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The literary giants of the Bloomsbury set—from Virginia Woolf to E.M. Forster and Vanessa Bell—may be long gone but this bluestocking enclave (centered on the British Library and University of London) still excels at a cultured and pleasure-loving dining scene. Holborn, bordering Covent Garden, has some of those big, old-establishment hotel dining rooms, and a big, bright elegant shining star in The Delaunay on the Aldwych.
This acclaimed Israeli eatery goes from strength to strength in its airy home on Bloomsbury's most fashionable foodie thoroughfare. Whether you feel like sharing mezze such as aubergine rolls stuffed with pistachios and caramelized onions or are in the mood for mains like the utterly sublime fish siniya (sea bass baked with harissa and tahini), be sure to leave space for their legendary cheesecake. Booking ahead is advised, although window counter stools are reserved for walk-ins.
This wine bar and café serves up tasty modern British food within a stone's throw of the British Museum. Weather permitting, you can sit in its pretty Georgian courtyard.
