Martini is one of London.

57. Dirty Martini

6.8
10c Hanover Sq, London, Greater London
Lounge · Mayfair · 15 tips and reviews