Whether you want to celebrate a special occasion with Chinese food, share a romantic dinner with your significant other or have a vegan lunch with friends, London offers some great new and established venues for residents and visitors.

For that vegan lunch, look no further than Purezza, the U.K.’s first vegan pizzeria, all made with high-quality and sustainably sourced vegan products. Of course, for a slightly healthier vegan alternative, Mildreds pioneered the plant-based scene in London since first opening in Soho in 1988. With its fresh, vibrant and innovative dishes, Mildreds always brings new specials to its menu, including a Katsu hot dog, Plum Tofu Gua Bao buns and new mocktails. As of this March, a new spring menu launched at all Mildreds locations.

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London is the perfect choice to celebrate the Year of the Tiger by dining at the city’s Imperial Treasure on St James’ Place, also known for having the best dim sum and Peking duck in London. Or try Barshu Restaurant in the heart of Soho. With its own Michelin star, Barshu offers Chinese cuisine Szechuan-style, with dishes ranging from stir fried lamb to stir fried frog’s legs (for those who dare to try something new).

With three London locations, Ping Pong is also a great place for dim sum and cocktails. The restaurant prides itself by living up to this slogan, “fresh, flavorsome and fun.” They offer everything, from classic rice dishes to wonton soups and its appreciated dumplings.

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You simply cannot get away with visiting Chinatown without trying your luck getting a table at Duck and Rice. For what can only be described as game-changing food, Duck and Rice offers world-class Cantonese cuisine, all from a buzzy, atmospheric Soho London pub. Offering a variety of both cocktails and beers, the food is delicious yet adventurous, with dishes from Kung Po chicken to venison puffs.

For an evening of drinking, light bites and sophistication, head over to The Dorchester Rooftop, a speakeasy-style pop-up bar and lounge at the Dorchester Hotel. Open to the public since March 2022, and in a special collaboration with Courvoisier, this reinvented hangout features a sensory experience with alluring artwork and live music, paired with amazing cocktails and breathtaking views.

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“Spring is my favorite season, it inspires us to create new blends with the extraordinary variety of ingredients available at this time of year,” said head bartender Lucia Montanelli. “With views across Hyde Park and East London, The Dorchester Rooftop will be open daily for cocktails and light bites, ranging from seasonal oysters to Wagyu beef sliders.”