Best Birthday Restaurants in London for Celebrating

Bistro Freddie is the new restaurant concept from the geniuses over at Crispin. Bistro Freddie is an intimate restaurant with only 45 covers. It’s cosy, romantic with candlelight and oozes cool with the trendy people of Shoreditch dining there. The highlights are definitely the pie, snails on toast and bavette steak, although the menu does change. Definitely one of the best birthday restaurants in London, It’s perfect for a special and unforgetable dinner with your partner or family. Don’t be scared to try something unique on the wine-list as well, as it’s been curated by a true expert, Alex Price.

Have to try: Snails on toast, chicken & tarragon pie and bavette steak.
Perfect for: Romantic birthdays
Approx price for 2 people: £150

If you’re venturing out to trusty Heston’s, it’s likely a special occasion. This Michelin-star, exclusive spot offers a unique dining experience that combines modern gastronomy techniques with historic British cuisine. The inspiration spans across many centuries and includes artistic creations such as Heston’s meat fruit and lamb cutlets. If you go here prepared to leave amazed as you’ll literally go on a food journey not many have been on before.

Have to try: Cod in cider
Perfect for: Birthday date night
Approx price for 2 people: Pricey but worth it, £250+

Their Essex branch could well be the most talked of in the county; garnering a huge reputation thanks to the celeb diners and unique location- and we don’t doubt this highly anticipated Mayfair newbie will have many neighbouring restaurants shaking in their boots. Terrifically tasty Turkish cuisine, in an undeniably Instagrammable venue, this will be a birthday restaurant in London to remember.

Have to try: Monkfish Mediterraneo
Perfect for: Double dating
Approx price for 2 people: £150-£200 with drinks

Possibly the most picturesque Italian, if not restaurant in London. If the walls aren’t full of wine bottles, they are full of photos- no detail is spared in this characteristic slice of Italy. A feast on all senses, from sight to sound to taste, CP will have you declaring ‘Mamma Mia!’ to anyone and everyone.

Have to try: Signature truffle pasta
Perfect for: Friends, family
Approx price for 2 people: Expenny, £200 for 2 plus cocktails

This British restaurant is a sure showstopper thanks to the ravishing botanical interiors, Bourne & Hollingsworth is a living, breathing pinterest board; hanging plants, wall plants, even floral chairs; if you want a civilised birthday dinner, or bottomless brunch, look no further.

Have to try: Free range Essex pork chops
Perfect for: Classy birthday meal
Approx price for 2 people: Medium £100 for 2

This ones for the girls, flamingo pink interiors, singing and dancing, and bottomless cocktails, Skinny Kitchen is hands down the hottest brunch and dinner spot in London right now. You may be battling for a table weeks in advance, but once you’re in, the old school classics and guilt-free menu options will be worth the wait.

Have to try: Asian noodles
Perfect for: Girly birthday brunch
Approx price for 2 people: £120, but we’re out out!

This fairly new space is one of the reasons Canary Wharf is no longer just a weeknight spot. Located on the crossrail roof gardens and attracting many a party-goer, this humongous venue has it all. Enjoy a birthday meal, sip on cocktails whilst taking in the views, or head inside for a boogie as day evolves into night.

Have to try: Pergola cheeseburger
Perfect for: A huge birthday celebration
Approx price for 2 people: Depending how long you stay £80-120

Ayllu is synonymous with luxury and style. If you’re one to go all out on your birthday, this relatively new South American spot will be the best birthday gift this year. Perfectly presented fusion dishes in the name of Nikkei, dig into zesty ceviche and other aromatic delights. Peruvian cuisine meet Japanese influences at this modern and stylish location. You’ll feel super cool here on your birthday night.

Have to try: Yellowtail, beef tataki, aubergine
Perfect for: Birthday date night
Approx price for 2 people: Up to £200

Step through the unassuming threshold to the dazzling, energetic Ours. From the showy, instagrammable wide corridor, to the gorgeous statement tree centrepiece, nothing is subtle here. Famed for their themed brunches such as Whispering Angel and currently Mamma Mia, the show will go on here in Knightsbridge.

Have to try: Seabream puttanesca
Perfect for: Ladies who lunch
Approx price for 2 people: Expenny, £200 for 2 plus cocktails

Celebrate your birthday in style with shuffleboard, colourful cocktails and pizza. This lively hangout is the perfect mix of swanky and informal. The brick arches and exposed pipework create an industrial feel, amongst the sumptuous mirrored, statement bar. Get competitive whilst you share jerk-spiced chicken, prawn dumplings and nachos.

Have to try: Prawn dumplings with wasabi mayo, meat feast pizza
Perfect for: Mixed group birthday
Approx price for 2 people: Cheap and cheerful: £50-£70 plus £13pp for shuffleboard

If you love live blues, soul and funk, high quality barbecued food and daring cocktails, Blues Kitchen will be the crowd pleaser you’ve spent your life searching for.  This American style diner boasts a large bustling venue- perfect for your large bday group! Get stuck into their buffalo chicken wings with an epic blue cheese sauce, or their hot spinach and artichoke dip.

Have to try: Smoked back baby ribs
Perfect for: Mixed group birthday, all ages
Approx price for 2 people: Decent, £80-£100