Dinner With Dad: 21 Father’s Day Menus Worth Booking
It’s Father’s Day on the 18th June (in case you needed a little reminder), and that means pulling out all the stops to spoil the father figure in your life.
Luckily, London is full of incredible restaurants ready to put on a sumptuous spread for your number one man. From steakhouses with river views to traditional Sunday roasts, these are the best Father’s Day restaurants worth booking.
The Best Restaurants For Father Day In London
Park Chinois
It’s no secret that dads are partial to a whiskey or two, and Father’s Day is the perfect opportunity for them to drink a glass (or four) with you on their day of rest. Head to Park Chinois and treat dad to our five new whisky flights, featuring an exploration of oak cask whiskies to the Suntory 100 Years Anniversary flight.
On the food front, they’ll also be serving an exclusive Godfather dessert – a decadent dark chocolate cigar filled with luscious chocolate mousse and caramel, served with creamy vanilla ice cream and finished with dry ice for an extra flourish. A dessert fit for the head of the table.
Where: 17 Berkeley St, London W1J 8EA
Website: www.parkchinois.com
RAILS Restaurant
If your dad loves a Sunday roast, then book him into RAILS Restaurant & Little Bar in the heart of King’s Cross. Diners can expect a premium roast, complete with a large glass of wine and all the trimmings.
Choose from sirloin of beef with a Yorkshire pudding and red wine jus, chicken with bread sauce and stuffing or pork belly with crispy crackling and apple sauce, all served alongside sharing sides including roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, braised red cabbage and cauliflower cheese.
Where: Pancras Rd, London N1C 4TB
Website: www.railslondon.com
A premium roast, complete with a large glass of wine.
Swan London
Make sure dad’s wearing trousers with an elasticated waistband because there’s a host of choices for Father’s Day at Swan London.
Feast like a king on chateaubriand for two, tuck into a Sunday roast with all the trimmings, or treat him to Mr. Falstaff’s Gentlemen’s Afternoon Tea, a savoury afternoon tea including a baked stilton cheese scone; chicken and bacon sandwich; mini Curious Brew battered fish and chips; a fig and maple syrup macaroon; as well as a half tankard of Curious IPA.
Where: 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London SE1 9DT
Website: www.swanlondon.co.uk
Cheneston’s
Take your dad for Sunday lunch and pair it with a celebratory glass of champagne at Cheneston’s at The Milestone Hotel.
Expect Sustainably sourced meats and perfectly roasted, seasonal veg at the luxurious restaurant, while on Father’s Day, everyone can enjoy a complimentary glass of Champagne or wine when dining from the Sunday Roast Lunch menu.
Where: 1-3 Kensington Ct, London W8 5DL
Website: www.milestonehotel.com
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Gillray’s Steakhouse & Bar
What dad doesn’t love a steakhouse? Even better when that steakhouse comes with views of the Thames, London Eye and Big Ben.
Book in for an authentic British dining experience on Father’s Day and you’ll receive two complimentary vouchers for Gillray’s acclaimed gin masterclasses, where dad will choose from a selection of British gins, and select tonics and garnishes to create the perfect G&T suited to their tastes.
Where: County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7PB
Website: www.gillrays.com
The Game Bird
Indulge in a delicious Sunday roast with your dad at The Game Bird, where you’ll feast on three courses, including the classic roast British grass-fed beef with all the trimmings, and an indulgent dessert of coffee and white chocolate tart with tonka bean ice cream.
Under the direction of celebrated Michelin-starred chef, Lisa Goodwin-Allen, it’s a destination that’s sure to impress this Father’s Day.
Where: 16-18, St James’s Pl, St. James’s, London SW1A 1NJ
Website: www.thestaffordlondon.com
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Meraki
If he’s into Mediterranean food then he’s in luck, as popular Greek restaurant Merkai is going the extra mile for all the dads out there this Father’s Day. As a special present to fathers, Meraki is gifting every dad a £50 Meraki voucher to spend on a future date of his choice – so really, you’ve nailed the dinner and the gift in one.
Meraki also has family-friendly live music on Sundays between 1.30-3.15pm, so is the perfect spot for Father’s Day lunch.
Meraki is gifting every dad a voucher, so you’ve nailed the dinner and gift in one.
Where: 80-82 Great Titchfield St., London W1W 7QT
Website: www.meraki-restaurant.com
Pivot
It’s guaranteed you’ll be dad’s favourite this Father’s Day when you treat him to an afternoon at Pivot, where they’ll be offering a complimentary Old Fashioned whisky cocktail and whisky truffles to all fathers alongside their main meal.
Whether it’s the hearty beef and bone marrow pie or the roasted ham, eggs and potatoes, the bold and smoky flavours of the whisky will be the perfect end to his meal.
Where: 3 Henrietta St, London WC2E 8LU
Website: www.pivotbarandbistro.com
Mercante
Adding an Italian twist to your Father’s Day is Mercante with a menu of fresh produce, seasonal ingredients and genuine Italian cuisine.
Treat dad to a feast – from gamberoni alla griglia to delicious carbonara – and make sure to book a table on the terrace with beautiful views of Green Park.
Add an Italian twist to your Father’s Day.
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Where: Sheraton Grand, Piccadilly, London W1J 7BX
Website: www.mercanterestaurant.com
Smith’s Bar & Grill
What’s a Sunday without a roast? And when that roast come with a complimentary pint of beer for dads, you’d be a fool not to take dad there this Father’s Day.
The menu includes roasted pork belly, 28-days matured chateaubriand, and 10-days matured lamb shank, served with honey roasted carrots, duck fat roasted potatoes, tenderstem broccoli, parnsips, a homemade Yorkshire pudding and gravy. Alongside his free beer, you can also add 90 minutes of bottomless red wine from £15pp.
Where: 25 Sheldon Square, London W2 6EP
Website: www.smithsbarandgrill.co.uk
Bread Street Kitchen
Gordon Ramsay’s Bread Street Kitchen is treating dads to a free drink when dining this Father’s Day.
Tuck into a Sunday roast or Gordon’s iconic Beef Wellington for two, and wash it down with a complimentary beer or wine.
Dads get a free beer or wine when dining this Father's Day.
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Where: Multiple Locations
Website: www.gordonramsayrestaurants.com
Harvey Nichols
From a traditional Sunday roast and comforting classics like a milk chocolate brownie, to something a little more off-piste, Harvey Nichols in Knightsbridge has a range of restaurants that are sure to be a hit this Father’s Day. Treat him to classic roast beef with potato fondant, Yorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetables and gravy at the Fifth Floor Café and Terrace; get a complimentary bottle of prosecco for the table at Italian restaurant Lucarelli; or enjoy a beer on the house alongside Madhu’s Brasserie’s contemporary Punjabi and Kenyan dishes.
Even better – Harvey Nichols is a shopping haven, so dad can even pick out his own gift on the day. Sorted.
Where: 109-125 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7RJ
Website: www.harveynichols.com
Bentley’s Oyster Bar & Grill
Beef Wellington AND a free Guinness? That truly is a feast for a king, and the perfect way to treat your dad on Father’s Day. As well as the usual Bentley’s classics, on the menu will be a very special Beef Wellington for the big man to tuck into, alongside plenty of perfectly poured Guinness.
Each Dad can enjoy a Guinness on the house on the day, and each daughter or son who’s treated them can enjoy being in the good books for the next few months.
Where: 11-15 Swallow St, London W1B 4DG
Website: www.bentleys.org
The New York Bar at The Rubens Hotel
With its striking red décor, original artwork, and friendly ambiance, The New York Bar at The Rubens is the place to head if your dad’s a beer lover. They’ll be serving up a beer flight experience for two, including a sharing stand and a choice of two beers per person, including Meantime London Pale Ale, Peroni Lager and Guinness.
It also comes with four small plates that’ll go down nicely alongside your beer – from Peking duck steamed buns and lobster rolls, to ham and cheese croquettes and a barbecue jackfruit bao bun.
Where: 39 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 0PS
Website: www.rubenshotel.com
Bbar
To celebrate the greatest gentleman in your life, Bbar is serving up the perfect ‘Gentleman’s’ Afternoon Tea – a savoury ‘chip shop’ fish and chip afternoon tea to enjoy this Father’s Day weekend.
With beer-battered cod and thick fluffy chips, followed by a selection of decadent cakes and their signature Amarula scones, dad will get an indulgent meal to remember.
Where: 43 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 0PP
Website: www.bbarlondon.com
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St Pancras By Searcys
For an unforgettable Father’s Day lunch, head to St Pancras Brasserie and treat dad to a two or three course menu with a pint of craft ale or lager on the side.
Highlight dishes include Potted smoked and confit Loch Duart Salmon with preserved lemon, cucumber and radish salad; Kent pork belly with slow-cooked pig cheek, caramelised apple and ginger sauce; and a selection of decadent desserts, from a Coconut rice pudding to a classic Tiramisu. Delish!
Where: St Pancras International Station, London N1C 4QL
Website: www.stpancrasbysearcys.co.uk
Lady Abercorn’s Pub & Kitchen
When it comes to Father’s Day, sometimes all a dad wants is a couple of beers at the pub.
Lady Abercorn’s is perfect for a pub lover, so whether your dad wants to watch the sports with a craft beer in hand, or tuck into classic dishes like fish and chips or bangers and mash, this is just the spot.
Perfect for a pub lover.
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Where: 40 Liverpool St, London EC2M 7QN
Website: www.hyattrestaurants.com
The Northall
Celebrate Father’s Day with a special set menu at The Northall. Choose from dishes like Braised French White Asparagus with Hollandaise and Hazelnut; Rolled Saddle of Devon Lamb with Pea, Girolle and Mint Jus; and a dessert table filled with sweet treats like Pistachio Paris-Brest, Rhubarb Fool, and Caraibe Dark Chocolate Mousse.
With two courses for £50 and three courses for £65, it’s the perfect glam spot to take him to this Father’s Day.
The perfect glam spot to take him to.
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Where: 10a Northumberland Ave, London WC2N 5AE
Website: www.corinthia.com
Terra
Give your old man a taste of Italy (without the flight expense) with Terra at Eataly’s special offering.
Enjoy a tasty meal for £39 per person and choose from Tagliata di manzo, the finest sliced beef, or Rombo, their incredibly fresh turbot, alongside a bottomless plate of sides to share, including grilled vegetables, crispy roast potatoes and hispi cabbage.
Give your old man a taste of Italy (without the flight expense).
Where: 135 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 3YD
Website: www.eataly.co.uk
Blue Door Bistro
For a truly indulgent Father’s Day experience, settle in for a surf and turf feast of succulent pork steak and fresh king prawns paired with Guatemalan rum at Blue Door Bistro at The Montague on the Gardens.
It’s the perfect treat for dad on his special day, and as it’s a grand occasion, why not round off the celebrations with a Davidoff ‘Signature 2000’ cigar?
Where: 15 Montague St, London WC1B 5BJ
Website: www.montaguehotel.com
Straits Kitchen
If you’re looking to celebrate Father’s Day in style, book in for a scrumptious Asian-inspired roast buffet at Southeast Asian restaurant Straits Kitchen. Straits has given the traditional Sunday roast a twist, where succulent Asian roasting meats take centre stage at carving stations. Think crispy pork belly, roasted duck and BBQ pork, to be enjoyed alongside a selection of seasonal sides, followed by a generous dessert buffet.
These authentic Asian flavours can be perfectly paired with an extensive list of Chinese wines and exotic cocktails or mocktails for a Father’s Day feast to remember.
Where: 80 Houndsditch, London EC3A 7AB
Website: www.panpacific.com
