I am no expert, but I am going to put in a word for Buen Ayre in Broadway Market (Hackney). Been there a couple of times over the years and always been impressed. Hit up the Parrilladas Deluxe with a good red and enjoy life. Nothing fancy about the place, but the steak is cracking ..read more

Agree with that BWS also Hilton Doha in west bay has a really good version ..read more

louie wrote: TGLoyalty wrote: That’s Galvins and Trader Vic’s gone. Shame. Trader Vic’s gone? That’s sad. It was pretty much the only exotic restaurant we were ever taken to as kiddies (for special occasions). Good memories. The new branch at the Hilton Dubai Palm (not the Hilton Dubai JBR; that’s not new) is a retro treat but in very nice modern surroundings ..read more

TGLoyalty wrote: That’s Galvins and Trader Vic’s gone. Shame. Trader Vic’s gone? That’s sad. It was pretty much the only exotic restaurant we were ever taken to as kiddies (for special occasions). Good memories ..read more

In Shelherds Market I can recommend Iran restaurant for good Persian food. https://www.iranrestaurant.co.uk/ There is a pub in the street next to the IC. Or head to Chinatown. I can recommend the Four Season’s Gerard St – excellent roast meats but you would be best to reserve a table ..read more

That’s Galvins and Trader Vic’s gone. Shame ..read more

Oh, and if “shortly” is this week it’s the last ever week of Galvina at Windows — closes on 25 April ..read more

Not cheap but Hide breakfast The Devonshire is a decent pub in Piccadilly if you want a drink. Kwant great for cocktails as is The Donovan Bar and ofcourse the Connaught for Martini’s Gentleman Baristas good for coffee Mercato Food court ..read more

Blair Waldorf Salad wrote: The nearby Sheraton has a lobby lounge that does breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner. Nothing too heavy or complicated. I’ve gone a few times as a non-guest at the end of a Christmas shopping day. The restaurant at the front of the Sheraton is decent too. On the recent dine-with-Marriott Amex offer. If you don’t have breakfast with your IC room, from the IC, walk past the Sheraton and a few meters down there’s a lovely patisserie. Grab your croissants and make a crumbly mess in your room ..read more

Thanks to everyone that replied. I will have a look at all the suggestions ..read more