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Eating alone in public is often considered awkward – something to be frowned upon. We’re so afraid of it, there’s even an official term: Solomangarephobia. so when the rapper jack harlow Spotted dining alone in New York this Valentine’s Day, it was no surprise that the Internet rolled its collective gaze and photos of the musician sipping wine and enjoying a bread basket alone went astronomically viral.
Such was the stigma of carrying a table for one person, Harlow was even praised for her “bravery” in eating alone. Yet, despite this communal panic, the number of people going on dinner dates alone is actually increasing. More than thirteen percent of people are eating alone restaurant According to the latest data shared with, this year compared to last year Independent By open Table,
This is not just a mid-week rush for food. Data shows that the most popular time for diners to book a carefree evening is Friday at 6pm – date night. Read on for a list of the top 10 best restaurants for solo dining London To take a leap of faith and put yourself out there.
wolf’s mouth
Rumored to be frequented by Bill Nighy for lunch alone, Bocca di Lupo is one of the best Italian restaurants in London. Pulling up a stool here feels less like eating alone and more like eating with the entire restaurant, such is the buzz around the counter seating that overlooks the open kitchen where Gareth Sewell and his team serve up bowls of brown spider crab spaghetti and sea bream carpaccio.
12 Archer Street, London W1D 7BB
tamil prince
Based out of a small ex-pub in a quiet corner of Islington, The Tamil Prince takes the flavors of the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu and combines them with British pub culture. For a delicious and filling meal, order the King Prawn and Curry Patta Varuval, Prince’s Special Masala Dosa and their Paneer Butter Masala. While the main room is warm, their window seating area on bar stools is candlelit and peaceful.
115 Hemingford Road, London N1 1BZ
bar bruno
Good chips and huge omelettes: Bar Bruno is a British institution – and one of the only affordable cafés left in central London. Head here for hangover-curing fry ups (also known as Bruno’s Big Breakfast), perfectly made paninis, chicken Milanese or lasagna. It’s busy, but wait five minutes and the booth will always be empty. Get real regular status by befriending Frank, the second generation owner.
Petersham Nurseries
Housed in a greenhouse complete with bougainvillea canopy, sitting alone with a book at Petersham Nurseries feels like spending an afternoon in your own garden – but better. Seasonal dishes (think steelhead trout, nettle risotto and chargrilled oyster mushrooms) have earned this picturesque eatery a Michelin green star status for sustainability. Make sure to leave enough space for the halwa. Dogs are allowed.
Church Lane, Off Petersham Road, Richmond TW10 7AB
side hustle
Perfect for a pre-theatre jaunt, Side Hustle is a lively Latin American bar and restaurant located inside the former Bow Police Station – now The Nomad Hotel. While hotels are one of the most inconspicuous places to eat dinner alone, the food can often be decadent; Not so here, where the tuna tostada is delicious and fresh, the Baja fish tacos are perfectly filling and the margaritas are strong enough to make your head spin.
bob bob record
Sometimes, you need to throw a party for someone. And if you’re going to do it, you might as well do it in a place where there’s a “push for champagne” button. Q Bob Bob Ricard – A glamorous British/French haunt with private all-booth seating where you can bunker down and enjoy caviar, steak tartare, lemon sole meunier and vodka shots served at minus 18 degrees. happy birthday.
122 Leadenhall St, London EC3V 4AB
Where’s Fred?
Café by day, wine bar and small plates restaurant by night, Where Fred’s is a casual hangout spot nestled in a picturesque 18th-century cul-de-sac with outdoor seating scattered throughout its cobbled courtyard. Their evening menu features perfectly executed Spanish classics including paella, gambas pil pil and patatas bravas, along with an extensive natural wine menu that will keep you entertained for hours.
7 Fredericks Pl, London EC2R 8EA
Western Laundry
With communal tables and an extremely picturesque courtyard, The Western Laundry is a casually atmospheric choice for an evening of natural wines and small plates of seafood – even if you’re alone. Yes, the menu (from the team behind Stoke Newington’s equally lovely Primer) is designed for sharing so you can try more, but two or three dishes work perfectly for a one-person meal; Less so if you’re looking for a light lunch and a glass of Pignoletto. Octopus cooked rice will send you to orbit.
34 Drayton Park, London N5 1PB , 116 Petherton Road, London N5 2RT
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joiya
Located on the top floor of Battersea’s Art’Otel, Zoia offers panoramic views of the London skyline and an equally impressive Iberian menu by Michelin-starred chef Henrique Sa Pessoa. If the sun is shining, set up camp on the outdoor seating area with a bottle of rosé, a side of their tomato salad and an octopus brioche to soak up some rays until the party crowd settles down for the DJ’s sunset set.
15th Floor, 1 Electric Blvd, London SW11 8BJ
eat bird
If you want to really embrace your singleton energy, there’s no better place to do so than Eat Bird – more commonly known as Bridget Jones’s flat. Yes, on the site where Renée Zellweger previously played Helen Fielding’s much-loved so-called spinster, there’s now a Thai restaurant serving shredded mutton curry fries, Shan-style meatballs and barbecue corn ribs. Vegetarians, come at your own risk.