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    Millie's Lounge, Restaurant in London
    Restaurant

    Millie's Lounge

    Cheapside, London

    Restaurant in London, United Kingdom

    The Read

    Price

    $50–100per person

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    Millie's Lounge is worth considering when you need a central City of London meeting point with broad daily hours and low booking friction. It is less compelling for diners chasing a named chef, awards, or a tightly defined cuisine, so compare it with Cecconi's City of London, Coq D'Argent, or Lutyens Grill if the meal itself needs to carry the occasion.

    About Millie's Lounge

    Is Millie's Lounge worth considering in London? Yes, if the decision is about convenience and broad opening hours rather than a destination meal built around awards, a named chef, or a tightly defined cuisine. Millie's Lounge is open from early morning until midnight every day, making it useful when timing matters more than chasing a specific menu.

    A London option with broad daily hours

    The clearest reason to consider Millie's Lounge is timing. It is open from 6 AM to 12 AM Monday to Friday and from 7 AM to 12 AM Saturday and Sunday. Do not choose it for a chef-led format, award history, or cuisine-specific craving; choose it when the group needs somewhere in London with a broad stretch of opening hours.

    For a more pointed restaurant choice, compare it with Cecconi's City of London, Coq D'Argent, or Lutyens Grill. The Parlour and Electric Diner are other natural cross-shops when deciding what kind of London outing fits best.

    Use it for logistics, not culinary discovery

    The main trade-off is clarity. Without a price tier, named cuisine, awards, or signature dishes to lean on, this is not the pick for diners who want a specific food identity before committing. It is more useful as a practical London option: easy to place into a day, open for long hours, and less dependent on a tightly defined occasion.

    For wider planning, use Pearl's London restaurants guide, plus the London guides for hotels.

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    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: 6 AM–12 AM · Tuesday: 6 AM–12 AM
    Location
    27 Poultry, London EC2R 8AJ, United Kingdom
    Website
    thened.com/london/restaurants/millies-lounge
    Phone
    +44 20 3828 2000
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    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Grand, glamorous, and classic, with an elegant banking-hall atmosphere.

    Tags

    Vibe

    ClassicElegantSophisticated

    Best For

    Business DinnerGroup DiningCelebration

    Experience

    Historic BuildingHotel RestaurantStandalone

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Smart Casual
    Noise Level
    Lively
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Leisurely
    Capacity
    Large
    Kitchen
    Traditional
    Menu Format
    A la carte, Set menu
    Drinks Focus
    English sparkling wine, Craft ales, Seasonal cocktails
    Dietary
    Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options

    Signature Dishes

    • afternoon tea
    • fish and chips
    • roast chicken
    • cream tea
    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    27 Poultry, London EC2R 8AJ, United Kingdom

    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    6 AM–12 AM
    Tuesday
    6 AM–12 AM
    Wednesday
    6 AM–12 AM
    Thursday
    6 AM–12 AM
    Friday
    6 AM–12 AM
    Saturday
    7 AM–12 AM
    Sunday
    7 AM–12 AM

    Location

    27 Poultry, London EC2R 8AJ, United Kingdom · Directions

    +44 20 3828 2000

    thened.com/london/restaurants/millies-lounge

    Also consider

    Where to go if this does not fit

    If the group wants a clearer cuisine call, try Cecconi's City of London for Italian or Coq D'Argent for French. If the priority is a more casual room, Electric Diner is the easier brasserie-style swap.

    Restaurant context

    How Millie's Lounge compares in the City

    Choose Millie's Lounge when convenience is the main brief: Bank-side location, broad daily hours, and an easier feel than more occasion-led City restaurants. For a sharper restaurant identity, Cecconi's City of London is the better Italian cross-shop, while Coq D'Argent makes more sense when French cooking and a more formal City mood are the point.

    Lutyens Grill is the stronger pick for a business meal that needs a classic grill-room signal. Millie's Lounge is easier to justify for a flexible catch-up or repeat visit, especially when the group does not need a cuisine-led decision. The Parlour and Electric Diner lean more casual, with Electric Diner the clearer brasserie-style alternative.

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    Compare Millie's Lounge

    Millie's Lounge London and similar venues
    VenueLocationCuisineAwards
    Millie's LoungeLondonNo published awards
    Lutyens GrillLondon
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    The ParlourLondonNo published awards
    Electric DinerLondonBrasserie
    2023 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended
    Cecconi's City of LondonLondonItalian
    2026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #653
    Coq D’ArgentLondonFrench
    2024 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #3472023 OAD Classical in Europe RecommendedWorld's Best Wine Lists 2022

    How Millie's Lounge London compares with similar nearby venues.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is lunch or dinner better at Millie's Lounge?

    Millie's Lounge is open from 6 AM to 12 AM Monday to Friday and from 7 AM to 12 AM Saturday and Sunday.