Enjoy an award-winning culinary experience whilst savouring some serious countryside. England’s Lake District is rightly known for its famous fells and fabulous vistas. But the county of Cumbria contains many more atmospheric attractions down roads a little less travelled. Just off the M6, the ancient town of Sedbergh stands as a gateway to the glorious […]
The Harwood Arms Fulham – Michelin Starred London Pub
Fulham’s Favourite – The Harwood Arms: A ten year anniversary for The Harwood Arms in its current guise doesn’t stop the odd regular from coming in to prop up the bar and enjoy a pint, as we noticed on our recent visit. But, for the most part, what was a local pub on the back […]
The Lighterman, King’s Cross
The Lighterman reopens – A Pre-Covid Review. We were invited to review The Lighterman just before lockdown. Rather than tempt everyone with something that wasn’t opened, we put the review on ice till now – the reopening of The Lighterman on the 4th July for both dinner and drinks The Lighterman has a wonderful […]
The White Swan, Fetter Lane – Review
Pub, Restaurant and Chophouse, The White Swan, Fetter Lane. Once upon a time Fleet Street, Chancery Lane and Fetter Lane were dominated by journalists and newspaper workers. Traditional pubs and bars thrived with their custom, while the ‘other’ big employers in the area, the Inns of Law seemed less prevalent. What is now the White […]
The Royal Oak – a Gastropub Gem in Marylebone
Marylebone Village – The Royal Oak Gastropub: Marylebone is one of those London ‘villages’ that many visitors miss, or if they do see some of it, it’s only because they visited Madame Tussauds’ and ventured to the other side of the road. Despite being so central, a mere stone’s throw from Baker Street and […]
The Duck and Rice – A Pre-Christmas Chinese Feast:
The Duck and Rice, Soho. When I first worked in London there was a small Chinese cafe on the way from Leicester Square Tube to Lisle Street where our offices were based. It had a Chinese typewriter in the window – a mysterious device that came with ‘gears’ to allow the character sets to be […]
The Courtyard Edinburgh
A beacon of comfort in Edinburgh’s East End “I love Edinburgh” said the American tourist to his young family, as he took in the length of the Royal Mile with its impressive historic buildings and clutter of souvenir shops. And I couldn’t help but agree. An easy journey from wherever you’re based in the UK […]
Redwood Sports Pub and Kitchen, London Bridge – Review
Food and Football at London Bridge. A new sports pub and kitchen offering fans the chance to watch live football and other sports on big screens has opened its doors at London Bridge. Many commuters will be aware of the transformation of London Bridge station and the area immediately surrounding it over the last few […]
The Malt House, Fulham – Review of Claude Bosi’s newest opening
The Malt House, Fulham – More Gastro on my Doorstep: Fulham is an area of London in transition. With the Earls Court Redevelopment about to start, residents are facing five years or so of major redevelopment. And, many of the pubs and restaurants in the area seem to be reinventing themselves every few months in […]
The Hunter’s Moon – Chelsea
A chic and stylish reinvention of the traditional Chelsea pub The Hunter’s Moon is named after the warm orange glowing full moon that appears in the night sky between October and November each year. This vibrant new pub and dining room is set in the heart of Chelsea on the fashionable Fulham Road and opened […]