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Strike while the iron is hot: We visited Flipdog, the new Shoreditch bar making cocktails with an iron poker
As keen self-proclaimed cocktail connoisseurs who have done our fair share of laps around London’s bar scene, we’re always on the lookout for the next bar that will shake things up – quite literally. Because in a city where bartenders clarify and ferment almost everything under the sun, innovation isn’t always easy to come by.…
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March in food: The most anticipated restaurant launches in London
Ah, we’re finally seeing the sun in the UK after two grim months of near-constant rain, cold, and darkness. And while there have been some interesting new launches earlier this year (see January launches and February launches here), we’re looking forward to a month of a bit more sunshine – and some seriously tempting spring…
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Wahaca is celebrating Margarita Month with two bold new cocktails
Pickle juice, hot honey and Yorkshire rhubarb aren’t the first ingredients that come to mind when you think of a classic Margarita. But for Margarita Month (yes, this February!), Wahaca is deliberately steering away from the plain Janes of the cocktail world – introducing two limited-edition cocktails that take the familiar tequila-lime recipe in two…
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Drink like a BAFTA winner: You can now try this year’s official BAFTA cocktail at The Savoy
We all know the drill when it comes to award ceremonies. The entrance is a star-studded affair, with A-listers gliding down the red carpet under cameras’ flash before moving inside for a sumptuous dinner, flowing champagne, and the steady drip of winner announcements. Once the cameras stop rolling, we can only imagine the lavish after-parties…
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We visited cato, the new ingredient-led bar that’s just opened in Covent Garden
Cato is the new kid on the Seven Dials block – and what a cool kid it is. Launched in Covent Garden in early February, it brings a drinks concept focused on British spirits, fresh ingredients, and ingredient-led cocktails. The bar is a new project from hospitality group Bart & Taylor, developed in collaboration with…
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The new February restaurant and bar launches we’re bookmarking
February might be short, but it isn’t short of new promising launches across London. This month, there are some fresh faces in the restaurant, bar, and bakery scene – from Milan-inspired dining rooms and Welsh-led bakeries to Cantonese comfort food and Mexican seafood – each bringing something utterly unique to the table. To make things…
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This month in food: hottest new January launches
You’d think January is a quiet, gloomy month that makes you want to stay home, and that restaurants would be holding off on rolling out the red carpet until the sun comes back. You’d be wrong. January has been buzzing with new restaurant openings – and there’s plenty more to come. So, if you’ve already…
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January wellness in London: New events, menus and experiences
The so-called January blues aren’t just a grab-by-the-collar phrase. Many of us experience low mood, lethargy and lack of motivation during winter months, and the post-festive slump doesn’t help. That’s why now is the perfect time to really take care of your body, mind and soul, introduce practical ways to reset routines, lift energy levels…
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For £19, you can now lunch at London’s most regal restaurant
Against the usual post-December slump, Hawksmoor is doubling down on the things it does best – decadent steak and deftly-made martinis – with prices that don’t feel punitive. This month, you can still score yourself a fancy lunch on an otherwise uneventful Tuesday. Available throughout January, the Steak & Sides menu is back following serious…
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You can get unlimited mini golf at Puttshack this January
Who wouldn’t want mini golf without the passive-aggressive queue giving you the side eye while you miss the same putt for the fourth time? Puttshack, the tech-led mini golf venue, is opening its courses this January with unlimited play, early-evening food discounts, plant-based dishes and alcohol-free cocktails across London. The offers run throughout January at…
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