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Every venue in the Booko catalogue tagged Laidback.
25 venues
A few doors from Thomas Straker's flagship restaurant on Golborne Road, Acre is a relaxed all-day neighbourhood spot built on seasonal ingredients and straightforward cooking. The warm, simple interiors and unhurried atmosphere work equally well for casual lunches, intimate dinners and terrace drinks. It's the kind of laidback, personable neighbourhood restaurant that draws you back.
Bancone is a casual, buzzy pasta restaurant in an arched railway space beneath London Bridge. Hand-rolled fresh pasta and sharing antipasti are served in an informal, industrial setting. The private dining room on the mezzanine offers a separate, airy space for groups and celebrations.
Bancone makes fresh pasta by hand every day, served in a sleek, buzzy setting with an open kitchen feel. The signature silk handkerchiefs with walnut butter and confit egg yolk are worth ordering. The Covent Garden location houses a private dining room upstairs, ideal for groups seeking an informal, intimate meal built around sharing bowls of antipasti and pasta.
Marc Summers' Bubala arrives at Kings Cross following the success of his Soho and Spitalfields restaurants. The space features high ceilings, large glass windows and an open kitchen, serving vibrant Middle Eastern small plates and sharing dishes with strong vegan and vegetarian options. The striking setting draws groups for everything from casual catch-ups to date nights, and welcomes dogs.
Middle Eastern small plates, mostly vegetarian and vegan, served in a buzzing, cosy space with an open kitchen. Dishes range from fried halloumi with fennel honey to corn ribs with black garlic, made to share in a rustic setting. The counter is ideal for catching up with friends or a date, and there is a private dining room downstairs for...
Chef Francesco Sarvonio brings modern Southern Italian cooking to Queens Park with Casa Felicia. Under his Neapolitan direction, the restaurant serves seasonal menus inspired by southern Italy, designed for sharing at the table. Tear into traditional slices of Pane Cafone bread, order the Rigatoni genovese, and be sure to try at least one of each dessert.
Crudo's smallest location sits just off Shoreditch's busy streets, serving Latin American sharing plates and ceviches in an intimate setting. The restaurant suits a relaxed date night or catch-up with a friend, with a terrace for outdoor drinking and dining.
Dishoom's Shoreditch café occupies a dark-wood, colonial-style space with vintage touches and a leafy verandah, serving all-day Indian comfort food inspired by Bombay. Breakfast brings Bacon Naan Rolls and Akuri, while lunch and dinner feature chaat, grills, Ruby Chicken and the House Black Daal. Groups of 8 or more can book set feasts, and two spaces can be reserved: the...
Dishoom’s first London Permit Room lands on Portobello Road, curving boldly around the corner with two floors of Bombay-inspired energy. Inspired by the 70s drinking dens of Bombay, it’s an all-day hangout - start with chai and breakfast, move onto chaats and snacks, and stay late for cocktails and local beers. Art-filled walls, sidewalk seating and resident DJs spinning vinyl...
A Borough Market fixture known for ingredient-led small plates that shift with the seasons. Elliot's sources the market's best produce, meats and natural wines, keeping the menu concise and unfussy. The stripped-back industrial interior stays warm through counter seating that puts you close to the kitchen. Sharing plates showcase simple cooking executed with care, paired with natural wines including orange...
Emilia's Crafted Pasta brings Italian comfort food to Victoria, just steps from the station. Fresh pasta is made on site daily and paired with homemade sauces tailored to each pasta shape. The restaurant features warm, earthy materials, a fully open kitchen with a live pasta-making station visible from the street, counter seating and a mezzanine for private dining. The menu...
Gibney's London is a proper Irish pub in the basement beneath Daffodil Mulligan on City Road, Shoreditch, inspired by the original Gibney's in Malahide. Its back-bar serves Guinness, rare Irish whiskeys and crafted cocktails, with live music and sport on screen, and bar snacks from the Daffodil Mulligan kitchen. Private booths seat up to 10, and the whole bar can...
Hoppers brings its Sri Lankan brand to East London, housed in the iconic Tea Building. The menu balances signature Lankan dishes with regional South Indian cooking inspired by Chennai, Madurai and Bangalore, from dosas and biryanis to curries and hoppers. Interiors draw on South Indian homes, marrying street-food energy with a vibrant, contemporary dining room.
Hoppers at Kings Cross draws inspiration from the coastal journey between Colombo in Sri Lanka and the Dutch town of Galle. The striking contemporary space centres on a vibrant cocktail bar serving drinks, bar snacks and short eats, with a large terrace alongside. Its relaxed atmosphere and flexible spaces make it well suited to group gatherings.
The family-owned ICCO pizzeria expands from the 1999 original in Fitzrovia, with a two floor, corner spot in the heart of Soho. The corner site has light pouring in from all sides and sees "the people's pizza" come to the buzzing district, bringing large pizzas and lots of delicious toppings with it.
Kricket heads to Shoreditch, an opening which sees the popular brand launch its first breakfast offering, as well as full all-day dining and drinks. Soft pink aesthetics, an open kitchen, a cosy lounge area and communal tables set the scene, with delicious dishes served to couples, friends and groups.
A charming neighborhood restaurant specialising in pasta dishes. Expect fresh Italian foccacia, handmade pasta, seasonal antipasti and brilliant service in an intimate space with booths, small tables and an open kitchen. Tags: pasta, italian, charming, neighbourhood, small plates, sharing style, catch up with a friend, date night, double date, small plates, sidewalk seating
Lore of the Land is a handsome pub and restaurant owned by Guy Ritchie, celebrating British produce, seasonality and simple, well-executed cooking. Blending the warmth of a traditional pub with a considered approach to food and drink, it’s a charming neighbourhood spot with a focus on quality and atmosphere.
Mare Street Market comes to King's Cross following its success in London Fields. Expect a beautiful, bold destination designed with large glass windows, high ceilings, a delicious all-day menu and a large terrace. As well as two restaurants and an on-site deli, Mare Street Market curates retail and experiences through an on-site tattoo studio, jeweller, barber, bookshop, karaoke room, photo...
From Melody Adams, the restaurateur behind Lurra and Donostia (onezone approved). comes Maset, a south coastal restaurant inspired by the flavours of South of France and the Occitania region. Expect elegant plates, paired with wines that spotlight independent vineyards across France, Italy and Spain. As for the cocktails, ask for a preserved lemon martini. Set on Chiltern Street, the space...
On the King’s Road, Rabbit is a neighbourhood restaurant from the Gladwin brothers, celebrating local and wild British produce. The rustic interiors nod to the English countryside, while the daily-changing small plates menu champions sustainability with wild, foraged and locally grown ingredients, plus sustainable livestock from the family farm in West Sussex. Nutbourne English wines feature alongside cocktails and craft...
The first international outpost of the cult Williamsburg restaurant, Sunday in Brooklyn brings a modern American menu to Westbourne Grove. Open daily for all-day dining, the two-storey corner site features a bright, spacious dining room, outdoor seating and a versatile basement - perfect for private events or exclusive hire. Expect inventive takes on American classics, signature brunch cocktails and the...
A New York inspired brunch favourite on James Street. Outside, the striped awning and orange chairs set the scene, for all-day dining from brunch through to late night. The restaurant comes complete with a large terrace and multiple private dining options for groups from 8 to 60. The menu features small and large plates, salads and desserts, all complemented by...
The Broadcaster is a three-storey restaurant and bar, featuring a casual pub space on the ground floor, a formal dining room on the first floor and a gorgeous rooftop. Food-wise, the British menu centres around innovative pub cooking that is both seasonal and sustainable, using produce from local farms and cooked over coals or in the wood oven. The bar...
A beloved independent freehouse on Sydney Street, The Sydney Arms combines classic pub heritage with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Inside, look out for the dark wood bar, aged mirrors and a passionate racing community. The menu mixes pub favourites (fish & chips, steak sandwiches, scotch eggs) with occasional specials, while five HD screens throughout show horse racing and other major...