Father’s Day is the perfect time to treat dad and I’ve got lots of options for restaurants in London that will cater to every taste. Whether he likes fine dining, a Sunday roast, a pub or even afternoon tea, if you’re looking for the best restaurants in London for Father’s Day then you’ve come to the right place. Father’s Day falls on 21st of June but lots of restaurants having special offers for the whole of the weekend.
Duck & Waffle isn’t just a restaurant, it’s a whole experience, starting with the glass lift ride to the 40th Floor of the Heron Tower. Both parents and kids will love the floor to ceiling views of the whole city. One of the best views in town. The menu leans towards brunch (though the restaurant is 24 hours) and comfort food will appeal to all – there’s even a waffle menu. The signature eponymous dish is THE thing to try. Dad’s will love the three course Sunday Roast which is a very reasonable £55 per adult and £35 per child.
Location: Heron Tower, 110 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4AY
The Dorchester – this luxury hotel is a place close to my heart and we used to visit The Grill as children. Now it’s been wonderfully modernised and this Father’s Day will be serving an indulgent three course lunch with a British Sunday roast, including a selection of meat served with sides or seasonal plates such as fresh ChalkStream trout alongside spring vegetables.
Desserts include a luxuriously rich chocolate mousse.
Another option is Father’s Day afternoon tea at the hotel in the hotel’s promenade with live music, thoughtfully curated to give Dad a treat! £115 per person.
The restaurants in the Ivy Group go all out for Father’s Day and always offer great food and great value.
The Ivy Collection restaurants will be offering a set menu for Father’s Day. (check back here for updates).
Sister brand, Harry’s will be serving up it’s signature relaxed Italian dining experience. central to the celebrations is the Tagliata Di Manzo, roasted and sliced beef served with fresh rocket, Datterini tomato, and shaved parmesan. The dish is available on the à la carte menu, or as part of Father’s Day set menu.
The set menu is a brilliant price with two courses for £29.95 or three courses for £34.95. Signature dishes are on offer including ‘Nduja Flatbread, Tagliolini, and the Pollo Milanese. To finish the classic Tiramisù is always the best. There’s Father’s Day cocktail, the Padre Americano. Harry’s signature twist on the classic, blending vermouth, Campari, fig leaf soda, and Harry’s lager. Available on 20th and 21st June.
We love the Ivy Asia which is part of the Ivy Collection! The decor is opulent and stylish but appealing to children’s eyes too with it’s green gem stone floor, hanging pink cherry blossoms and Asian artwork, a truly immersive experience. Children aren’t an after thought here and there is a separate children’s menu with a choice of chicken, salmon or tofu all served with rice, cucumber and prawn tempura rolls or avocado rolls kids will love the drama of the dry ice that comes with the food. For Father’s Day the Ivy Asia has a set menu of favourites with 2 Courses for £29.95 or 3 Courses £34.95.
Locations: There are three locations in London: Ivy Asia Chelsea, Ivy Asia Mayfair and Ivy Asia St Paul’s.
Little ones and grown up steak lovers will all be big fans of this restaurants brand which serves only British pasture-raised beef and sustainable seafood. If Dad is a steaklover this is THE steak restaurant to choose. They also serve one of London’s best Sunday roasts.
Locations: Eight locations around London including Covent Garden, Spitalfields and Knightsbridge
Sexy Fish – Will being serving up their Sunday Brunch with shared starters to begin, followed by their signature Asian food including sushi, sashimi and dishes from the Robata grill in an unlimited hot and cold buffet selections and desserts for the table, along with special additions including oysters and caviar.
Each Dad will get the chance to “Roll the Dice” to win a selection of prizes plus leave with a Sexy Fish lager and Japanese chocolate truffles to take home.
Location: Mayfair
The Orange – You can’t beat a really good pub for lunch with dad and The Orange in Pimlico is one of our favourites! It’s not an ‘old man pub’ it’s aesthetic too and has one of the best Sunday roasts I’ve ever had and it’s served family style!
Location: Pimlico
Located on the 33rd floor of the Shard, Hutong is an experience as well as a restaurant, added to that they served the best the duck and pancakes that I’ve ever had in London. The dim sum is amazing and another must order is the crispy soft-shell crab with Sichuan dried chilli (very spicy and perhaps not one for kids!) but there’s plenty of other child-friendly options (though there’s no children’s menu). The Dynasty brunch is great value and served on Saturdays. Sundays are the Bubbles & Bao Brunch, which sees free-flowing plates of Northern Chinese flavours and crafted drinks. Throughout brunch, guests are treated to lightning-fast Bian Lian face-changing mask performances – the signature duck can be added to the experience.
Location: 31 St. Thomas Street Level 33 The Shard London, SE1 9RY
Scott’s One of London’s most beautifully elegant restaurants is actually our parents favourite restaurant. Scott’s is best of British and specialises in fish and seafood. But be aware children under six are only permitted at lunch time on Saturday and Sunday, bank holidays and school breaks. There’s no children’s menu but I’d recommend a classic fish and chips!
Locations: Mayfair and Richmond.
Hakkasan has long been THE name in London for elevated Chinese and it’s always been one of Mr S’s favourite places. While there’s no children’s menu kids can have fun eating steamed buns and dim sum as well as crispy duck pancakes. Take dad to the signature weekend brunch for £55.
Location: 17 Bruton St, London W1J 6QB
Balthazar in Covent Garden has a special place in my heart after we visited in New York. The French brasserie is rolling out the red carpet for dads. On Sunday, 21st June there will be three courses from a specially curated Father’s Day Dinner Set Menu, priced at £27.50, finishing with unlimited servings of signature chocolate mousse, available from 5pm
Throughout the evening, a live caricaturist will be capturing everything with bespoke illustrations and there will be 50% off the reserve wine list and Balthazar’s Calvados.
Location: Covent Garden
Aqua Shard – Dining at the Shard is always a special experience, taking in the incredible views over London. Options are the ‘Ultimate Sunday Roast’ or the fun Peter Pan tea – perfect for the whole family.
Lucky Cat This is a high end restaurant that welcomes children of all ages! The menu of Asian plates and robata grills is delicious and the weekend brunch is great value and would make a lovely option for Father’s Day. Choose Bishopsgate to experience the views of what is currently the highest restaurant in London. The Mayfair option is great for a shopping stop off to buy dad something nice!
Locations: Bishopsgate and Mayfair.
Amazonico – A slightly off-piste option for Father’s Day, we love this fun Latin American restaurant.
This Father’s Day weekend they are offering their vibrant Asado family feast in the jungle style restaurant.
The Parrilla Mixta is the main dish with signature favourites including Cangrejo, Aguachile, and Ensalada Amazónica and finishing with a Mother’s Day special, fruity dessert, Babajito. There’s a live band and a real immersive experience of flavour, music, and culture.
20th and 21st June
12-4pm
£65 per person
Bacchanalia The dining room at this Greek / Mediterranean restaurant is one of the most beautiful I’ve seen and children will be entranced by the five statues designed by British artist Damien Hirst including a winged lion and a unicorn. There no children’s menu but plenty of crowd-pleasers on the a la carte. The ‘Roman’ Sunday lunch is great value and features magnificent operatic entertainment that my mother and father-in-law love!
Location: 1 Mount Street, London, W1K 3NA
Nobu We love the Nobu Portman Square Sunday brunch. This brunch is every Sunday with a sushi buffet, choice of main course and dessert buffet. Usually the last Sunday of every month children’s entertainers Sharky and George are there to bring the fun but there is a bonus Father’s Day Event on the 21st June so mums can relax while kids are entertained by the best of the best . Under 5s are free for brunch and under 12s are half price.
Montcalm Royal London House has launched its Father’s Day Sunday Roast Retreat for stays taking place between 20–22 June. The package includes an overnight stay with breakfast and late check-out, alongside a three-course Bird Song Sunday Roast at hotel’s The Aviary rooftop restaurant and terrace bar. There is also a Sunday Roast at Lilli by Akira Back.
Beer enthusiasts can experience a behind the scene look at Long Arm & Brewery . The venue is now offering guests a 45-minute guided tour with its Master Brewer.
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