Tag: restaurants and bars
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It’s getting hot in Frith Street, and that’s thanks to Tangra, Soho’s new Indo-Chinese spot
A hybrid born in Kolkata in the early 20th century, Indo-Chinese cuisine blends Chinese Hakka cooking techniques with Indian spices and ingredients — garlic-heavy sauces, soy, chilli, vinegar and masala, all hitting the pan at fierce heat. In London, the style has long thrived on the city’s outskirts — in Southall, Wembley and Harrow —…
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Shots fired: Clays’ flagship playground is now open in Soho
If you’re a fan of competitive socialising – from darts and ping-pong to shuffleboard and crazy golf – Soho’s newest opening might be right up your street. Clays, the brand that turned clay pigeon shooting into an indoor, tech-driven game, landed in the West End on the 24th of September with its biggest site yet.…
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Curtain up on Cicoria: Angela Hartnett’s new Covent Garden restaurant
Angela Hartnett is back with her first new London restaurant in over a decade. On 26 September she opens Cicoria, a 300-cover dining room, bar and terrace on the fifth floor of the Royal Opera House. Best known for her Michelin-starred Murano in Mayfair and the more casual Café Murano group, Hartnett hasn’t added to…
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Say hello to KERB Social Club, your new favourite hangout place in Spitalfields
There are cosy pubs all over London, but sometimes you want more than a pint and a packet of crisps. You want somewhere you can lounge, graze, play a game or three, and maybe even catch the match — all without sacrificing that sofa-level comfort. Tucked into the middle of Old Spitalfields Market, KERB Social…
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Bottoms up: London’s first alcohol-free cocktail bar is now open
London’s drinking culture is having a moment, and it’s refreshingly free of regret. With 76% of UK adults now cutting back on alcohol, according to KAM’s latest Low&No report, the city’s bar scene is catching up. Now, it’s all about good taste, good company, and still being able to look alive in your 9am meeting…
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Step inside Shanghai Me: Mayfair’s stunning new sky-high Pan-Asian escape
Today, London’s skyline welcomes a new culinary player with no intention of blending in. Shanghai Me, the long-anticipated Pan-Asian dining concept, officially opens its doors atop the 28th floor of the London Hilton on Park Lane. Positioned above Mayfair in every sense, the restaurant and its adjoining cocktail outpost, Bund Lounge, promise a high-altitude, high-glamour…
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Strawberry lemonade high: Step inside Swingers’ new Cîroc summer terrace
There are some things you expect from a central London summer terrace: warm-ish weather, overpriced drinks, and no seats available. What you probably don’t expect is a fully walled garden tucked behind Oxford Circus. Certaintly not one that’s attached to a mini golf course, with delicious Cîroc cocktails and a bottomless brunch on offer. But…
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