1. Bar Boulud
66 Knightsbridge, London, Greater London
French Restaurant · Knightsbridge and Belgravia · 152 tips and reviews
John Gibbons: Looks rather pretentious, but kid and beard friendly and the staff goes out of their way to please, even if you are in jeans and comfy shoes
Alexander Asher: For all the talk of burgers in London, the Piggie wipes the floor with them all. Great place, non pretentious atmosphere - lovely.
Lester Kan: A decent French restaurant with non pretentious service. Not a fine dinning experience but at least it is honest. I would recommend the beef tartar as starter.
3. Lanka
8.5
9 Goldhurst Terrace, London, Greater London
Dessert Shop · Swiss Cottage · 23 tips and reviews
Esra D: Lovely little hide out, scarce seating, attentive staff and delicate menu keeps the pretentious away
Jonas Voss: Delicious cakes! The yuzu fromage is terrific, and don't get me started on their salted caramel cake...
Sof C: The green tea and strawberry cake is light and delicious
6. Clos Maggiore
8.4
33 King St, Covent Garden, Greater London
French Restaurant · City of Westminster · 89 tips and reviews
Kelv Pelv: Simply stunning restaurant, beautiful food without pretentiousness, perfect for impressing a date - but book ahead!
Luca Bernardi: Beautiful and very romantic, every room is quite with nice smooth jazz background. The food is delicious and the service is very professional. The wine list is impressive.
Carine Spira: Excellent food. Great wine. Try the wagyu beef.
7. Happiness Forgets
9.2
8-9 Hoxton Sq (Basement), London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Hackney · 134 tips and reviews
Diskozwirn: My favorite not so pretentious cocktail bar in London with hospitable bartenders and highend drinks.
Amber: Awesome little basement bar serving up inventive and balanced cocktails. Not a pretentious space and the bartenders are super friendly.
Nick Zero: One of the top cocktail places in London. Try anything from the menu as each libation is good as the next one, and the menu changes with the season. Very warm, cosy, low-lit basement speakeasy.
9. JINJUU
7.7
15 Kingly St, London, Greater London
Korean Restaurant · Soho · 96 tips and reviews
Andy Thornton: Awesome Sae-woo pops, friend chicken and gochujang sauce (aka crack) help alleviate the horrendously pretentious ambiance.
Ali Al-Hamidah: Prawn pops and chicken slider is a must and don't forget their dessert.. I forgot the name :)
Kelly Heung: Book in advance. Dishes overall are tasty but salty. Try prawn cake pops! Get the pork belly and wrap it in the lettuce - this is the Korean way of eating grilled meat. DO NOT EAT THEIR RICE, mushy!
10. Bermondsey Arts Club
7.3
Former Public Conveniences, 102A Tower Bridge Road, London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Bermondsey · 17 tips and reviews
Elvis Rodricks: Non pretentious speak easy bar with great drinks, local hangout and intimate vibe. Drink and then 'piss off' ;)
Dimitra L.: One of the most interesting bars in London. Nice people, amazing coctails and jazz nights. Love it!
Laurie Bennett: Best toilet I've been to in ages. Terrific old fashioneds.
Kieron Woodhouse: A little too pretentious for my liking (why have a stool with a bicycle wheel stuck on top?), but a nice enough place to get a drink.
Dee Ishani: Just seconding the pizzas - really good! Just tried their bagels for lunch - also good. I had bacon and onion jam. Think it might become a regular treat.
Cath Willcox: Great pizza & great vibes from in-house DJs and live piano. One of the main reasons to love Peckham.
12. The Shaftesbury
7.7
121-123 Kew Rd, Richmond upon Thames, Greater London
Pub · 15 tips and reviews
Callum Saunders: Great, great pub. Friendly staff, lovely atmosphere & bloody fantastic food! This is one of the best traditional pubs in Richmond - a refreshing alternative to the pretentious wine bars!
Ahmet Douas: Nice back garden
Carl Griffin: Friendly, wood panelled pub. Great traditional pub food and real ales.
13. Mr Bao
8.5
293 Rye Ln, London, Greater London
Chinese Restaurant · Southwark · 21 tips and reviews
Katerina Anna: Peckham is a place with nice people, please take your pretentiousness elsewhere. The blonde waitress was the best thing about our experience in this shop. Food & rest of the staff not worth it
Jay le Tee: Fresh, zesty fare and prompt, friendly service. Good value also. Space is tight so more suited for buzzy night out than intimate get-together.
James Norton: Tremendous food. Chicken bao was a highlight. Sausage also very good. Expect a long wait time on evenings!