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J. SheekeyvsRules Restaurant
Both restaurants are endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, J Sheekey scores slightly higher than Rules Restaurant. J Sheekey is ranked #5 in London with approval from 17 reviewers including Insight Guides, Gayot and Michelin Guide.
J. Sheekey
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28-32 St Martin's Court, London WC2N 4AL
From $30/night
Fodor's "One of Londoners' all-time favorite West End haunts." Full review
Insight Guides "Think chargrilled squid with gorgonzola polenta, Cornish fish stew and New England baby lobster, followed by rhubarb pie, or the famed Scandinavian iced berries."
BlackBook "Superb array of fish and seafood dishes which will save you from ADD bought on by star gazing. A must see and eat."
Gayot14.0
"J. Sheekey has, it seems, been around forever, defying the march of time and remaining one of London's favorite fish restaurants." Full review
DK Eyewitness "It was sadly neglected for years, but since 1998, under the same owners as Le Caprice, its wonderful Victorian interior is again thronged with Theaterland crowds."
Independent "A gorgeous, Art Deco mini-palace, slightly crowded but wonderfully intimate, like the state room of an ocean-going liner." Full review
Rough Guide "A grande dame of the London dining scene – established in 1896 in the heart of theatreland – this lovely old seafood restaurant is a glittering, special occasion kind of place."
Time Out "After well over a century of service, Sheekey’s status as a West End institution is assured." Full review
Zagat4.6
""If you're in the mood for seafood" this Covent Garden eatery.... is "still the standard"." Full review
Travel + Leisure "In the heart of Covent Garden, J Sheekey has been known for its fresh fish, oysters, and shellfish for more than 100 years." Full review
Rules Restaurant Fodor's
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35 Maiden Lane, London WC2E 7LB
From $0/night
Fodor's "Come, escape the 21st century. Opened by Thomas Rule in 1798, London's oldest restaurant is, according to some, still London's most beautiful." Full review
Frommer's "This is the place for a genuine taste of traditional London." Full review
Gayot14.0
"Rules opened its doors in 1798 and during its history has seen the great and the good, the famous and infamous and latterly, tourists in droves, pass through its doors." Full review
DK Eyewitness "London’s oldest restaurant, here since 1798, has retained its fascinating historic decor, and its standards: it remains a temple of fine British cooking."
Independent "It's hard not to talk about art, when every wall is covered with amazing – and often quite startling – pieces." Full review
Time Out "Rules may look as though nothing has changed for 50 years (or more, the restaurant was established in 1798), but this old-stager hasn’t made it this far without adapting to the times." Full review
Zagat4.4
"You "can't get more traditional" than this "right, rigorous and reliable" Covent Garden "institution" that's been serving "hearty" British "classics." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Established in 1798, Rules claims to be the oldest restaurant in London. It’s a place where locals like to get their fix of good old-fashioned British food." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Plate
"London's oldest restaurant boasts a fine collection of antique cartoons, drawings and paintings. Tradition continues in the menu, specialising in game from its own estate." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Rules, London's oldest restaurant, is old-school, funny, and a must for visitors." Full review
