★★★★ Tapas and small plates, the perfect place to dine with family and mates Where? Borough Yards, 2 Dirty Lane, London Bridge, London, SE1 9DG How Much? £££ Booking ahead? Yes, available Cuisine? Spanish Multiple locations? Yes and menu varies Vegetarian options? Limited Vegan options? Limited Gluten free options? Yes Known for it's delicious foodContinue reading "Barrafina Borough Yards"
Milk
★★★★ The best brunch in London...or are they just milking it? Where? Balham, 18-20 Bedford Hill How Much? ££ Book ahead? No (expect 20-40 min queues during peak times on the weekend) What? Cafe & Brunch Vegetarian options? Yes Vegan options? Yes Gluten free options? Yes Situated in Balham, which is quickly becoming a trendyContinue reading "Milk"
The Coach & Horses
★★★★ A cosy host for a warm Sunday roast Where? Kew Green, 8 Kew Grn, Richmond TW9 3BH How much? £ - ££ What? Pub, hotel & restaurant Vegetarian options? Yes Vegan options? Yes Gluten free options? Yes After a frosty walk around the gardens of Kew, we headed over to the Coach & HorsesContinue reading "The Coach & Horses"
Frameless
Become a part of the art Where? Marble Arch, London, W1H 7AP When? Currently booking until the 30th April 2023 How much? From £25 (increased rates at the weekend) What? Immersive art experience Wheelchair access? Yes Step inside the frame for a change and surround yourself with the mesmerising artwork of world famous names. FeaturingContinue reading "Frameless"
Orchid Festival
What's in stall for 2023? Where? Kew Gardens, Princess of Wales Conservatory, Richmond, TW9 3AF When? Saturday 4 February – Sunday 5 March 2023 How much? £1 entry for recipients of Universal Credit, Pension Credit and Legacy Benefits, free for members Booking ahead? Yes, required: book here Wheelchair access? Yes This year, the Kew OrchidContinue reading "Orchid Festival"
Créme
Where? Soho, 4 D'Arblay Street, W1F 8DJ How much? ££ What? Bakery Vegetarian options? Yes Vegan options? Yes Gluten free options? No I have long been on the hunt for London's best cookie, having tasted some mighty contenders from east to west. Whilst their reputation precede them, is Créme really the crème de la crèmeContinue reading "Créme"
Manteca
★★★★★ Wait a sec-a to hear all about Manteca Where? Shoreditch, 49-51 Curtain Rd, London EC2A 3PT How much? ££ Cuisine? Italian Booking ahead? Yes What? Nose-to-tail cooking Vegetarian options? Yes Vegan options? Limited Gluten free options? Yes Renowned for delicious hand-rolled pasta, fresh focaccia and a tasty range of small plates, Manteca has becomeContinue reading "Manteca"
Mercato Metropolitano
★★★★ You can't say no to a night at Mercato Where? Elephant & Castle and Mayfair (42 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6DR / St Mark’s on North Audley Street) How much? ££ What? Food Hall (Street food, mocktails & drinks) Booking ahead? Yes (Mayfair branch), limitations at Elephant & Castle branch Vegetarian options? Yes VeganContinue reading "Mercato Metropolitano"
Fluffy Bao Buns
★★★★ Prepare to be wowed by bao Where? Elephant & Castle (Mercato Metropolitano, 42 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6DR) How much? £ - ££ What? Street food & bar Book ahead? Not available Thursday - Saturdays / only for groups of 10+ Vegetarian options? Yes Vegan options? Yes Gluten free options? Yes Bao is oneContinue reading "Fluffy Bao Buns"
Harrods Bakery
★★★★ Where? Knightsbridge (Ground Floor, Harrods 87–135 Brompton Road Knightsbridge London SW1X 7XL) How much? ££ - £££ What? Sweet and Savoury pastries and sweets The home of luxury retail also houses a delicious secret. With a little something for everyone, Harrods's ground floor food hall offers a range of tasty treats, from fine diningContinue reading "Harrods Bakery"
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