The best spots for food & drink in Carnaby, London
Shopping, eating and drinking in London: you have to go to the Carnaby district. You see the bright neon lights of Carnaby Street already in the distance from Regent Street. This neighborhood is characterized by cheerful decorations, large shops and... hip restaurants with cuisines from all corners of the world. For Turkish food go to Zahter, drink delicious wine at Bar Crispin and for the ultimate comfort food go to Kanada-Ya. In Carnaby you can spend the entire afternoon wandering around and searching the shops for new arrivals and souvenirs. It is always pleasantly busy, especially during the weekend there is plenty to do. Want to recover from all that shopping? We have listed the best places for a snack and drink in Carnaby for you.
Photo credits: Instagram Zahter, Kanada-Ya, CarnabyLondon, Bar Crispin, Dishoom, Unsplash.
This recently opened restaurant led by chef Esra Muslu is really an amazing place. The Turkish cuisine is central to this restaurant: traditional dishes with a modern twist. Whether you go there for breakfast, lunch or dinner: you will leave with a smile on your face and a full belly. It is not unimportant that the design of the restaurant is super stylish, you immediately feel at home.
All that shopping can make you hungry, but happiness is there Kanada-Ya. It's the perfect spot for a quick lunch. The stars of the menu are the ramen bowls (the ultimate comfort food, don't you think?). Choose the popular Tonkotsu bowl or a spicy Yuzu bowl. Once you've finished your noodles, you can happily continue shopping on Carnaby Street.
This name is a household name for Londoners. You will find no fewer than 5 different Dishoom restaurants spread across London, including in Carnaby. The menu is an ode to food Bombay and Dishoom has a number of awards to their name, including Best Breakfast and Brunch according to the Harden's restaurant guide. You know you're in the right place here!
We've talked about this before Crispin restaurant (remember, the place for real wine lovers) but there is also a Bar Crispin. In Carnaby you will find a very nice and cozy wine bar with a small terrace. The same principle applies here as at the restaurant: delicious food and a long list good wines. That's all a person needs if you ask us!
Not sure yet what you fancy in terms of food? Kingly Court is in that case the place to be. With this one foodcourt you will find no fewer than 17 restaurants and bars, each with their own character and cuisine. The courtyard is an ideal spot for a beer beforehand, then dive into one of the restaurants. For Caribbean food you have to go to The Rum Kitchen, breakfast lovers can indulge themselves at The Good Egg and for a boozy brunch you go to Dirty Bones. In short: plenty to discover!
