Best Authentic British Restaurants in London

Even after the London tourist tours, traveling to the palaces and castles, and enjoying the changing of the guards, you're still missing an important element of the British experience; the classic English dinner. Restaurant owners in London have slowly reintroduced British cuisines at a variety of venues, offering both modernized versions of the classics, or for those who dare, an original recipe or two. Despite the somewhat off-putting menu items, here's where you'll find some of the best British restaurants around London:

For a generous serving of traditional kidney pie, you'll want to take a seat at Porters pub in Covent Garden. This spot offers plenty of classic dishes, no hamburgers in sight. It's located at 17 Henrietta Street and you don't' want to miss the daily special. Hearty British dishes include Shepherd's Pie, chicken Liver Pate, and a crème brulee dessert called the Trinity Cream-the recipe's straight from 18^th century Cambridge kitchens. Call 020 7836 6466 for more information.

For the ultimate fish and chips experience, head to Seashell for some of London's finest. It's a fancier place, so you'll definitely want to dress up a little. Still, the effort will be well worth it; enjoy a classic Prawn Cocktail as a starter, followed by the Sea Shells' Famous Traditional Fish and Chips. There's nothing quite like it, but if you're interested in a non-fried entrée instead, the Prime Halibut may be a a better choice. Be sure to save room for the traditional English bread and butter pudding afterwards; another not-to-be-missed creation at this famous London restaurant. Takeout is also available, and the restaurant is located at 49-51 Lisson Grove in London; call 020 7224 9000 for more information.