The Refinery Regent’s Place: I’m not overly familiar with Warren Street or the surrounding area but last Saturday found myself in that vicinity on a visit to The Refinery at Regent’s Place. A very modern bar and restaurant, which also benefits from a large outdoor seating area, the Refinery is a bit of an oasis […]
Review: The Trading House
The Trading House – Tradition in the City of London: When Catherine and I were invited to review The Trading House we were told by the PR to meet at one of the exits at Bank station where we would met by a mobile bar. I was expecting a stretch limo and Catherine something involving […]
Kupp – Paddington – Scandi Bar and Dining
A Scandinavian Inspired Dining Experience in Paddington: I must have picked one of the wettest days in May to visit Kupp. And, with my notorious lack of any sense of direction, I quickly found myself going round in circles. Thankfully, when I arrived at the buzzing bar-restaurant, I was greeted by friendly staff and the […]
There’s more to Brick Lane than Beigels and Bangladeshi Curries
Review of Exit Bar: As a native South Londoner, the East End hasn’t been my ‘stomping ground’ much. In my teenage years I used to enjoy going to Petticoat Lane on a Sunday in search of a bargain; it used to be the centre of the ‘Rag Trade’ and designer seconds and copies were always […]
Champagne & Fromage
Champagne and Fromage – Covent Garden: Would I like to review Champagne and Fromage? asked the very chic editor at MyChicCity…well, you know, whether you think you are chic or not, the idea of a champagne bar where you can taste a range of limited production grower champagnes along with some rather fine French charcuterie […]