"Whether you’re an MP or a proud tartan enthusiast, Boisdale is the restaurant for you. If you’re not either of those but are on the lookout for great steak or live music near Victoria station, then Boisdale will also work. The old-school Scottish restaurant serves haggis, whole grilled lobsters, and hefty slabs of prime rib-eye. Know that the dining room can feel a little serious, so for a more raucous time head for their downstairs bar. They have live jazz every night of the week, oysters delivered straight to your table, and classic drinks you can swirl in time with the music. They also have a cigar terrace if Cubans are your thing." - heidi lauth beasley, sinead cranna