A botanical afternoon tea made for summer This year’s Summer Edition of the Orchard Room’s InfiniTEA Experience promises lots of botanical elements and bottomless Champagne for those who like bubbles with their cakes. We went along to the launch of the new afternoon tea menu to try it out. The restaurant is in the Conrad […]
Galvin Green Man – Howe Street near Chelmsford
Michelin Bib Gourmand dining in a country pub setting It’s always fun to get out of London and explore its neighbouring counties, especially to experience the joy of a country pub. We set off for Essex from South London on a sunny Friday, and within an hour we were deep in the Green Belt and […]
Strawberry Afternoon Tea – The Langham
An exceptional and luxurious afternoon tea The Langham has been serving afternoon tea since 1865 and, based on our recent visit to try out their latest themed tea, long may they continue to do so. This summer they are offering a Strawberry Afternoon Tea (available until 2 August) in their glamorous Palm Court. The hotel […]
Mercer Minuty Terrace, Vintry and Mercer – The City
Cool rooftop summer at Vintry and Mercer The Mercer Roof Terrace has teamed up with boutique Provençal winemaker Minuty to offer a summer of al fresco dining and good wine. Guests can expect Château Minuty cuvées, such as the “Cuvée Prestige” rosé from Côtes de Provence, plus modern British cooking. The big bonus is the Vintry […]
The Misanthrope – National Theatre
Cancel culture meets Molière’s comedy of manners The National’s Lyttelton Theatre is currently home to a new contemporary version of Molière’s The Misanthrope directed by National Theatre Director Indhu Rubasingham (The Father and the Assassin). This is not the first time that playwright Martin Crimp has rewritten Molière’s classic. His 1996 version premiered at the […]
The Dial – Home of Meantime – Greenwich Peninsula
Bottomless brunch and Party Time in Greenwich The Dial – Home of Meantime is a sports bar, microbrewery and restaurant conveniently situated on Greenwich Peninsula. Now it’s teamed up with London Brunch Events to offer a Saturday Brunch, Party and DJ footsteps away from the O2 and North Greenwich underground station. Lured by the thought […]
Yopo Zaytoun at the Mandrake – Fitzrovia
Contemporary Eastern Mediterranean flavours The Mandrake Hotel has recently refreshed its in-house restaurant offering. Head Chef Viktor Yordanov, previously Head Chef at Mazi in Notting Hill, has joined to take the newly named Yopo Zaytoun in a new culinary direction. The inspiration for the menu comes from the Levant and the focus is on seasonality […]
The Terrace – Royal Horseguards Hotel, Whitehall
The great outdoors Spring brings good news: the Royal Horseguards Hotel has opened its summer terrace for the 2026 season. We liked the idea of finally sipping cocktails and dining outside on a sunny day, so we went along to this green and hidden corner of London, moments from Trafalgar Square and the River Thames, […]
America the Beautiful Chapter 1, King’s Head Theatre
Shocking shorts The America on view in Neil LaBute’s trio of short plays that make up Chapter 1 of America the Beautiful is a disquieting, ugly place. LaBute (In the Company of Men, The Shape of Things, Fat Pig) has often been badged the great misanthrope of the American stage and screen, and his reputation […]
Tiella – Bethnal Green – Restaurant of the Month
A contemporary take on the trattoria Mining Italy’s rich regional food culture and her own family history in the trattoria trade, Dara Klein has recently opened her own restaurant on Bethnal Green’s Columbia Road. Klein’s CV contains stints at restaurants across London, including Brawn, Trullo and Sager & Wilde. More recently, her two-year residency at […]