The Best Late Night Dining Spots in Chinatown

Late Night Dining Spots

Painting the town red this weekend? Then you’re going to need a reliable spot for a late night meal. Chinatown delivers every time, not just to-go, but to dine-in. The destination serves up delicious and authentic dishes spanning East and Southeast Asia, perfect to line stomachs before or after a night on the town. From Thai to Chinese to Malaysian, here are the best spots open until late in Chinatown.

Speedboat Bar, Open until 1 am – The Thai restaurant and bar serves a special ‘late night menu’ on weekends, comprising Chicken Skins With Zaep Seasoning, Stir-Fried Morning Glory, and Sweetcorn Fritters.

Noodle & Beer, Open until 3:30am – Noodle & Beer brings its vibrant energy to the heart of Chinatown London. Inspired by the lively, social spirit of the Sichuan region, the restaurant keeps the energy going with hot food served until 3:30am Thursday to Saturday.

Opium Cocktail Bar, Open until 3 am – A Chinatown speakeasy tucked between Dumplings’ Legend and Lotus Garden, Opium’s a three-floor cocktail bar with dim sum platters that pair perfectly with your late night drinks.

Viet Food, Open until 11 pm – If you need some pho to soak up the poison, look no further than Viet Food. The restaurant, helmed by a Michelin-starred chef, puts a twist on Vietnamese street food with a robust wine list to match.

Lotus Garden, Open until 11:30 pm – The traditional Chinese pagoda restaurant is all about authentic Cantonese and Pekinese cuisine, satisfying craving for congee, barbecue pork or salt and pepper squid.

Experimental Cocktail Club, Open until 3 am – Another of Chinatown’s top nightlife destinations, ECC is where to get adventurous with your tipple, alongside a light bites menu of buns, burgers, and spring rolls.

C&R Cafe Restaurant, Open until 11 pm – Stumble into Rupert Court alleyway and you’ll find one of the best Malaysian Cafes in the city, open till 11pm. Staples include Tom Yum Soup, Penang Prawn Mee, and Fried Hokkien Mee, washed down with a fresh fruit juice to freshen you up before the slog home.

 Four Seasons, Open until 11:30 pm – With two locations in Chinatown (one on Wardour Street, one on Gerrard Street), Four Seasons is best known for its roast duck, hailed as the ‘best in the world’. Their prized birds are sourced from the exclusive Irish Silver Hill Farm who raises the ducks free-roaming, on a grain diet and with soft music playing for their relaxation.

Dumplings’ Legend, Open until 10 pm – Dim Sum needn’t end at lunch. At Dumplings’ Legend they’re steaming well into the night, so you can get just about any parcel fix well into the party. Speaking of which, karaoke rooms are available in the restaurant.