When you find a restaurant or bar that you love and discover it’s in multiple locations you know you’ve got a reliable backup plan for rainy rooftop days. Discover some of London’s most photographed venues where style has not trumped substance.
Big Mamma
Why is it so awesome? Big Mamma is the over arching name for the Italian group responsible for a number of aesthetically beautiful restaurants. Jacuzzi in High Street Kensington, Ave Mario and Blame Gloria in Covent Garden and Circolo Popolare in Soho. They also have restaurants abroad. Fun, vibrant and each one unique with a twist whether it’s the disco toilet at Jacuzzi or thoughtful plates or just delicious food! It’s a must for the gram!
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Bustronome Bus Restaurant
Why is it so awesome? Fine dining whist being driven round the whole of London. Sipping wine from land mark to landmark – this is a tourist must!
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Bob Bob Ricard
Why is it so awesome? Soho hosted this famous restaurant but it’s now expanded to the city so you can press for champagne in more than one place!
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Daisy Green Collection
Why are they so awesome? Inspired by the Aussie brunch and food culture these are fabulous and fun spots perfect for good food and vibe from down under. The latest to open featured here is the Paradise Green influenced by the Gold Coast. My favourite is either Bondi Green as the name suggests or Peggy Jean which classifies as a rooftop!
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EL&N Cafe’s
Why are they so awesome? One of London’s original insta worthy cafe’s. Started as one very pink photo worthy frothy cups of colourful goodness set against pink flower walls has now branched to 10 London locations and internationally! From Heathrow to it’s original in Mayfair. Pink lattes, inspirational quotes, neon signs…. this is your sign you need to be snapped here!
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Megan’s
Why are they so awesome? Cute, kitch, flower walls and terraces. An independent restaurant chain, Megan’s has fast become the rain safe bubbly brunch. Different venues have different offerings but you’ll find fairy lights, brunching and a laid back community vibe at them all.
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Roka Restaurant
Why are they so awesome? This is your go to stylish Japanese restaurant for great sushi, sake and champers! Though it does come with a price tag – all those small plates add up so definitely a treat night! Charlotte Street is my personal favourite.
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Tequila Mockingbird
Why is it so awesome? Tequila makes you happy and these bars, with their play on the title of the play Tequila Mockingbird are the tequila specialists! You have been warned.
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Vagabonds
Why are they so awesome? Wine by the glass that you choose from dispensers. This means you can wine taste your way round the world, drink at your own pace or stick to your favourite. The Clapham brand has a rooftop feel in the summer but my favourite is my first – Tottenham Court Road – small and intimate. But there is a rooftop version over in Shoreditch if you want the best of both worlds.
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