Where to find the royal treatment, according to the famous family
From Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s first date spot to King Charles‘ favourite neighbourhood gem in Southall, the royal family certainly know how to wine and dine – with new research from Neue Online Casinos revealing which hotspot has proven to be the most popular.
Measuring popularity by a unique index score – generated by the number of hashtags each location has racked up on Instagram, as well as Google and Tripadvisor reviews, with the lower the overall index score the higher the ranking – Princess Diana’s favourite hangout, Launceston Place, came out on top with an overall index of 7. Known for its classic British dishes, the Kensington restaurant was a regular spot for the royal thanks to its west London location, intimate dining areas, and her appropriately named dessert, Soufflé Diana.
Kate Middleton favourite Bluebird Chelsea and Princess Beatrice hotspot Chiltern Firehouse placed joint second, as they received an index score of 11. Meanwhile, Prince William, Meghan Markle and Queen Camilla’s top rated restaurants followed closely behind in third. Swanky Mayfair establishment The Arts Club, where Prince Philip was often spotted socialising, took the fourth spot. Family-run curry house Brilliant in Southall completed the top five, after being given the royal seal of approval from King Charles.
Top royal restaurants ranked
(index score created using figures from Tripadvisor, Google and Instagram):
- Launceston Place, Princess Diana
- Bluebird Chelsea, Kate Middleton, = Chiltern Firehouse, Princess Beatrice
- Dans Le Noir?, Prince William, =Soho House 76 Dean Street, Meghan Markle, =La Poule au Pot, Camilla, Queen Consort
- The Arts Club, Prince Philip
- Brilliant, King Charles
- Bellamy’s, Queen Elizabeth
- The Hollywood Arms, Prince Harry
- Polpo Chelsea, Princess Eugenie
| Position | Royal | Venue name | Google rating | Index | Instagram
Hashtags |
Index | Tripadvisor
excellent reviews |
Index | Total score |
| 1 | Princess Diana | Launceston Place | 4.8 | 1 | 2,102 | 4 | 1,020 | 2 | 7 |
| 2 | Kate Middleton | Bluebird Chelsea | 4.2 | 6 | 6,799 | 2 | 896 | 3 | 11 |
| 2 | Princess Beatrice | Chiltern Firehouse | 4.2 | 6 | 41,405 | 1 | 850 | 4 | 11 |
| 3 | Prince William | Dans Le Noir? | 4.4 | 4 | 461 | 8 | 1,693 | 1 | 13 |
| 3 | Meghan Markle | Soho House 76 Dean Street | 4.5 | 3 | 909 | 5 | 577 | 5 | 13 |
| 3 | Camilla, Queen Consort | La Poule au Pot | 4.4 | 4 | 3,278 | 3 | 373 | 6 | 13 |
| 4 | Prince Philip | The Arts Club | 4.6 | 2 | 835 | 6 | 206 | 8 | 16 |
| 5 | King Charles | Brilliant | 3.9 | 7 | 619 | 7 | 253 | 7 | 21 |
| 6 | Queen Elizabeth | Bellamy’s | 4.5 | 3 | 109 | 10 | 155 | 9 | 22 |
| 7 | Prince Harry | The Hollywood Arms | 4.3 | 5 | 105 | 11 | 153 | 10 | 26 |
| 8 | Princess Eugenie | Polpo Chelsea | 3.8 | 8 | 285 | 9 | 106 | 11 | 28 |
1. Launceston Place, Princess Diana
Launceston Place has been a favourite with locals, including Princess Diana, since 1986. The Princess of Wales was a regular visitor at the Kensington dining spot, with chefs even naming a soufflé after her.
2. Bluebird Chelsea, Kate Middleton
Known for being a celebrity hotspot, Bluebird is one of Chelsea’s most popular destinations for eating and drinking. Kate Middleton has been snapped at Bluebird the eatery on several occasions, alongside her mother, Carole, and sister, Pippa.
=Chiltern Firehouse, Princess Beatrice
As well as hosting the likes of Brooklyn Beckham and Bradley Cooper, Chiltern Firehouse was also the backdrop for Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank’s engagement party in 2018.
3. Dans Le Noir?, Prince William
Before their engagement, Prince William and Kate Middleton enjoyed a string of dates at Farrington based restaurant, Dans Le Noir?.
=Soho House 76 Dean Street, Meghan Markle
Not only is 76 Dean Street the original Soho House location, it’s also the private members club where Meghan Markle enjoyed her first date with Prince Harry.
=La Poule au Pot, Camilla, Queen Consort
Queen Consort Camilla previously admitted that classic French bistro, La Poule au Pot, was a favourite of hers during a chat with her restaurant critic son Tom Parker Bowles.
4. The Arts Club, Prince Philip
Established in 1863 as a private members‘ club, Prince Philip was often spotted in The Arts Club, having attended an event alongside Gwyneth Paltrow in the past.
5. Brilliant, King Charles
Curry house Brilliant – which is also a favourite with the likes of Gordon Ramsay – is King Charles’ neighbourhood gem in Southall.
6. Bellamy’s, Queen Elizabeth
Located off Berkeley Square, Bellamy’s was a firm favourite of Queen Elizabeth’s, as she even celebrated her 80th birthday there.
7. The Hollywood Arms, Prince Harry
During his younger years, Prince Harry spent hours downing pints at a pub in Chelsea called The Hollywood Arms, which is also a favourite of Kate Middleton’s.
8. Polpo Chelsea, Princess Eugenie
Princess Eugenie previously named Polpo, which serves Venetian small plates, prosecco and spritz, as one of her favourite London eateries.
Notes to editors:
> Index score created using data from Tripadvisor, Google and Instagram
> Index score ranked 1-50 (with 1 being the highest)
> Only venues with a rating of 4 or greater on Tripadvisor and Google
> Data collected on 20/03/23 on behalf of Neue Online Casinos
