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20 best brunches in London 2025
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date: 2025-11-28T12:40:43.000Z
subject: London
subject: Restaurants
subject: London area guides
description: There are so many contenders for the best brunch in the city! We've narrowed it down to our favourite morning feasts, including the best places for pancakes, avocado on toast, Bloody Marys and more.
encoded: Looking for the best brunch in London, or best breakfast in London? You've come to the right place! We've eaten morning feasts at restaurants and cafes all over London to find the best brunches and breakfasts in the capital. Read on for Bloody Marys, pancakes, eggs benedict, avocado on toast and coffee-fuelled fun. For a more intimate restaurant experience, find out the best private dining rooms in the UK and if you want to pull out all the stops, find out the UK's best showstopping restaurants to impress, best London restaurants with a view and the best dining experiences in London. Now find out the best food and drink festivals to visit. The best brunch in London at a glance Best in North London: Esters, Stoke Newington Best in East London: Ottolenghi, Spitalfields Best in South London: Kiss The Hippo, Richmond Best in West London: Dovetale, Mayfair Best for pancakes: Where The Pancakes Are, Fitzrovia Best American-inspired brunch: Sunday in Brooklyn, Notting Hill Best Middle Eastern-inspired brunch: Honey & Co. Daily, Bloomsbury Best Indian-inspired brunch: Dishoom, across London Best Eastern Mediterranean-inspired brunch: Brother Marcus, various locations Best for bold flavours and striking architecture: Friends of Ours, Kensington Best brunches in London We take 'brunch' to mean a really lazy breakfast-cum-lunch meal that you can spend hours enjoying. It's something indulgent (think pancakes, waffles and eggs royale), usually enjoyed at the weekend (who doesn't love a Sunday brunch?), and booze is very often present... your brunch should go on until after midday, after all! Head to one of our below recommended London brunch spots with family or friends. Friends of Ours, Kensington Best for: Bold flavours and striking architecture Tucked beside the Serpentine Gallery in Hyde Park, Friends of Ours has settled into its new permanent home, and it’s fast becoming our go-to for a weekend refuel. After a brisk walk or a dose of art, you’ll spot the airy, open-plan caf…

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Best restaurants in Fitzrovia
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date: 2025-11-27T10:55:44.000Z
subject: London
subject: Restaurants
subject: London area guides
description: Discover our favourite places to eat in this high-end pocket of central London, from glamorous dining rooms to great-value mezze joints
encoded: Looking for Fitzrovia restaurants? Check out our ideas for eating and drink in London's Fitzrovia, from Charlotte Street to Wells Street and beyond. Next, discover the best restaurants in Marylebone, best restaurants in Kings Cross, best restaurants in Soho and the hottest new London restaurant openings. Best places to eat and drink in Fitzrovia Koba, Rathbone Street – for Korean charcoal barbecue Koba, Linda Lee’s Korean BBQ restaurant on Rathbone Street, has quietly reinvented itself after 20 years of pioneering Seoul-style DIY cooking. The beloved tabletop grills remain downstairs, ready for those who like to sizzle their own. But while below is party time, above it’s date night – a calm, softly lit space of wood, stone and warm light. The shift gives the chefs room to show off their skills, sending out a parade of dishes that play with contrast: heat and sweetness, crunch and silk. We dived into the £45 tasting menu after a shot of fragrant Korean wine, swapping a dish to suit our cravings. Kim mari, deep-fried seaweed rolls stuffed with prawn, are the snacks you’d happily trade your favourite crisps for, while mandu, pork-filled dumplings, are plump pillows of succulence. Then came dakgangjeong, fried chicken coated in a glossy honey-soy glaze, with chewy rice cakes catching the sauce. Both arrived with a flurry of banchan: tiny dishes of kimchi, omelette and pickled roots that turned the table into a colourful mosaic. We were firmly in bliss territory. From the barbecue section, daeji bulgogi, wafer-thin slices of spicy pork, delivered heat and smoke, followed by fat shell-on king prawns (saewoo gui), which we peeled and piled into lettuce leaves with crunchy kimchi and sauce. For theatre, our server stirred a pot of sticky dubu sotbab (tofu and vegetable rice) before piling it into bowls. Dessert was simple and refreshing: vanilla ice cream topped with dried persimmon, a milky nod to tradition. Olive tip: grab a seat at the bar for a yuzu martini before dinin…

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Best restaurants in Camden: where to eat and drink
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date: 2025-08-28T14:19:10.000Z
subject: London
subject: Restaurants
description: Try vegan pizzas, sticky bakewell buns and molten cheese fondues in this fun north London borough
encoded: Looking for Camden restaurants? Here are some of our favourite restaurants in north London’s creative borough around Camden Market and Chalk Farm Road. Check out our ideas for eating and drinking in Camden Market and Kentish Town, or read about nearby King's Cross here. Best places to eat and drink in Camden Pick & Cheese – for cheese served on a conveyer belt Pick & Cheese has found a new home in the beating heart of Camden Market, where Matthew Carver has replicated his ingenious sushi-style cheese conveyor belt concept from Seven Dials. Formerly known as The Cheese Bar, this latest incarnation is a perfect quirky stop for one of London’s busiest tourist hubs – equal parts playful and serious cheese celebration. Plates trundle past laden with creative, sometimes eccentric, pairings: Cornish gouda paired with clotted cream fudge (it really works); Cropwell Bishop stilton with kimchi (creamy tang meets pickly tang); pecorino-style Spenwood with romesco, which tricks the senses into thinking it has tandoori vibes. And a favourite of the P&C team – whipped Rosary goat’s cheese doughnut, fresh and zesty, complemented by apricot and vanilla jam. It’s the kind of line-up that encourages you to be adventurous, grazing your way through Britain’s best cheesemakers while sipping natural wine or a crisp craft beer. Beyond the belt the menu also offers more substantial comforts: gooey five-cheese toasties, truffle-laden mac ’n’ cheese and seasonal small plates. Service is breezy and informal, perfectly suited to the market’s energy, yet the quality of the cheese is treated with the reverence it deserves. thecheesebar.com Epicurus – for a twist on an American diner Tucked in Camden Market’s The North Yard, Epicurus reinvents the American diner with bold Levantine flavours. Chef duo Shiri Kraus and Amir Batito craft a menu that’s rich, playful and perfect for sharing. Start with corn wedges in an oozing raclette, a refreshing slaw with yogurt dressing, orange and nigella seeds, …

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25 small towns across the UK that every foodie should visit
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date: 2025-07-07T15:35:21.000Z
subject: East
subject: North West travel
subject: South East travel
subject: South West travel
subject: Travel
subject: Travel Scotland
subject: UK
subject: Wales travel
subject: Yorkshire & Humber travel
subject: Great Getaways
description: From Welsh market towns with creative culinary gatherings to Yorkshire boroughs that are home to artisan roasters and gin distilleries, these are 10 of the best foodie towns across the UK for a staycation
encoded: Looking for UK staycations? Want to know the best towns for foodies? Check out our guide for the must-visit UK towns that every foodie should visit. Filled with must-try restaurants, bakeries and bars, there is something for everyone in 0ur gourmet picks – from an island getaway in Jersey to picturesque Bruton in Somerset's green rolling hills. For more travel inspiration, find out the best unique UK holiday cottages for foodies and check out our best gastropubs with rooms. Feeling active? See our picks of 10 unique walking holidays for foodies. If you're planning a summer holiday, check out our UK summer travel ideas. Totnes, Devon The market town of Totnes in Devon has some of the most progressive organic restaurants in the country. The Bull Inn is driving the charge with its ecological and social impact pledges, including commitments to “field grown, not flown”, mindful meat, seasonality and supplier-led organic food. Its inventive menu includes such dishes as roasted courgettes, whipped tahini, preserved lemon, pumpkin seed picada and basque cheesecake with plums. Eversfield organic farm shop & café has a menu of all-day brunch classics such as toasted banana bread with seasonal compote and Turkish eggs with warm chilli butter. The Totnes Sunday food market is the biggest in Devon offering up fine produce from local producers. For a taste of fine-dining, head to Gather which showcases locally sourced and wild foraged ingredients from Devon’s fields, shoreline, rivers and hedgerows. Where to stay: not just a restaurant, you can also stay at The Bull Inn. There are nine chic, minimally-designed rooms to choose from plus a four-bed self catering apartment (with it's own private terrace) that is ideal for larger groups. Doubles from £165, check availability at booking.com Alnwick, Northumberland The market town of Alnwick, famous for its historic castle, is quietly becoming something of a culinary hotspot. New fine-dining restaurant Sonnet serves up a tasting menu i…

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Best restaurants in Islington: where to eat and drink
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date: 2025-07-02T09:50:13.000Z
creator: Ellie Edwards
subject: London
subject: Restaurants
subject: London area guides
description: Check out our favourite restaurants, cafes, bars and foodie spots in Islington, north London
encoded: Looking for Islington restaurants? Here are our favourite restaurants in north London’s leafy borough around Angel and Highbury and Islington stations. The best foodie spots include curries at Afghan Kitchen, gluten free pizza at Zia Lucia and laksa at Sambal Shiok. Check out our ideas for eating and drinking in Islington, from Upper Street to Holloway Road and beyond... For more London food guides, check out our review of the best restaurants in Notting Hill, best restaurants in Chelsea, best restaurants in Camden and best restaurants in Paddington. Best places to eat and drink in Islington Lupa, Highbury Park Inspired by the osterias of Rome – where co-owner Ed Templeton lived for a time – this neighbourhood corner spot champions comforting, simple dishes and a casual, friendly atmosphere. The bright, breezy room feels fresh but keeps lots of the original charm intact, notably the beautiful, almost floor to ceiling original windows. Chef Naz Hassan's concise menu means a table of four could happily order most of the menu. Start with a punchy martini, heady with Malfy gin and fig leaf liqueur, and a snack of courgette flower stuffed with burrata, deep-fried and served on an umami courgette purée uplifted with dashi. There are pasta greatest hits, too – order the cacio e pepe with handmade pici in a generous slick of peppery, cheesy sauce. Mains feature a thick slice of porchetta stuffed with apricot, gorgeously burnished with deep, crunchy crackling – try the creamy green vignarola veg as a perfect accompaniment. There are only two puddings but the tiramisu delivers – feather light and creamy with a proper kick of booze. Punters may book hoping to see a glimpse of co-owner Theo James (of White Lotus fame) but they’ll come back for the spot-on cooking. lupa.restaurant Little Bat, Islington Park Street Sister bar to Callooh Callay in Shoreditch, Little Bat is casual and fuss-free yet stylish, with refreshingly affordable cocktails. Dark, sultry and dimly lit, it’s a …

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Best restaurants in Brixton
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date: 2025-04-23T15:05:17.000Z
subject: London
subject: Restaurants
subject: London area guides
description: Check out our favourite restaurants, cafes, bars and foodie spots in this vibrant area of South London. Try spicy squid noodles, the ultimate jerk chicken, elderflower bellinis and more
encoded: Looking for Brixton restaurants? Here are our favourite restaurants in Brixton. Check out our ideas for eating and drinking in Brixton, from Brixton Village to Pop Brixton and beyond... For more like this, check out our picks of the best restaurants in Chelsea, best restaurants in London Bridge, best restaurants in Battersea or the best restaurants near Oxford Street and the best restaurants in Paddington. Best places to eat and drink in Brixton Maremma, Brixton Water Lane – for Italian neighbourhood vibes The small space of this Tuscan bistro has a distinctly neighbourhood vibe – vases of dried flowers sit on tables crammed in alongside stools at the pale sage counter overlooking the busy open kitchen and aperitif-bottle-lined bar.Large, almost life-size illustrations of wild boar and octopus on exposed brick walls reflect dishes on the menu – the former in a hefty cut of pepper-crusted cutlet and belly with balsamic figs and wispy Italian spinach, and also combined with Tuscan herbs and fennel seeds to make a ragu tossed through glistening folds of homemade pappardelle.The menu is dedicated to produce from the Maremma region of south-west Tuscany. Highlights of our visit were a starter of super-soft octopus neatly arranged in a bowl with crushed new potatoes, all doused in Tuscan olive oil and lemon juice. Another was the tortelli Maremmani – yolk-yellow pasta parcels stuffed with creamy ricotta, spinach and a hint of nutmeg, topped with crispy sage. Skate wing wasn’t on the menu on our visit, but we’ve heard from reliable sources it’s another standout. Wines all come from Maremma – the brancaleta sangiovese/malvasia nera blend provides an elegant, aromatic accompaniment to the boar dishes, while chardonnay from the same vineyard is intense enough to hold up to most options on the menu. The cocktail menu also showcases spirits from the region – Seven Hills gin, infused with juniper and herbs from Maremma, is used in the negroni and a rosemary old fashioned, while …

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Best restaurants in Nottingham: where to eat and drink
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date: 2025-04-16T13:48:38.000Z
creator: Ellie Edwards
subject: East Midlands
subject: Restaurants
subject: Travel
subject: UK
subject: Local city guides
description: Check out our guide to the best independent coffee shops, restaurants, bakeries and bars to eat and drink in Nottingham
encoded: Looking for Nottingham restaurants? Read our expert foodie guide to the best places to eat in Nottingham, including restaurants in Nottingham city centre. Nottingham’s independent food scene has blossomed over the past few years, with artisan coffee roasteries, tapas bars and sourdough bakeries opening. Check out our top places to eat and drink in Nottingham… For more exciting restaurants and weekend ideas for food lovers, check out our best UK city breaks. Discover our guides to the best restaurants in Birmingham, best restaurants in Liverpool, best restaurants in Newcastle and best restaurants in Sheffield. Best places to eat and drink in Nottingham Taquero – for buzzy Mexican Taquero sees the team behind legendary Nottingham restaurants, Iberico World Tapas (see below) and Bar Iberico, turning its attention to Mexico. Located in Hockley, the vibe is buzzy and and the vibrant food full of big, satisfying flavours. Start with plates of crispy pork chicharrón, tuna tostadas and ceviche, before diving into the tacos. These utilise proper corn tortillas filled with, for example, birria beef and cheese with a dipping consommé on-the-side, or barbacoa lamb with coriander salsa, pickled chillies and curtido-style celeriac, first lightly fermented then pickled. Be it craft beers from ace local brewery, Neon Raptor, mezcals, margaritas, horchata or Mexican-spiced hot chocolate, Taquero covers all drink bases ably, too. taquero.co.uk Everyday People – for Japanese Chef Pete Hewitt started out on the streets, as food truck Homeboys, which you can occasionally still spot slinging katsu fried chicken at street food meets, such as Bustler’s events in the East Midlands. Over time, however, Pete became obsessed with the patient intricacies of ramen, leaving him with shelves of Japanese cookbooks and Everyday People, his acclaimed ramen shop. A modish, canteen-style joint with counter-seating around its open-kitchen and a winning soul, funk and hip-hop soundtrack, Nottingham heads…

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Best restaurants in Newcastle: where to eat and drink
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date: 2025-04-15T09:36:31.000Z
subject: North East travel
subject: Restaurants
subject: Travel
subject: UK
subject: Local city guides
description: Looking for the best places to eat in Newcastle? Read our guide to the best local foodie areas from Jesmond to Ouseburn, Tynemouth to Monument
encoded: Looking for Newcastle restaurants? Here are our favourite restaurants near Newcastle Central Station in the northern city. The best foodie spots include independent cafés, indoor markets and craft breweries. Check out our ideas for eating and drinking in Newcastle, from Jesmond to Quayside and beyond… For more exciting restaurants and weekend ideas for food lovers, check out our best UK city breaks. Also discover the best restaurants in Bath, best restaurants in Manchester, best restaurants in York or the best restaurants in Edinburgh. Best places to eat and drink in Newcastle Long Friday – for eclectic sharing dishes “Simple, relaxed neighbourhood drinks and dining” is how Long Friday defines itself. It is a modest intro for a restaurant that regularly excels in that brief. The second venue from Cook House creator Anna Hedworth, this modish spot in suburban Jesmond serves an eclectic menu of sharing dishes in which flavour-packed ingredients (cured mackerel, Old Spot pork, sardines) are treated with a variety of stylistic influences and neat techniques to create small plates that resonate. Think: barbecued ox heart and green pepper salsa, cacio e pepe polenta with brown butter mushrooms and sage, or mussels in chorizo with fermented tomato sauce. Great cocktails, too. longfriday.co.uk Flint Pizza – for pizza The inner suburb of Heaton is having a foodie moment, as restaurants such as Nest, Rebel and forthcoming former pop-up Cantina rack-up plaudits. Flint is a mainstay of that scene. A simple space of exposed brick with an Italian-made Stefano Ferrara pizza oven prominent in its open kitchen, Flint specialises in Neapolitan-style pizzas, natural wine and a small selection of nifty small plates such as fermented red peppers and lardo or whipped ricotta with tomatoes, tropea onions and crispy chilli. Its 48-hour fermented pizza bases are intelligently and creatively dressed with, for example, fennel sausage, crème fraiche, cime di rapa, Aleppo pepper and parmesan, o…

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Best honeymoons for foodies
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date: 2025-04-14T14:05:34.000Z
subject: Travel
subject: Hotel guides
description: From luxury beach hotels in Trancoso to stylish suites in Tuscany, these are the best honeymoons for foodies
encoded: Looking for the idyllic foodie honeymoons? Want to know the best romantic destinations for foodies? Read on for the best beach hotels, charming b&bs and idyllic bamboo huts to stay in across the world. Hotel Lutetia, Paris – for classic romance The perfect mini-moon destination, who cna resist the romance of Paris? Oozing Parisian style, Hotel Lutetia is an impossibly handsome Art Nouveau meets Art Deco building on the corner of St Germain’s Boulevard Raspail and Rue de Sèvres. Luxurious in-room touches – monogrammed pillowcases, lavish fruit plates, chocolate sculptures – speak to its reputation as one of the city’s finest addresses. Its food and wine credentials owe much to its connection with long-time previous owner champagne house Taittinger. The partnership lives on in its own Cuvée Lutetia, enjoyed in the frescoed Bar Josephine, or with an indulgent brunch of truffled scrambled eggs under the stained glass in salon Le Saint Germain. During Fashion Week Lutetia is home to the great, the good and the famous, its serene Akesha Spa being a major pull. Year round, Brasserie Lutetia provides unequalled people-watching opportunities on its perfectly placed outdoor terrace serving caviar, smoked oysters and lobster with black truffle. From €1445. Check rates and availability at hotellutetia.com or booking.com Boca de Agua, Bacalar, Mexico – for a luxury jungle retreat This luxury jungle retreat is set back from the Yucatán Peninsula’s Lagoon of Seven Colours, close to Mexico’s Belize border. Twenty-two treehouse suites, each with private plunge pools and hammocks strung across shaded decks, are nestled within the forest of mango, banana and kapok trees (believed to be sacred in Mayan culture), from which toucans, woodpeckers and spider monkeys provide a tropical soundtrack. Five-star luxuries are catered to – natural Laguna Cyprien toiletries to use in turquoise tiled outdoor rain showers, king-size beds and dark tropical wood cabinets made from recycled materials. T…

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Best Amsterdam hotels
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date: 2025-04-02T10:46:28.000Z
creator: Ellie Edwards
subject: Europe
subject: Travel
subject: Hotel guides
description: Hunker down in a historic canal house, spend the night in a slick city centre hotel or sip homemade cocktails in a quirky guesthouse with our guide to Amsterdam’s best hotels
encoded: Looking for hotels in Amsterdam? Want to know where to stay in Amsterdam? Read on for the best hotels in the Netherlands’ capital, from unique canal bridge houses to escapes in the wetlands just outside the city centre. For more travel inspiration, discover our favourite foodie city breaks by train and the best European hidden gem hotels. Now discover the best romantic getaways for foodies. Best hotels in Amsterdam SWEETS Hotel, across the city From £143 per night, check availability at sweetshotel.amsterdam This one-of-a-kind hotel has cleverly transformed disused canal bridge operator cabins across the city into unique suites sleeping two. Despite being part of one hotel, the bedrooms are scattered across town with each space occupying its own prime location. Open your curtains to boats bobbing past the windows and bicycles whizzing along adjacent towpaths. Each cabin comes simply decorated with wooden shelving units and white linen, with pops of colour from the crockery, books and vases of flowers. These so-called bridge houses don’t have kitchens but they do come with mini fridges, teapots and coffee machines. Use a bespoke in-room tablet to pick a restaurant for dinner, with help from a complimentary local area guide. Accessible only by boat, Bridge House 206 Amstelschutsluis (which dates back to 1673) is an exception: it comes with a fully equipped kitchen, a fridge full of groceries and, if you fancy eating out, four boat crossings with the SWEETS hotel captain to dry land. You can order a typically Dutch breakfast box of boiled eggs, fruit, bread rolls and fresh orange juice to be delivered to your doorstep. Consult your complimentary area guide to track down the best foodie spots in each location, from cheesy croquettes at De Ysbreeker to freshly-baked stroopwafel at Albert Cuyp Market. From £143 per night, check availability at sweetshotel.amsterdam De Durgerdam, Durgerdam Doubles from £377, check availability at booking.com or mrandmrssmith.com A 15-minut…

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Best hotels in Paris
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date: 2025-02-04T16:50:33.000Z
creator: Ellie Edwards
subject: Europe
subject: France
subject: Travel
subject: Hotel guides
description: From cosy, characterful hotels with exotic gardens to minimalist spaces with historic open-air swimming pools, these are the must-stay foodie hotels in Paris
encoded: Looking for the best hotels in Paris? Want to know which city hotels to book? Our guide to Paris’s best boutique hotels… Feeling enamoured in the city of love? Now find out our best honeymoons for foodies. For more hotel inspiration, check out our best European hidden gem hotels or best Spanish hotels. Best places to stay in Paris Hotel Lutetia, Boulevard Raspail Oozing Parisian style, this is an impossibly handsome Art Nouveau meets Art Deco building on the corner of St Germain’s Boulevard Raspail and Rue de Sèvres. Luxurious in-room touches – monogrammed pillowcases, lavish fruit plates, chocolate sculptures – speak to its reputation as one of the city’s finest addresses. Its food and wine credentials owe much to its connection with long-time previous owner champagne house Taittinger. The partnership lives on in its own Cuvée Lutetia, enjoyed in the frescoed Bar Josephine, or with an indulgent brunch of truffled scrambled eggs under the stained glass in salon Le Saint Germain. During Fashion Week Lutetia is home to the great, the good and the famous, its serene Akesha Spa being a major pull. Year round, Brasserie Lutetia provides unequalled people-watching opportunities on its perfectly placed outdoor terrace serving caviar, smoked oysters and lobster with black truffle. From €1445. Check rates and availability at hotellutetia.com or booking.com Hotel Panache, Grands Boulevards From £108, check availability at booking.com, mrandmrssmith.com, expedia.co.uk or lastminute.com Hotel Panache in a nutshell A super-chic hotel with 40 bedrooms scattered across seven floors. Why foodies stay here Café Panache occupies the hotel’s ground floor. It serves bistro dishes with a modern twist, including beef tartare with potato sticks, pork belly noodle soup and, for dessert, cookies sandwiched together with ice cream. For lunch, feast on a club sandwich stuffed with fried chicken, cabbage and a Japanese omelette. What are the bedrooms like? Choose from seven sizes, the largest …

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Best restaurants with a view in London
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date: 2025-02-04T11:40:53.000Z
creator: Ellie Edwards
subject: London
subject: Restaurants
subject: London area guides
description: From riverside cafés in east London to city panoramas from The Shard and leafy park cafés in Richmond, here's where to soak up the capital's most impressive views
encoded: Looking for the best restaurants with a view in London? Want the best riverside restaurants in west London? Read on for the best rooftop restaurants, alfresco dining spots and courtyard cafés. Click here for the best rooftop bars in London and our London street food guide. Jump to: Central London West London East London South London North London Best restaurants with a view in Central London Clap – for rooftop bar views This lively Knightsbridge restaurant is the place to be if you like entertainment in the form of DJs and people-watching with dinner. An international set, familiar with its branches in Beirut, Dubai and Riyadh, laps up the bustle of the open kitchen and sushi bar, which turns out modern Japanese dishes with luxurious touches, such as truffle edamame, a surprising shiitake and sesame salad, hamachi sashimi, otoro and wagyu nigiri, black cod miso and kimchi-spiked lamb rack. Desserts are big on drama, too – the natsu platter is stacked with exotic fruit, matcha cheesecake and mochi. A rooftop bar has views over the city and fascinating light fittings that are made for Instagram. claprestaurant.com abc Kitchens – for Hyde Park views Renowned New York chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten has curated the concept and all-day menu at this glamorous all-suite hotel. Featuring dishes from three of his NYC restaurants, influences range from Mexico to Japan to Italy, with British ingredients playing a starring role. English peas are added to guacamole; tacos are filled with south coast battered john dory; toasts are topped with Dorset crab and wildflowers. Everything is designed to share and there are plenty of crowd pleasers like burgers; three-cheese and truffle pizza; lemony chicken and rice with a side of homemade hot sauce with crisp crackling for added crunch. There are moments of genius, too, with a hero dish of Orkney scallop tartare, served in the shell and spooned onto shiso leaves and translucent slices of kohlrabi. Puddings include a deconstructed salted…

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8 of the best sloe gins to buy
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date: 2024-12-09T10:20:57.000Z
subject: Drink
subject: Guides
subject: How to
subject: Reviews
subject: Taste tests
subject: Products
description: This hedgerow liqueur is a classic winter tipple that's perfect for Christmas. Discover our favourite bottles, and follow our recipe tips for how to make it yourself
encoded: Looking for the best sloe gin to serve to guests this Christmas? Read on to find the best sloe gin to buy. For more seasonal inspiration, try our plum recipes, blackberry recipes and our other autumn recipes. What is sloe gin? Sloe gin is made up of sloe berries, caster sugar and gin. Want to make your own sloe gin? Sloes, white caster sugar and dry gin are all you need to make our classic sloe gin liqueur, perfect as a fruity sipper or a gift. what are sloe berries and where to buy them. Best sloe gin to buy at a glance Best smooth sloe gin: Sipsmith sloe gin, £23 Best balanced sloe gin: Hayman's sloe gin, £20.95 Best organic sloe gin: Gibson's organic sloe gin, £26.95 Best sloe gin liqueur: Two Birds sloe gin, £39 Best fragrant sloe gin: Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Sloe Gin, £37.99 Best sweet sloe gin: Pickering's sloe gin, £20.99 Best classic sloe gin: Warner's sloe gin, £24.99 Best sloe gin to have with cheese: Sacred organic sloe gin, £38.85 Best sloe gin to buy 2024 Sipsmith Sloe Gin Available from John Lewis (£25), Waitrose Cellar (£23), Amazon (£23), Majestic (£25) Best smooth sloe gin This sloe gin has a slightly spiced flavour with notes of almond. With a smooth mouthfeel, it reminded us of mulled wine. Available from: John Lewis (£25) Waitrose Cellar (£23) Amazon (£23) Majestic (£25) Hayman's Sloe Gin Available from Master of Malt (£20.95), Amazon (£20.95) Best balanced sloe gin Haymans have been making gins since 1863, and this sloe gin uses hand-picked sloe berries, steeped in their London dry gin. This winning sloe gin had a nice balance of sweet sloe berries and a gentle hit of alcohol. It had a rich, fruity flavour without being too sweet. Available from: Master of Malt (£20.95) Amazon (£20.95) Gibson's Organic Sloe Gin Available from Gibsons Organic (£24.95), Abel & Cole (£25.65) Best organic sloe gin A mixture of organic gin, sloe berries, sugar and blackcurrant liqueur, this had a mellow sloe flavour with citrussy notes. Available from: Gibsons Organic …

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Best London hotels
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date: 2024-12-03T12:17:58.000Z
subject: Travel
subject: Travel london
subject: UK
subject: Hotel guides
description: Lounge in a freestanding bath tub, take your pick from a pillow menu and tuck into Moroccan eggs with labneh at London’s best hotels
encoded: Looking for the best hotels in London? Want to know where to stay in central London? Our guide to London’s best boutique hotels… For more hotel inspiration, discover the best UK spa hotels for food lovers, the most romantic hotels in the UK and the best UK country house hotels. Check out some of our London food guides, including the best restaurants in Fitzrovia, best restaurants in Battersea and best restaurants in Chelsea. The Laslett, Notting Hill – for period luxury with modern design From £350 per night, check availability at booking.com Set across a row of Victorian townhouses off Notting Hill Gate, The Laslett is a boutique hotel with heart. It’s polished but unfussy, with clean period detail offset by sharp modern design. Food is served from the informal Henderson Bar & Kitchen. Named after Russ Henderson, one of the founders of the Notting Hill Carnival, it runs a short all-day menu: padrón peppers, gazpacho and prawn croquetas as small plates; chicken milanese, lobster roll or stone bass with fregola for larger options. Ingredients are sourced from London suppliers like HG Walter and Natoora. Desserts include basque cheesecake or warmed chocolate brownie, while the bar serves local beers and classic cocktails. A small terrace for observing the west London street bustle comes into its own in summer. The vibrant rooms make use of airy floor-to-ceiling windows and bold interior design. Penguin Classics, vintage record players with hand-picked vinyl, and antiques from local dealers lend eccentric local character. Breakfast includes full english alongside pancakes, smoothie bowls, granola and the hotel’s signature bagel. Rooms start from £350 a night. Rooms start from £350 per night. Check availability at living-rooms.co.uk or booking.com Beaverbrook Townhouse, Sloane Square – for colourful luxury From £580 per night, check availability at booking.com Sloane Square’s Beaverbrook Townhouse is the city output of the original Surrey hotel, and is just as opulent. …

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The best picnic accessories guide: blankets, picnicware and more
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date: 2024-08-16T11:34:30.000Z
creator: Ellie Edwards
subject: Guides
subject: Reviews
subject: Products
description: Whether you’re feasting on frittatas in the park or snacking on sarnies in your garden, having the right picnic kit is essential. Check out our round-up of must-have picnic accessories, from stylish hampers to reusable plates
encoded: Want to know where to buy an outdoor picnic blanket? Looking for the best picnic plates? Read on for our guide to al fresco dining accessories to perfect your picnic style this summer. We've got you covered whether you're venturing far afield or just planning to eat in the garden, from lightweight plates and colourful cutlery sets to the perfect picnic basket to carry your lunch in. Plus, we've thought of little extras for a luxury picnic experience, such as ice stones to keep drinks cool or sustainable beeswax wrap to package up sarnies. Once you’ve got your essentials sorted, check out our best picnic recipes for all the outdoor eating ideas you need. Don’t forget drinks! Read our guide to the best canned cocktails to try and add a few to your next hamper. Best picnic accessories at a glance Best picnic glasses: M&S set of four summer resort picnic tumblers, £10.50 Best cool bag: Hydro Flask Carry Out Soft Cooler, £74.41 Best cutlery set: ProCook Camden 16-piece cutlery set, £29 Best serving platter: M&S summer resort shell picnic platter, £7 Best picnic plates: Lakeland melamine flower shaped plate, £2.49 Best picnic blanket: Jonny's Sister personalised circular pink picnic blanket, £38 Best picnic basket: Wayfair lidded picnic basket with check lining, £55.99 Best flask: Partner in Wine insulated wine bottle, £25 Best picnic accessories to buy 2024 M&S set of four summer resort picnic tumblers Available from M&S (£10.50) Best picnic glasses Whether it's for your water or to share a pitcher of cocktails, glasses are crucial for your picnic. Glass can be heavy to carry around, plus dangerous if it breaks or cracks, while disposable cups mean a lot of waste. These tumblers from M&S are reusable plastic and feature a seaweed design which is great for picnics on the beach. Available from: M&S (£10.50) Hydro Flask Carry Out Soft Cooler Available from Amazon (£74.41) Best cool bag This stylish and lightweight cool bag is the perfect way to keep your picnic food cold on…

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Best cake stands to buy for bakers 2024
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date: 2024-08-13T14:02:42.000Z
creator: Ellie Edwards
subject: Guides
subject: Reviews
subject: Bundt cake
subject: Cake
subject: Products
description: Whether you want some investment china or a versatile stand for everyday use, we’ve found 11 of the best cake stands to jazz up your afternoon teas
encoded: Show off your baking with a chic cake stand. Whether you're looking for the best tiered cake stands to make a statement, or want to buy a cake stand with a dome, we've rounded up the best single-, double- and three-tiered cake stands to buy. Looking for some cake and patisserie recipes to fill up your stands? Here is our list of 48 cake recipes, featuring the classic Victoria cake stand, this lemon cake and a stunning but simple prosecco cake. For more dainty bakes that you would like to display, you can browse our best choux pastry recipes and mille feuille recipes, or if you want to challenge yourself, find out how to make the French classic, macarons. Read on for the best crockery for serving your afternoon tea and the perfect cake ideas for each. For more inspiration, read our guide to the best stand mixers and cookie cutters. If you're short of time for something impressive to display, check out our review of the best online cake delivery services, including Cutter & Squidge and Lola's Cupcakes. Best cake stands at a glance Best cute cake stand: Vaisselle Baby Cakes Lilac cake stand, £90 Best arty cake stand: Wini Spatter ceramic cake stand, £39.50 Best scallop-edged cake stand: Ricky cake stand, £38 Best whimsical cake stand: Cabbage cake stand, £59 Best cake stand for afternoon tea: Fortnum's St James Two Tier cake stand, £155 Best unique cake stand: Anna Gong folding stainless steel cake stand, £210 Best contemporary cake stand: Van Gogh bamboo slat cake stand, £35.99 Best three-tiered cake stand: Sara Miller Chelsea collection cake stand, £60 Best cake stands to buy in 2024 Vaisselle baby cakes lilac cake stand Available from Fenwick (£90) Best cute cake stand This unique, hand-painted cake stand has a fun look that would be perfect for whole cakes and showstopping desserts. The size is ideal for 4-inch or 6-inch cakes and the ruffle edge adds an extra decorative element. Plus, the colour is very on-trend. Available from: Fenwick (£90) Wini splatter ceramic…

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Your must-buy kitchen accessories for the summer
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date: 2024-08-05T16:27:02.000Z
creator: Ellie Edwards
subject: Gadgets
subject: Guides
subject: Home and kitchen
subject: Reviews
subject: Products
description: Give your kitchen a summer makeover with these accessories that will bring the sunshine into your home
encoded: A new set of table linen or even a plant pot can add a bright and fresh touch for the warmer season. So, whether you're throwing a barbecue or entertaining guests this summer, read our guide for the best accessories to kit your kitchen out with… And if you haven't quite sorted out your summer menu, check out our best summer recipes. If you're after something a bit lighter, take a look at our summer salad recipes and healthy summer recipes. For more kitchenware inspo, read our 10 expert tips for designing your kitchen. We've also chosen the best summer cookbooks to buy for fresh recipe inspiration. As the seasons change, look ahead with our best autumn home decor ideas for a kitchen makeover. Take a look inside beautiful kitchens for some interiors inspiration – see inside chef Jason Atherton's kitchen or food writer Ed Smith's bold orange design. Best summer kitchen accessories La Redoute Olympe Sunny cotton napkins Available from La Redoute (£14/set of 2) The prettiest addition to a summer tablescape, these cheery cotton napkins will bring the sunshine, whatever the weather. Daylesford Organic Wildflower Collection Available from Daylesford Organic (from £5) We've fallen head over heels for the new Wildflower Collection from Daylesford Organic. Made by artisans in India and with English meadow-inspired illustrations by Hugo Guinness, the collection comes in shades of blue and white and is comprised of everything from tablecloths and napkins to platters, bowls, serving mats and glassware. KS Creative Pottery Available from KS creative pottery (from £12), Whistles (from £30) This Sicilian-inspired tableware by potter Kate Sellers is meticulously designed, and hand-finished in her Staffordshire studio. With designs that feature pastel candy stripes and playful faces, it’s sure to add a touch of Italian sunshine and humour to any summer tablescape. Summerill & Bishop Herb Garden linen Available from Summerhill & Bishop (£295) copy" alt="Herb Garden Linen Tablecloth fro…

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Best teapots to buy for brewing at home
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date: 2024-06-04T08:48:10.000Z
creator: Ellie Edwards
subject: Guides
subject: Reviews
subject: Products
description: Whether you want a delicate Japanese-inspired pot, or like to keep things classic with floral stoneware, we’ve found 10 of the best teapots in which to brew your morning cuppa
encoded: Looking for the best glass teapot? Want to buy a teapot with an infuser? Read on for the best teapots in which to brew your morning brew, whether you want something bold and colourful or traditional and classic. In need of more tea inspiration? Check out our round-up of the best gifts for tea lovers, the best herbal teas or treat yourself to an afternoon tea delivery for the full experience at home. Browse our best tea Advent calendars for a festive treat for tea-lovers. We've also got plenty of tea recipes to try, from the perfect refreshing iced tea to a decadent toasted tea and marmalade bread and butter pudding. Best teapot to buy at a glance Best classic teapot: Royal Copenhagen blomst Tree Peony porcelain teapot, £190 Best glass teapot: Hay brew contrast- handle glass tea pot, £65 Best bone china teapot: Feldspar dimpled-texture bone china teapot, £150 Best budget teapot: John Lewis Anyday Teapot, £10 Best personalised teapot: Emma Bridgewater hearts teapot, from £71 Best stoneware teapot: Le Creuset stoneware teapot, £58 Best modern teapot and cups set: ZENS Japanese tea pot set, £55.99 Best enamel teapot: Falcon enamel teapot, £18.87 Best teapot for loose leaf teas: Pimlico glass teapot, £30 Best colourful teapot: Forlife stump teapot, £31.41 Best teapots to buy 2024 Royal Copenhagen blomst Tree Peony porcelain teapot Available from Selfridges (£190) Best classic teapot Adorned with a hand painted Tree Peony, this teapot is designed to mimic the shape of an elegant basket. The teapot has a 1 litre capacity and an in-built metal strainer so it can be used with loose leaf tea. The fixed bail handle makes it comfortable to hold and is graceful and discreet. Available from: Selfridges (£190) Hay brew contrast- handle glass tea pot Available from Selfridges (£65) Best glass teapot This is not your grandma's teapot. From popular Copenhagen-based homeware brand Hay, this teapot is stripped back yet elegant. The combination of a modern shape and cheerful colour comb…

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Best Scandinavian and Nordic food trips
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date: 2024-05-08T09:25:45.000Z
subject: Europe
subject: Scandinavia
subject: Travel
subject: Great Getaways
description: From squidgy cinnamon buns in Stockholm, to farm-to-table food in West Sweden, Scandinavia is a foodie hub for cool cafes and seasonal food
encoded: Looking for the best food holidays to take in Scandinavia? Check out our guide to the best Scandi and Nordic food trips, from a gander around Denmark’s capital city, Copenhagen, to wood-fired cooking in style in Stockholm, Sweden. Gothenburg, Sweden West Sweden's coastal city is a foodie hot spot, particularly in the spring and summer when the city's courtyards and terraces come to life. Try cinnamon buns and coffee at Da Matteo, flash-fried herring at quirky food truck Strommingsluckan and bags of plump prawns by the river outside the charming ‘fish church’ seafood market. Head out on the ferry to the archipelago for a taste of Styrsö’s car-free island life and cinnamon buns at charming Café Obergska before a brisk dip off one of the sandy beaches. Check out more local favourites in Gothenburg here Where to stay in Gothenburg: stay at über trendy Hotel Flora, a boutique hotel in the centre of Gothenburg combining an airy workspace, buzzy bar and rooms kitted out with huge beds, monsoon showers and Swedish teas and coffee stations. In summer, the shaded terrace on the hotel’s first floor is a pleasant, secluded spot to enjoy some quiet al fresco time (at night it’s lit by flickering lanterns). Come morning, the breakfast counter is laden with cold meat cuts, tubes of Kalles caviar to spread on thin wheels of Leksands crisp bread, and freshly baked croissants from Johnséns in the city’s Haga district. Doubles from £171, check availability at expedia.co.uk or booking.com. Aarhus, Denmark The 2017 capital of culture, Denmark’s second city, Aarhus, is the perfect spot for a cosy winter getaway. No trip to Scandinavia is complete without a pastry, so start the day at Langenæs Bageriet for a cinnamon horn and chocolate Danish. Wash that down with a coffee (roasted in house) from La Cabra, or join a class and learn how to brew at home. If you want to step away from the traditional Nordic cuisine, book a table at Nordisk Spisehus where you can expect dishes like blackberrie…

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Best sustainable kitchenware
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date: 2023-05-03T14:10:14.000Z
creator: Ellie Edwards
subject: Guides
subject: Reviews
subject: Products
description: Swap clingfilm for beeswax wraps and coffee cups for reusable flasks with our guide to the best sustainable kitchen products
encoded: Switch up your plastic products, harsh chemicals and single-use items for sustainable and eco-friendly staples. With items such as plastic straws being banned and plastic bags coming at a cost - both for the consumer and the planet - we have compiled our list of alternative kitchenware to inspire a more climate-friendly way of storing, cooking and cleaning up your food. Kitchenware is used constantly, so making sustainable choices in the kitchen matters more. Materials such as glass and stainless steel are not only more eco-conscious but more hygienic. Our selection highlights practical and easy-to-use items that can be used over and over again, from eco-friendly clingfilm to cutlery to take on the go with you. Save time and money in the long term with single purchases that are durable and often portable. For a more in-depth guide to greener kitchen practices, tune into olive magazine's podcast Green Kitchen Series with episodes on how to shop more sustainably, conscious cooking and how to have a more sustainable kitchen practice. For sustainable drinking, take a look at the best sustainable spirits to try. For more interiors inspiration, browse our 10 expert tips for designing your kitchen and picks of 20 best marble kitchen accessories. We've also picked the best summer kitchen accessories to buy for a colourful design revamp. Reusable bamboo cutlery set Available from olive shop (£8) An eco-friendly alternative to disposable plastic, this set will do double-duty for packed lunches and spring picnics. It even includes chopsticks and a drinking straw. Available from: olive shop (£8) Kalinko Zomi highballs Available from Kalinko (£52, set of four) Handblown in Yangon, Myanmar, these colourful recycled glasses are perfect for long cocktails such as a tom collins or mojito. Available from: Kalinko (£52) Nkuku Mila champagne glasses Available from Nkuku (£50, set of four) Serve fizz in these pretty etched emerald-hued coupes, made from recycled glass. Available from: N…

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