London’s Best Restaurants 2024 - Where Chefs Eat

Over 48 hours, we've created the ultimate food & drink guide guide, from pizza and bakeries to pubs and fine dining. We’ve interviewed over 130 chefs, hospitality dons and celebs to find out their favourite London spots and where they avoid.
These are not the overrated or the tourist spots, the restaurants in this film are definitely worth your time and your money.
Buckle up kids, we’re back on KZbin.
00:00 Regency Cafe
01:28 Crisp Pizza W6
03:06 FKABAM
04:38 Black Bear Burger
05:50 The Devonshire
07:17 Bar Crispin
08:40 Pavyllon
10:21 Pophams
11:53 Algerian Coffee Stores
13:08 Arcade Food Hall / Manna
14:07 Plaza Khao Gaeng
15:16 The Connaught Bar
17:07 Donia
18:27 SOMA
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Glad you guys are back with the 48hrs series.

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was worth the wait for this one, great video!

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Going to London next month and honestly THIS is the video that makes me most confident in knowing I can get to explore the most amazing and authentic places of NOW. Thank you guys you're amazing!

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The food looks so yummy, friend. I am really mouthwatering with your showing. Thanks for your sharing🥰😘👍

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Smashed it boys, love this film so much, I’m booking a London trip for a culinary tour soon 🤙❤️

[@chetananchawla671]

Editing is on point. Fast, fun, engaging. 19mins went by like 9.

[@meat_loves_wasabi]

We were in London Dec 23… we found Regency cafe cause it was near our hotel.. just love the vibe of the place, how it operates and their classic English breakfast

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Finally back🙌🙌😍😍

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It is criminal that you guys are not getting more views. The quality of your videos is amazing! Keep up the great work!

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Thank you mate!

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wow this is insanely high quality!!!

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soo happy to see you guys back on youtube x

[@olishasha3919]

Amazing, comprehensive video

[@fraseraitken1837]

great vid-some good ideas for next trips out-cheers

[@mcmoop]

Extraordinary editing there lads. Looking amazing. Top list. Gotta do bar Crispin

[@tarscase7653]

Great stuff, seriously the best food content in one of the greatest cities for eating in the world! Thanks gents!

[@topjaw]

Honoured, thank you!

[@EmmanAguilar]

This is definitely the only guide I’m following when I go to London

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Great job guys!

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Fire as always!

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Such a good clip!

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Glad you guys are also back to doing youtube again

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Fecking A lads!!!!! As usual your videos are banging!! Howzit from Cape Town :)

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I didn't get the notification! Noooo! Great to see you lads back hopefully the time in-between videos wont be as long next time! As always love you work lads!

[@BreakBeatStu]

Top work lads!

[@nadiah1987]

Yessss love this!!!!❤❤❤

[@venadacent7696]

Whoop whoop for giving Pophams a shout out and it's down the road from where I live 😃

[@thenerdhandbook]

absolutely fantastic editing, insaneeee dude!

[@topjaw]

Quite bonkers isn't it - taken ages to make

[@thenerdhandbook]

@@topjaw worth the wait, the whole team keep it up! you make amazing stuff

[@alanboucek]

good to see the Algerian, and shout-outs to the soul of another Soho era - Bar Italia, French House, Balans. None are the 'best', but all are a great experience.

[@venadacent7696]

Thanks for the video guys and hope you're both well

[@topjaw]

We’re good thanks. Hope you are too

[@carolinemcdonald6289]

Fantastic Jesse ! Will try some places when I am over in London again! Love London ! Caroline Ireland 🇮🇪

[@chriswright4677]

Loving this. New subscriber, cheers .

[@topjaw]

That’s great to hear. Thanks

[@andrewschirmer3849]

You boys were 🔥🔥🔥 and wow all the food and beverages 6 stars

[@jamiemacdonald9030]

Watching u for a long time taken ur recommendations blacklock wow amazing Sunday lunch and regency cafe best breakfast in London all reasonably priced

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good stuff fellas; been subbed since 5k and always knew you'd blow up

[@joeo2628]

sat here salivating

[@topjaw]

you may need a towel...

[@JoeViveiros]

Few of my old haunts, love these vids, make more

[@topjaw]

We're on it!

[@sumitkar8146]

Great episode

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Welcome back, boys ! This is where you belong ! Forget about going solo, or working for The Man ! Can almost taste the wonderful food and beer ! Onwards to 500,000 subscribers ! You can do it !

[@topjaw]

Thank you 🤗

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London is a great city, a great place to be, and I love it

[@itsbernardvideographer9356]

You guys are amazing that video was INCREDIBLE! I love how you’re keeping with things clean and simple again! Beautiful images, beautiful presenter , beautiful friendship, beautiful food! That’s it baby, it’s money! 8 years of hustling, you deserve all your success! I know it’s been a long time coming lads, but this is just the beginning of a long and fruitful staircase! ❤

[@wakeywarrior]

Here’s a tip. Go to Lidl and buy some Redstone Red Leicester cheese. Put it on a crumpet, and stick it in the air fryer for 5 minutes. Then thank me later. I saw a ‘rarebit crumpet’ on this video so shared my historic ‘recipe’. Has to be the Redstone from Lidl for best effect.

[@Nakhiriperu]

You guys are amazingg

[@JDCALDECOTT]

Love this! Although my list would be totally different! Let’s duel!!!

[@victoriamacdonald7036]

100% agree on Black Bear burger call out, its defo my fav burger in London and I've tried them all ;-) P.s love the vid!

[@benpheloung5388]

Big lol at 3.53. Good work editor.

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Great video. Love your content. Also didn't know Boy George was in the cure😉.

[@topjaw]

Or Jay from Inbetweeners in Oasis...

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Quality of this content is astonishing

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Your Topjaw videos are absolutely top draw totally love them please tell me the next one is not too far away

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Like the annoying sibling with their chocolate at Easter, I've been saving this for about as long as I could last. Top shelf video lads, my favourite since Lisbon. The backstories, the chats with the staff, the sequencing - chef's kiss!

[@topjaw]

Haha! Glad you savoured it. Thanks for your support

[@pumpkinpastie]

Great vid ❤ And I’ve just realised Jesse’s doppelgänger is actor Rupert Friend 😎

[@nolllyp]

The Devonshire for a beef Sunday roast is defiantly the one, amazing

[@blackbearburger2854]

Thanks guys ❤ 🍔 ❤

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Elite content from the guys.

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THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN

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[@andyptv1996]

I really need to spend more time in London. As a northerner I'm supposed to be programmed to hate it but as a foodie my God is it a haven.

[@kc4699]

that was cool, thanks! my hot tip is the front bar at The Connaught, particularly in Winter. it's the sort of place where you can sink back into a beautiful armchair all day by the fireplace, having amazing snacks & drinks, and chatting or reading a book. heaps more chilled out & cosy than the fancy martini bar 👍

[@CarinaTripodi]

Brilliant! But honestly, I’m waiting for the independent movie. Your producer skills are amazing!

[@bimbus111]

Love Luke Farrel's Plaza Khao Gaeng!

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ha, this finally explains the yt shorts explosion on street interviews, as many others agreed, worth the wait.

[@drdavebrooks]

Love your content......watched it religiously for months before my recent trip to London. Fallow was spot on but the one thing I cannot fathom is the hype over Bleeker St. burgers. I went there because of all the mentions on your videos by chefs etc. Totally underwhelmed TBH. As an older guy Canadian who has grown with burgers over decades and had some amazing ones, seriously??? I am pretty sure all my family and friends would agree they could easily do a better burger in their backyard.....sorry. I realize there is some subjectivity on pizzas, burgers, etc but this Bleeker cheeseburger was barely a notch above a quarter pounder with cheese😆

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Thank you for featuring the Filipino food ❤

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I missed you guys so much😂

[@T3CHGY007]

Welcome back guys! We missed you! (is it time for a cocktail?)

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Excellent

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i'll never get over their editing

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The grand return

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YES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU ARE BACK !!!!!!!!

[@topjaw]

back with a BANG

[@jackhammer-cd7fc]

bar crispin so underrated great selections of wine too

[@camilaferraz8153]

Very good!! Maybe you can add prices in the next one!

[@Maitreya0208]

Just got back two days ago from an incredible week in London that was very food and booze focused. Although we didn’t hit any of these places, we did visit: Maison François, Andrew Edmunds, Rita’s, Ginger Pig, Shuk, Quality Chop House, Gymkhana, Noble Rot, Brigadiers, Fez Mangal, Titu, The Drapers Arms, and Fallow. One week, and not a single bite of food that was less than exceptional. The London restaurant scene is firing on all cylinders right now.

[@LeMagnifiqueDoubleAgent-cj4zo]

Those are the exact same first two cocktails that I ever had at The Connaught Bar. My all time favourite, and still one of the best cocktails I’ve ever had (after nearly half of the San Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Bars list), is the Vieux Connaught though.

[@topjaw]

Ah we need to try that!!

[@LeMagnifiqueDoubleAgent-cj4zo]

@@topjaw, Yes, yes you do. There are so many good cocktails in London, but it’s definitely a good excuse to get back soon

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Love your guys videos so much!!! Always buzzing to hear the you got new content dropping

[@topjaw]

Thank you man! Paris next...

[@URDADSANONCE]

@@topjaw amazing!!! Will keep me peepers peeled 💚🙏

[@fouhay]

Top vid from Top Jaw. But Boy George is not The Cure. Keep up the good work boys!

[@topjaw]

it's a joke....

[@fouhay]

@@topjaw Ah. Showing my age then! 😉

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Hugh Laurie also isn’t in Coldplay.

[@bennygordon5898]

Big what are those energy at the end!

[@CarinaTripodi]

Thanks

[@maddog.mcewan]

Thanks!

[@topjaw]

Thank you Mad Dog!

[@maddog.mcewan]

@@topjaw aaah mate wish I could more !!! But hey that’s a good burger in Cape Town !!!

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THE LADS ARE BACK ❤

[@hpatel5714]

Where did they go?

[@user-tj2qm1sr2b]

Interested to see Pavyllon on your tour - seems a bit 'left field' - enjoyable video as always.

[@topjaw]

We're big fans of Yannick Alleno, this is his first London restaurant and we filmed there a month before they were, rightfully, awarded a Michelin Star. Pavyllon is priced lower than many inferior restaurants and the team there make you feel so, so special. Being able to sit at the huge chefs counter and watch a proper French brigade at work is an absolute privilege in my opinion. 5 course lunch menu for £55... no brainer.

[@user-tj2qm1sr2b]

@@topjaw I had lunch there a few weeks ago (solo). High quality as you say with a 'oui chef' vibe. They gave me a tour of the upstairs area after the refurb; nice front of house.

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More London 🎉

[@Biruk2002]

Welcome back! Do one in Paris.

[@topjaw]

You mean third one? Stayed tuned 👀

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Will.i.cam😂 also you guys should totally make a best veggie category

[@maithesantaellamaithe457]

You guys should go to Brussels, São Paulo, Miami, Nairobi.

[@JonathanGould-tc6gr]

Love your work - food all looks amazing. Along with some pizza from Crisp, I really like Jesse's green shirt. Anyone know the brand?

[@topjaw]

It's from Service Works!

[@SpoobyMUFC]

pork(lechon) in a liver peppercorn sauce sounds insane

[@DanielaJoos]

Crisp ❤

[@topjaw]

Forever & always xox

[@denomdemon]

Is that Matty they're using as a table @ 03:21 ?

[@pavlaki1]

Hmm. No sure about your choice of bakery. I always go to Rinkoff's in Stepney, but the Algerian Coffee Store is the business. I've been buying from them since the '70's: gifts as well as coffee.

[@user-jq7rx5mx8r]

Come to Antwerp next!

[@biegebythesea6775]

no - sam's chicken in harlesden. have you been? best cheap chicken. go for the hot wings.

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Makes me hungry every time! Yum Hope you boys get regular health checks age is on your side at the moment

[@oldergod]

Mate, all links in the description goes to some step website.

[@AlexandrAnila]

Crisp pizza w6 is closed until 23rd April. Went today and huge disappointment 😅

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We need more big Lew