Hampstead & St John's Wood Restaurant Guide
Freemasons Arms
Where can you find a genuine country pub in London with probably the largest garden in the capital Moreover, one that also benefits from an enclosed courtyard external bar following through to an open landscaped area, and finally, with a front terrace that can provide dining for 100 people.
- Address: 32 Downshire Hill, Hampstead Heath, London, NW3 1NT (Map)
- Cuisine(s): English, Gastropub, Modern British
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £18.00, Dinner: £28.00
Old Bull and Bush, The
The history of The Old Bull and Bush goes back to 1721 but it leapt to fame in the 1920s with the music hall song 'The Old Bull and Bush' sung by Florrie Ford, the 'Madonna' of her time. It is one of those pubs that have surfaced on the mainstream of casual eating in the UK and are taking an increasing share of the market, evidenced by their growth in numbers and the popularity of what they have to offer.
- Address: Northend Road, Golders Green, London, NW3 7HE (Map)
- Cuisine(s): English, Gastropub, Modern British
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £18.00, Dinner: £28.00
Mori Japanese Restaurant - St John's Wood
Mori is the new face of healthy Asian eating in Britain. With increasing interest in food that preserves instead of destroying the human body, eating Asian style has really come into its own, together with the manner in which we take our food.
- Address: 84 St Johns Wood High Street, London, NW8 7SH (Map)
- Cuisine(s): Japanese, Malaysian
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £15.00, Dinner: £15.00
Base Restaurant - Hampstead
Base Restaurant in Hampstead and Baker Street are pleasant little spots that attract passers-by with their bistro-like atmosphere, gourmet food and a drinks list to suit all tastes. Those who prefer a little more in the way of ethical sourcing and farm fresh produce have much to look forward here.
Complimentary bottle of house wine when ordering 2 courses from the a la carte menu
- Address: 71 Hampstead High Street, London, NW3 1QP (Map)
- Cuisine(s): French, Mediterranean
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £33.00
YO! Sushi - Finchley Road
YO! Sushi Finchley Road is a vital gastronomic experience rather than simply a place to eat sushi. This exciting and visually appealing Japanese delicacy, almost a cuisine in itself and going back to the 4th century BC, is fast rising in popularity for reasons of both taste and health, as well as its companionable setting.
- Address: 02 Centre, 255 Finchley Road, London, NW3 6LU (Map)
- Cuisine(s): Japanese
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £16.00, Dinner: £27.00
Apostrophe - London, O2 Centre
Apostrophe is more that just a punctuation mark or a figure of speech; built along café lines, this boulangerie - patisserie has certainly made a mark in London's baking scene. Each of the 16 outlets is designed in a unique manner in keeping with its location and communal tables add to the general bonhomie.
- Address: 255 Finchley Road, London, NW3 6LU (Map)
- Cuisine(s): Café
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £14.00, Dinner: £14.00
Arches Wine Bar, The
- Address: 7 Fairhazel Gardens, Hampstead, London, NW6 3QE (Map)
- Cuisine(s): Bar
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £36.00
Artigiano
A beautiful restaurant, frequented by thespians and artisans, set in a pretty alternative to Hampstead, Belsize Park. Stunning modern Italian cuisine in surroundings like these is hard to find. And with a lunch menu weekdays for £14.
- Address: 12a Belsize Terrace, Belsize Park, London, NW3 4AX (Map)
- Cuisine(s): Italian, Modern
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £25.00, Dinner: £40.00
ASK - North London, Haverstock Hill
For some time I made the mistake of thinking that no group of restaurants in the region of 200 locations could hope to maintain the quality for which I was looking. Then one day I decided to put my prejudices to the test, walked into Oxford Ask! and discovered that I could not have been more mistaken.
- Address: 216 Haverstock Hill, London, NW3 2AE (Map)
- Cuisine(s): Pizza & Pasta
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £22.00
Aso
- Address: 293 Finchley Road, Hampstead, London, NW3 6DT (Map)
- Cuisine(s): Japanese
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £15.00