Restaurants

Abbaye, 55 Charterhouse Street, London EC1. Tel: 020 7253 1612
Rustic restaurant on two floor, specialising in basic Belgian dishes and serving a broad selection of the famous Belgian beers. Wonderful moules and frittes (with mayo!).

Bank, 1 Kingsway, Aldwych, London WC2. Tel: 020 7379 9797
This restaurant was converted from the old Bank of England building and retains many of its original features. Large selection of wines and beers and a large and varied menu at reasonable prices.

Bertorelli, 1 Plough Place, Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1HY. Tel: 020 7842 0510
Mixing contemporary and traditional Italian cuisine in a lively restaurant, Café, Deli and Bar.

Bleeding Heart, Bleeding Heart Yard, Greville St, London EC1. Tel: 020 7242 2056
An ancient basement, hidden off a yard near Holborn, offers a strong, well-priced wine list and old-school French cooking. The Bleeding Heart has a separate wine bar making this an ideal venue for business or pleasure.

Bung Hole, High Holborn, London WC2. Tel: 020 7242 4318 (Upstairs); 020 7831 8365 (Downstairs)
Wine bar upstairs, restaurant /wine bar downstairs. Private function rooms available.

Café du Marché. 22 Charterhouse Square, Charterhouse Mews, London EC1. Tel: 020 7608 1609.
With its solid beams and exposed walls, this restaurant exudes charm. The menu is entirely in French and the food plentiful and good. Well worth a visit.

Chez Gérard, 119 Chancery Lane, London WC2. Tel: 020 7405 0290
Reliable French restaurant famed for its steaks and boasting the "best frites in town".

Edokko, 50 Red Lion Street, London EC1. Tel: 020 7242 3490
Comfortable and reasonably priced, this Japanese restaurant/sushi bar is a firm favourite with business people.

Gaucho Grill, 125 Chancery Lane, London WC2. Tel: 020 7242 7727
Steak restaurant once famed for its imported Argentinian beef. This has now been replaced with Brazilian beef, but the quality is maintained and the lively atmosphere makes this a favourite with the younger set.

Gaylord Indian Restaurant, 79 Mortimer Street, London, W1N 7TB. Telephone : 020 7580 3615
About ten minutes taxi ride from 3-4 South Square but a curry lovers delight. Upmarket restaurant established in 1964 with attentive service in relaxed and pleasant environment. The menu caters for all tastes and the chef is always happy to prepare the dish of your choice if it is not featured. The wine and beer choices are excellent.
A fine venue to celebrate your without notice freezing order application.

Holborn Colony Wine Bar, 33 Brooke Street, London EC1. Tel: 020 7430 3338
A lively and very popular wine bar serving a varied lunchtime menu and a more limited evening selection. Good quality wines at reasonable prices. The Colony is also open from 8a.m. for those all-important breakfast meetings.

Matsuri, High Holborn, 71 High Holborn, London WC1V 6EA. Tel: 020 7430 1970
Fine quality Japanese cuisine set on two levels with extensive menu and very good wine list. The level of service from the staff is attentive, friendly and efficient.

Smiths of Smithfield, 67-77 Charterhouse Street, London EC1. Tel: 020 7251 7950
Don't be put off by the rough exterior and noisy lower levels of this multi-level steak bar. Make your way to the top floor where you will enjoy good steaks and friendly service. An extensive wine list is also on offer.

Hotels

The Renaissance Chancery Court Hotel, 252 High Holborn, London WC1V 7EN. Tel: 020 7829 9888
The hotel is located in a landmark 1914 building recently transformed into a stunning new hotel with 356 rooms spread over 7 floors. The building itself has served as the setting for films such as Howard's End and The Saint and includes numerous architectural features such as a grand staircase of rare Pavonazzo marble and a classical central courtyard. Guest rooms are among the largest in any London hotel and all have marble bathrooms. Pearl Restaurant has already become an established favourite with "legal London".

Kingsway Hall Hotel, Gt. Queen Street, London WC2. Tel: 020 7309 0909
One of the few remaining privately owned hotels in London, Kingsway Hall has a classical façade and a spacious and dramatic foyer. Situated close to the British Museum, Covent Garden and Theatreland, the hotel has 170 luxury bedrooms.

Russell Hotel, Russell Square, London WC1. Tel: 020 7837 6470.
An old established and elegant hotel, the Russell has 350 well-appointed bedrooms. It is just a short walk away from the Holborn area, and near all major public transport.