Whippet Inn
The Whippet Inn is one of those bars and restaurants that’s worth tracking down. It reminds us of long weekends in the country estate, tucked…
Dalloway Terrace
Set in the heart of historic Bloomsbury, Dalloway Terrace really comes up trumps in all weathers what with their heated terrace in winter and…
Ida Restaurant
Ida is one of our favourite neighbourhood spots for a delicious meal out with friends. Located in trendy Queens Park, Ida Restaurant is run…
Goode & Wright
Goode & Wright is not your typical Notting Hill eatery. Tucked away on the iconic Portobello Road, this quaint neighbourhood restaurant sums up all that’s…
Hawksmoor Seven Dials
Tucked away from the bustling masses in Covent Garden, the locals breathed a sigh of relief when Hawksmoor chose to open one of their outposts…
21212 Restaurant with Rooms
Since opening their restaurant in 2009, Paul Kitching and his partner Katie have made waves on the Scottish food scene, being awarded (and keeping…
Restaurant Sat Bains with Rooms
Sat Bains has certainly put Nottingham on the map with his two star Michelin starred Restaurant Sat Bains with Rooms. Regularly mentioned as one…
Ham Yard Hotel
It’s hard to believe that this little oasis of greenery sits atop one of London’s buzzy nightspots in the heart of fashionable Soho. So…
Spring
It would be fair to say that Skye Gyngell’s CV holds her in high acclaim amongst her peers, so when the former Petersham Nurseries mastermind…
Snaps + Rye
Nestled on the edge of Notting Hill, Snaps + Rye is one of our favourite weekend haunts. Sitting without fanfare on the glorious Golborne…
Union Street Cafe
The big prices reflect the big name and what with Gordon Ramsay’s group being behind Union Street Café, it’s hardly surprising that the prices…
Pharmacy 2
We are delighted to welcome Pharmacy 2 Restaurant to the Lambeth area. The original Pharmacy was set up by PR guru Matthew Freud and…
Old Brewery
For the naval buffs amongst you (we’re looking at you Dad), steer them down the river towards The Old Brewery in Greenwich, a much…
Black Axe Mangal
Black Axe Mangal is another pop-up restaurant done good. It never popped down having proved so popular with Lee Tiernan’s take on Turkish fare,…
Bellanger
Bellanger is located smack-bang in the middle of Islington Green. A funny little pocket where the surrounding area promises great things but in fact has an…
ALFS
Situated slap-bang in the middle of the yummy mummy mecca that is Chiswick High Road, ALFS (Angie’s Little Food Shop) unsurprisingly attracts a rather…
Lyle’s London
Imagine the finest of dining in the most relaxed environment. Trust good old East London to make one feel at home when you’re donning…
Rochelle’s Canteen
Rochelle’s Canteen is hidden away in an old schoolyard, behind a high brick wall that was once a former bike shed, a hidden gem that…
Taberna do Mercado
When all the top chefs in London (Tom Aikens, Claude Bosi and Angela Hartnett) all name Taberna do Mercado as their favourite London restaurant…
Hoppers
With the hotly anticipated opening of Hoppers comes with it the tastes and smells of Sri Lanka slap-bang in the heart of Soho from the…
Ivy Kensington Brasserie
The Ivy Kensington Brasserie opened in December 2015 offering all-day dining and a long cocktail list a mere stone’s throw from Kensington Palace and…
The German Gymnasium
Big up to the guys behind Bluebird and Quaglino’s who have bought their ever expanding glamorous empire to the heart of Kings Cross with…
The Palomar
Never has a restaurant caused quite such a stir when the Palomar opened in the heart of Soho in the summer of 2014 and…
The Waterway
Head to the canal and the Waterway restaurant for a little frisson of romance. You can eat on the terrace in the summer months…
The Cross Keys
The team behind Fulham’s finest, The Sands End and The Brown Cow, have lovingly restored The Cross Keys (a former ‘collars up, pints in’ kind of…
32 Old Town
Surely the most relaxing place to while away a Sunday morning we love No 32 Old Town in Clapham for a super-stylish backdrop for…
Counter Vauxhall
We can finally welcome a destination restaurant under the Vauxhall arches introducing a fusion of French and American dishes in their all-day brasserie. Counter…
Smoking Goat
Wowing us with inventive and fresh Thai dishes this summer, Smoking Goat Soho has been brought to life by the imaginative friend of Nahm…
Gotto
Unsurprisingly, it’s gone all ‘industrial’ over East but they are rather foodie forward in this neck of the woods. With its enviable canal side location,…
Kurobuta
When dining in a Chelsea postcode you can usually expect a large bill to come with it and Kurobuta doesn’t disappoint in this respect….
Som Saa
It was the coffee experts Climpson & Sons who initially decided to transform their railway arch Roastery location into foodie hotspot Som Saa for…
Shackfuyu
Another of those ‘pop ups’ that never quite ‘popped down’ due to huge demand for Shackfuyu and their exciting, vibrant menu in the heart…
Polpo Smithfield
The brainchild of Russell Norman, of ‘No Reservations’ and small plate fame brings laid-back, delicious food to Polpo Smithfield, Polpo’s East London outpost with handily speedy…
The Summerhouse
The Summerhouse is one of our favourite spots in London to while an afternoon, whatever the weather. With enviable canal-side views, the staff couldn’t…
Pizza East Portobello
It’s no surprise that we saw Pizza East Portobello opening up in a restored Georgian pub in the middle of Portobello Market. Pizza East were…
Zelman Meats
We shed a tear when we heard that Rex & Mariano, the master small plate fish restaurant in Soho’s centre, had been closed down…
The Ivy Chelsea Garden
The glorious site of The Ivy’s Chelsea Garden was a former hotspot for Chelsea teenagers to generally waft about and order curly fries. It’s…
108 Garage
We almost gave up when trying to locate the mysteriously elusive 108 Garage. Found in the less charming end of Portobello Road, this former garage…
Sky Garden
Housed in the glass dome of 20 Fenchurch Street the Sky Garden has been making waves since its opening in January 2015. The danger…
Kitty Fishers
A traditional wood grill in the heart of Mayfair is exactly what this part of London has been crying out for what with all…
Tommy Tucker
Wrestle your way to the bar at the Tommy Tucker as word has sadly got out. Fulham now has an edge. With Claude Compton…
Hawksmoor
Noted to be one of the finest steak restaurants in London it’s no wonder the Hawksmoor sites have been popping up like daisy’s all…
Texture
We embrace the Scandinavian influences in the UK’s restaurant scene with it being abundantly clear from the stylish Icelander Agnar Sverrisson. Having spent his…
Hand and Flowers
Our favourite chef, Tom Kerridge, has made Marlow quite the destination since his arrival with the Hand and Flowers in 2005 gaining 2 Michelin…
Maggie Jones’s
Maggie Jones’s is a Kensington institution having housed a host of celebrities and long-standing fans for over 40 years. As the sister restaurant of…
Barrafina
Make sure to head to Barrafina as your first port of call when in Soho. Packed to the brim on a daily basis with…
Claude’s Kitchen
Now remember a big bill doesn’t always equate to a good time. Hailing from his oh-so-dreamy location at Petersham Nurseries, Claude Compton has brought…
Duck and Waffle
If the views over the London skyline at Duck & Waflle weren’t enough for you to visit then we’d hope the wasabi, apple and…
Black Pig with White Pearls
With a name like The Black Pig with White Pearls it hardly conjures up Iberian hams and sherry selections but rest assured this gem is…
The Salusbury
The Salusbury is certainly well worth a visit for the outstanding food alone – regularly named as the favourite ‘gastropub’ of many a foodie –…
Merchants Tavern
Merchants Tavern is our little piece of heaven in the ‘no reservation’ surroundings of Shoreditch. Angela Hartnett always offers up beautifully crafted dished but…
Little Social
Little Social is the place to be. Jason Atherton has rightfully taken Ramsay’s crown – you’d have thought with endless restaurants popping up under…
Hedone
Causing quite the buzz (and for good reason), Hedone has already secured the Michelin star pat-on-the-back. Yes, Mikael Jonsson has his kitchens stocked up…
Chez Bruce
We don’t often venture South of the river but for old school glamour you can’t go wrong with Chez Bruce. Offering foodie sensations without…
Roast
To feel like a fully-fledged foodie, there is no better location than Borough Market. Situated slap-bang in the authentic heart of gastronomy, Roast is…
Fera at Claridges
They’ve lured Simon Rogan from his Cumbrian outpost L’Enclume to open Fera at Claridges in the heart of Mayfair and oh how thankful we are. Selfishly…
The Ledbury
Brett Graham stamped his mark on Notting Hill when he opened The Ledbury leaving the surrounding restaurants quivering in its wake. Even with the…
Chop Shop
This is the place to take the old man perfectly situated round the corner from St James’s. The meat is so good you’d be…
Coppa Club
Unrivalled views to the Shard and Tower Bridge in the glorious British sunshine up your street? Then head to Coppa Club for a masterclass in…
Hixter
With the delectable Mark’s bar tempting you downstairs after supper, Hixter is Mark Hix’s second landmark ‘chicken and steak’ restaurant. Amazing what works with…
Petersham Nurseries
You couldn’t find a more idyllic spot for lunch than Richmond’s Petersham Nurseries. Lovingly brought to fruition by Skye Gyngell, it is now led…
Brawn
Championing small, local producers and delivering on boisterous tastes, the Columbia Road restaurant Brawn must be visited at least once. Of course it features…
Smokehouse
Introduce an appealing bad-boy (adorned with tattoos and all) and a love of BBQ and you have a meaty menu to get through. Luckily…
Hoxton Grill
Head East for the chicest eaterie this side of the City: the Hoxton Grill gives an air of New York hotel lobby when you…
10 Greek Street
You might feel like a sardine once seated at this Soho favourite but don’t let that put you off. 10 Greek Street favours the…
The River Café
Ok, so it’s not cheap but you either hope the parents bring out their credit card or suck it up and treat them. The…
Bibendum Oyster Bar
With the legacy of the one and only Simon Hopkinson behind them (he of ‘Roast Chicken and Other Stories’ fame), Bibendum Oyster Bar in…
Koffman’s at The Berkeley
Koffmans’ at The Berkeley is quite a world away from the hustle and bustle from the busy road outside. Step into the sophisticated muted…
Chiltern Firehouse
With the Chateau Marmont under his belt, it’s no wonder that André Balazs turned his attentions to British gastronomy for his next challenge. Welcome…
The Imperial
The Imperial has seen many an owner try and re-jig this part of Chelsea avoiding the stomping footfall of the Chelsea fans. Where others…
Aqua Shard
You’d be unsurprised to discover that cocktails don’t come cheap in this kind of setting. Looking out on the 31st floor of Aqua Shard, you…
Andrew Edmunds
Please keep this hidden gem a secret if you can. Its unassuming location in the heart of Soho will have your heart the moment…
Grain Store
For those edgier restaurants cropping up in the last year we now expect to see some brickwork, lead piping and hopefully an exposed bulb…
Blanchette
This is how French exchange should have been. Never-ending brie and your first taste of a good merlot. Blanchette serves up a new concept…
NOPI
Yotam Ottolenghi holds the key to all of our hearts. If you don’t know him yet be prepared to move heaven and high water…
Cafe Murano
Angela Hartnett has done it again with Café Murano. Spectacularly simple, the Italian-inspired menu takes you back to long lunches in Siena where deadlines are…
Foxlow
Follow the smell of the best hunk of steak in town. From the team behind the Hawksmoor, Foxlow focus on well-reared meat that’s cooked…
Sweetings Fish Restaurant
Don’t expect to see many un-suited diners at this City institution. Sweetings fish restaurant has been serving up pinstriped favourites for over 100 years…
Rules Restaurant
This is old school dining. In fact, it’s the oldest dining in London. Rules has been catering for London’s finest since 1798 and you’ll…
Le Gavroche
We are delighted that Albert Roux passed his culinary knowledge onto his son, Michel Jr. Having opened Le Gavroche in 1967 with his brother Michel,…
Wright Brothers
Wright Brothers’ have this libido fuelling oyster house in Spitalfields Market being sure to make any evening a good one. Start with £5 oyster shooters and…
Stories on Broadway
From the creators of Queen of Hoxton and the infamous Book Club, Stories invites a hybrid of creative types to drink and dance the…
Ceviche
How to get those juices flowing? Raw fish innit? Sadly no oysters on the menu at Ceviche but you won’t be disappointed with seabass…
The Boundary
Sir Terence (AKA Conran) converted The Boundary’s Victorian Shoreditch warehouse to the closest thing we’ve found to New-Yorker chic on our humble Isle. East London…
The Wolseley
You’d think the hustle and bustle of The Wolseley would be anything but romantic. But we challenge you to not feel slightly wistful in…
Wright Brothers Kensington
We could always rely on good food and a frisson of romance at Kensington’s La Bouchée. Since it closed the South Kensington area didn’t appeal as…
Berners Tavern at The London EDITION
Berners Tavern at the London EDITION hotel has certainly made its mark with A-listers flocking to make it one of the best people watching venue…
Tanner & Co
Head to Bermondsey Street for guaranteed fun amidst some of London Town’s best watering holes. Tanner & Co also delivers with great pies and…
Tom’s Kitchen
Chelsea Village is a failsafe address for a ladies-wot-lunch destination following a cardio morning maxing out the credit card on the Kings Road. So…
Burger & Lobster
Mayfair location, open to all and it does exactly what it says on the tin. Great for those indecisive types, your options of burger,…
Dirty Bones
This place has created a bit of stir for us Londoners. Settling in for a night of hot dogs and triple cooked chips may…
The Shed Restaurant
The Shed is authentic with a capital A. Run by West Sussex foragers extraordinaire, this brother team source locally produced seasonal dishes that means…
Otto’s
Simon Hopkinson named Otto’s his favourite restaurant so we knew this would be our new French love. The decor may look like your Nan…
Chicken Shop
Your eyes don’t deceive you. The food at Chicken Shop really does start at £4.50 for a quarter of a plump, succulent chicken. Their…
Pizza East
You could head to any one of the Pizza East’s frequenting our daydreams but we choose to frequent Shoreditch High Street. Housed in the…
1 Lombard Street
In a building as impressive as this it’s no wonder 1 Lombard Street pulls no punches. Catering for City boys Monday-Friday it shuts up…
Wild Honey
It doesn’t look like much from outside but Wild Honey is deceptive in that way. Maybe they don’t want everyone to cotton onto what’s…
La Bodega Negra
Mexican streetfood and tequila by the bucketload. What’s not to love? This secret Soho hideaway is the perfect den for illicit trysts, dirty nights…
Bob Bob Ricard
Head to Bob Bob Ricard and feel like the pimpest Russian around. Any restaurant menu staring with gold vodka, caviar and oysters ensures a…
Shaka Zulu
Shake it up in North London and head to Shaka Zulu showing South Africa in all its glory. Bring your A-game to order the…
Fischer’s
You may not expect a trip out to a Viennese café will have you running out the door ready to pounce on that reservation….
Roka
You’re going to have to look Soho-savvy to fit in here but don your best ‘media’ outfit and head to Roka for a seriously…
Cambio de Tercio
Nestled in a Chelsea jetset drinking haven, this Brompton Road restaurant is a lot livelier than it lets on. Known for out-of-this-world tapas, they’ve…
Gymkhana
You may have heard about Gymkhana – a ripple of excitement has buzzed amongst the foodies for a while now reminding us of our…
Marianne
With a Masterchef pedigree Marianne has set up a little slice of foodie heaven in the heart of Notting Hill. Having cut her teeth…
Upstairs At The Ten Bells
Hang with the cool kids in this intriguing restaurant in the heart of Spitalfields. Upstairs at The Ten Bells is where the young, inventive…
Restaurant Story
Tom Sellers continues to wow the crowds clammering to get into his ground-breaking Restaurant Story in London Bridge. The dishes are inspired by Tom’s…
Pollen Street Social
Jason Atherton – of Maze fame – opened Pollen Street Social with deserved aplomb back in 2011 and continues to impress with his simple…
Belvedere
This is a setting to write home about settled in the heart of Holland Park the Belvedere is a whole lot of special. There…
Clos Maggiore
The restaurant guide Harden’s recently named Clos Maggiore London’s ‘Most Romantic Restaurant’. The place oozes romance (we challenge anyone not to leave a little…
Queen of Hoxton
Tick your daily cultural dosage in one fail swoop by booking into the Queen of Hoxton. What with it being a gallery, club and…
Riva
Regularly cited as every great food critics favourite restaurant, Riva has some serious backing behind it. When you have AA Gill and Gordon Ramsey’s…
The Five Fields
The Five Fields is perfect for a special occasion with a dreamy menu, we’d head for the tasting menu at only £75 boasting beautifully…
Flat Iron Steak
No-nonsense steak is surely what every man really wants to order with this Soho restaurant fast becoming an institution (if you can get in…
Chef’s Table at the Mall Tavern
Avoid the days of toiling in fish pies instead inviting 11 of your closest friends to Notting Hill for the Chef’s Table at the…
Hereford Road
Serious, robust food. I couldn’t have put it better myself. Hereford Road is a man’s dream menu (roast quail, pork pies and ox liver…
Medlar
It is quite unbelievable that Medlar only opened in Chelsea in 2012 and was the owners’ first venture in the restaurant world. With a pedigree…
Spuntino
Don’t be put off by the lack of website, telephone and generally far too cool for school exterior. Spuntino is the sister restaurant of…
Molé Taco Bar
Molé Taco Bar may seem like a punchy choice: tequila is not always the most sensible way to start a date. But it works for…
Polpo
Going to the theatre used to mean rushed suppers choosing the simplest fare on the menu whilst counting down the minutes to curtains up….
Colbert
Colbert has quite the prime location in London’s fashionable Chelsea. Urban legend has it that the freeholder of this prime real estate walked into…
Balthazar
Balthazar has been a New York favourite for foodies and celebs since 1997. They’ve now introduced their chic all-day brasserie experience to the heart…
Riding House Cafe
Small plate sharing menus are all the rage. The Riding House Café do this better than anyone else. Sadly service could be improved (I…
La Poule au Pot
The eponymous Chelsea landmark La Poule au Pot offers long drawn-out lunches watching the Sloanes battle their shopping bags home from their weekly shopping…
Ronnie Scotts
Ronnie Scotts is a London staple for hosting the finest jazz since 1959. It doesn’t matter if you’re a fan of Dave Mathews or…
