The U.K. brims with A-listers flocking to the country to enjoy the meals and atmosphere at some of the best-rated celebrity-calibre restaurants around. These restaurants have attracted new and old waves of stars this year, whether we talk about loyal clients like Dua Lipa and Princess Eugenie hitting The Pelican regularly or one-time visitors like Taylor Swift, spotted leaving first-rate Argentinian eatery Casa Cruz earlier this summer.
Whether you’re into sampling some of the country’s most delicious dishes that magnetize celebrities or you’re into star spotting, you can rest assured you’ll have an unforgettable experience filled with both kinds of surprises. You may have long dreamed of dining at The Clifton, the famous restaurant featured on the big-name television programme Four in a Bed almost a decade ago. Or you possibly dream of setting foot in the Ledbury in London, one of the nine restaurants in the U.K. awarded the most Michelin stars to date. You’re not the only one heading to the U.K. for the mesmerizing, one-of-a-kind gastronomic landscape, but celebrities, too, so let’s see what restaurants draw the most celebrities this year!
Sexy Fish
Frequented by bigwigs like Katy Perry, David Beckham, Kendall Jenner, Jennifer Lawrence, and even Kate Moss, Sexy Fish proved to live up to its name thanks to its undeniable sex appeal. Located in Berkeley Square House, the renowned seafood house delights both ordinary and known people crossing its doorfront with premium a la carte lists, late-night dining selections, and Omakase tasting menus, among others. Focusing on both the late-night bar and Asian cuisine sides, this venue will offer an upmarket experience that goes beyond the first-rate beverages and food. The bars overlook a few breathtaking waterfalls exploding in all colours, in front of which you can sort through your menu’s premium options.
Expect to be left in awe by the nautical aesthetic combined with stylish adornments by courtesy of Damien Hirst, all reminding of the ‘seas of Asia’ and explaining the focus on the shellfish, sashimi, and other seafood ubiquitously served in Japan. Glitzy and lavish, this restaurant has demonstrated it goes beyond the glitter as it keeps pulling in a roster of the biggest names in the movie, music, arts, and other industries, many of which you see on TV.
Chiltern Firehouse
With an intimate yet tantalizing atmosphere, the Chiltern Firehouse welcomes celebrities from all walks of life, from English singer and songwriter Suki Waterhouse to internationally known musicians Kylie Minogue and Taylor Swift to actresses Lily Allen and Lindsay Lohan. The menu flaunts lobster thermidor, signature crabs, select cuts of rib-eye, tender antelope, and so on, all accompanied by a variety of mouth-watering cocktails that cater to all tastes.
Thanks to the usual rollcall of patrons, calling this establishment the London restaurant du jour is fair. Clearly, venues like this are never short of clients, and delighting in a meal here means you’ll need to reserve your table far in advance. To make the most of your experience, ensure you have mobile data anywhere you go and customer support round-the-clock with the eSIM United Kingdom quickly installed and activated on your phone, be it Android, iOS, etc. Mobile plans are customizable, so assuming you know how long your stay in the U.K. is, you’re one step closer to saving massively on the hefty roaming fees and paying only for what you use.
Mount Street
Located near one of the megapolis’s most beautiful parks and hosting one of the world’s most valuable galleries, you’ll find the splurge-worthy Mount Street restaurant. It is modestly famed for delighting one of the country’s heaviest names, Russell Crowe, Queen Camilla, and last but not least, King Charles. Easily recognizable by the nearby renowned thoroughfares and first-rate hotels, the establishment borders on an exclusive art gallery boasting collections you can see up close.
This place adds a modern touch to British classics you must definitely try, such as Wellington beef, fish and chips, and bangers and mash, among others. Dining in two? Then you’re in the perfect formation to try the lobster pie that’s consistent enough for two samplers, for it is continuously extolled.
Other staples that could hit your spot at the Mount Street include, but are not limited to Cornish bluefin tuna belly, Bruton beef tartare, Orkney scallop scampi, and Rib of Westcountry beef. You’re spoilt for choice, so take your time to flip through the menu until you find the options that appeal to you the most.
The Devonshire
If you’re looking for a less stuffy and sought-after, yet celebrity-favoured restaurant to enjoy the British cuisine without experiencing the hustle and bustle of the surroundings of the most prominent eateries, then The Devonshire could be what you’re dreaming of. Sited on Denman Street, this location ranks among the most raved-about ones in town, A-listers notwithstanding, offering two different opportunities to meet celebrities.
If you can get a table upstairs, you could see some British big names dining there. Otherwise, you can reserve a table on the first floor, where you’ll see beer enthusiasts delighting in their pints of Guinness.
The venue is rich in historical significance. It was constructed on part of the capital’s townhouse of the Dukes of Devonshire between the 18th and 19th centuries. Among the celebrities spotted here throughout the restaurant’s history are Nigella Lawson, Margot Robbie, Lewis Capaldi, Bono, Feargel Sharkey, and others.
Isabel
Thanks to the restaurant’s recognition and excellence, the booking list at Isabel is always star-studded and endless. With dimming lights that create a comfy atmosphere and sultry, breathtaking interiors, this place has become a must-visit for those longing for some quality time in a secluded, relaxed atmosphere—celebrities included.
Out of the boundless inventory of stars that ticked off this glamorous venue, some names, including Robert Pattinson, Hilary Duff, Princess Beatrice, and Sienna Miller, grab the most attention. Expect to be left longing for more after sampling some of the most frenzied options on the food menu here, such as 30-days-aged rib eye, first-class Australian Sirloin Wagyu, and beef short rib slowly cooked for 12 hours, among others.
Numerous other U.K. restaurants lure in the crème de la crème, including The Araki, Sketch, and Daphnes. Which one has aroused your interest the most?
