London’s top BYOB restaurants

Nandine is a cosy café popular among locals due to its friendly service and customer-centred approach. As it’s a family-run business, you can expect a lot of heart put into the atmosphere. The menu consists of Kurdish dishes such as a Sujuk sausage burger with, halloumi, tomato, cheese, and avocado, as well as wraps or mezze – a variety of small plates such as stuffed rice cakes with mince – plus a selection of desserts such as baklava. The venue is open until late on Fridays and Saturdays so if you fancy a drink before heading back home or before continuing your night out, make sure you give Nandine a go. It has a BYOB policy so you can bring anything you like and surprise your friends.

Bintang is an Asian Fusion eatery that does a good job at combining different cultures through its interiors, which are filled with lanterns and murals.If you fancy a meal accompanied by a glass of wine that isn’t on the menu or if you want to celebrate your birthday with something stronger, look no further (by the way, you can also bring your own cake) – at Bintang you’ll feel at home. The menu consists of traditional dishes such as Malaysian Laksa or Pad Thai, and delicious sides to whet your appetite (like Korean chicken wings or satay chicken). It’s the perfect introduction to Asian cuisine and a great venue for a catch up with friends – not to be missed!

One of the first Latin Caribbean restaurants in London, Guanabana specialises in providing authentic food from countries such as Jamaica and Mexico, and creating a quirky setting that allows you to escape the routine and soak up a relaxing atmosphere in one of the busiest areas of London. If you’re going there for a meal, you can expect all sorts of dishes, from cheesy nachos as a starter to curry lamb, as well as friendly service. The bonus is that you can bring your own spirits, although mixers are to be bought at the venue. So if you’re looking for somewhere to start your night out, you should head to Guanabana first, especially since the venue has long tables that can accommodate big groups. You won’t be disappointed!

Anima e Cuore is a cross between a gelateria and a café that’s hard to miss with its purple walls and yellow letters that entice you to look inside to see what else it has in store. Inside you’ll find both traditional and Italian dishes that look as good as they taste. For example, you can expect Tagliolino black truffle, grilled rib eye steak with spinach and gorgonzola ravioli, and a range of desserts; order a mouth-watering tiramisu or choose from many different gelato flavours. And as if that didn’t sound good enough, you can bring your own alcohol to make the evening even more enjoyable. It’s a small and cosy venue, so booking ahead is recommended.