Walking from Canary Wharf to the Lansbury Heritage Hotel is like a speed trip through history – from the high-rise Docklands offices across a foot bridge over the river, round the back of New City College, and then past a bowling green and an old Library until the Lansbury appears. Once the home of Labour MP George Lansbury, it’s now a rather grand and beautifully restored hotel, with Thecha, an authentic Maharashtra and Mumbai restaurant, nestling in the back of the hotel.
Adeline at The Memoir Club
For those like me with a love of Woolf’s writing, it was a special treat to be invited to lunch at Adeline. The restaurant is part of the recent refurbishment of a hotel that has stood on this spot since 1908. Previously known as The Ambassadors, The Memoir Club is now open, and while Adeline is the in-house restaurant, it is also available to the public for lunch, dinner, and afternoon tea.
Wine tasting lunch at Spring Restaurant
Wine-tasting lunch at Spring Restaurant, London, showcasing wines from the Rueda region in Northwestern Spain. This lesser-known wine region is situated on a high plateau
Brilliant Gastro by Dipna Anand
Just a five‑minute walk from the old restaurant, within Southall’s Green Quarter redevelopment, Dipna Anand has launched Brilliant Gastro. This gastropub-style venture carries the family’s culinary legacy into new territory.
Santa Maria Pizzeria, Kew
Two Neapolitan chaps, Angelo and Pasquale, veterans of the London pizzeria scene, opened the first Santa Maria pizzeria in Ealing on Valentine’s Day 2010 with a wood-fired oven imported from Italy. My eldest daughter was living in Ealing at the time and kept raving to me about this great local pizza restaurant that she regularly visited. Since then, the group has expanded with openings in Paddington, Islington, Fulham, Fitzrovia and Kew, where we have been invited to review.
Kanpai Classic Japanese in Soho
Tucked in on Soho’s Wardour Street, Kanpai Classic is one of London’s top destinations for high-end Japanese yakiniku. At first glance, the space reads more like a sleek members’ lounge than a restaurant. Exposed brick, dim lighting, and brushed metal surfaces set an industrial-chic mood—but look closely: embedded into each stone-topped table is a concealed charcoal grill, hidden beneath a matte black cover, ready to transform the dining experience into a theatrical showcase of fire and flavour.
Royal Horseguards Hotel Terrace
As the summer heatwave continues into July, Londoners and tourists across the capital may be seeking shade in a relaxed and stylish setting, accompanied by delicious food and drink. The English country garden terrace at The Royal Horseguards Hotel may well have them covered.
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.
Sino – Restaurant of the Month
Our Restaurant of the Month review highlights our selection of each month’s new openings. It always inspires excitement and debate at London Unattached Towers, and this month’s article is no exception.
It’s rare that there is a confluence of geopolitics and fine dining in our decision-making, but this month, that is just what happened. We were keen to support Sino, a new Ukrainian restaurant; food is an essential part of soft power, and the country needs all the support it can get. But it was chef Eugene Korolev’s CV that also won us over.
La Terrasse by Grey Goose at the Rosewood London
Nestled within the elegant Rosewood Hotel in High Holborn, La Terrasse by Grey Goose offers Londoners a chic escape to the French Riviera, without ever leaving the city. This sophisticated outdoor terrace, inspired by ‘The Spirit of a French Summer,’ blends timeless French cuisine with a curated cocktail menu that showcases Grey Goose vodka