Where to celebrate the King’s Coronation in London

On 8th May, The Pig’s Head will be hosting a special roast dinner to mark the coronation of King Charles, which will be served from 12-9pm. This Clapham gastropub has a farm-to-fork ethos and also features an in-house butchery, so you know you’ll be getting a high quality roast made with the freshest, tastiest ingredients! In honour of King Charles’ coronation weekend, London pubs are being permitted to stay open an extra two hours beyond their usual opening hours, which is an excuse to let your hair down and have a boogie until the early hours! There’ll be plenty of bank holiday festivities and fab coronation specials on offer at The Pig’s Head, so make sure you book your table to avoid missing out.

Planning on pulling up a deck chair in Grosvenor Square and attending the pop-up screening of King Charles’ coronation? Well, why not head to Ziggy Green in Mayfair for a bite to eat first? Ziggy Green does fabulous Australian-inspired breakfast and brunch dishes, which will be sure to add some sunshine into your bank holiday weekend festivities. There’s buttermilk pancakes, shakshuka, fully loaded breakfasts, fancy bacon rolls and so much more on offer, as well as boozy and teetotal bottomless brunch options to choose from. And if that wasn’t enough to entice you, Ziggy Green also has a great outdoor area for al fresco dining and sipping on cocktails in the sunshine! 

Ever wondered what food is fit for the King of England? Well, wonder no longer! Named as King Charles’ favourite London restaurant, Brilliant is an award-winning, family-owned curry house in Southall famous for its fresh, fragrant and authentic North Indian Punjabi dishes with a Kenyan twist. On the menu, you’ll find incredible signature dishes, curry house favourites, and a wide range of mouthwatering meat, seafood and vegetarian plates. Not only does Brilliant count King Charles as a fan, but it’s also received praise from none other than Gordon Ramsay – so you can guarantee the food here is pretty good! 

Perfectly situated in the heart of the action, Claridge’s is just a stone’s throw away from Buckingham Palace and within walking distance of the commemorative garden parties and coronation screenings taking place around Mayfair and Grosvenor Square. Claridge’s has long been a royal favourite, and it was even the location of King Charles’ wedding reception to Princess Diana, so this venue is truly fit for a royal occasion! Head out for dinner in the rather luxurious dining room, which is adorned with incredible sculptures, Art Deco mirrors and gorgeous foliage. The wonderful food menu celebrates the best of modern British cuisine, with dish highlights such as lobster wellington, braised ox cheek, 45-day dry aged côte de boeuf, and caviar a-plenty!

Fortnum & Mason has had a very close relationship with the Royal Family over the years, so it’s no surprise that it’ll be going all out for the King’s Coronation. In honour of King Charles, there’ll be a special afternoon tea on offer in the award-winning tea salon, which celebrates The King’s favourite British foods and his long-standing commitment to sustainability. Fortnum & Mason also has a special commemorative tea collection available to buy to mark the coronation of King Charles, which includes classic teatime tipples, sweet tea infusions inspired by King Charles’ trips to the Caribbean, delicious biscuits and more.

Fancy an aerial view of all the processions and street parties taking place across the city whilst you dine on some of London’s most spectacular food? Well, head to Darwin Brasserie at Sky Garden for an incredible panoramic view from the 36th floor of the Fenchurch Building, which overlooks some of Central London’s most impressive monuments and landmarks. On the menu, you’ll find British delights such as a grilled Hampshire pork chop, Salt Marsh lamb rump, seared sea trout and plenty of vegetarian options, too. If you’re dining at the Darwin Brasserie, you’ll also have access to Sky Garden included in your reservation!

Why not celebrate this special bank holiday weekend by trying out a world-class dining experience? Brought to you by ex-Nobu chefs, Dinings artfully blends traditional Japanese cuisine with modern European cooking techniques to create incredible tapas-style small plates, sushi rolls, sashimi, and fusion dishes. Located in a stunning Izakaya in the heart of Marylebone, Dinings offers a cool, zen dining experience with plenty of intriguing dishes to try, including wagyu beef tataki, double crab open roll, and grilled Iberian pork collar. There’s also a wide range of mouthwatering vegetarian options on offer, such as seared tofu carpaccio, truffle nasu miso aubergine and more!

Plus, when you book and dine at Dinings, you can now also earn points with Dish Cult Rewards!

Head on down to swanky Notting Hill this bank holiday to toast to the new king with a royally good cocktail at The Henderson Bar and Kitchen, which is situated within boutique hotel, The Laslett! On the drinks menu, you’ll find elegant aristocratic concoctions such as The Duke, which is a citrussy, spiced rum delight, and the To a Lady cocktail which delicately combines Ramsbury gin, Aperol, St Germain liqueur and pink grapefruit juice. Foodwise, there’s plenty of scrumptious options to choose from including charcuterie boards, Middle Eastern-inspired plates, a divine lamb ragu pappardelle pasta and plenty more. There’s also a fab vegan set menu on offer for plant-based diners! 

Better yet, you can now also earn points every time you book to dine or drink at the Henderson Bar and Kitchen, thanks to Dish Cult Rewards!