Cinnamon Club
Westminster, London
Restaurant in London, United Kingdom
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Colonial-Library Indian
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Cinnamon Club works when the meal needs Westminster polish and a room with more ceremony than a casual central London table. It is strongest for dates, client meals, celebrations where setting matters; choose The Pem for a Modern British £££ hotel-restaurant feel, or Cellarium Cafe & Terrace for a lower-pressure daytime plan.
About Cinnamon Club
Cinnamon Club is a restaurant in London. The dress code is smart casual, the listed hours are Monday to Saturday from 12–10 PM, with Sunday closed.
Plan around the basics
For a first visit, use the practical details as a starting point. Review the current menu and booking details directly with the venue before you go.
For groups, confirm availability and any requirements directly with Cinnamon Club. Plan with the London location, smart-casual dress code, Monday-to-Saturday 12–10 PM hours in mind, avoid assuming a particular price point, atmosphere, or service format without checking first.
Who should choose it over other options
Pick Cinnamon Club when you want a London restaurant and the timing works with its Monday-to-Saturday 12–10 PM schedule. Choose The Pem if that venue better fits your plan, or compare it with Cellarium Cafe & Terrace, Blue Boar, Made in China (SW1), and Thirty Six when you want another option. Use those alternatives as planning comparisons rather than like-for-like guarantees.
For broader planning, use Pearl's London restaurants guide if this table is not the right fit, or pair the meal with London bars, London hotels, London experiences when the night needs more structure. The decision is simple: choose Cinnamon Club for a smart-casual London restaurant within its listed opening hours; choose another option if your priority is a different setting, schedule, or dining brief.
Planning details
- Location
- The Old Westminster Library, Great Smith St, London SW1P 3BU, United Kingdom
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- cinnamonclub.com
- Phone
- +44 20 7222 2555
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Cinnamon Club lives inside a repurposed Victorian reading room, and the restaurant leans on that architectural pedigree to set its tone. The Grade II-listed space, with original oak shelving and double-height ceilings, gives the dining room a formal, museum-like quality that elevates each visit into a clear occasion. The kitchen matches the setting with polished Indian fine dining: dishes land with the authority of a restaurant that has spent decades staking a claim in London’s upper tier. The overall effect is quietly grand and historically anchored rather than trendy or transient.
Best For
This is a dinner destination for milestone meals and professional entertaining. Located steps from the Houses of Parliament, Cinnamon Club routinely hosts a clientele of political and business figures, and its fine-dining approach fits special-occasion evenings and business dinners where atmosphere matters as much as the food. The room’s sense of occasion and the restaurant’s longevity also make it a natural pick for visitors seeking a historically resonant, upscale Indian meal in Westminster.
Ordering Tips
Highlight the restaurant’s signature items when you order: the Rajasthani spiced saddle of lamb and the duck leg curry are cited as house standouts, and the black cardamom brulee is noted as a memorable dessert. Choose dishes that showcase the kitchen’s refined take on regional Indian flavours to experience why Cinnamon Club sits in London’s fine-dining tier. The menu rewards picking a few focused, well-executed plates rather than a scattershot approach.
Venue details
Ambiance
Elegant library setting with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere, magical and charming with good lighting for special occasions.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- Rajasthani spiced saddle of lamb
- black cardamom brulee
- duck leg curry
Planning details
Location
The Old Westminster Library, Great Smith St, London SW1P 3BU, United Kingdom · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Made in China (SW1), Notable alternative
- Cellarium Cafe & Terrace, Notable alternative
- Blue Boar, Notable alternative
- The Pem, Modern British, £££
- Thirty Six, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Cinnamon Club compares in Westminster
Cinnamon Club is the better fit when the booking needs a polished room and a sense of occasion without defaulting to a hotel dining room. The Pem is the clearer choice for Modern British cooking in a £££ register, especially if the group wants a more formal hotel-restaurant frame. For value and ease, Cellarium Cafe & Terrace makes more sense for daytime plans where the setting matters but the meal should stay relaxed.
Blue Boar is the practical alternative when the group wants a Westminster pub-adjacent atmosphere rather than a special-occasion dining room. Made in China (SW1) is a better cross-shop when the food brief points away from polished occasion dining and toward a more specific Chinese meal. Thirty Six sits in the comparison set for nearby central planning, but Cinnamon Club has the clearer identity if the room is part of the reason for booking.
If the decision is mainly about ambiance, choose Cinnamon Club over the more casual peers. If budget sensitivity or daytime convenience matters more, start with Cellarium Cafe & Terrace. If the group wants Modern British cooking and is comfortable with a higher-spend feel, The Pem is the cleaner match.
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Compare Cinnamon Club
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon Club | London | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Made in China (SW1) | London | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Cellarium Cafe & Terrace | London | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Blue Boar | London | ; | ; | No published awards |
| The Pem | London | Modern British | £££ | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Recommended2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Thirty Six | London | ; | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Cinnamon Club?
Booking lead times and busiest services can vary. If your plans are fixed, it is sensible to book in advance and confirm availability directly. Cinnamon Club is open Monday to Saturday from 12–10 PM and closed on Sunday.
Is Cinnamon Club good for a special occasion?
Cinnamon Club is a London restaurant with a smart-casual dress code. Whether it fits a special occasion depends on your plans, so check current availability and details directly. If you are comparing options, The Pem is another venue to consider.
What should I order at Cinnamon Club?
What should a first-timer know about Cinnamon Club?
It is a London restaurant. It opens Monday to Saturday, 12–10 PM, is closed on Sunday. The dress code is smart casual.
Is earlier or later better at Cinnamon Club?
The hours are 12–10 PM Monday to Saturday, with Sunday closed. Choose the time that fits your plan and confirm current availability directly with the venue.
What are alternatives to Cinnamon Club in London?
Options to compare include The Pem, Blue Boar, Cellarium Cafe & Terrace, Made in China (SW1), and Thirty Six. Use them as practical alternatives if Cinnamon Club's schedule, setting, or availability does not fit your plans.
