Restaurants near Nelsons Columb

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 241 metres

  Adam Street Restaurant

  Built in 1769 by architect Robert Adam deep in vaults beneath The Strand, this is now a discreet hideaway and private members' club – although non-members are also welcome at lunchtime (although they are expected to pay a £10 cover charge).

  Strand, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 241 metres

  R.S. Hispaniola

  Arguably the best known of all floating restaurants, the R. S. Hispaniola has been moored alongside Victoria Embankment by Hungerford Bridge for years.

  Victoria Embankment, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 276 metres

  The Savoy Grill

  After nearly three years of extensive renovations costing £220 million, the legendary Savoy Hotel opened in October 2010. A few weeks later saw the long-awaited launch of one of London's most iconic restaurants, The Savoy Grill under the helm of Gordon Ramsay Holdings.

  Strand, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 310 metres

  The Northall at the Corinthia Hotel

  The Northall restaurant in the Corinthia Hotel is situated in a prestigious location, a short stroll from Trafalgar Square. The large dining room impresses with its good looks, towering white pillars and large contemporary chandeliers, tan banquettes and armchairs set against crisp white linen laid tables and elegant arched windows look out over the Embankment and Whitehall.

  Trafalgar Square, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 312 metres

  Grand Divan - Simpson's in the Strand

  Dating back to 1828, Simpson's is a fabled haunt of tourists and anyone else who wants to wallow in all things nostalgically traditional.

  Strand, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 314 metres

  Paradiso E Inferno

  A beautiful family owned restaurant located in the West End of London, Paridiso E Inferno is THE place to go for a traditional Italian eating experience.

  Strand, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 318 metres

  Smollensky's

  Legendary and tireless when it comes to crowd pleasing, Smollensky's on the Strand is an energetic, fun-loving destination renowned for its family-friendly attitude.

  Strand, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 320 metres

  Salieri Restaurant

  Anyone who has seen Amadeus may recall that Salieri was the composer who got the blame for poisoning Mozart. No such dodgy goings-on in this flamboyant Covent Garden venue, which is theatrically bedecked with mirrors, photographs and puppets.

  Strand, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 329 metres

  Massimo Restaurant & Oyster Bar

  The celebrated chef Massimo Riccioli has opened the self-named Massimo Restaurant & Oyster Bar in the luxurious Corinthia Hotel, just steps away from Trafalgar Square.

  Trafagar Square, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 334 metres

  Bedford & Strand

  Hidden away in a basement on the corner of Bedford Street and the Strand (hence the name), this popular rendezvous combines a retro 'wine room' and bar with a bistro and deli counter.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 345 metres

  National Theatre, Terrace Bar and Food

  The Terrace Bar and Food on the Ltttleton side of the National Theatre has fantastic views over the river Thames and is a popular destination for theatre goers and diners looking for an informal buzzy atmosphere.

  South Bank, South East London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 357 metres

  The Terrace on the Strand, Charing Cross Hotel

  The Terrace on the Strand is situated in the exclusive Charing Cross Guoman Hotel, built in 1865 this Grade I-listed hotel 'stands as a monument to the power and confidence of the Victorian era.

  Strand, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 379 metres

  Canteen

  Like its award-winning elder brother in Spitalfields, the Festival Hall branch of Canteen goes all out to fly the flag for Bulldog British food as it used to be – complete with a hefty dollop of nostalgia on the side.

  South Bank, South East London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 381 metres

  Thai Pin

  A tiny theatreland bolthole for fans of easy-going Thai food, this pint-sized restaurant continues to please the showtime crowds and others with its good-value cooking.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 382 metres

  da Polpo

  Situated in the heart of Covent Garden is da Polpo the third restaurant from Russell Norman and Richard Beatty. This trendy eatery is styled on a Venetian wine bar, and like its siblings features a tin ceiling from New York, bare light filaments, antique maps from Venice and old chemistry lab benches serve as tables with church pews and Dutch school chairs.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 386 metres

  Skylon

  Skylon occupies what was the People's Palace at the Southbank Centre and is the first new opening from D&D London (formerly Conran Restaurants), it's named after the iconic Powell and Moya sculpture that shared the limelight with the old Royal Festival Hall during the 1951 Festival of Britain, .

  South Bank, South East London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 390 metres

  Rules

  Established in 1798 and – reputedly – London's oldest surviving restaurant, Rules flies the flag for British food in a remarkably evocative dining room that is both lively yet comfortably familiar.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 402 metres

  Axis at One Aldwych

  The Axis Restaurant has its own entrance on Aldwych and is located in the basement at One Aldwych, a double-height space that was recently redesigned as part of a radical refurbishment programme, and it now boasts walls covered in mint-green, leather armchairs, and a row of 92 slender birch trunks finished with nickel as a backdrop.

  Aldwych, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 419 metres

  Terroirs Wine Bar & Restaurant

  A mightily impressive 25-page drinks booklet is a star attraction at this recently opened wine bar-cum-restaurant, which puts on a patriotic Gallic show with its predictable pictures, advertising posters, functional wooden furniture and French chansons warbling the background.

  Strand, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 429 metres

  Orso

  Orso Italian Restaurant is open from noon until midnight and is buzzing all the time being particularly popular with the Covent Garden pre and after theatre crowds.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 437 metres

  Livebait

  Situated in Covent Garden, the aptly named Livebait offers a taste of the sea in London's famous flower market. With its excellent fresh seafood, vibrant atmosphere, and convenient position in the heart of London's theatre district, Livebait is the perfect choice for a pre-theatre meal.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 443 metres

  Christopher's

  Christopher's has been established in this majestic Grade II-listed building between Covent Garden and The Strand since 1991. Behind the glorious Victorian façade, you will find an ultra-cool Martini Bar with groovy globe lights, arty wallpaper and a premium drinks list, plus a menu of light brasserie-style dishes ranging from corn cakes with guacamole to Philadelphia steak sandwiches.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 444 metres

  Tom’s Kitchen

  Situated in the heart of Somerset House WC2R, located off the Strand, Tom's Kitchen Somerset House brasserie opened its doors on the 1st September 2010.

  Aldwych, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 447 metres

  Indigo Restaurant, One Aldwych

  The sister restaurant to Axis, Indigo Restaurant is a more casual but equally stylish spot on the mezzanine at One Aldwych, overlooking the buzz of the slick Lobby Bar of this ultra-chic contemporary hotel in the heart of Covent Garden.

  Aldwych, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 454 metres

  Sofra

  Fresh and colourful Turkish home cooking with an eclectic mix of Mediterranean, Middle-Eastern and even Oriental styles, using a wealth of aromatic vegetables and a distinctive selection of herbs and spices.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 464 metres

  Les Deux Salons

  Les Deux Salons is a spacious two-floor operation, hence the name, located in a convenient spot for theatreland on William IV Street in Covent Garden.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 492 metres

  Homage Grand Salon, The Waldorf Hilton

  The brainchild of flamboyant hospitality entrepreneur Roy Ackerman, Homage is an ambitious addition to the gold-star Waldorf Hilton (which celebrated its centenary in 2008).

  Aldwych, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 512 metres

  Opera Tavern

  The husband and wife team, Simon and Sanja Morris-Mullins behind the successful Salt Yard and Dehesa tapas bar and restaurants have opened up a third venture called Opera Tavern, located in the heart of theatreland opposite the Drury Lane Theatre.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 517 metres

  Boulevard Brasserie

  Boulevard Brasserie, a bastion of the Covent Garden restaurant scene since 1991 and owner Ian Shaw's private and public passion, this independent brasserie just keeps on rolling.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 536 metres

  Clos Maggiore

  'Clos Maggiore is the most romantic restaurant I've ever been to,' enthused one UK Restaurant Guide user after visiting this alluring place less than a minute's walk from the buzz of Covent Garden's Piazza.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 536 metres

  Asia de Cuba

  Asia de Cuba is where Asian and Cuban/Caribbean cuisine come together in an ultra modern restaurant at St Martin's Lane Hotel in Covent GardenStart the evening by choosing from the huge selection of cocktails.

  Covent garden, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 539 metres

  The Portrait Restaurant

  Famed for its awesome views of Trafalgar Square and the London skyline (ask for a window table when booking) The Portrait Restaurant is a family-friendly venue par excellence, catering for hordes of visitors, business types, tourists and art-lovers.

  Trafalgar Square, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 546 metres

  Palm Court Brasserie

  The Palm Court Brasserie is right in the hub of the Covent Garden restaurant scene, this bright brasserie is a useful pit stop among the shops and sightseeing attractions.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 561 metres

  Giovanni's

  Those in the know reckon that Giovanni's is something of a rarity in theatreland - a genuine, family-run Italian restaurant of the old school that perfectly suited to a business lunch, a romantic dinner or a quick meal before of after the show.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 570 metres

  Arch One Bar & Grill

  A plum spot directly opposite Waterloo mainline station is one of the assets of Arch One Bar & Grill, a lively bar-cum-restaurant, which is also handily placed a short stroll from the Thames and the cultural attractions of the South Bank.

  Waterloo, South East London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 573 metres

  The National Dining Rooms

  'Food for the people' ought to be Oliver Peyton's rally call after having scored a hit with Inn the Park, he set his sights on The National Gallery opening The National Dining Rooms on the site once occupied by Crivelli's Garden.

  Trafalgar Square, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 576 metres

  Carluccio's

  Antonio Carluccio's new Covent Garden flagship venue occupies an imposing 1860s building on Garrick Street that was once an auction house but now houses a café, deli and private dining facilities spread over two floors.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 581 metres

  The Angel and Crown

  The Angel and Crown in Covent Garden is the latest venture from Tom and Ed Martin of the highly successful ETM Group, their first gastropub in the West End of London.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 587 metres

  The Delaunay

  The Delaunay is the latest venture from famed duo Chris Corbin and Jeremy King, set behind an imposing entrance on the corner of historic Drury Lane and the Aldwych.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 615 metres

  The Forge

  The Forge, formerly the Garrick Street home of L'Estimanet, a converted Victorian church opposite the Garrick Club is the latest addition to a mini-group that also includes Covent Garden fixtures Le Café du Jardin and Le Deuxième.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 629 metres

  Albannach

  Opening Albannach, a Scottish restaurant directly opposite that most English of tourist hot-spots sounds pretty daring, but that's the deal at this flash West End venue where floor-to-ceiling windows look out onto Trafalgar Square, making the bar an unrivalled location.

  Trafalgar Square, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 651 metres

  J Sheekey

  Joseph Sheekey set up his self-named restaurant in 1896, in a back alley just off Charing Cross Road. Since then, the place has become synonymous with seafood, and is now riding on a fashionable high as part of the group that also owns the ultra-fashionable Ivy and Le Caprice.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 666 metres

  Café des Amis

  For more than 30 years, Cafe des Amis has been a fixture of the Covent Garden theatreland scene and is perfectly placed down an alleyway behind the Royal Opera House.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 677 metres

  RSJ

  Naming as restaurant after a 'rolled steel joist' might seem odd, but that's exactly what Nigel Wilkinson decided to do when he opened RSJ in 1980: the premises - a derelict Victorian stables - needed plenty of re-construction to make it viable, so the title seemed apt.

  South Bank, South East London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 695 metres

  The Real Greek

  The most recent branch of the Real Geek mini-chain, this buzzy venue is tucked just around the corner from the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden - making it an ideal spot for a bite to eat before or after the show.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 698 metres

  Thai Square

  The flagship of the Thai Square group is in a prime spot overlooking one of London's most famous landmarks. Once an imperious embassy building it is now filled with antique Thai Buddhas, specially made terracotta friezes and stone carvings from the homeland.

  Trafalgar Square, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 702 metres

  Jom Makan

  Tucked in alongside the National Portrait Gallery, Jom Makan is one of the few restaurants in the West End to specialise in authentic Malaysian cuisine.

  Trafalgar Square, South West London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 703 metres

  Abeno Too

  The younger sibling of Abeno is a discreet little place just off Charing Cross Road near Leicester Square tube station.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 705 metres

  Le Deuxième

  Fully air-conditioned, Le Deuxieme is the sister restaurant to Le Cafe du Jardin and is also located in the trendy Covent Garden hotspot.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 707 metres

  Locale

  Situated within sight of the London Eye, this branch of Locale is a great favourite with tourists, although it also does a grand job in feeding the local populus.

  Waterloo, South East London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 709 metres

  Dishoom

  Dishoom is an all day dining concept inspired by the Bombay cafes that were opened by Persian immigrants, in what is now known as Mumbai.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 719 metres

  The Hampshire Bar and Restaurant, Radisson Edwardian Hampshire Hotel

  The Hampshire Bar and Restaurant is set in the Radisson Edwardian Hampshire Hotel, overlooking the bright lights of Leicester Square in the heart of theatre land, this is a tranquil retreat close to the bustle of the West End.

  Leicester Square, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 729 metres

  Leicester Square Bar & Restaurant, Radisson Edwardian Leicester Square

  The Leicester Square Bar & Restaurant is the perfect retreat from the hustle of its namesake. This is a cool and intimate space with a pleasantly relaxed vibe.

  Leicester Square, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 731 metres

  Hawksmoor Seven Dials

  Following the success of their Spitafields restaurant, Hawksmoor Seven Dials has opened in Covent Garden located in the old Watney-Combe brewery.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 759 metres

  ICA Café & Bar

  Nestling in John Nash's magnificent Carlton House Terrace, the Institute of Contemporary Arts is a shrine to all things modern and has been wowing the crowds since it moved here in 1968.

  St James's, South West London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 762 metres

  Belgo Centraal

  Belgo still lays claim to being top dog in the capital when it comes to mussels, frites and Belgian beers, although it offers much more than buckets of bivalves - the Covent Garden branch (Centraal) is an atmospheric basement, fronted by waiters dressed up like Trappist monks; take your pick from the Bier Hall with its refectory tables or the main restaurant, which sports more intimate booths.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 765 metres

  Moti Mahal

  The first London venture for the famous, Delhi-based Moti Mahal group occupies a prime site in Covent Garden's theatreland and puts on quite a show of its own, with chefs doing their stuff in the glassed-in kitchen.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 773 metres

  The Ivy

  'A table at The Ivy is one of the most sought after pieces of furniture in London,' wrote critic AA Gill about this famous Covent Garden restaurant.

  Covent Garden, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 781 metres

  Baozi Inn

  A cut-price, streetwise joint from the people who brought Bar Shu to Soho, the Baozi Inn has echoes of its elder sister's palate-numbing Szechuan food, but the emphasis is very different.

  Leicester Square, Central London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 782 metres

  County Hall Restaurant

  Housed in the old County Hall building, this contemporary hotel is famed for its splendid riverside setting and breathtaking views of Big Ben, the Palace of Westminster and the Thames.

  Waterloo, South East London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 788 metres

  Mint Leaf

  Seriously subdued lighting sets the tone in the groovy Mint Leaf basement bar and restaurant close to London's theatreland, and the entire space is a remarkable feat of contemporary design.

  Trafalgar Square, South West London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 789 metres

  Brumus Bar & Restaurant, Haymarket Hotel

  Right next door to the Haymarket Theatre in the heart of the West End, this impressive, recently opened hotel is 'new London' personified.

  Trafalgar Square, South West London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 789 metres

  Oxo Tower

  Take the express lift to the eighth-floor of the red-brick Oxo building, which rises like a beacon above urban wastelands on the South Bank of the Thames.

  South Bank, South East London

• Distance from Nelsons Columb: 800 metres

  Food for Thought

  When it opened almost three decades ago, this cramped bohemian café was in the vanguard of London's vegetarian crusade and has been doing great business ever since.

  Covent Garden, Central London