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Camino Monument - London Tapas Bar Review

Feb 12, 2016

Camino Monument
City of London

Sitting pretty in the heart of the city, I decided to investigate whether or not Camino Monument offered up a dining experience as impressive as its enviable locale. Spoiler Alert...

Caribbean bar group, Cottons, to open flagship venue in Notting Hill

Feb 11, 2016

Cottons Restaurant and Rhum Shack
Notting Hill

Cottons Caribbean Restaurant and Rhum Shack have opened a new flagship venue in Notting Hill. This restaurant bar delivers an authentically Caribbean effervescence - expect steel drum evenings and good...

Dalston diagnosed with Chinese Restaurant Syndrome

Feb 10, 2016

Chinese Restaurant Syndrome
Dalston

Brought to you by the same team behind Dalston's 'local chicken shop', Chick N Sours, Chinese Restaurant Syndrome is set to be a fun hangout that serves up a menu of...

Restaurant chain 'Beefeater' is warped into 2016 with its new, edgier diner, Bar + Block

Feb 9, 2016

Bar + Block Birmingham
City Centre

Whitbread are launching their restaurant chain (Beefeater) into the modern day with their new version of the brand, Bar + Block. This revision will see the brand taking a much 'edgier'...

The Harcourt: A dark horse emerges in Marylebone... and no, we're not talking about a Lloyds Bank being opened.

Feb 9, 2016

The Harcourt
Marylebone

A short saunter from the stylish Marylebone High Street, The Harcourt is an elegant restaurant bar that delivers a menu of dishes that are packed full with flavour. Whilst toting...

Dim sum good dumplings: Covent Garden set to get new Gyoza Bar

Feb 4, 2016

Gyoza Bar
Covent Garden

This Japanese restaurant bar serves up a menu of delicious dishes, with a special focus on gyoza dumplings. Enjoy your meal in a simple setting - expect a fresh, modern...

An enigmatic 'Experience Bar' is heading to Seven Dials

Jan 28, 2016

The Escapologist
Covent Garden

Based at the HQ of the secret society that ran Victorian London, The Escapologist will take the form of a beautifully designed space close to Seven Dials. Part contemporary Victorian’s...

Level Up at Manchester's lower-level arcade bar

Jan 27, 2016

17 Below
Spinningfields

17 Below is a a haven for cocktail connoisseurs, arcade players and pool sharks. Open from Thursday-Saturday, pop in and spend your evening indulging on delectable, gaming-themed cocktails whilst attempting...

French Bistro heading to Birmingham's effervescent canalside

Jan 21, 2016

Bistrot Pierre Birmingham

Independent restaurant group, Le Bistrot Pierre, are set to open their 15th venue in spring 2016 on Birmingham's Gas Street. This bistro will be set in a Grade II listed building on...

Sway set to swing back into action after a £1 million facelift

Jan 19, 2016

The 'new' Sway bar is London's most modern adult playground. After being inspired by the cool & chic bars and diners of New York, Sway has been given a £1m transformation....

Drink and Drive: Plonk opens new bar and crazy golf course in Brixton

Jan 14, 2016

Protip: You better bring two pairs of pants... just incase you get a hole in one. Brixtonians, rejoice! Plonk are venturing "daan saaf". With Christmas over, these crazy golf kings...

Let's taco 'bout Brighton's newest Mexican restaurant, Wahaca

Jan 12, 2016

Wahaca Brighton

Wahaca cannot wait to dish out proper tacos and tequila to the good people of Brighton. Created by winner of Masterchef 2005, Thomasina Miers, this Mexican restaurant delivers authentic flavours and...

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