(26 Smithfield Street in London, United Kingdom)

26 Smithfield restaurant overlooking London’s historic and happening Smithfield Market has an honest..., wholesome approach to food, a refreshing experience in the relentless City. With a champagne bar, very cool main bar, first floor dining room and al fresco terrace, 26 Smithfield always has a space and ambience to suit your mood. The main dish here is whole rotisserie chicken served family-style, though the comfort-food menu makes terrific use of Smithfield’s best meats and fresh fish too. The décor is laid-back smart, with leather seating, plain wooden tables and floors, and Indian fabrics for splashes of colour. Classic and mad cocktails and live music completes the scene. Please note - this restaurant only accepts bookings of 15 diners or more in the evenings.A credit card is required to reserve a table, if there is availability - this is simply to secure your booking, absolutely no money will be charged to the card except in the case of late cancellations.Please note - this venue does not serve food on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Opening hours: Mon - Thurs11am - 11pmFri11am - 12am Sat & Sun closed 26 Smithfield has open mic nights every Wednesday. [moreless]

(54 Farringdon Road in London, United Kingdom)

Already a fixture on the Clerkenwell dining scene, 54 – located at 54 Farringdon Road – serves uniqu...e British and Malaysian cuisine in stylish surrounds. Don't confuse this with fusion though. The contemporary menu – created using free-range, organic and local produce - offers a mix of classic western and Asian dishes, including favourites such as the chicken satay with peanut sauce; homemade butternut squash and sage gnocchi; pumpkin soup; lamb shank rendang curry and a delicious old-fashioned trifle for dessert. The eclectic food and super-friendly staff at 54 provide the essential elements to relax and enjoy your meal, and there is an excellent and reasonably priced wine list. Please note, 54 is located on Farringdon Road, not Farringdon Street or Farringdon Lane. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 12pm - 3pm & 6pm - 11pmSat 6pm - 11pmOpen for lunch on the first Sunday of every month. [moreless]

(Old Finsbury Town Hall in London, United Kingdom)

Exclusive parties are available at this venue The historic architecture of this beautiful building p...rovides the perfect setting for a glamorous Christmas party. Twinkling lights will sparkle and glisten around your guests whilst they enjoy their reception drinks. As you move into the dining room their attention will be drawn to the ornate features and heavenly angels that adorn the room. Beautifully dressed tables and ambient lighting create a truly stunning dining experience. The perfect surroundings to enjoy a delicious meal provided by award winning Create Food and Party Design. After dinner the live band will take to the stage changing the atmosphere to party, ensuring a full dance floor all night. Opening hours: Various [moreless]

(61 Turnmill Street, Clerkenwell in London, United Kingdom)

Relaxed, unpretentious, inviting, Anexo is a memorable Mediterranean-style DJ-bar and restaurant rou...nd the corner from Farringdon station, and next door to Turnmills nightclub. With its Gaudi-esque décor, Mediterranean-inspired a la carte menu, tasty tapas and impressive lunch specials, no wonder it's popular with the local office workers, couples and party people alike. Yes, the griddled fillet of beef on a corn tortilla with a spicy tomato, white wine and smoked chilli sauce topped with gratinéed Manchego cheese tastes just as good as it sounds. But whatever you choose, leave room for the baked pineapple with ginger and bananas served with coconut ice cream. Anexo is especially worth a visit in the summer when the doors open, spilling the crowd out onto the street for a BBQ and drinks in the sun. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 12pm - 3pm and 6pm - 11pmSat 6pm - 10:30pm [moreless]

(38 Charterhouse Street in London, United Kingdom)

Please note - on Friday and Saturday evenings this restaurant does not take bookings of less than 12... diners. On these days a bar menu only is served. Opening hours: Mon 12:00pm -4pm12:00pm -11:00pm Tue12:00pm -12:00am Weds12:00pm-1:00am Thu12:00pm-3:30am Fri6:00pm-3:30am Sat12:00pm-5:00pm Sun [moreless]

(77a Chaterhouse Street in London, United Kingdom)

Sharer parties and exclusive parties are available at this venue.Fabric has often been called the be...st nightclub in London…This is a legendary venue in the heart of Farringdon, ideally located for access from both the City and the West End…With features including a bodysonic dancefloor and the “best sound-system in the world” (as voted by a panel of professionals in 2006), fabric is considered a template within the industry and is renowned for hosting some of the very best club and corporate parties. Raw bricks, metal and glass lend the space a distinctive urban feel and also make it easy to theme. The venue includes 5 bars and 3 sound systems all connected through an intriguing network of rooms and areas, though all self-contained and able to accommodate groups from anything between 80 and 1,800 people Opening hours: Various times Mon - Thurs [moreless]

(132 - 136 St John Street, Farringdon in London, United Kingdom)

A trendy bar-restaurant in the self-consciously fashionable Clerkenwell, Cicada’s mix of strong desi...gn, fun, and inexpensive food continues to attract a regular media industry crowd. There’s a large, airy bar for the boozers, and top notch Pan Asian goodies served from an open plan kitchen for the peckish. Miso soup, delicate dim sum, tempura, sashimi and curries are all here, as well as some scrumptious barbeque specials. The wine list is extensive, though cocktails (from £6) are the drink of choice. When things heat up, head downstairs to the bijou club room. Or, on summer evenings, be seen sitting outside with a Bangkok bellini or three. Cicada has it all. Please note this restaurant has a 2 hour limit on all tables on Friday & Saturday nights (booked before 8pm). This restaurant only takes bookings of 7 or less through toptable, and does not take bookings between 7:30pm and 9pm every evening. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 12pm - 3pm & 6pm - 11pmSat 12pm - 11pmBar: Mon - Fri 12pm - 11pmSat 6pm - 11pm [moreless]

(57 West Smithfield in London, United Kingdom)

If you’re looking for award-winning French food in a chic environment, go no further than Club Gasco...n in Farringdon’s Smithfield Street. Set in the elegant old Lyons Tea House, the marble walls, wooden floors, big mirrors and blue velvet banquettes give the dining room an old-school sophistication. The restaurant’s Michelin starred menu celebrates the gastronomy of South-West France and offers an amazing selection of eight different types of foie gras, and signature dishes include the glazed black cod, lobster dumplings and a delicious confit of organic salmon, violet tea and citrus chutney. Club Gascon’s wine list is to-die-for, and the service is fantastic.Club Gascon will only take bookings for up to 12 people or for exclusive hire from toptable. Please note - this restaurant does take bookings of more than 12 diners. Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 12 noon - 2pm & 7pm - 10pmFri: 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 10:30pmSat: 7pm - 10.30pm Club Gascon has been voted the 2007 Independent restauranteur of the Year 2007 in the Catey Awards [moreless]

(26-28 Ray Street in London, United Kingdom)

Buzzing atmosphere, charming Victorian décor, top nosh, good value wine, friendly staff – this trans...formed backstreet boozer ticks all the boxes of a genuine gastropub. A solid, seasonal, Modern European menu is served up by unfailingly charming staff at both lunch and dinner. Starters may include a smooth Smoked mackerel brandade with parsley salad, while a choice of around five mains features the likes of Old Spot pork chop with white beans, watercress and sherry vinegar. When it comes to puddings, a gold star most certainly goes to the dreamy chocolate brownie with coffee ice-cream. A separate bar menu offers an excellent line in satisfying munchies, fat olives, crispy pig's ear, Arbroath smokies. A handful of tables outside encourage lazy summer afternoons. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 11am - 11pm Sat 6pm - 11pmSun 12:30pm - 2:45pm(Dinner service begins at 6pm every day) [moreless]

(63 Charterhouse Street in London, United Kingdom)

Comptoir Gascon restaurant, found in Farringdon’s bustling Charterhouse Street, is a French foodie’s... paradise. This award-winning gourmet bistro/delicatessen specialises in fare from the South-West of France, and boasts a stunning menu including classics such as homemade charcuterie, rabbit with mustard sauce and tagliatelle, dreamy French fries cooked in duck fat and a sensational selection of foie gras, all of which have helped them earn a Bib Gourmand. The wine list is also superb. Located near the Smithfield and Exmouth market, Comptoir Gascon is relaxed with wooden floors and chic blue chairs – the perfect restaurant for business lunches or an informal and intimate dinner with friends. Please be aware that this restaurant does not taking bookings for Saturday lunch. this sitting is walk in custom only.The kitchen closes at 10pm every day. Opening hours: Tues - Thurs: 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 10pmFri 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 11pmSat 10:30am - 2:30pm and 7pm - 11pmKitchen closed at 10pm every day In 2006 Comptoir Gascon was voted Harden's - Best restaurant under £45 [moreless]