Finding the Best Food and Drink in Victoria?

There are a whole lot of reasons to find yourself in Victoria. Work or just a stopping point or you had a meeting at Buckingham Palace. Lucky you! Food everywhere, cafes, bars, little ugly places selling foul tasting food and of course hundreds of chain stores flogging you their wonderful eats.

Worry not, there is fabulous food if you are prepared to snoop around a bit. Our favourites so far!

Grand Imperial

A two-minute walk from Victoria station will take get you to Grand Imperial, in Grosvenor Hotel. It opened in December 2010. They are famous for their Hong Kong Cantonese cuisine. They are also famous for their afternoon tea. With a Cantonese twist to this quintessentially English tradition, you will find yourself spoilt for choice. The three-tier cake stand remains, but the delicacies have changed, served with unlimited refills of tea, of which there are many varieties.

Address: 101 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 0SJ
Tel: 0207 821 8898
Website: www.grandimperiallondon.com/

Tozi

This accommodating restaurant, though pricey, is well known for its Venetian tapas. The staff give you a warm welcome and you’ll get a cosy feel when you enter, even though the place is large on space. Those who have visited praise the food, particularly the sword fish and artichokes. All in all, a great stopover for a parched throat and an empty belly.

Address: 8 Gillingham Street, London SW1V 1HJ
Tel: 0207 769 9771
Website: www.tozirestaurant.co.uk/

A. Wong

A. Wong is the pride and joy of owner and chef Andrew Wong. He has elevated the Chinese cuisine without elevating the prices. The choice is up to the customer. Choose by the dish or order the tasting menu, which consists of eight courses. A lot of thought and effort is put into the presentation of the dishes.

This really is some of the better Chinese food in the area.

Address: 70 Wilton Road, London SW1V 1DE
Tel: 0207 828 8931
Website: awong.co.uk/

Shake Shack

Danny Meyer’s Shake Shack – an American burger brand – is due to open its 96-seater restaurant later this year at Victoria’s new Nova development. This is a part of their cautious expansion plan across the country with this being their fifth restaurant in the UK.

The menu will remain the same with an emphasis of high-quality burgers and hotdogs, accompanied by soft drinks, beer and wine.

Address: Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 0QT
Website: www.shakeshack.com/

The Orange

This laid back yet luxurious hotel has recently been beautifully restored. On the ground floor is the ever-popular pub. The extensive drinks menu, complemented by classic British dishes and wood-fired pizzas is sure to please.

On the first floor is their airy and bright dining room. The hotel also has four rooms with luxurious king-size beds and free Wi-Fi.

Address: 37 Pimlico Road, London SW1W 8NE  Tel: 0207 881 9844
Website: theorange.co.uk

The Willow Walk

The Willow Walk is everything you expect from a Wetherspoon’s pub. It is named after the tree-lined thoroughfare which used to be here. Willow Walk is very popular for both its bar and food menu. They also have a great and extensive breakfast menu.

Moreover, they are a wonderful option to grab something to eat and drink after you have finished a late-night show in the West End.

Address: 25 Wilton Road, London SW1V 1LW
Tel: 0207 828 2953
Website: www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all-pubs/england/london/the-willow-walk-victoria

The Qube Project

The Qube Project is a basement club which opened in Victoria in October 2014. Their declared intention is to bring the best of disco, house and garage acts from around the world. As a result, they create an impressive atmosphere by using high-end audio and visual wizardry. Know as a ‘Glitzy modern nightspot and party venue with international DJ sessions and VIP booths.’

Visitors say ‘”We danced all night long to the amazing music and it had a brilliant atmosphere.”

Address: 191 Victoria Street, London SW1E 5NE
Tel: 0207 485 4628
Website: thequbeproject.com/project

The Goring Bar and Lounge

Just a short walk from Victoria station, The Goring Bar and Lounge is perfect for every season. Choose to sit at the terrace or veranda, or by the roaring fire. The opulent 5-star surroundings are only rivalled by their enviable selection of drinks.

From vintage champagnes to malt whiskeys, signature cocktails to classics served Goring style, you are spoilt for choice. Their afternoon tea service, from 3pm to 4pm, is also a very popular choice.

Address: 15 Beeston Place, London SW1W 0JW  Tel: 0207 396 9000
Website: www.thegoring.com/

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