20 Best Restaurants for Business Meetings in London 2025

1. Goodman

Great Steak. Great Wine. Great People. That’s what Goodman has to say about its London restaurants, and we can’t help but agree. These refined yet relaxed London steakhouses are the perfect place to hold your business meetings, whether you’re looking to feast on steak frite or craving some crispy quinoa.

Plus, if your dining also involves some wining, you’re not short of options here. Goodman offers a vast selection of high-quality wines from all over the world, signature cocktails developed by the Goodman baristas and the classic cocktails you know and love.

Why it's good for business meetings:

• They’re dotted all over the city, including The City and Canary Wharf
• It’s an impressive spot to wine and dine potential clients
• A simple lunch menu of steak or fish enables you to get to talking business asap

2. Nobu Park Lane

Nobu is a household name when it comes to sushi, with its spots around the world attracting reservations from celebrities, socialites, businesspeople and more. It’s the go-to restaurant for delicious sushi, and it’s not hard to see why.‍

Why it's good for business meetings:

• Nobu is well-known for being a superior dining experience, making it the perfect place to impress big clients
• You can book the private dining room for big meetings or announcements
• There’s an extensive menu with options to please everyone

3. OXO Tower Bar

OXO Tower Bar, located in the famous OXO Tower next to the River Thames, is a great place to have a business meeting while soaking up views of the city’s skyline. Depending on the type of business meeting you’re having, you choose from a lunch menu with classics like beef wellington or a set afternoon tea menu that comes with Harvey Nichols Champagne and a selection of finger sandwiches—perfect for a table of two.

Why it's good for business meetings:

• An open space with plenty of room
• Great views to break up a long business discussion
• Serving food and drinks from morning ‘til night

4. Beast

Dining at Beast is more than a good feed, it’s an experience. With long tables in sumptuous surroundings, it’s the perfect spot to treat clients and colleagues to an indulgent feast. Featuring Live Norwegian King Crab, expertly-sourced, dry-aged beef and pure Japanese Wagyu, Beast is an impressive venue to host your next business meeting.

Why it's good for business meetings:

• A set lunch menu you can get stuck into straight away
• The candlelit dining room creates a luxurious dining experience
• Some of London’s best steak and king crab options

5. Club Gascon

Give your clients and colleagues a Michelin-starred experience at Club Gascon. This restaurant specialises in serving imaginative plates inspired by the cuisine of southwest France. Located near Farringdon and the Barbican, it’s an easy one to get to if you’re in a time crunch—a time crunch you’ll completely forget about as soon as you step foot in this tranquil atmosphere.‍

Why it's good for business meetings:

• Club Gascon offers a three-course, Michelin-starred menu for only £65/person
• Terrace dining for business meetings in the sun
• A semi-private dining room for larger business meetings of up to 10 people

6. Hawksmoor

Hawksmoor is known for its scintillating steaks, but this venue is extra special. Located on a floating pavilion in a new riverside neighbourhood in Canary Wharf, the restaurant gently rises and falls with the tide—although you’ll barely feel it. With a downstairs bar, main dining room and outside terrace seating, Hawksmoor is great for business drinks, lunches and dinners.

Why it's good for business meetings:

• Wow clients with something a little different
• Relaxed yet high-end
• Ideal spot for those working at Canary Wharf

7. Humble Grape

Humble Grape is a cosy spot for your next business meeting. Impress clients with a laid-back, intimate atmosphere that feels more like a secret wine cellar than a stuffy office.

The bar's brick wall decoration is a great backdrop for relaxed discussions, but don't let the casual vibe fool you! The wine list is serious, with a careful selection of natural wines from around the world.‍

Why it's good for business meetings:

• An intimate and quiet atmosphere 
• Six locations in London making it an easy to meet in the middle spot
• Speedy service for business meetings on a time crunch 

8. Louie

Louie is a secret French getaway in the middle of London. It's the perfect spot to impress your clients with its fancy vibe, live jazz and luxury French and Creole food. The intimate setting also makes you feel like you’re in a private dining room, even if surrounded by other guests.‍

Why it's good for business meetings:

• Sandwiched between Leicester Square and Covent Garden, Louie is incredibly easy to get to
• The French Quarter-inspired setting is a memorable backdrop for any meeting
• The venue complements formal business attire 

9. Enoteca Da Luca

Enoteca da Luca is a top place to meet for those working in Central London. With a speakeasy atmosphere, the Italian favourite allows you to have an intimate conversation with a business partner and somewhere you can show off your vino expertise too. There’s also a private room that seats up to 14 people if you want to have meetings with the whole team.

Why it's good for business meetings:

• Large private room that seats up to 14
• Three locations across London
• Great choices of wine or BYOB if you wish

10. Cigalon

Cigalon, in Chancery Lane, is a slice of the French Riviera, minus the baggage allowance. Woo your clients with fresh Mediterranean seafood that's so good, they'll forget they're even in London. Inside, you’ll find a vibrant atmosphere, lampshades, green booths and plush cushions that invite you to keep that business meeting going.

Why it's good for business meetings:

• Comfortable seating and booth spaces
• Great location in Central London
• Fast service in a casual atmosphere

11. Umu

What better way to impress your boss, client or colleague than with a Michelin-starred restaurant? Umu is a Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant in the heart of Mayfair, where sushi takes centre stage. It's perfect for quick business lunches or a spot where you can watch chefs prepare your kaiseki up close.‍

Why it's good for business meetings:

• A unique experience where chefs prepare food in front of you
• Flexible dining as Umu offers both a quick business lunch or a more leisurely kaiseki experience
• Michelin star quality

12. Sparrow Italia

Prepare to be spoilt for choice at Sparrow Italia as the bar spans three floors and has a restaurant, rooftop terrace and cigar lounge for you to choose from. You could even choose all three and have some luxury Italian-British food at the restaurant, tequila-infused cocktails on the roof terrace and unwind in the cigar lounge for a quiet discussion.

Why it's good for business meetings:

• Has three floors to choose from
• Oysters and caviar sure to impress
• A cigar lounge for private discussions

13. Bob Bob Ricard

You won’t get any more glitz and glam than Bob Bob Ricard. This award-winning Soho icon is an all-booth restaurant with luxury French and English food that will make you want to have as many business meetings as you can. Think red booths, caviar and black ties. Just wait until your business guests see the “Press for Champagne” button.‍

Why it's good for business meetings:

• A place set for wearing your fanciest business attire
• An instant champagne button that ensures you’ll never have an empty cup
• There are private dining spaces perfect for group meetings

14. Casa do Frango Shoreditch

Casa do Frango is a Portuguese party that never stops. This Shoreditch Portuguese spot is the perfect place to impress your clients and show them that business meetings don't have to be boring—just be careful not to get too carried away with the piri-piri chicken and start dancing on the tables.

There are also lots of plants hanging from the ceilings and natural lighting making for a great ambience and a cool underground private area for more serious discussions.

Why it's good for business meetings:

• Great ambience
• Many sharing plate options
• Located in Shoreditch, giving your meeting a slightly more relaxed atmosphere

15. Bar Jackie

Bar Jackie is Soho's secret weapon for impressing clients without breaking the bank.

You can discuss deals over a casual brunch, or impress your colleagues with a unique dinner of specials like Devon crab tagliatelle that’s sure to be the talk of the office. And if you need to take a break, you can always head to the patio for a refreshing cocktail.‍

Why it's good for business meetings:

• Easy to get to as it’s right in the middle of Soho
• Has both indoor and outdoor seating
• Opens early–meet for business breakfast

16. Chotto Matte Soho

Chotto Matte is what you get when you add Miami, Tokyo and a whole lot of sushi. This Soho hotspot is perfect for meeting a client and trying out some new flavours. The sharing menu for two is a must-try and has an eight-course meal of Nikkei cuisine that features all things Japanese and Peruvian food from sushi rolls to ceviche. The restaurant also has live music for you to unwind during your meeting.

Why it's good for business meetings:

• Live music for an alternative meeting 
• Easy to get to in Soho
• Memorable food that leaves a lasting impression

17. Gilgamesh

Gilgamesh is an Arabian palace that somehow ended up in London. It's the kind of place where you might accidentally bump into a genie while sipping on your pomegranate mojito. The decor is so over-the-top, that it feels like you’ve been transported to the ancient pyramids of Egypt.

It’s definitely a place that leaves a lasting impression on a business meeting.‍

Why it's good for business meetings:

• There’s no fancier place—Giglamesh will make you look like a million pounds
• Comfortable booth seats
• Great location In the heart of Covent Garden.

18. Tapas Brindisa Battersea

Tapas Birindisa is a great place to impress your clients without having to break out fancy business attire. This Spanish tapas bar, next to Battersea Power Station in Chelsea, has a relaxed atmosphere, delicious tapas and supper clubs that offer an alternative to the usual business meeting setups. You and a client can learn more about the history of Murcia with a three-course menu and wine pairings from the south of Spain.

Why it's good for business meetings:

• Located in Chelsea
• A more relaxed/casual vibe
• Offers something different to do with your business date

19. Meraki

Meraki is a Greek vacation in the middle of London. With its delicious food, Greek wine, art decor and friendly staff, it's the perfect spot to impress your clients without having to break out the passport. Meraki also has you covered with private dining rooms perfect for discussing world domination or your latest business idea, without anyone else being the wiser.

Why it's good for business meetings:

• Has private dining options
• Located in the middle of the Marylebone/Soho/Fitzrovia triangle
• Open for lunch, dinner and late-night drinks

20. Hakkasan Hanway Place

Hakkasan Hanway Place is your average Chinese restaurant that's been upgraded with a VIP pass. It's the kind of place where you might accidentally order a £100 dish without even realizing it. The Michelin-starred restaurant is perfect for impressing your clients or just showing off a little.

Why it's good for business meetings:

• Is a Michelin-starred restaurant
• Has an extensive wine list
• Great for large bookings with tables that accommodate up to 24 people