{"id":4965,"date":"2012-08-23T12:13:32","date_gmt":"2012-08-23T12:13:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bonvivant.co.uk\/old_blog\/?p=4965"},"modified":"2026-05-05T20:08:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T20:08:38","slug":"londons-best-restaurants-for-a-business-lunch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bonvivant.co.uk\/journal\/londons-best-restaurants-for-a-business-lunch\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Restaurants for a Business Lunch in London"},"content":{"rendered":"

Corrigan\u2019s Mayfair<\/h2>\n

Corrigan\u2019s Mayfair<\/a> has a well-made dining room built to last and a menu as timeless as they come, in stylish and glamorous surroundings.<\/p>\n

\"Dickie's<\/p>\n

With a number of private dining rooms<\/a>, Corrigan\u2019s is an excellent spot in Mayfair for a business lunch, whether in the main dining room or in greater privacy in one of the separate rooms.<\/p>\n

Coq d\u2019Argent, The City<\/h2>\n

Situated in the heart of the Square Mile, Coq d\u2019Argent<\/a>\u2019s restaurant serves modern French cuisine while the brasserie and terrace serve a lighter menu with more of a modern European hint.<\/p>\n

\"Coq<\/p>\n

Coq d\u2019Argent has an outdoor terrace<\/a> and a large and rather beautiful garden terrace, with great views of some of London\u2019s most well known landmarks, including St Paul\u2019s Cathedral. With its location Coq d’Argent is a perfect spot for a business lunch in The City.<\/p>\n

The Wolseley, Mayfair<\/h2>\n

The Wolseley<\/a> has maintained its place as one of London\u2019s chicest destination, which remains popular with businessmen and fashionistas alike.<\/p>\n

The grand dining room is an impressive space and the location is ideal for those wanting something buzzier in the Mayfair area.<\/p>\n

Sushisamba, The City<\/h2>\n

With a prime location on Bishopsgate in The City and a stunning view of London as a backdrop, Sushisamba London<\/a> is a popular destination for a business lunch in The City, focusing on the fusion cuisine of Japan and Peru.<\/p>\n

\"Sushisamba<\/p>\n

Sharing the building with the ever popular Duck and Waffle<\/a> (excellent as a brunch option<\/a>), Heron Tower offers 2 excellent restaurant choices for City workers.<\/p>\n

Galvin La Chapelle, Shoreditch<\/h2>\n

Galvin La Chapelle<\/a> is the Galvin brothers\u2019 venture in St Botolph\u2019s Hall, a beautiful 19th<\/sup> century building close to Spitalfield Market.<\/p>\n

\"GalvinThe fine dining restaurant is dark and romantic<\/a>, but during the day makes a good spot for lunch in beautiful surroundings. The Galvin brothers also have a more casual all-day cafe with outdoor seating.<\/p>\n

Cafe Murano, St James’s<\/h2>\n

Cafe Murano<\/a> on St James\u2019s Street offers a more casual version of Angela Hartnett\u2019s Michelin starred restaurant in Mayfair, Murano.<\/p>\n

The menu offers has a Northern Italian foucs, including a fantastic fettuccini with wild boar and gnocchi with saut\u00e9ed ceps.<\/p>\n

The Delaunay, Aldwych<\/h2>\n

The Delaunay<\/a> sits on the corner of Drury Lane and Aldwych, and the restaurant is open seven days a week serving breakfast, afternoon tea, and \u00e0 la carte lunch and dinner menus \u2018inspired by the grand caf\u00e9s of Europe\u2019.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

While dinner is a glamorous affair, it\u2019s a great spot for an unstuffy lunch that has the threat of lingering long into the afternoon.<\/p>\n

Hutong, London Bridge<\/h2>\n

Towering 33 floors above London Bridge in The Shard, Hutong<\/a> offers Northern Chinese delicacies in a restaurant with a traditional design of dark woods and red Chinese lanterns.<\/p>\n

\"Private<\/p>\n

The food is excellent and the intimate nature of the restaurant provides an excellent setting for a business lunch in London.<\/p>\n

Dean Street Townhouse, Soho<\/h2>\n

The Dean Street Townhouse<\/a> is a boutique hotel and dining room from the Soho House Group.<\/p>\n

\"Dean<\/p>\n

The restaurant service classic British cuisine from first thing in the morning until the early hours and it\u2019s a great place for a business breakfast or lunch in Soho, but make sure you clear your calendar for the rest of the afternoon, as lunch often merges into dinner here.<\/p>\n

Bon Vivant’s ‘Best Of’ Guides<\/h2>\n

If you liked this guide to the best restaurants for a business lunch in London, why not read our guide to the best brunch in London<\/a>, the best cocktail bars in London<\/a> or the best gastropubs in London<\/a>?<\/p>\n

You may also enjoy reading our guide to the best restaurants in The City<\/a>.<\/p>\n ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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