10 Restaurants and Pubs the Royal Family Love to Dine At

Cliveden House Gardens and Thames River
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The British Royal Family may dine in palaces, but they also have their favorite restaurants, pubs, and hidden spots across the United Kingdom and beyond.

From glamorous hotel ballrooms to cozy pubs and lively nightspots, these royal-approved destinations offer a glimpse into their more relaxed side and prove that even royalty enjoys a great meal or a night out.

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park Hotel Signage, Sign, Logo, Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, Kensington And Chelsea, Central London, Inner London, UK - April 2025
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A longtime favorite of royalty and celebrities alike, the Mandarin Oriental in Knightsbridge defines refined London luxury.

Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret were frequent visitors, while Prince William and Kate Middleton hosted their pre-wedding celebration in the hotel’s grand ballroom overlooking Hyde Park.

Cliveden House

Cliveden House dining room table stocked with champagne and sweet treats with a stunning view overlooking regal estate gardens.
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Set amid sweeping Berkshire countryside, Cliveden House is a regal retreat known for its grandeur and seclusion.

Meghan Markle and her mother stayed here before the royal wedding, while Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret first graced its halls during an early royal engagement in 1938.

Claridge’s

Elegant Art Deco dining room at Claridge’s, one of London’s most iconic royal family restaurants frequented by generations of British royalty.
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A London legend since the 1850s, Claridge’s is the epitome of timeless elegance. Royals and Hollywood icons alike have graced its Art Deco halls, from Princess Margaret to Prince William and Kate.

Its history is so rich that even kings once shared its guest list!

Mahiki

Tropical-themed interior of Mahiki nightclub in London, a vibrant favorite among royal family restaurants and pubs known for its royal connections.
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This tropical-inspired hotspot in London’s Dover Street has long been a royal favorite for nights out. Before marriage and motherhood, Kate and Pippa Middleton were regulars, often joined by Princes William and Harry.

Adding to its royal ties, Mahiki was once managed by Jack Brooksbank, now Princess Eugenie’s husband.