Restaurant – Articles about London

On 25 March, the annual WWF Earth Hour will again invite individuals and businesses around the world to turn off non-essential lights for an hour in order to conserve energy and show their commitment to protecting the planet. A few days later, the Charlotte Street branch of the Gaucho Argentinian st...

Empty supermarket shelves have become a recurring sight over the past few years, but instead of the peak lockdown era's lack of toilet roll, it's the produce section that lays barren now. The shortage of fruit and vegetables thanks to bad weather and questionable political decisions, combined with t...

Every year, on 17 March, the world celebrates St Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. In the capital, a variety of fun activities and events that showcase Irish culture and traditions help mark the occasion. Our guide to where to celebrate St Patrick's Day in London highlights some of the best thin...

Flying into most of London's airports means that you have to travel into the city but if you land at London City Airport you're immediately in the heart of London. Particularly popular with business travellers, you might be on a tight schedule when you're travelling through this airport but luckily...

For those who use mobility aids, have sensory impairments or other accessibility needs, finding the right restaurant in London can be challenging. This guide has been curated with accessibility in mind, taking into account factors such as step-free access, wheelchair accessibility, and disabled toil...

A little while ago we told (or warned) you that the famously-foul mouthed Australian eatery Karen's Diner would be launching in London in 2022. At that time no further details had been confirmed but more information is now available and let's just say that London's Karens are in for a treat. Opening...

If you're flying in or out of London there's a good chance you're going to pass through Heathrow Airport. And with airline food often not having the best reputation, getting something to eat before your flight might be a sensible idea. Being the largest London airport with four different terminals,...

When you're in a stunning city like London, a fantastic meal can only be enhanced when you have wonderful views too. If you want sweeping views of the city or peaceful waterside surroundings, the capital has inspiring restaurants where you can indulge in fine dining, sushi, pizza, or Chinese cuisine...

Airports can be a hectic and stressful environment, and finding a good place to eat can often be a challenge. With so many options and limited time available, it can be overwhelming to decide where to go and what to order. That's why we've put together this guide to help you navigate the food option...

There's something romantic about sitting in an airport before a flight. There's a buzz in the air; everyone's excited and anticipating the announcement of their gate number. But what do you do while you're waiting? After traipsing around the shops and buying those last few holiday bits, you might wa...

London Luton Airport is a bustling hub for travellers from all over the world, connecting to a wide variety of destinations. Whether you're arriving or departing, you'll want to make the most of your time at the airport, and that includes finding the best places to eat while there. From fast food jo...

Going out for dinner is great but the experience is even more fun if you add some live music into the mix. From refined accompaniments to riotous party atmospheres, London has plenty of great restaurants that let you listen to some top tunes whilst you eat. Whether you enjoy music from around the wo...

Vietnamese cuisine is vibrant and complex, centred around balancing five fundamental tastes and reflecting a number of different elements. Taking influence from neighbouring countries as well as French cuisine, it's a distinctive style of cooking that's fun to explore. It's well-known that East Lond...

She loves you, supports you, and was literally responsible for keeping you alive at one point, so when Mother's Day rolls around each year your mum definitely deserves a treat. If you're looking for fun activities to do together, delicious meals to enjoy, or just the perfect gift to show her how spe...

Nope, this is not a drill. The Fork Festival is back for the fourth time in the UK, offering up to 50% off at some of our favourite restaurants until 2nd April. A whole range of restaurants are taking part, and we've hand-picked a few of our favourites; all you have to do is make the booking. Calloo...

Wander between Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus and you might spot an unexpected sight – red lanterns blowing in the wind, street signs in English and Chinese, a colourful and imposing Qing dynasty-style gate, and an abundance of Asian restaurants and stores. If you can see all that, you...

Do you like pancakes or do you really REALLY love pancakes? If you answered the latter, you need to get yourself down to The Breakfast Club on Pancake Day (21st February). The team are bringing back their 12 Pancakes in 12 Minutes challenge, which is pretty self-explanatory. If you can get a stack o...

London is renowned for its love of traditional British cuisine, and one dish that holds a special place in the hearts of Brits everywhere is pie and mash. This hearty meal, made up of a savoury pie served with creamy mashed potatoes and a tangy green liquor sauce, has been a staple of the country's...

Wembley might be world-famous for its stadium, but the food scene is just as much of a reason to visit. Wander a few streets away from the arch and you'll find sizzling grills, stacks of thalis, and some of the best South Asian snacks in the city, think Gujarati canteens, Pakistani kebab houses, and...

February half-term is always an exciting time for the kids, but it can be an expensive week if you're a parent. If you're worried about the cost of keeping them busy for the week, there are plenty of restaurants in London offering handy deals where children eat free if an adult is buying a meal. Hea...

A recent study by TripAdvisor to find the most beautiful views in the world saw the sky-high restaurant Aqua Shard placed as runner-up to Mama's Fish House in Hawaii. Which we think is totally fair since Mama's Fish House overlooks the dazzling Pacific. Located 31 floors up The Shard, London's tall...

West Hampstead might be a residential area but that certainly doesn't mean that it's lacking in fantastic restaurants. If you live in the area or you're just visiting, there are lots of exciting places to go to if you get hungry. If you're craving Asian street eats, seafood, or classic British cooki...

We're all well aware that times are tough financially right now but that doesn't mean you have to lose out on a delicious meal and classic cocktails. Pasta favourites Padella are launching £2 Negroni Nights at their Shoreditch location so you can enjoy a tempting cocktail with some tasty food withou...

Leyton and Leytonstone are diverse, up-and-coming areas in East London, and it's no surprise that they're home to some of the tastiest food in the city. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty pub meal, a romantic Italian dinner, or something else entirely, you're sure to find something to love arou...

It started with Le Cube Robuchon, Le Deli Robuchon's Minecraftian pastry taking over social media like it had been sent by the Borg. A new player is about to come to town, however – The Butter Club. The Butter Club – or TBC if you're short on characters – comes from a pair of Amsterdam-based chefs a...

London is a city with a diverse range of restaurants, from Michelin-starred fine dining to street-food stalls. But if you're looking for cheap eats, there are plenty of those too. In this guide, we'll focus on restaurants in the South Bank and Waterloo areas, which are both popular tourist destinati...

A fairly well-known writer going by the name of William Shakespeare once said something along the lines of, 'if food be the food of love, munch on', and that's precisely what we plan to do this Valentine's Day. With London's seemingly never-ending options for amorous encounters, finding the perfect...

Harrods already has a range of fantastic eateries on-site and soon it's getting another. The famous department store is now partnering with renowned Japanese chef Masayoshi 'Masa' Takayama to open Masa inside the building. This follows a number of collaborations with top chefs, most recently opening...

If we had it our way, we'd be eating pancakes for breakfast, lunch and dinner every single day. Classic with lemon and sugar, fluffy buttermilk American-style or French-style crêpes, we're not really fussy. Lucky for Londoners, there are heaps of flippin' great places to get your fill of pancakes, f...

Victoria is a bustling area with a variety of dining options to suit every taste and budget. Whether you're a local or a visitor, you'll find plenty of delicious and affordable options to choose from. In this guide, we've compiled a list of some of the best cheap eats in Victoria, offering a range o...

Honest Burgers have brought back their delicious Guinness burger to celebrate the start of the Guinness Six Nations. It’s jam-packed with crispy onions, a beef patty, pickles, rocket, candied bacon and topped with melted Guinness fondue cheese and chive gravy. The burger is made with pints of...

Oxford Street may be known primarily for its shopping opportunities, but if you know where to look, it's also home to some of the city's top dining spots. You're probably not going to find the best restaurants on Oxford Street itself, but if you venture down side streets and back roads, you'll find...

Sure, you’ve heard about bottomless brunch but have you ever considered bottomless dinner? On weekdays or when you’re more in the mood to finish your day with endless drinks than start with them, an all-you-can-drink meal is just what you’re looking for. In London you can take your...

Despite being comparatively small in size, Paddington is rich in outstanding culinary options. With so many choices, it can be difficult to know where to start. Our guide to the best restaurants in Paddington will introduce you to dining in the area, covering a range of cuisines, atmospheres, and bu...

Afternoon tea is a great British tradition first introduced in England in 1849 by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, who enjoyed afternoon tea to curb her appetite as dinner was usually served late in her household. Since we Londoners love to get boozy, we took this quintessential English custom...

Welcome to our guide to the best brunch in Richmond. From cosy cafés to upscale restaurants, this vibrant borough has something for everyone, and hordes of Londoners converge here every weekend to indulge in their favourite morning meal. Whether you're in the mood for a classic full English o...

Bottomless brunch is a Londoner’s favourite weekend pastime, and luckily for them, many restaurants offer countless boozy brunch deals that are perfect for letting your hair down with your BFFs. Whether you fancy buttermilk pancakes, classic avo on toast or something a little more adventurous...

Omni is a modern plant-based restaurant that serves seasonal sharing plates in a cosy and intimate space on the corner of Rye Lane in Peckham. All of their vegetables are sourced from premium, local suppliers, with dishes crafted using flavours and inspirations from around the world. They also have...

One of London’s favourite local pizza shops (and one of Macauley Culkin’s favourites too) is now set to reach even more of the capital’s pizza fans. Yard Sale Pizza has announced that in March they’ll be opening a 10th restaurant, to be located in Tottenham. Although the awa...

A steakhouse might not be the obvious place to take your vegan pals for a meal but culinary legend Marco Pierre White is about to change that. The highly-respected chef has now launched a 'revolutionary' new vegan menu at his Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill eatery, which has a London l...

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, right? But a classic full English is more like a way of life for us Brits. The so-called full Monty dates back to the 1300s, when it was deemed a luxury enjoyed by only the wealthiest folk, and is one of the oldest traditional dishes in Engli...

As is fast becoming tradition, House of Holi, the paint-splattering celebration of the Hindu festival of love, is returning to the award-winning Cinnamon Kitchen in the City for the sixth year in a row. Holi is an ancient Hindu festival that paints the town red, blue, yellow and all the other colour...

Afternoon tea is an English tradition so it only makes sense that everyone should be able to enjoy it. If you're a vegan foodie, there are venues across London offering plant-based afternoon teas that are every bit as tempting as the traditional version. Get ready to indulge in tasty savouries and e...

The popular London-based group, whose restaurants are a homage to the city's 17th century chophouses, is expanding to the riverside area with Blacklock Canary Wharf, its biggest venue to date. The brand-new venue, Blacklock's fifth in the capital, is taking up residence in a warehouse beneath railwa...

The annual Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs list is out and it's a doozy, with a new top pub in the country and no fewer than eight of London's finest making it in, including one in the Top 10. In order to build the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs list, hundreds of the nation's top foodies and hospit...

Popular ceviche specialists Crudo Cevicheria are coming back to Fitzrovia, opening the doors to their new location in Foley Street on 30 January.  In addition to the returning Fitzrovia location, the Crudo Cevicherias can be found in Islington and Hackney, offering their take on ceviche, a raw...

The masterminds behind the award-winning Opium Cocktail & Dim Sum Parlour are bringing another Asian-inspired bar to the city's thriving cocktail scene. The new bar, Lucy Wong, by The Breakfast Group, is set to open in late February and is an ode to 1950s Hong Kong and co-founder Eric Yu's fond...

You deserve to have some fun at the weekend and what could possibly be a more lively way to get started than bottomless brunch? Tuck into some tasty food, sip away to your heart's content, and enjoy some laughs with your crew. Central London has plenty of bottomless brunches going on, whether you're...

Clapham is a microcosm of what makes London so exciting, home to a 200-acre common, an abundance of shops and excellent restaurants, cafés, and pubs. There’s an authentic community vibe in Clapham that sets it apart from every other district in the city. With this comes many incredible...

Despite being home to one of London's best free sights – Richmond Park – Richmond as a whole isn't exactly low-cost, with the upmarket neighbourhood a favourite among those with money to spend. Nonetheless, you can still find decent cheap eats and affordable restaurants here, and our guide tells you...