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 […]
The Newman Arms – Traditional Pub in Fitzrovia
Tucked away on a quiet corner of Fitzrovia, The Newman Arms is more than just another London pub – it’s a slice of the city’s history. With roots stretching back to 1730, this pint-sized spot blends old-world charm with a modern flair. Whether you’re popping in for one of their legendary pies or simply soaking in the atmosphere with a pint in hand, The Newman Arms offers a refreshingly authentic escape from the city’s sleeker watering holes.
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 […]
The Bunk Inn – Thatcham
A Day in the Country – The Bunk Inn, Curridge, Thatcham: While it’s fabulous to travel overseas, visiting places like India and Sri Lanka, sometimes I yearn for a bit of British countryside. The recently refurbished Bunk Inn, part of the Upham Brewery Group, sounded perfect after a month away. A bit of real England. […]
The Lady Ottoline, Bloomsbury
Ladies Lunching at the Lady Ottoline, Bloomsbury: An invitation to review the Lady Ottoline in Bloomsbury coincided with a planned meeting with Tracey from Fighting Fifty who joined me for lunch, a catch-up and a bit of a gossip. And, she arrived first, so when I finally found the pub and dining room she was […]
The Spaniards Inn Hampstead – Review
Historic London – The Spaniards Inn: A pretty white clapboard building, the Spaniards Inn sits in the middle of Hampstead Heath at a point in the road where it narrows, so we are told, to ensure that tolls for crossing could be collected. Built as a tollhouse inn around 1585 the Spaniards Inn is the […]