Best Restaurants near Sir Keith Park statue

A one-Michelin-starred brasserie de-luxe housed in a Grade II-listed former banking hall within the Sofitel hotel on Pall Mall. Chef Anthony Demetre's refined French-influenced cooking emphasizes quality ingredients and elegant simplicity, avoiding unnecessary showmanship. The restaurant offers both an à la carte menu and pre-theatre set menus, with signature dishes including hand-dived scallops, rare venison, and the celebrated wild honey ice cream served with warm madeleines and raw Bermondsey honey carved tableside. The sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere suits both special occasions and casual dining.

Sael London is a stylish British brasserie in St James's Market, helmed by chef Jason Atherton. It offers seasonal, comforting dishes like Marmite custard tart and ember-grilled meats in an elegant yet relaxed setting with prix fixe menus starting at £28.50. Perfect for pre-theatre dining or casual upscale meals.

The Admiralty is a central London pub and restaurant on Trafalgar Square, set up for drinks, pub meals, and a break between landmarks. Expect cask ales, screens for sport, and a busy, tourist-heavy atmosphere rather than a quiet local pub. Its appeal is practical as much as scenic: you can step in from the square, sit down, and look back out toward Nelson’s Column and the surrounding monument cluster.

FOWL is a vibrant chicken restaurant in St. James’s, London, celebrating the nation's favourite bird with a beak-to-feet menu. Launched in October 2023 by chefs Jack Croft and Will Murray, it features soy-free, pasture-raised poultry from regenerative farms. Enjoy creative dishes, monthly specials with food icons, indoor and outdoor dining for lunch, dinner, and cocktails in a lively atmosphere.

A historic pub dating back to 1690 located on King Street in St. James's, just steps from Buckingham Palace. The Golden Lion combines traditional British charm with classic pub fare, featuring hand-battered fish and chips, pies, and steaks. The interior showcases stained glass windows, dark wood paneling, and a distinctive theatre bar adorned with memorabilia from the former St James's Theatre. Dog-friendly and family-welcoming, it offers an extensive drinks menu and is easily accessible by tube.

Davy’s at St James’s is a central London wine bar and restaurant set in a former champagne cellar off Pall Mall. The underground rooms, vaulted ceilings, and clubby St James’s setting give it a more formal, old-school feel than a typical bar. Expect seated drinks, lunch, dinner, and private dining rather than a quick stop.

Ekstedt at The Yard is a Michelin-starred Scandinavian restaurant located in the iconic Great Scotland Yard Hotel, Westminster. Helmed by Swedish chef Niklas Ekstedt, it specializes in Nordic wood fire cooking techniques using the finest seasonal British ingredients. The intimate venue offers multi-course tasting menus, a unique Chef's Table experience, and a pioneering natural wine list, all set within a rustic-modern ambiance that celebrates open-fire culinary artistry.

Larry’s is the National Portrait Gallery’s café bar, set in the restored vaults beneath one of London’s best-known museums. It works as a practical stop for coffee, brunch, light meals, and cocktails before or after a gallery visit. The setting is sheltered, contemporary, and central, with easy access from Trafalgar Square and the West End.

Vantra Vegan is a central Soho restaurant built around an all-vegan menu, with buffet and à la carte options, juices, teas, and a calm, health-focused feel. It suits a quick lunch, a casual dinner, or a low-key stop between West End plans. The setting is urban and practical rather than scenic, but its long-running presence since 1999 gives it unusual continuity in a fast-changing part of London.

Inside Picturehouse Central on Great Windmill Street, this café-restaurant-bar is built for pre-film drinks, post-screening meals, and quick West End pauses. Expect a compact, contemporary interior spread across several levels, with casual café seating below, a restaurant upstairs, and a members’ bar and roof terrace that looks toward Piccadilly Circus. It is busiest around screenings and meal times, and works best as part of a wider evening out.