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Best for people watching
Fortnum & Mason Bar and Restaurant at The Royal Exchange
Best for people watching
Fortnum & Mason Bar and Restaurant at The Royal Exchange
Credit: Fortnum & MasonSit up at the bar and watch the world go by at this stylish outpost from Fortnum & Mason, located in the heart of the City. Expect a welcome cocktail when you arrive, followed by a beautiful seasonal three-course set menu. You’ll also have an exclusive 10% off at the Fortnum & Mason store afterwards, if you need to stock up on their epic Chocolossus biscuits or tea.
Best for a fancy brunch
Sky Lounge at Shangri-La The Shard Sky Brunch for Two
Best for a fancy brunch
Sky Lounge at Shangri-La The Shard Sky Brunch for Two
Credit: Shangri-LaExperience a brunch in the clouds overlooking the whole of London in the Shangri-La at The Shard’s Sky Lounge. You’ll be spoilt for choice with an impressive buffet featuring delicious cheese, condiments, freshly baked bread and pastries, mini desserts, cakes – and a chocolate fountain (if the former wasn’t enough!). Plus, you’ll also get a glass of Veuve Clicquot Champagne to really brunch in style.
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Best for a Sunday roast
Gordon Ramsay’s Savoy Grill Sunday Roast for Two
Best for a Sunday roast
Gordon Ramsay’s Savoy Grill Sunday Roast for Two
Credit: The SavoyThere’s nothing quite like stepping into The Savoy, be it for a cocktail, afternoon tea or their irresistible Sunday roast, and this offer for two in Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant is a real treat. Expect beautiful Art Deco vibes as you walk through the door and the most tender sirloin of beef, served with fluffy Yorkshire puddings and all the trimmings.
Best for an Asian-inspired feast
Jikoni Tasting Experience for Two
Best for an Asian-inspired feast
Jikoni Tasting Experience for Two
Credit: JikoniJikoni is loved by lots of foodies and chefs in London – and we can see why. Inspired by the flavours of the Middle East, Asia, Britain and East Africa, this stylish restaurant offers a pre-starter selection of small plates, a main course and a dessert for two people. Expect some items such as a prawn toast scotch egg, cauliflower popcorn and banana cake with miso butterscotch and Ovaltine kulfi.
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Best for Michelin-starred dining
Gordon Ramsay's Six Course "Prestige" Tasting Menu for Two at Petrus
Best for Michelin-starred dining
Gordon Ramsay's Six Course "Prestige" Tasting Menu for Two at Petrus
Credit: Virgin Experience DaysOne of my most notable meals of all time was at Gordon Ramsay’s Pétrus restaurant in Knightsbridge. This offer for two people (coming in at £150pp) is exceptional value. You’ll get to enjoy six courses from the ‘Prestige’ seasonal menu and expect little amuse-bouches and surprising delights in between the courses, too.
Best for an entertaining dinner
Teppanyaki Experience for Two at Benihana
Best for an entertaining dinner
Teppanyaki Experience for Two at Benihana
Credit: BenihanaSip on a glass of bubbly and watch the masters work with flames, throw eggs in the air and have a go at catching a bowl of fried rice thrown at you! It sounds quite chaotic, but I promise you a Teppanyaki experience is like no other and is not only seriously delicious, but is so much fun to be a part of.
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Best for whisky lovers
Nikka Japanese Whisky and Food Pairing at La Bibliotheque For Two
Best for whisky lovers
Nikka Japanese Whisky and Food Pairing at La Bibliotheque For Two
Credit: La BibliothequeTaste your way through four Japanese Nikka Whiskies alongside four delicious food pairings at trendy east London restaurant La Bibliotheque. You’ll have the chance to try Nikka Coffey Grain, Yoichi Single Malt, Miyagikyo Single Malt and Taketsuru Pure Malt. With the Coffey Grain being the runner-up in our best Japanese whisky taste tests, this will be a very tasty gift for a whisky lover.
Best for budding mixologists
Harvey Nichols Mixologist Experience For Two
Best for budding mixologists
Harvey Nichols Mixologist Experience For Two
Credit: Harvey NicholsBring your inner mixologist out by learning from the experts at Harvey Nichols. They’ll lead you through the process of cocktail creation, including demonstrations, spirit tastings and exploration of the best base components for a cocktail. Make three signature cocktails before getting creative and mixing up your own creations using your new skills.
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Best for learning a new skill
Pasta Masterclass at The Jamie Oliver Cookery School for One
Best for learning a new skill
Pasta Masterclass at The Jamie Oliver Cookery School for One
Credit: Jamie OliverLearn how to make fresh pasta at Jamie Oliver’s cookery school in north London and you'll never go back to shop-bought! It’s the perfect space to really master the art, learning all about the different shapes, as well as all the different tips and tricks on how to make different sauces to serve with it. You’ll have plenty of pasta to feast on, and a welcome drink upon arrival.
One of Soho’s most beloved neighbourhood restaurants, 10 Greek Street has built its reputation on simple, ingredient-led cooking and a menu that changes twice daily, meaning every visit feels a little different. Expect beautifully executed seasonal dishes such as fried courgette flowers stuffed with ricotta and served with blistered Datterini tomatoes, fluffy bruschetta topped with creamy burrata, and a deeply fudgy chocolate brownie with crème fraîche. It's relaxed, intimate and effortlessly cool. The sort of restaurant that reminds you just how good simple food can be.
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Perfect for Yum Cha lovers
Yautcha Infinite Yum Cha Brunch
Perfect for Yum Cha lovers
Yautcha Infinite Yum Cha Brunch
Credit: YautchaFor the whole month of August, Yautcha are extending their Infinite Yum Cha Brunch offering from weekends only to all week long. Running every day from 12-6pm at their Soho and City branches, expect unlimited yum cha throughout the booking (including their irresistible venison puff and fried mushroom spring rolls). And at Yautcha City there will also be an exclusive strawberry spiced margarita to start with - the perfect drink to begin your yum cha banquet!

Mel is the Senior Food & Drink Writer for Good Housekeeping UK, covering all the delicious new product launches that come her way, writing about food and drink topics, and curating gift guides for the best foodie products to buy. Alongside that, she can be found developing and creating cocktails for GH and holds her WSET Level 2 in Wine and Spirits. She was part of the Good Housekeeping Institute food testing team for over four years before moving over to the digital side, so knows a thing or two about great food products. You'll find her scouring the supermarket shelves in her spare time for new and exciting ingredients to experiment with in her kitchen.
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