Cargo (83 Rivington Street, Shoreditch, London) — a quick look at Cargo’s live music listings reveals everything from psychedelic rock to jazz, hip-hop to electronic pop. Located underneath railway arches in Shoreditch, Cargo is at the centre of East London’s music scene. The venue also hosts regular DJ nights and offers a tasty bar menu.
Brixton Jamm (261 Brixton Road, London) — this is a unique and unrivalled music venue set in the beating heart of south London. With space for nearly 600 people spread over two rooms and bars, this venue has been the electrifying scene for a dizzying number of extraordinary artists from a variety of music scenes. […]
Wild Honey (12 St. George Street, W1, London) — One of central London’s most talked about restaurants, Wild Honey is a joint venture between celebrated chef Anthony Demetre and his business partner Will Smith, the discerning duo behind multi award-winning Arbutus. Offering creative, seasonal food at fair prices, Wild Honey follows in the footsteps of […]
Viet Grill (58 Kingsland Road, Bethnal Green, London) — Despite its exterior, Viet Grill offers an extensive selection of traditional Vietnamese cuisine, serving excellent authentic, fresh food at reasonable prices. It’s also a “vegan friendly” restaurant, and prides itself on using all-organic ingredients. It also boasts a a Vietnam inspired cocktail list.
The Ivy (1-5 West Street, London) – this is a busy restaurant in the heart of Theatreland that attracts many celebrities. It serves simple yet modern British-European cuisine and boasts a long and interesting wine list. Winner of the London Restaurant Awards 2000 and London Restaurant Academy Award of Excellence, The Ivy can cater for […]
Rasa N16 (55 Stoke Newington Church Street, London) – this is part of an award-winning chain of restaurants bringing the taste of authentic, home-cooked southern Indian food to the UK. The Name: Rasa is a Sanskrit word that has a wonderful wealth of meaning. It represents taste, flavor, affection, pleasure, delight, happiness, charm, sentiment, pathos, […]
Ping Pong Dim Sum (45 Great Marlborough Street, Soho, W1, London) — Ping Pong’s first restaurant opened in London’s Soho, architect David Marquardt and brand designer Niclas Sellebraten having developed an interior architecture and style that is contemporary yet respectful of the traditions of dim sum cuisine. Combining a sense of relaxed order with warmth […]
Ottolenghi Islington (287 Upper Street, London) — As close as it gets to a flag-ship, Islington is the biggest Ottolenghi and a proper restaurant. As well as take-away food, we seat about 50 in the cool, sophisticated-yet-laid-back environment, mostly around communal tables (with a few small tables for two). The restaurant, just opposite the Almeida […]
Nobu Berkeley (15 Berkeley Street, Mayfair, London) — Nobu Berkeley St houses a glamorous restaurant and stylish lounge bar. Nobu Matsuhisa and executive chef Mark Edwards have created a menu which includes Nobu’s classic dishes as well as many new items, some of which are cooked in a Japanese wood-burning oven. Perfect for a celebration, […]
Minako at the Met (225 Edgware Road Hilton London Metropole, 23rd Floor, London) — Minako is one of London’s most exciting new oriental bar and restaurant, located on the 23rd floor of Hilton London Metropole. The eclectic oriental menu features popular favorite dishes such as Sushi, Sashimi, Tempura, Noodle dishes. Why not try the Japanese […]