Rules is officially London’s oldest surviving restaurant, with an impressive 225 years under its belt, and it certainly looks the part. The historic spot started off as an oyster bar that served classic British dishes at the end of the 18th century and it still serves up a similar menu today. Expect a very traditional menu that includes the likes of chicken, black pudding & jersey royal terrine; potted shrimps; steak & kidney pudding; a shared roast rib of beef with all the trimmings; Rules sticky toffee pudding; and golden syrup sponge. Aside from food, don’t skip on cocktails (they don’t come cheap, but they’re certainly worth it) and be sure to soak up the vintage interiors that have appeared in Downtown Abbey and James Bond – among others.