Best restaurants in London - by type

• The best dog-friendly restaurants in London

  

  It feels as though almost every Londoner either has a dog, or access to one. But if you're looking for somewhere more elevated than a pub to take them, that can be a bit of a quandary. We've scoured the city for London's best restaurants where dogs are more than welcome inside.

• The best wine bars in South London

  

  South London's wine bar scene is in rude health, with a strong selection of independent bars offering everything from classic cuvees to the funkiest of orange wines. Here's our pick of the best places to go for a good glass of wine south of the river.

• The best London restaurants for wedding venues

  

  If you've been eyeing up Charlie XCX's Hackney wedding videos and fancy tying the knot in London too, then let us help. Here's a shortlist of the best restaurants in London to book for a wedding, if you and your partner-to-be are as serious about the food on the table as your future together.

• The best London restaurants open on Monday

  

  If you've been working over the weekend, fancy taking advantage of hard-to-get restaurant availability or simply want to start the week strong, here's our pick of where to go.  

• London's best rooftop bars and restaurants

  

  London's rooftop spaces are open for an alfresco season like no other. Here's where you can dine outside and get a great view at the same time. 

• London's best riverside restaurants and pubs

  

  From the elegant gardens running down to the Thames of The River Cafe to restaurants right on the canal in King's Cross, we pick some of London's loveliest waterside gems to dine at.

• The very best restaurants in London for eating alfresco

  

  For days of glorious spring sunshine, knowing a good alfresco place to eat is invaluable. Here's our guide to London's loveliest spots for outdoor dining (including options for if the weather's not all that reliable).

• The London taprooms, breweries and distilleries serving up great food

   

  London’s brewery scene is insane with around 100 in the city right now. And where there are breweries, there are taprooms, many of which also serve up amazing food, from tacos and pizza to BBQ and Sunday roasts. Here’s our guide to some of the best taproom food to be found in London.

• The best London restaurants for counter dining

  

  If your idea of the perfect restaurant visit is being up close and personal with the chefs or if you're looking for the perfect place for a solo lunch or supper, then counter dining is the way to go. Here's our guide to the best restaurants in London for grabbing a stool up at the counter.

• The best wine bars in East London

  

  Here's our list of the best places to drink wine in East London

• The best wine bars in Central London

  

  The coolest wine bars might be predominantly found in East London, but central London has plenty to offer the discerning oenophile. Here's our pick of the best new wave and old school places to drink wine in the middle of town. 

• London's best bakeries - where to buy bread, pastries, buns and more...

  

  London's bakery scene is as hot as its ovens. Whether you're after the best sourdough, seasonal patisserie or inspired cakes and pies, here's our pick of the very best independent bakeries in town. 

• London's best gastropubs - the city's best pubs for food

  

  Some of London's best food can be found in its greatest pubs. We've rounded them all up from those serving amazing scotch eggs to top steak and Michelin-starred pub food.

• London restaurants with real fires - keeping warm in winter

  

  We've come up with a list of places in London that will warm the very cockles of your heart, not to mention your extremities.

• The best restaurants in London for star spotting

  

  There's nothing quite like the extra frisson of excitement you get when you realise that a serious celebrity is dining at the same restaurant you are. To help improve your odds on seeing an A-lister, here's our guide to London's best restaurants for star-spotting.