Dining
The 5 Best Restaurants in Bank
The best restaurants in Bank: where to eat well, chosen on merit.
In short: our top picks are 1 Lombard Street, Brigadiers and The Royal Exchange Grand Cafe. 5 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
Around Bank and the Royal Exchange sit some of the City’s grandest dining rooms, several in former banking halls. These are the best restaurants in Bank.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Lombard Street | Bank | £££ |
| Brigadiers | City of London | £££ |
| The Royal Exchange Grand Cafe | Bank | £££ |
| The Don | Bank | £££ |
| George & Vulture | Bank | £££ |
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Editor’s choice
1 Lombard Street
Why we pick itA brasserie and fine-dining room in a beautiful former banking hall.
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Brigadiers
Why we pick itJKS's Indian bar and grill in Bloomberg Arcade; whisky, sport and superb food.
Worth knowingSpicing varies between visits and portions are questioned against the price, in a room that gets genuinely loud once the City crowd arrives after work.
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The Royal Exchange Grand Cafe
Why we pick itFortnum & Mason's elegant cafe at the heart of the Royal Exchange.
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The Don
Why we pick itA long-running City favourite for refined cooking and a serious wine list.
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George & Vulture
Why we pick itA historic City chop house immortalised by Dickens; old-school and characterful.
Before you book
It is a weekday quarter; reserve ahead for lunch and expect quiet weekends.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
1 Lombard Street is our editor's choice: A brasserie and fine-dining room in a beautiful former banking hall. 1 Lombard Street, Brigadiers and The Royal Exchange Grand Cafe lead the guide, with 5 places in total, all chosen on merit.
How does Lamplit London choose its recommendations?
Every place is chosen on merit, after first-hand visits where possible, with no pay-for-placement. Read our full method at https://www.lamplitlondon.com/how-we-choose/.
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