Where To Go For A Father’s Day Lunch In London

So you’ve selected the perfect Father’s Day gift, but which restaurant will fit the bill for lunch? Whether your dad loves a good pizza, is wowed by fine dining or prefers relaxed pub grub, we’ve pulled together a selection of restaurants for Father’s Day in London on 15 June 2025. Because there’s no better way to say thank you than with a delicious meal and a drink or two.

Best Restaurants For Father’s Day 2025

Brat, Shoreditch

BEST FOR: Trendy Shoreditch vibes

It’s one of London’s hottest cult favourites, so book early to secure a table. Headed up by Welsh chef Tomos Parry, the restaurant is all about open-fire, Basque-inspired cooking, with suitably cool pared-back interiors befitting of its East London postcode. The name Brat is slang for turbot, and this is the hero dish, cooked in an iron cage over an open wood grill, with various sizes to choose from. But there’s also pollock pil-pil, roast duck rice and Angus beef rib, plus small plates of sardine toast, fresh chorizo and raw wild seabass. It’s not really the spot for vegetarians, but if your father loves seafood and meat he’ll be impressed by this Shoreditch gem.

Where? 4 Redchurch St, London E1 6JL

BOOK: bratrestaurant.co.uk

The Connaught Grill, Mayfair

BEST FOR: Luxe hotel dining

The Connaught is one of London’s most prestigious hotels, home to a number of top-class restaurants and bars. For Father’s Day, though, The Connaught Grill is your best bet: an upmarket twist on the classic British grill, helmed by chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. There’s a special set menu on offer featuring the likes of grilled Orkney scallop, braised veal shank and chocolate souffle tart, plus a beef wellington is being added to the Sunday roast offering, carved tableside for some extra pizzaz. A curated wine pairing, meanwhile, will focus on bottles from father and child owned vineyards. Nab a seat with a view of the open kitchen to see dishes being sizzled up on the wood-burning grill. Set menu available 9 – 15 June 2025

Where? The Connaught, 16 Carlos Pl, London W1K 2AL

BOOK: the-connaught.co.uk

Chez Bruce, Wandsworth

BEST FOR: Michelin-starred French food

South Londoners have long been flocking to Chez Bruce to mark special occasions. Situated on pretty Bellevue Road beside Wandsworth Common, the restaurant has been around since 1995 – and it has held onto its Michelin star since 1999. There’s a focus on traditional French-inspired cuisine cooked with modern flair and seasonal ingredients: your meal could kick off with Norfolk asparagus with grilled Scottish salmon ahead of chateaubriand with hand-cut chips, ending on a sweet note with a classic crème brûlée. With an impressive wine cellar, this would be a good one for oenophile dads who appreciate fine dining without all the pomp often found in areas like Mayfair.

Where? 2 Bellevue Rd, London SW17 7EG

BOOK: chezbruce.co.uk

Brigadiers, the City

BEST FOR: Sporty dads

Father’s Day just so happens to fall amid the FIFA Club World Cup, and if your dad is a football fan we’ve got the perfect spot to catch the games over lunch. Indian BBQ restaurant Brigadiers will be opening its doors especially to screen matches throughout the day. As you watch, choose from two specials: the Sunday Mixed Grill, which features chicken chops, Achari beef short rib and guinea fowl kebab, or the Goan Peri Peri BBQ Spatchcock Chicken, which comes with chaat masala chips. Beer lovers can opt for two hours of free-flowing Cobra Lager, or enjoy cocktails like the Agrodolce, made with Tanqueray Gin, mango and ginger ale.

Where? 1-5 Bloomberg Arcade, London EC4N 8AR

BOOK: brigadierslondon.com

Circus Pizza at Panzer’s, St John’s Wood

BEST FOR: Pizza lovers

Treat your dad to one of London’s best pizzas with a trip to Panzer’s, where the recently launched Circus Pizza is making waves. Spearheaded by Kit Delamain, who trained as a pizza chef in Naples, it serves sourdough pizzas topped with the best ingredients – from the Devil(ish), which features spicy pepperoni and maple drizzle, to The Panzer’s, a mix of fior di latte, smoked salmon and zesty cream cheese. Look out for fun seasonal specials too, like the Portuguese Custard Pizza, which sees the custard tart reinvented in pizza form. Enjoy on the recently opened terrace or grab one to go and enjoy it in the nearby Regent’s Park. Pizzas available Weds – Sun from 12pm – 9.30pm (last orders 8.30pm)

Where? 13-19 Circus Rd, London NW8 6PB

BOOK: panzers.co.uk

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JOIA, Battersea

BEST FOR: Rooftop views

Perched atop the art’otel London Battersea, JOIA has been a big hit since opening, known for its impressive vistas of the city skyline – as well as a delicious menu of Portuguese fare. Enjoy tapas like seabass ceviche and Iberico ham croquetas ahead of bomba rice with red prawns and mussels, Spanish tortillas and sides of patatas bravas. Better still, all dads will be treated to a complimentary Old Fashioned cocktail on Father’s Day. If it’s a sunny day, do your best to secure a spot on the rooftop terrace for an unparalleled view of Battersea Power Station.

Where? 15th Floor, 1 Electric Blvd, Nine Elms, London SW11 8BJ

BOOK: joiabattersea.co.uk

The Cadogan Arms, Chelsea

BEST FOR: Elevated pub dining

If your dad is happiest when tucking into a hearty roast with a pint in hand, head to The Cadogan Arms in Chelsea for an upmarket pub lunch. Located on the King’s Road, it always has a lively vibe yet the dining tables are slightly separated from the bar area – perfect for catching up over a Father’s Day lunch. The Sunday roast is one of London’s best: choose from rump of beef, pork belly, lamb shoulder – or a mix of all three – served with butter glazed vegetables, roast potatoes and Yorkshire pudding. Afterwards, toast the day with ‘The Don’ Old Fashioned, a mix of Don Julio 1942, Grand Marnier and Cocchi Baroli Chinato (though be aware this will set you back a cool £30 a pop).

Where? 298 King’s Rd, London SW3 5UG

BOOK: thecadoganarms.london