Abbey

The atmosphere at Abbey is convivial and warm with different levels of seating based on your preferences or mood. Located in the heart of the City of London, this charming restaurant is close to several stations, the Aldgate for example, and it's perfect for lunch with friends, a drink or two or even for those days when you just want to linger and watch the world go by. Decor in the restaurant is traditional, yet with a modern touch, although you could have a leisurely meal in the more contemporary Studio or the Pad.

From the menu, you could opt for smoked haddock and spring onion fish cakes with rocket and Hollandaise sauce as a starter and move on to a main course of char grilled sirloin steak with field mushrooms, grilled tomato, chunky chips and Béarnaise sauce. Pastas are good options but the gourmet burgers offer some tantalising choices. Finish with the lemon tart with crème fraîche and there's a wide range of global wines at the Abbey to fulfil all your drinking requirements.