Tired of the same old same old and fancying a change for your dinner in London? Here’s a list of some of my favorite quirky London restaurants that offer far more than just good food. I hope you find something that appeals to you and if you find the experience enjoyable, go on a journey of quirky-seeking of your own.
Les Trois Garcons
Converted from an old pub, this Anglo-French restaurant is quirky from the outset. The interior’s full of oddities, stuffed animals and the occasional A-lister. The food is excellent but not inexpensive, however I feel it’s worth a visit. It opened in 2000 with an exaggerated chic flourish, but there’s more to it than just the décor: the quality of the eating should get a thumbs up from most foodies.
Website: http://www.lestroisgarcons. com
Address: 1 Club Row, London E1 6JX
Circus
Is it a restaurant, a bar or ‘a Cabaret, my friend’?
It’s actually all of the above. Enjoy a very interesting evening of entertainment, good food and have a great time into the bargain.
Relax in the cocktail bar or book a table and dine, while enjoying the cabaret and circus acts. This venue is as vibrant as the rest of Covent Garden.
Website: http://circus-london.co. uk/
Address: 27-29 Endell Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9BA
Inamo
Interesting for techies and geeks, this is an Oriental fusion restaurant with pioneering interactive systems.
You place your order via a 3D menu projected onto your table, you can even choose the virtual table cloth styling. Once you’ve enjoyed the food and a glass of wine or two, you can even order your taxi home.
Is this a look into the future?
Website: http://www.inamo-restaurant. com/pc/
Address: 4-12 Regent St, London, Greater London SW1Y 4PE
Archipelago
Looking for unusual food? Archipelago restaurant has some great choices, but I hope you’re adventurous.
The quirkiness of this place is in the menu, where you can enjoy crocodile, kangaroo, wildebeest and much more.
The décor is in tune with the ambiance of the restaurant: there are golden Buddhas, palm trees and peacock feathers which all add to the quirky nature of this venue.
Website: http://www.archipelago-restaurant. co. uk/
Address: 110 Whitfield Street, London, W1T 5ED
The Doodle Bar
Are you a doodler? If so, head on down to the Doodle Bar near Battersea Bridge, which is an old Victorian space near Vivienne Westwood’s studios that’s been painted white and patrons are encouraged to leave their mark there.
And there’s even a ping pong table.
Website: http://www.thedoodlebar. com/
Address: 33 Parkgate Road, London SW11 4NP.
Contributed post by Ben Inder who is an avid foodie.
Born in Belfast and now living in London, Julie McNamee is involved in internet marketing as a day job and blogging as a hobby. She’s interested in all things quirky and Fortean, as well as art, photography and theatre. Her blog Quirky Travel, specializes in London and Paris top tips and off the beaten path information with subjects such as London film locations and unusual Paris museums.
