The Colony Grill Room at the Beaumont
Classics like chicken potpie reign at this stylish dining room off Brown Hart Gardens. colonygrillroom.com.
Claridge's
This iconic hotel is worth the splurge. And with its forthcoming cookbook, you can soon bring executive chef Martyn Nail’s luxurious dishes home. claridges.co.uk.
Chiltern Firehouse
The celebrity hangout continues to sizzle, with fantastic plates like cauliflower hearts drizzled with vegetarian XO sauce. chiltern firehouse.com.
Petersham Nurseries
The Richmond neighborhood shop-restaurant-garden mash-up is expanding to Covent Garden. petershamnurseries.com.
Ralph's Coffee & Bar
The fashion designer’s clubby new equestrian-themed café on a fashion-boutique-riddled corner is the first to introduce La Colombe coffee across the pond. ralphlauren.co.uk.
Design Museum
Architect John Pawson and Dutch firm OMA restored a 1960s-era Kensington building into this contemporary design center. designmuseum.org.
Mark's Club
This members-only club recently refurbished its Mayfair town house, but the Anglo-French food has stayed consistent (and strong) with dishes like steak tartare and roast chicken. marksclub.co.uk.
National Portrait Gallery
An absolute must: There are more than 20,000 pieces to enjoy in this niche collection. npg.org.uk.
Royal Academy of the Arts
This Piccadilly institution run by artists celebrates its 250th anniversary next year. royalacademy.org.uk.
