POLPO: Warming cocktails for the winter months with the spirit of Italy at the heart

With the cold weather drawing in, what better than a punchy cocktail to warm the cockles. On a recent trip to Polpo in Notting Hill I was transported to the dreamy haze of Italy as a sipped on one of the eatery's Venetian-inspired libations. The great thing ...

HARRY’S BAR JAMES STREET: A sophisticated Venetian-inspired spot with the best chocolate sundaes

I always find it tricky to find a decent spot to eat around Bond Street, but that problem has now evaporated thanks to the addition of Harry’s Bar on James Street. Stepping into the venue on a Friday night, it proved to be a sophisticated old school oasis and...

THE ATHENIAN: Greek street food maestros serving souvlaki and gyros, with a new site in Tooting!

Decent Greek grub is few and far between on the London food scene, so when a good one comes along, we want to shout about it… The Greek in question? If you want to be regionally specific, The Athenian. We visited The Artworks in Elephant & Castle last we...

ZUAYA: A Latin American jungle for fine dining & cocktails

The team behind, Zuaya restaurant and cocktail bar have brought the wilds of the jungle to their new London opening in High Street Kensington. The wild plant walled interior, eccentric dishes and conceptual presentation of plates and cocktails all combine to f...

DONNELLY’S: Modern British chef hosts winter residency at The Sun and 13 Cantons until December.

If you fancy a spot of relaxed, modern British cooking and an excitable atmosphere, then Donnelly’s at The Sun & 13 Cantons is the place to go. Set up by chef James Donnelly, his latest pop-up on Beak St is at one of Soho’s busiest pubs. Earlier this year...

COIN LAUNDRY: The perfect spot on Exmouth Market to get your Sunday Roast fix.

Neighbourhood spot Coin Laundry have been standing strong on the corner of Exmouth Market for a while now. We vistited when they first opened and absolutely loved the 70s inspired menu (that chicken kiev!). So when we heard whispers of a new menu celebrating B...

DIVINE PROPORTIONS: A delicious female-led sensory food, drink and theatrical experience

The Vaults, housed under Waterloo station, is one of my favourite spaces in London and it’s always producing surprises. The venue, which is known for its wacky immersive productions, is currently hosting a brilliant show titled Divine Proportions. It instruc...

SOPHIE’S SOHO: Former sex cinema serves up Argentinian fare and houses a top speakeasy

I've walked around this little nook of Soho a few times and never stumbled across this gem. But if you get a chance, I can't recommend Sophie's Soho enough. Housed inside a former sex cinema and nightclub, the venue is pretty spectacular. Think high ceiling...

THE DISTILLERY PRESENTS: The drinks and dinners of James Bond promise to seduce in this dazzling dining experience

'Pace yourself!' was the instruction we originally received before tucking into a multi-course James Bond food and drink extravaganza. ‘That’s not very in the style of James Bond,’ I thought to myself, as I imagined the infamous spy having little restraint in...

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