Compact, smartly-designed rooms mere steps from Paddington. A practical option, with a distinctive style of its own. Monmouth coffee downstairs, an all-day lounge and restaurant one floor up with curated cocktails from some of the city’s best bars.
Perfect little jewel of a bar that serves espresso and negroni all day. The service, design, music, glassware -- all make you feel transported onto a timeless cloud.
Timeless spot for an espresso, negroni, or classic Italian bar snacks. Charming space and spot on service.
A gastronomic trip to Spanish Basque Country with refreshing natural wines from Noble Rot.
Excellent coffee, friendly people. They’ve got their own roasts as well as Colonna and Small’s / Man Versus Machine. Worth a detour.
Want to go.
Excellent Thai, fun atmosphere too.
Barista champions slinging excellent coffee with welcoming service. Strong non-dairy options, and the hot chocolate and matcha are nothing to sniff at. Well worth a detour.
Want to go.
Want to go. Delicious sounding sandwiches.
Modern Nigerian cooking with a Michelin-pedigreed chef. Want to go. Photo via @ikoyi_london (Instagram).
Design shop recommended by The Ned. Want to go. Photo via @ldndesignfair (Instagram).
Now that's breakfast in bed. A new collaboration between Soho House and Sydell Group in an Art Deco landmark in the City of London. Want to go. Photo via @thenedlondon (Instagram).
Lovely spot for a walk when the weather's fine. Take the ferry. Navel (naval?) gaze at the meridian.
Want to go.
Recommended.
24 hour bagel shop - a late night classic. Speaking of reasonable...
Love the New York location, both for wine and food. Definitely want to go. Photo via @panosgnk (Instagram).
A singular type of gastropub that makes no compromises on the quality of cooking, nor a warm welcome to the locals who've frequented this corner for pint for generations. Fun, loud, delicious.
A thoroughly modern edit of a classic Savile Row tailor. Expert tailoring of both bespoke suiting and ready-to-wear men's clothing. Photo via @kilgour (Instagram).
The slightly more quirky, curated department store alternative to Selfridges and Harvey Nichols, housed in an impressive Tudor building just off Oxford Street. Go for more niche clothing brands.
Michelin rated restaurant "The Library at Sketch" is supposed to be a pricey but amazing experience, including Swarovski encrusted decor and an other-worldly bathroom. Downstairs the club/bar/gallery area attracts the fashion industry crowd but offers a fun albeit "see and be seen" type of experience.
Want to go. Dalton Thomas recommends for high tea.
Want to go. Hear it's good Indian, no reservations. Same group as Gymkhana.
Quick service, egg hoppers from the Gymkhana team. Want to go. Also recommended by JD.
Grilled meats and hot pot from the folks at Smoking Goat. Definitely want to go.
Tiny. 7 seats at the counter. Quirky phone-only reservation system. So worth it. Probably the best sushi in London, if not Europe. I have found my place.
Want to go.
Want to go for Sunday brunch. Photo via @lucywilliams02 (Instagram).
Love this classy- quasi-dive. Sunday night jazz (could also be called early-Monday morning jazz) was as impressive for the packed crowd of very cool people as for the music. You are welcome.
Some may call it a bar, but come here for Sunday late jazz and you might have no words to do it justice. The crowd, the energy, the live soundtrack can't be beat.
The Zetter Townhouse comes to Marylebone. Does not disappoint!
Flavors as loud and wild as the interiors and thrash metal playing all night. Totally brilliant. Worth a wait. No reservations.
Nice coffee. And brunch.
Recommended.
Recommended.
Recommended.
Want to go.
Want to go.
New-wave Shoreditch hotel in a converted Victorian warehouse; each room in a different style, from the Mies van der Rohe Room to the Modern Dickensian Suite.
Good spot for coffee. Wifi is spottier.
Amazing cocktails through a secret wardrobe...
Sneaky little bar. Want to go.
Scandi cool clothes, kicks and knickknacks, with the Monocle guide seal of approval. And mine.
Dale Lewis at the Jerwood Painting Fellowships exhibition.
Looks like they host a variety of creative events throughout the week. Want to go.
Want to go.
Want to stay here. Same owners as The Orange in Pimlico. Via Monocle.
Want to go for a Japanese haircut. Via Monocle.
Want to go.
Want to go.
Want to go.
Want to go.
Want to go.
Want to go.
Iconic cocktail bar known for their martinis. Want to go. Via World's Best Bars.
Exceptional cocktails. Very interesting presentation. Open late!
Want to go.
#wanttogo - via @alsp78 (Instagram)
Sister to Koya next door (which has sadly closed), with a menu focused on udon and izakaya, along with unique small plates that change regularly. Seating is all around one big bar. A great casual option in Soho.
The St. John's bakery donuts...
Sounds like an excellent Saturday market, open 9am-2pm. Monmouth roastery, St John bakery (John says there are donuts to be had!), and a bunch of other interesting vendors. Want to go.
Coffee, tea, breakfast pastries, sandwiches, and salads.
Frenchie's new London outpost. Not cheap but oh-so-good.
Want to go.
#wanttogo
#wanttogo - via @danielgiacopelli (Instagram)
Truly #remarkable cheeses. Makes me hungry just looking at those rounds. - via @alsp78 (Instagram)
#wanttogo
Unique Notting Hill clothing store in a three-level townhouse featuring small independent brands, launched by Emily Dyson (daughter of James Dyson) and Ian Paley. Want to go.
Truly remarkable - the intimacy of sitting in someone's kitchen - surprising and stellar cocktails - go to the top floor, grab a corner table and soak it all in.
Want to go.
Slow-roasted Wick Manor pork belly, mash potato and Bramley apple sauce. This is worth the trip alone. The other traditional roasts look amazing also.
Want to go.
One of the best cafes in London
Sounds like a fantastic cafe - casual, fresh, seasonal. Want to go.
Specialty grocery and cafe - beautifully curated selection of organic produce, meats, cheese, wine, and prepared foods, mainly sourced from their own farm. Great for lunch or brunch.
Matcha soft serve. Want to go. Photo via @lufyc on Instagram.
Want to go. Via Lauren Williams.
Wine-driven resto recommended by Sarah Johnson. Jellied egg captured by @emporerofhoxton. Want to go.
Some of the best cocktails in the city hidden in a townhouse speakeasy in Chinatown. Get yourself past the door and a beautiful, convivial crowd awaits.
Timeless, traditional British products curated in one incredible store. Also have a pop-up inside Dover Street Market.
Pretty little cafe and foodshop next door - great produce and cheese at the counter in the back. Love the old-fashioned feel of the place (minimalist without any pretension).
Lovely neighbourhood cafe, with a small grocery next door. Casual and rustic, with a good local crowd. Definitely go for brunch.
London's newest hotspot. Super tasty Taiwanese street food in Soho. Be prepared to wait on the street, but so with it!
Want to go.
Stylish Japanese restaurant. I was blown away by the desserts
Contemporary dim sum from the same owners as Hakkasan. One Michelin star. Want to go.
Hotel and all-day dining room, both look remarkable. Especially the in-room bath setup. Want to go.
I prefer the Belsize location for its roomier, brighter interior but same delicious baked goods and the best breakfast in Hampstead. Granola with rhubarb ginger compote is fab.
Want to go.
Supposed to be excellent dim sum. Want to go!
Stalls are out in full force Thu and Fri. Want to try that bibimbap wrap (bibimbwrap?).
Beautiful park to wander in, and so very London. Check out what's going on at the Serpentine Gallery as well.
Good memories! Need to make a return trip.
The iconic modern art museum. Unbelievable scale installations in the Turbine Room. Highly recommended. Wish I had been able to experience The Weather Project in person.
Fantastic farmers market, along with a variety of lunch stalls and cafes. Absolutely must visit. I used to get groceries here every weekend, just mind the endless crowds of food tourists stuffing their faces...Full market is open Thursday 11-5, Friday 12-6, Saturday 8-5.
Definitely make this part of your walk along the waterfront.
Christopher Wren's landmark. You'll get a nice view of it crossing the Millenium Bridge. Photo via Anson Knausenberger.
A solid Samuel Smith's pub just northeast of Trafalgar Square (a good option to know if you're stuck there). Reasonable prices. Better seating upstairs.
A quintessential London park, sandwiched between Westminster, Mayfair and Victoria. Photo via Joanie Tom.
Touristy, yes. But stunning views from the top, and the walk here will take you along the Thames waterfront.
Recommended.
Recommended.
Recommended.
One of the largest flower markets in the country, great spot to walk around or have brunch on the weekends.
Want to go.
Want to go. Also recommended by Matt Cynamon.
A certain New Nordic inspiration paired with local ingredients in an airy, spare East London space. A nicely balanced set menu. Worth a detour.
Arguably the best cocktails in London. Speakeasy with great flair in execution, beautiful composition, friendly service. Live music Tue-Sat.
Espresso bar serving Square Mile beans - looks great. Located at 40 Store Street, free wifi. Open Mon-Fri 8:00 - 19:00, Sat 9:00 - 19:00, closed Sunday.
Solid option for reasonably-priced Thai. Mainly communal tables - usually crowded and busy, but nice interiors.
Want to go.
Historic rooms restored nicely; think Georgian furniture, fixtures and four poster beds. Same owners as The Rookery.
Want to go.
Casual offshoot of Hix, reasonably priced with a high standard of cooking. Want to go.
Superbly delicious modern Polish cuisine. Very good value and elegant atmosphere without being too formal. Want to try their Sunday brunch.
Want to go.
Skye Gyngell's stunning restaurant offers an ever changing and produce driven menu
Want to go for lunch.
Looks like a great option if you want to stay in Marylebone but don't want to sell your firstborn to stay at Chiltern Firehouse...
Contemporary rooms in the old Hackney Town Hall. Nice aesthetic, more spacious rooms than most in London; also an indoor pool! A good option if you want to spend more time in East London.
Looks like an incredible boutique hotel; intimate, well-restored traditional interiors, great location in Clerkenwell. (26 Jan 2015)
A beautifully restored historic building with very charming rooms. First heard about it on Tablet Hotels. Want to go. (13 May 2015)
It's fantastic. Go!
Newer restaurant from the Ottolenghi folks, curious to try it though I hear quite mixed feedback. Downstairs has communal seating that overlooks the kitchen. Lily says to stick with Ottolenghi classics like the aubergine.
Notting Hill location of the celebrated Mediterranean deli and cafe. Yotam Ottolenghi crafts incredibly fresh and delicious salads, savory dishes and desserts. Their cookbook gets plenty of use in my kitchen too. Via @ottolenghi on Instagram.
Great old school spot in the theatre district for fish. Wood paneled and cozy. Feels like a place Churchill could have sat to eat while he made a few decisions! The mussels and Dover sole were particularly delicious. Prices were steep.
Want to go.
Original Islington location of the celebrated modern Mediterranean deli and cafe. Yotam Ottolenghi crafts incredibly fresh and delicious salads, savory dishes and desserts. It was always a great temptation when I lived in Hoxton years ago. Via @ottolenghi on Instagram.
Great ice cream shop with a variety of gelati, sorbets and granitas that change daily. Photo via @alsp78 on Instagram.
Sounds like a delicious cafe in Exmouth Market. Want to go.
The best lunch in London: Menu changes daily. Fresh produce is carefully prepared and perfectly cooked.
Tucked-away lunch spot in a private garden on Arnold Circus, opened by Melanie Arnold and Margot Henderson. Only open M-F for breakfast (9-11) and lunch (noon-3). Minimal but warm space, delicious food.
Would love to go see their traditional copper pot stills.
The latest Balasz hotel, in a restored Marylebone firehouse. Home to Nuno Mendes' latest restaurant, easily the buzziest London opening of 2014. Absolutely stunning spaces, arguably the most beautiful hotel interior I've experienced (with a shock to the wallet to match).
Outstanding contemprary Tuscan food by the hand of chef Federico Sali.
Contemporary Tuscan from Locanda Locatelli alums. Sounds fantastic. Want to go.
Classic French brasserie on Sloane Square, nice spot for a breakfast meeting.
Patrick's friend Jen Williams is quite a fan, as well as Giles Coren. Want to go.
Very well curated set of modern classic menswear. Like wearing a living embodiment of the Monocle lifestyle.
Buy the latest issue and you can enjoy a drink on the house.
Timeless shop selling traditional cane umbrellas since it was founded in 1830. Still owned and run as a family business. Open on weekdays 9:30am-5:15pm; Saturdays 10am-5:15pm.
Beautiful looking cafe. Want to go.
Busy Lebanese restaurant in the heart of the Duke of York Square. Try the tagines and the Rose lemonade.
Quick casual Lebanese done well.
Classic mens grooming products from 'one of the world's oldest pharmacies'. For when your inner Florentine aristocrat craves a proper shaving routine.
Old school Italian deli - grab some pici pasta to make at home.
Greek specialty food shop, espresso freaks, cafe with daily rotating menu of Greek classics and new inventions.
Opa! Want to go.
1:1500 scale model of London. Urban center studies. London equivalent of if SF,s SPUR had an expo space.
Center dedicated to urban studies (like SPUR in SF), complete with scale model of London. Definitely want to check it out.
Want to go for fish and chips.
Great tapas. One of Jonathan Tepper's favorites in London. No reservations, prepare for a wait!
Great coffee spot, consistently some of the best espresso in London. Run by champion baristas. I love that they carry Square Mile's Sweetshop blend. Free wifi too. Open M-F 8am-6pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm.
A kind of magical hotel experience as I've never had in London before. Like having your own personal residence in Clerkenwell, one foot in the 19th century, the other in the 21st.
(Authentic) warehouse chic in a renovated granary. Coffee roasters by day and creative small plate menu for dinner. Also worth trying one of the excellent fish mains. Outdoor tables overlook a fountain-light installation fitting with the nearby Central St. Martins (arts uni) campus.
Sounds like a fascinating space for coffee by day, dinner by night. Want to stop by on my next trip. See Leigh's note for more details.
Fresh food and a relaxed vibe; wish there had been more places like this when I lived around here. Want to go.
Henry VIII's residence, and much more - don't miss the tucked-away Mantegna room and leave an hour at least to stroll through the sprawling gardens. Possible to arrive by (slow) boat from Central london in the summer if you're particularly keen on re enacting the Tudor experience.
Would love to go see Henry VIII's residence.
Housewares, recycled furniture and lighting, thoughtfully curated. Looks like London's version of Merci. Via Remodelista and Thisispaper.
Small portions, but such delicious Thai. Worth a detour from other points in West London, was my favorite lunch spot when I lived in Parsons Green. Now I see they have two sister locations as well, Suksan in Chelsea and Suk Saran in Wimbledon.
Fabulous, classic brunch in a new Art Deco icon.
Definitely want to see their Art Deco space and try brunch.
Hands down the best Swedish bakery in London (prefer their cinnamon/cardamom buns to those at Nordic). Nestled under the brick arch of the Hoxton overground, with lovely outdoor tables in summer.
Leigh says it's the best Swedish bakery in London. Want to try their cinnamon bun.
Want to go! Via Camilla Trefgarne.
9 seats, 6 courses, one 3 star Michelin chef from Tokyo. £250. Only in London.
Good spot for Mexican in London. Originally recommended by Jonathan Tepper.
The one. The only. Photo via @alisinworldland on Instagram.
Gymkhana far surpassed anything I thought Indian food could be! The tasting menu was divine. Favorites were the kid goat, chick pea and potato, pomegranate raita, and an otherworldly saffron pistachio ice cream concoction!
Fantastic colonial Indian. The kid goat is delicious, duck egg bhurji with lobster is perfectly rich. Order a quinine sour too. Lily Rogers and Gabe Ulla were both raving about it and now I see why.
Cozy cocktail bar in a vintage style, friendlier than your average speakeasy. Their interpretation of a prairie oyster is a remarkable experience. Enjoyed the Terroir here with Eunji Choi.
European fine art museum in an historic London townhouse. Afternoon tea in their courtyard restaurant comes recommended by Tiffany Homsi.
New Peruvian spot on Piccadilly. Want to go.
A great dining experience without pretense in the old Shoreditch Town Hall - though trying to securing a table may show you what a rare commodity that is in London. Was Gabe Ulla's top recommendation in town, glad I could make it.
Highly recommended.
NB: actually located at 1 Ely Court, on the Ely Place side of 8 Hatton Garden. Considered one of the most hidden pubs in London, hardly looks like an unpleasant wander through the City of London though. Original tavern dates back to 1547, but this version was built in 1772. Open Mon-Fri only, 11am-11pm, outdoor seating, wifi.
A Samuel Smith's pub in a historic space (site has hosted a pub since 1430).
Want to go.
Want to go.
Sounds like a great late night Chinese noodle spot, including hand-pulled ones. Want to go.
Ed Saperia's fantastical den for work, collaboration, fun and inspired living.
Modern European - think, a healthy mix of country bread, cured meats, wild mushrooms, roasted game. Also a wine bar with focus on natural wines.
London outpost of the iconic Manhattan brasserie.
Want to go.
Liquid nitrogen ice cream, made to order. Delicious!
Liquid nitrogen ice cream! Want to go.
Tapas from the guys behind Moro. Fantastic casual spot for a quick bite, glass of wine or sherry.
Always enjoyed the funky charm and table football at the Shoreditch location, this looks right in the same spirit.
Great little cafe near Oxford Circus. Beans come from Square Mile roasters, now doing a guest espresso from Five Elephant on the weekends. M-F 7.30am-6pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm.
Fantastic menu featuring historic British dishes reimagined by Heston Blumenthal.
On Hunan, Giles Coren once wrote, "I have long accepted that it may be the best Chinese restaurant in the world." I'm not inclined to argue.
Quality neighborhood cafe.
Casual cool dining in the Town Hall Hotel. Couple of reasonable set lunch options. Enjoyed a great meal here with Sinead Doyle. No reservations.
Wonderful alternative to a traditional British teahouse experience. Chinese tea ceremony done in a small private home in a lovely garden in Notting Hill. Besides the incredible selection of teas and infusions, Pei prepares sweet treats, dumplings, and sandwiches - the selection changes weekly. Weekend afternoons only. Reserve ahead online!
Chinese tea ceremony in a small private home in Notting Hill, Lily's experience here sounds wonderful! Want to go.
For modern Japanese with a real scene. Just be prepared for a shock to the wallet.
Orrechiete with 'nduja.
A modern classic; authentic regional Italian cooking in a buzzy London setting. Flexible menu offers small and large portions of almost every dish. Open for dinner Mon-Sat 17:30-23:00; lunch Mon-Sat 12:30-15:00, Sun 12:00-16:00.
Via Jon Bonné
Ed's favourite Thai
Nico at Proof in Atwater Village says it was the best espresso he had in London (and he practically lived at Prufrock when he was there).
Modern izakaya that Rod MacLennan highly recommended.
Bar recommended by Zoe Zambakides.
Charming, intimate little restaurant right across from Fernandez and Wells. Pan-European menu sounds solid, though the draw is really the atmosphere.
Want to go.
Absurdly expensive, but sounds like incredible Indian. Via Jancis Robinson.
Great shop for Spanish speciality groceries; they also grill up delicious chorizo sandwiches made to order. Open Tue-Sat.
Wine merchant with an excellent selection of older vintages and spirits. Fantastic historic location as well (though you can even more easily peruse their inventory online).
Great wine merchant in the City. A well-curated selection of small production wines, especially from France, Italy, and California.
Tiki-themed cocktail bar for the Mayfair set.
Recommended.
Excellent roaster and cafe that's been an institution in the local coffee scene; was arguably the best spot for an espresso in London until the antipodeans descended upon the city. Sister locations in Borough and Bermondsey.
One of my favorite places for a good steak - discovered it when I lived in the neighborhood, have been back many times since. With advanced notice, they'll prepare any cut of beef you want. Sister locations in Seven Dials and Soho as well.
Via Sinead Doyle.
Want to go.
An Antipodean chef and team cooking up some exquisite food in Notting Hill; recently received its second Michelin star. Fairly formal interior, but fortunately no dress code. The set lunch is a much more accessible way to try it out.
Cafe in the crypt underneath St Martin-in-the-Fields. Via Josef Dunne.
Electric Diner downstairs has finger-licking good fried chicken.
Want to go.
Mexican, via Patrick Schneider-Sikorsky.
Mori exhibition
Amazing steaks like all of their locations, but also serving seafood.
Pub featuring small production craft beers from around the world. Via Matt Delaney.
The next addition to the restaurant family that includes Polpo, Polpetto, and Spuntino. Now a Bib Gourmand selection along with Polpo on Beak Street.
Locavore pub. Food sounds excellent. Via Andy Perelson.
There's a charming canal on the north side of the park, which you can walk along to the west to reach Little Venice, or east to Camden Town, Islington, Hoxton and beyond.
Beautiful view of London from here, also a charming urban village.
Right at the edge of Borough Market, some of the best coffee in London
Highly recommended.
Want to go.
Hidden away behind Selfridges, it's a great spot for a quick bite. Largely Thai-influenced menu, fast service and communal tables.
Rooftop restaurant and bar on top of the Boundary hotel.
New Greek.
Two room B&B situated in a townhouse dating back to 1717, very cool interior design.
Recommended.
Excellent cheese shop, grocery and cafe. Expect a wait for the cafe.
Fantastic butcher; they raise all of their own animals except for the chickens, which they get from the farmer next door. Also supply a number of good restaurants in London, like Hawksmoor.
Brewery that sells to the public on Saturdays (9-3) during the Maltby market.
Croissants and brownies, originally delivered by bicycle, also supply a lot of the best cafes in London. First permanent shop scheduled to open July 2012. Via Maggie Spicer.
Recommended.
One of the oldest pubs in London, rebuilt in 1667 after the Great London Fire. Multiple levels, recommended to visit downstairs. Another Samuel Smith's pub.
Recommended.
Want to go.
Good cafe for brunch, a lot of locally sourced ingredients. Pancake with bacon and bananas is great.
Want to go.
Want to go.
Via Sinead Doyle
Spanish restaurant from Jose Pizarro, more substantial plates than its sister José. Via Zoe Zambakides.
Coworking space.
Members' club, restaurant, rooms and rooftop pool.
Want to go.
Recommended.
New pub from the previous owners of The Engineer.
Sushi 'without soy sauce' - a modern take on the traditional notion that a good sushi chef should already season each piece to perfection. Think torched salmon nigiri with yuzu gelee.
Japanese - expensive but worth it, I hear.
Looks like a fantastic shop for little monsters - reminds me of the Pirate Supply Store in SF.
Small sherry tapas place in Bermondsey from José Pizarro of Brindisa.
More casual sister restaurant to Galvin La Chapelle. Bib Gourmand 2011.
1 Michelin star.
A gastropub that really does focus on the food - shame I just missed their Sunday menu last time I stopped by. Same owners as Great Queen Street.
Simple, seasonally-driven Italian from a former chef at Fifteen. One of Conde Nast's Hot New Restaurants of 2011.
Cool clothing shop, men's and women's. Classic designs from a small French label.
Bar in the basement of this Mexican-themed restaurant, open until 3am. Sounds like a solid cocktail bar with an extensive selection of tequila and mezcals. Via Patrick Schneider-Sikorsky.
Coffee cart serving quality espresso, using Square Mile beans. Pastries and cakes are delivered daily from Villandry Bakery. Open Mon - Fri: 8:00 - 16:30, closed Sat - Sun.
Tasty pies and prepared foods; quick lunch spot and takeout.
Excellent smaller venue for live theatre performances.
The quintessential men's shirtmaker. High quality socks and ties as well.
Bespoke tailors and royal outfitters, classic mens clothing. Worth a trip to the original shop on Savile Row.
Maggie Spicer recommends the unique cakes sold here, particularly beetroot hazelnut if you see it...
Highly recommended.
Absolutely stunning atmosphere; nothing notable about the food.
Mediterranean cafe. Open 8am - 10.30pm Mon-Sat;
9am - 10pm Sun & Bank Holidays.
Mediterranean cafe. Open 9am - 11pm Mon-Fri; 10am - 11pm Sat; noon - 6pm Sun & Bank Holidays.
Spanish tapas, originally recommended by Samir Dhanani. Patatas bravas are pretty outstanding.
Have only been for drinks, but nice atmosphere.
London chocolate maker, also offers hot chocolate and ice cream. Known for their dark chocolate salted caramel bar.
Want to go.
Trendy, modern setting for an excellent (if pricey) Chinese and dim sum menu. Restaurant conceived by Alan Yau; has retained a Michelin star since 2003.
Nice cafe - good coffee, plenty of seating, free wifi.
Fantastic Italian by Angela Hartnett, though your wallet will end up quite a bit lighter by the end...
Two Michelin starred French cuisine in a beautiful wood-panelled space.
Newer outpost of Hawksmoor, in the theatre district.
*wrong geocode, should be 51.513443,-0.125388
High-end menu, mainly small plates. Cocktails are a modern take on classics - "The Negroni comes with candied orange and grapefruit together with a sphere of frozen blood orange and Campari"
Spanish haute cuisine; tasting menu recommended by Samir.
Spanish tapas, large selection of sherries by the glass. Recommended by Samir.
Great Iranian restaurant. Hand-baked bread is always a good choice, should also try the chicken and minced lamb skewers.
Casual Italian spuntino-style restaurant, small plates, very cool atmosphere.
Italian cafe, popular brunch spot
Excellent spot for espresso, unofficial London home of the flat white. Cash only
Want to go.
The oldest wine bar in London, established 1890. Great atmosphere with rickety candlelit tables situated in underground cellars with arched ceilings. Sherries, madeiras and ports served from barrels behind the bar. Open daily 11am-11pm. Located just north of Embankment station.
Sally Clarke's restaurant, shop and bakery. http://www.sallyclarke.com/
Cafe with a music and movie shop inside, right by Trafalgar Square. Coffee from Square Mile and Has Bean roasters. Pastries, salads and sandwiches as well. Open Mon-Fri 7:30 - 21:00, Sat 8:30 - 21:00, Sun 10:30 - 17:30. http://notesmusiccoffee.com/
Upscale barbershop offering haircuts, traditional shaves and men's grooming products. http://www.murdocklondon.com/
Excellent espresso, pastries and lunch menu. Nice cozy atmosphere where you could work for a couple of hours. Try the chocolate pistachio biscotti!
Excellent Spanish restaurant. http://www.moro.co.uk/
Collection of modern clothing designers under one roof, originally conceived by Comme Des Garcons. Cafe on the top floor, as well as a small outpost of Labour and Wait
Shop featuring products of the oldest pharmacy in the world.
Cinema with lounge style seating, full bar, small plates and snacks with service at your seat
Small espresso bar serving Square Mile beans, also do Aero-Press. M-F 7am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm, closed Sun. http://www.dose-espresso.com
Traditional men's tailor and shirtmaker. http://edeandravenscroft.co.uk
Traditional men's tailor and shirtmaker. http://edeandravenscroft.co.uk
(aka Vespa Caffe) Looks like an amazing spot. Funky cafe full of vintage italian scooters and signage, espresso served from a 1957 Faema machine, full bar. Wifi too.
Want to go.
Want to go.
Great selection of French cheeses
Recommended.
Recommended.
Recommended.
Recommended.
Recommended.
Recommended.
Want to go.
Want to go.
Focus on Sardinian specialties - very charming local spot
Part of small group of Rasa restuarants, serving ‘Syrian-Christian’ cuisine from Kerala
Recommended.
Recommended.
Solid spot for Vietnamese, very reasonable
Great value for money in this neighborhood
Old school French, romantic interior, very solid French classic dishes
Upscale barber offering haircuts, traditional shaves, and men’s grooming products
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
Good spot to stop by if you’re in the neighborhood
Recommended.
Recommended.
Want to go.
