So, some of these places may be out of your budget BUT there are ways you can make them work. First of all, you’ll need to read my post on ‘How To Be Bouji on a Budget’, secondly, you’ll need to follow these instructions:
Eat a couple of hours before you go out, especially if you’re going out for dinner
Consider pre-drinking too, but don’t arrive drunk, being thrown out is not bourgeois at all
Get the tube or bus there, why spend money on Uber when it could go on food?
If you’re thinking of wearing heels, wear flats or trainers, and change into them around the corner before entering
Go during the daytime if you really want to save as this is when most offers are on via Bookatable, Opentable and Groupon
If you can’t go in the daytime, go early evening, most offers finish at 6.30pm
Only order sides
Order the second cheapest wine
Only go for one glass of wine, take your pic for Instagram and leave
Check out my restaurant list here
Here are a few of my faves…
Madison
I celebrated my 25th here a few years ago and it had such a lovely vibe and wasn’t overly expensive. This place is great in summer (if the weather is right) as it offers views of St. Paul’s and the city.
STK
I’ve been to STK a couple of times now, and whilst it isn’t a favourite of mine, it has a really good vibe and the interior is beautiful.
Bungatini
Always a laugh, and you can switch to bottomless prosecco; I reviewed it here.
The Shard
I think we all want to be taken up The Shard at least once in our lifetimes. Read into that as you wish, but Groupon do really good afternoon tea offers for around £35.
The Ivy Market Grill
The chocolate bombe is everything.
What restaurants in London do you love or are you keen to try?
Some other posts to entice your appetite:
- My London Foodie List
- My collab with Tanya on ‘Unlikely London Restaurants We Love‘
- My review of Four to Eight in Covent Garden
- Brunch Meets Afternoon Tea
- The Perfect Pizza in Hanwell
Char xo
Jess D says
This is me all over! Loved this and number 9, take your pic and leave.
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Its Kelle's Space says
Number 7 is so me! Sometimes you do get more value for your money when you order just sides.
Kelle – http://www.itskellesspace.com
Memoirs & Musings (Char) says
Thank you Kelle! And you get to try more of the menu!
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