Foodie father figures: Ten London venues with special offers for Father’s Day

For anyone who might have missed it: Father’s Day falls this Sunday. If plans have been left to the last minute, London has no shortage of options worth considering. From brewery set menus and hotel roasts to a big Italian brunch, an Indian tasting feast and a Mayfair whisky experience, the city’s restaurants and bars have put together a varied spread for the occasion. The ten options gathered here cover a range of budgets and settings – from £29 to £85 per head – so there’s something workable whatever the vibe. Whether he’s after a relaxed brunch, a proper Sunday roast or something a little more considered, this is where to look.

Festa del Papà breakfast at Casa Italiana, Clerkenwell with Big Mama’s Gloria

To kick off the day family-style, Gloria Shoreditch is heading to Casa Italiana, the Italian community hub in Clerkenwell, to host a Father’s Day breakfast running from 10am to 1pm. Chef Antimo will be serving homemade tiramisu made with mascarpone and Marsala at £3 a portion, alongside focaccias and savoury breakfast dishes from Casa Italiana’s own kitchen. The event is framed as a neighbourhood gathering, bringing together local Italian families and regulars in the spirit of the Italian Festa del Papà. A selection of items from Big Mamma’s flea market might also be making an appearance, so impromptu gifts are in the bag.

For further information or to book tickets for the Gloria x Casa Italiana Father’s Day Brunch at Casa Italiana, 136 Clerkenwell Road, London EC1R 5DL, visit their website here.

The Porter’s Table at Guinness Open Gate Brewery: Father’s Day grill

The Porter’s Table, the grill restaurant at Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Covent Garden, is running a Father’s Day set menu priced at £50 per person. Recently opened, the eateryis offering a three-course meal that includes Crispy Tamarind-Glazed Lamb Rib with Herb Relish and a Pea and Ricotta Tartlet to start, followed by mains of Bavette Steak with chips, Lager-Battered Market Fish with mushy peas and tartar sauce or a Roasted and Grilled Beetroot with cashew nuts, fennel and melon. Desserts run the gamut from Caramel Apple Crumble to a Blackcurrant Eton Mess and gelato. The price includes a three-beer flight poured directly from tanks on site. Cocktails – among them a Sour Plum Negroni and an Espresso Stoutini – and wines are available at extra cost.

For further information or to book a table at The Porter’s Table at Guinness Open Gate Brewery, 1 Mercer Walk, London WC2H 9FA, visit their website here.

Savoy Grill: Host & Roast for the big guy

The Savoy Grill is staging a Father’s Day experience that hands the carving duties to the guest of honour, rather than the kitchen. The Host & Roast experience centres on a saddle of lamb (sourced from HG Walter) that the hero of the day carves at the table in one of London’s most historically significant dining rooms. It’s available for bookings of four to eight guests between noon and 5pm, priced at £85 per person, and comes with the full accompaniments of the restaurant’s established Sunday roast menu. Each dad also leaves with a keepsake apron. This one’s perfect for families looking to mark the occasion with the ceremony it deserves!

For further information or to book a table at Savoy Grill at The Savoy Hotel, Strand, London WC2R 0EZ, visit their website here.

Brother’s Bond Bourbon: An Old Fashioned for the old man

Every dad booked into Gold on Portobello Road, Langans Brasserie in Mayfair, ALTA at Carnaby’s Kingly Court or Moi on Wardour Street will be welcomed with a complimentary Brother’s Bond Old Fashioned. The cocktail is made with the brand’s signature bourbon, a four-grain expression – corn, rye, wheat and malted barley – with a flavour profile that journeys from baked cereal to honeyed sweetness and a mild nutty spice. The brand was founded by actors Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley, who have both taken active roles in production: Somerhalder oversees mash bill development and barrel selection, while Wesley works on flavour direction and portfolio strategy. So this might be a good one for the film buff fathers!

To book a table at one of the venues listed above, visit their website via the link in the text. For further information about Brothers Bourbon, visit their website here.

The Trafalgar, King’s Road: Tuck in with a free tipple

The Trafalgar opened recently as the first new pub on the King’s Road in a century, and Father’s Day offers a timely reason to visit. The menu spans pub classics alongside more ambitious dishes – Irish Oxtail and Black Truffle Croquettes, Apulian Burrata and a Chicken and Ham Hock Terrine among the starters, with a Cobble Lane charcuterie board or mezze plate for those who prefer to share. The centrepiece for larger groups is the Ale-Braised Thor’s Hammer, a cut designed to feed four to six people. Desserts run to Bitter Chocolate and Salted Caramel Tart, Elderflower Posset and Rhubarb Crumble with custard. On the day itself, dads dining at the pub will receive a complimentary pint, port, whisky or soft drink with their meal.

For further information or to book a table at The Trafalgar, 224-226 King’s Road, London 
SW3 5UA, visit their website here.

Cooper’s Cut, Tower Bridge: Top pick for carnivores

Opened in March this year, Cooper’s Cut is a steakhouse that sits within the Four Seasons Hotel at Tower Bridge, and over Father’s Day weekend it will be running a dedicated Sunday roast alongside its regular selection of premium cuts, seafood and martinis. The main event is a Dry-Aged Rib of Beef with bone marrow gravy and duck fat potatoes, though Roast Oxford Black Pork Belly with rosemary jus and Roast Chicken with chicken gravy are also available. All three come with Yorkshire puddings, seasonal greens and carrots. Desserts lean into the occasion with Sticky Toffee Pudding with clotted cream and a Knickerbocker Glory made with Sussex strawberries, ice cream and Chantilly cream. The menu is priced from £29 per person, and the restaurant is also offering a surprise gift for fathers dining over the weekend. 

For further information or to book a table at Cooper’s Cut, 10 Trinity Square, London EC3N 4AJ, visit their website here.

Riding House Café, Fitzrovia, Bloomsbury and Victoria: Cook-out with cocktails

All three London locations of Riding House Café are marking the big day with a food-focused programme built around fire and smoke. The headline draw is a cook-out at the Bloomsbury venue, where chef-patron Henry will be cooking over coals from midday, with cuts available to eat in the restaurant, on the terrace or to take away. Dads dining will also receive a complimentary barrel-aged Negroni or Old Fashioned. The full menu runs alongside the usual weekend brunch offering (think pancakes, cinnamon French toast and a new CBA Sandwich combining crab tempura, bacon and black garlic ponzu aioli) as well as Sunday Soul Roasts including slow-roast pork shoulder, pimento-marinated chicken, 45-day aged sirloin and a vegetarian squash pithivier. A fixture of London’s all-day dining scene since 2011, Riding House Café has built a reliable reputation for relaxed, well-executed weekend service across the board.

For further information or to book a table at a Riding House Café location, visit their website here.

Town House at The Kensington: Roast with the royal treatment

Town House, the restaurant at The Kensington hotel, is offering a special Sunday roast selection, priced at £45 for two courses and £55 for three. Starters include Dressed Dorset Crab with Guinness Bread and Beef Carpaccio with Burnt Figs and Rocket. Mains centre on grass-fed sirloin steak or a corn-fed chicken crown, both served with Yorkshire puddings, seasonal vegetables and bottomless roast potatoes, alongside a butternut squash and gnocchi option for vegetarians. Even better, tables of four or more receive a complimentary bottle of Nyetimber English sparkling wine.

For further information or to book a table at Town House, 109-113 Queen’s Gate, London SW7 5LP, visit their website here.

Novikov and DRAM5: Whisky flights for discerning dads

Mayfair restaurant Novikov has partnered with whisky brand DRAM5 for a weekend collaboration running on both Saturday and Sunday. The result is DRAM5’s Mystery Box, a blind-tasting format containing five 50ml single-cask Scotch whiskies drawn from 25 curated casks across Scotland, with each collection unique and a 40% chance of including a rare or ultra-rare bottle. Guests dining at Novikov during Father’s Day weekend can add the Mystery Box when making a reservation or purchase it directly at the table. To accompany the experience, Novikov are also dishing up their Signature Chocolate Cigar Dessert as a complementary finishing touch.

For further information or to book a table at Novikov, 50A Berkeley Street, London W1J 8HA, visit their website here.

Kahani in Chelsea: Cocktails and curry

Chelsea’s contemporary Indian restaurant Kahani is honouring Father’s Day with an exclusive menu priced at £50 a head, plus a new cocktail pairing experience for an additional £35. The three-course food selection includes dishes like Tiger Prawn Tandoori, Hyderabadi Lamb Korma and the venue’s signature Dal Makhani. Then, new for this year, guests can add a three-cocktail pairing featuring a Spicy Cardamom Whisky Sour, a Pimm’s Cup Lemonade and Citrus Espresso Martini, each designed to complement the culinary flavours.

For further information or to book a table at Kahani, 1 Wilbraham Place, London SW1X 9AE, visit their website here.

Food Desk