Best for a Business Lunch

Le Pont de la Tour

Shad Thames is a district in London long associated with English designer, restaurateur and retailer Sir Terence Conran. Of the 3 well-known riverside restaurants opened by Conran, Le Pont de la Tour is the jewel in the crown. Occupying a superb Thames-side spot, Le Pont de la Tour really is aimed at the corporate world, offering superb contemporary French cuisine and a wine list more than 100 pages long.

Club Gascon

Sophisticated in the extreme and the most formal of the Gascon trio, Club Gascon focuses on food from the South West of France. If it sounds rustic, it most definitely isn't. The food here is precise, directional and absolutely delicious.

Coq d’Argent

Perched on top of an architecturally stunning London building, Coq d’Argent has the unusual central London bonus of rooftop dinning. The food is classical French and served either from the brasserie or restaurant menu. Both menus are particularly renowned for fish.

The Square

For many, the food at super-cool but serious The Square is as good as it gets. Located in Mayfair, the restaurant has a cult following of both serious expense-account diners and food enthusiasts who love its high-quality haute cuisine. The kitchen is led by chef-patron Philip Howard and lunch is served Monday to Friday from 12-12.45pm.

1901

Located right in the Liverpool Street business district, 1901 at the Andaz Hotel offers unpretentious luxury dining. The sophisticated but comfortable interior is sure to impress and the menu, which focuses on innovative dishes using British produce, is ideal for a quick City lunch. If you wish to linger longer, or return after work, 1901 also has an impressive list of delicious cocktails.