Jazzgir: Cocktails, Mediterranean Food and Jazz in the heart of Docklands As a big foodie, I am always excited to hear about new restaurants opening on my doorstep but am especially excited when they offer more than just a meal out. Jazzgir basically offers you cocktails, dinner and a show in all in one! Located […]
Bella Cosa – Italian Casual Fine Dining in Docklands
Bella Cosa Restaurant – a hidden gem in Docklands: A beautiful thing. Tucked away from the main shopping and restaurant hub of Canary Wharf, fronting onto a canal lined with super yachts is Bella Cosa. Inside it is, indeed, a beautiful thing, with marble floors, subtle designer styling and a choice of casual dining downstairs […]
Shrove Tuesday at The Gun
Preview – Shrove Tuesday Pancakes – The Gun: The Gun is a historic public house, dating back to the early 18th century. Back in the day it enjoyed the patronage of Lord Nelson, where it is said he used one of the upstairs rooms for his secret liaisons with Lady Hamilton. These days it plays […]
Bengal Quay Menu Preview
Bengal Quay – A Docklands Delight What can be better on a freezing winter night, than a good spicy curry to warm you up! So I was only too pleased to dine at Bengal Quay the other night and sample some of the new dishes which are to appear on their dinner menu. Bengal Quay […]
Dinner at Plateau – Canary Wharf
Plateau Review Guest Feature by Natalie York: Heading up to Plateau in Canary Wharf its hard not to feel a little overwhelmed, sitting at the top of Canada Place with its own private lift to ferry diners in the most glamourous surroundings, the restaurant looks over to One Canada Square Tower. The skyline certainly is […]
One Canada Square – Brunch in Style
Bottomless Brunch @ One Canada Square. Guest post by Lisa Hooper Brunch is an American tradition which seems to be finding its way into more English restaurants these days. Brunch feels a little decadent to me and a lovely weekend treat, so I was delighted to have the chance to review the Bottomless Brunch at […]
Manhattan Grill at the Marriot, Canary Wharf
Manhattan Grill at the Marriott, West India Quay. Guest Feature by Lisa Hooper: With Canary Wharf swamped by mostly chain “middle of the road” restaurants, it’s a pleasure to find something a little classier in the area. So I was delighted to receive an invitation to review the Manhattan Grill. Situated on the ground level […]
Tower Hotel Brasserie
Dinner at the Tower Hotel Brasserie – Shard Opening: When I booked to visit and review the Tower Hotel, I knew nothing about the Shard opening. Honest! I did know that the Hotel had a new chef and a rather stunning view. So I thought it would be good to sit there while the sun […]