Indo-Chinese restaurant in London The Fatt Pundit is a cool indo-chinese restaurant in London, Soho, playfully named, combining the common Chinese surname ‘Fatt’ with the Indian word ‘Pundit’ (a scholar). It looks small from the outside, but the inside extends far back. It’s minimalist interior gives off a sophisticated vibe, with earthy colours, raw finish,…
Vintry and Mercer
Rooftop restaurant in the City Vintry and Mercer is a luxury boutique hotel in the City of London, only moments away from Mansion House tube station and a few minutes from St Paul’s. You are spoilt for choice with two restaurants, a roof terrace and a speakeasy style bar. Vintry Kitchen is an Asian tapas…
1251 Restaurant
Head Chef James Cochran 1251 is a great restaurant on Upper Street run by Chef James Cochran who draws on his mixed heritage from the Caribbean, Scotland and his birth town Whitstable through his food. James grew up working at the famous Wheelers Oyster Bar (look out for the picture in 1251), and has since…
Old Compton Brasserie Bar
Soho Cocktail Bar Old Compton Brasserie is an all day dining and Soho cocktail bar with gorgeous interiors. It certainly has a grand feel to it with a split level mezzanine brought alive with bespoke artwork from local street artists and neon light installations. The story behind the cocktails Mixologist Matt Whiley is behind the…
Iberica Restaurant
Tapas restaurant in Victoria Iberica is a wonderful tapas restaurant in Victoria delivering on Spain’s authentic flavours and laid back atmosphere. We visited to experience Iberica’s seasonal menu, based on and inspired by the culinary delights Madrid and giving them an exclusive Iberica twist! The Madrid Menu This authentic menu really got our taste buds…
Redfarm
Contemporary Chinese restaurant in Covent Garden Award winning New York haunt, Redfarm, has opened its playful contemporary Chinese restaurant in Covent Garden to Londonders! With dim-sum extraordinaire Chef Joe Ng and Chinese culinary expert and Ed Schoenfeld at the helm, it is bound to be a winner. In the heart of Covent Garden Piazza, Redfarm…
Bluebird
Brunch in White City Chelsea’s iconic Bluebird has spread it’s wings and launched further West in the heart of White City. We popped in on a sunny weekend to sit on the warm terrace and try their bottomless brunch offering. The indoor space is expansive with colourful furniture, draped florals and seriously cosy looking hanging…
Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza
Pizza in St Paul’s ‘Bottomless’ has become a popular word for the likes of boozy brunches but is an even better word when it is combined with pizza. Yes, that is correct – Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza in St Paul’s (ground floor of Bread Street Kitchen) offers bottomless pizza! It is like a dream come…
Lime Orange
Korean restaurant in Victoria Lime Orange is a buzzy little Korean restaurant in Victoria, hidden away on Vauxhall Bridge Road. It’s pretty tiny inside and unassuming at first glance. However it is super busy (it was packed out the Tuesday we visited until about 9pm), which is the sign of a good place. Service was…
Num Num, Southwark
Chinese Restaurant in Southwark Being a big fan of Chinese food, we were super excited to visit this laid-back and welcoming chinese restaurant in Southwark. Our first impressions were great as we were greeted by a very friendly member of staff who talked through the menu and gave suggestions on what to order. You could…
Be At One, Soho
Cocktail Bar in Soho Be at One is a fantastic cocktail bar in Soho open until 3am 6 nights a week. With 12 venues all over London they have absolutely earned their title as one of London’s best cocktail bars. The Soho venue is built around an island bar and is a low-lit basement with…
New Street Grill
Restaurant Near Liverpool Street New Street Grill is a fantastic steak restaurant near Liverpool Street in the heart of the City. It prides itself by working with trusted suppliers all over the country. All of these ingredients are then showcased by the Head Chef using different techniques, including cooking on the Josper Grill. The main…
Gentlemen Baristas Coffee Shop in Borough
All day coffee house Gentlemen Baristas are scattered across central and south London locations serving up delicious coffee, brunches and tasty bakes. We visited their coffee shop in Borough, Union Street to try their offerings. Drinks Trying the coffee at Gentleman Baristas was a no brainer. We opted for the flat white (£2.70) and enjoyed its strong,…
Kibele Restaurant in Great Portland Street
Turkish Restaurant Kibele is an attractive restaurant in Great Portland Street serving up modern and traditional Turkish food. After a warm welcome we got stuck into the vast menu with some helpful recommendations from the staff. The restaurant is split over two floors with downstairs offering live entertainment four nights a week. On Wednesday’s Kibele…
Italian Job Pub in Notting Hill
The Italian Job is a great little pub in Notting Hill, a short stroll from Portobello. They serve Italian craft beers, a good selection of wines and of course, pizza. Drinks wise we were recommended the Primitivo del Salento Mocavero (£7) which was rich and fruity with a bit of sweetness. Exactly what we were after. …