food & drink
Ultimate Beatles Brunch
City Winery NYC, 11:30am, every Sunday.
“Experience the longest running Beatles brunch on Broadway right here at City Winery NYC every Sunday! Strawberry Fields brings you the ultimate brunch tribute to the Beatles, featuring cast members from the Broadway and touring company of the hit musical, Beatlemania. This talented group of musicians captures the magic of the Fab Four, making every performance an unforgettable journey through the band's iconic music”
Tickets from $36 (doesn’t include brunch)
The Ambleside Pub - opened this year!
23 E. Main Street, Mount Kisco, Westchester, NY 10549. Various open hours - check website
“Fish and chips and hand pulled ale just like England!”
In their own words, The Ambleside Pub “is an authentic British pub in the heart of Westchester, NY”. Proudly serving real cask ales, a selection of draft beers, cocktails, wine and imported British non-alcoholic drinks. They also have a large British book store and vinyl record room for those looking to lose themselves in British culture!
A Salt & Battery
112 Greenwich Ave, New York, NY 10011
Open everyday 11am - 9pm
The finest Fish ‘n’ Chips this side of the Atlantic is to be found at this little Greenwich Village gem. If it’s a nice day, sit outside with your vinegar covered chips and imagine the roar of the traffic are the waves at Southend. It’s as authentic as it gets.
Brick Lane Curry House
79 Second Ave, New York 10003-87, between Fifth and Sixth Sts
Open until 2am daily!
This Brit style curry house is inspired by the curry houses of East London’s Brick Lane. Established in 2002, their journey began in the vibrant heart of New York City’s East Village where they set out to bring the authentic taste of Indian cuisine to the bustling streets of the Big Apple! If you think you can handle it, try the infamous Phaal, the “spiciest Curry in the world”. $30 and under.
The Churchill Tavern
45 East 28th Street, NYC 10016
Open Daily - 11:30am - 4am & Sunday Roast - 12pm - Late
The Churchill is New York's finest English tavern, serving the best of British, and local craft beer. They offer a varied menu, combining traditional English fare with sophisticated culinary skills. Also ever listened to the sound of Winston Churchill rally for World War II while you are visiting the bathroom? Then you have not lived!
The Clocktower
3 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010
Mon - Fri - 7am –10:30am I 5pm - 10pm
Sat & Sun - 7am –10am I 11:30am – 2:30pm I 5:00pm -10pm
A taste of contemporary London in bustling Madison Square Park. The menu celebrates and elevates classic British fare, built around simple, satisfying plates with subtle refinements; the award winning inspired wines menu features a 700-bottle list that highlights both old and new world producers
Crevette (from the team behind Dame and Lord’s!)
10 Downing Street, (formerly the Holiday Bar) New York, NY 10010
Tuesday through Saturday 5:00 - 11:00pm
British owners Patricia Howard and Ed Szymanski have opened their first non-English restaurant - a few blocks from their Lord’s and Dame - at a very famous London address! Newly opened on 04 February 2025, it’s still finding its’ feet, but well worth a visit!
Photo: Ben Hon for Resy
Dame’s restaurant
87 MacDougal Street, NY 10012
A seafood inspired restaurant, sister to @lordsnyc and featured in the Michelin Guide, this Greenwich Village staple was the brainchild of Patricia Howard and brit chef Ed Szymanski. Reservations are a must. It's a small but well designed space. The seafood-focused menu spins from season to the season, although fish and chips is the staple dish with a lovely tartare sauce and chips (not fries!) @dame_nyc
Open Monday to Saturday 5:30-10pm. Book through Resy
Dog & Bone
338 3rd Ave New York, NY 10010 - b/t 24th St & 25th St
Open Mon - Fri 11am - 2am; Sat & Sun 10am - 2am
Inspired by an English Bulldog named Winston, and the East London term for phone. The Dog & Bone is a neighborhood eatery and bar with a quintessentially British vibe
Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips
1500 Broadway, Times Square, New York, 10036, Call 646.540.3560
Friday & Saturday 11:00am - 11:00pm, Rest of the week 11:00am - 10:00pm
Gordon Ramsay’s take on the classic English street food promises an excellent fast-casual meal, no reservations required! They serve authentic takeaway-style British fish and chips, chicken and shrimp, along with Gordon's signature shakes, Sticky Toffee and Biscoff!
“Fish & Chips is a really important dish to me, not only is it quintessentially British but it was part of my upbringing. I’ve found a way to elevate that classic dish, dress it up and really modernize the experience. I've had 3 stars in Chelsea for over 2 decades, 2 stars in France, restaurants around the globe – but my mum is most proud of the chippy” Chef Gordon Ramsay
Hawksmoor
The United Charities Building, 109 East 22nd St, New York, NY 10010
Various open hours, 12:30 - 4:30pm for Sunday Roast!
Hawksmoor was our ‘go to’ place for an unbeatable Sunday Roast in London, and we’re thrilled it’s landed in NYC! It really is as good as it looks. Settle into the total experience with a side of cauli cheese, a great bottle of red wine and a classic sticky toffee pudding if you have room!
NEWS! As of 09 October, the Hawksmoor is back open for lunch bookings mid week, Wed - Fri 12:00 - 3:00pm! To celebrate this, they’ve got a brand new, special lunch menu drawing on their British heritage, featuring a host of iconic British dishes.
Jolly Posh Foods
Order an authentic taste of Britain online with this huge range of artisan British pies and pasties. These pies and pasties are a testament to a well-loved British classics, with their rich history and cultural significance. Our fave is the Steak & Kidney (pictured) and will remind you of a lovely long lunch in a country pub back home.
Shipped nationwide, all year round, these high-quality British meat pies and pasties are available to households across America.
Jones Wood Foundry
401 East 76th St., NY 10021
Mon - Fri 12pm – 12am; Sat 10am – 12:00am; Sun 10am – 11pm
Jason Hicks started JWF to bring a bit of his GB hometown of Stratford-Upon-Avon, to his home of 30 years, New York City. They stay true to their roots through the food & drink and great British hospitality. Grab a scotch egg or yorkshire pudding in happy hour (Mon - Fri 4:00 - 6:00pm) with a classic draft english ale!
Lady Mendl’s Tea Salon
56 Irving Place, NY, NY 10003
Open Tuesday - Friday 1pm - 4pm; Saturday - Sunday 12pm - 5pm
You have to know how to find this little gem… The Tea Salon can exclusively be recognized by a small teacup engraved plaque on the building's facade. Craving a traditional English cup of Earl Grey and slice of cake in New York? Head to Lady Mendl’s Tea Salon, a whimsical spot, housed inside a Georgian property in Gramercy Park. The British-inspired tea parlour offers a classic afternoon tea featuring finger sandwiches, scones and pastries – plus a selection of tea, including English breakfast, Earl Grey and herbal tea. Worth noting that they also do private hire.
The Liberty NYC
29 W 35th St, New York, NY 10001
“If you want to feel connected to Wales in the Big Apple”, The Liberty NYC is the place to be - as featured in Wales Online!
A New York bar owned by Haverfordwest-born Glenn Treacher has been written about in Wales Online as a home away from home for Welsh residents of NYC and tourists alike. Long beloved of the Welsh community in New York and home to the group New York Welsh (www.newyorkwelsh.com), the bar has really leaned into its heritage. It’s great to see a States-side British business being highlighted in such an important way in the UK press. Read the full article here:
London & Martin Company
6 Stone St. New York, NY 10004
Open Sun - Wed 11:30am - 12am, Thurs - Sat 11:30am - 2am
More than just a great food menu, London & Martin Co boasts numerous events including Royal Champagne brunch & supper every Saturday, major sports event viewings and a huge cocktail menu with bar tenders offering to make bespoke drinks to suit your taste!
Lord’s restaurant
506 LaGuardia Place, New York, NY 10012
Open Monday – Saturday 5:30 – 10pm
The press page on Lord’s website is testament to how good this place is. Most recently, Ed Szymanski being a semi finalist in the James Beard Best Chef in New York competition in January. We went one Saturday evening in August, and were not disappointed! It’s a very thoughtfully designed restaurant, with a space for private dining as well for those special occasions. Cocktails and drinks are beautifully crafted and designed to match the food, which was brit inspired with an ny twist (and yes, the chips are as good as everyone says!) @lords_nyc
Moresish
Located inside of the Hudson Valley Food Hall, 288 Main Street, Beacon, NY
Moreish (we LOVE the name by the way!) is a British food concept helmed by English expat and chef, Michael Johnson. Along with his wife, Shey, they are on a mission to introduce elevated British fare to the Hudson Valley - and they're successding if you look at the great [ress they have ~ They were Winner of Hudson Valley Magazine’s Best Of Hudson Valley ‘Best British Food’ this year.
Open from 10am Wednesday through Sunday; Closed Mondays & Tuesdays
The Monro Pub
481 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215. Call 718.499.2005
A British pub in the heart of Brooklyn! Head to The Monro in Park Slope for a friendly neighbourhood bar owned by husband and wife duo Nicole and Vinny. The pub takes it's name from Vinny's favorite local in his hometown of Liverpool, England. It’s no surprise then that this is also the home of the official Liverpool Supporter’s club in NYC!
The Monro also has the long sought after traditional beer & British snacks!!
Myers of Keswick
634 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014
Open Mon - Fri 10am - 7pm; Sat 10am - 6pm; Sun 12 pm - 5pm,
NYC’s oldest British grocery store! Est. 1985. Get all of your traditional British groceries and treats ~ HP sauce, ALLLL the sweets (Cadbury’s is one of our favs) bangers, meat pies, pot noodles (there we said it, sorry not sorry) & other imported items!
The Shakespeare at The William Hotel
24 E 39th St, New York, NY 10016
Tavernlike British(ish) gastropub serving craft beers, spirits & decent pub grub in The William Hotel basement. Try the must-have Scotch Eggs, which were top-notch, washed down with a well-kept pint of London Pride. The perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon, but not for Sunday lunch, they’re not open. Try The Hawksmoor.
Tea & Sympathy
108 Greenwich Avenue
Mon - Fri 11am – 9pm; Sat & Sun 9:30am – 9pm
Serving British comfort food & proper tea!!! This West village spot has been open since 1990 and is THE go to place for a good old fashioned British menu that includes afternoon tea, bangers & mash, Welsh rarebit and a classic Sunday roast. They have a dessert selection to die for and do deliveries too!
The Winslow
243 East 14th Street
This is THE place to go for all your gin whims! It boasts over 40 different styles and brands of gin! Each one is hand selected and available with a specialty tonic, specialty pairing or even many of our specialty cocktails. They take their gin seriously! Their British style food incorporates traditional favourites from across the pond, as well as a range of house-made savoury local delights.
Nestled in between the East Village and Gramercy areas of New York City, The Winslow is an independent bar, and a great one at that!