Now that the warm weather is finally here what better way to enjoy an al-fresco meal, or drink, than with a dazzling view? London has plenty of beautiful outdoor spaces but fresh-air vantage points from which to see the capital’s iconic skyline can be hard to find. From post work drinks and dinner in the […]
Sister to Belgravia’s famous Caledonian restaurant, Boisdale Of Canary Wharf launched a brand new Mojito Bar and Cuban garden terrace this week (15 June) just in time for summer. Set inside an art deco building, amidst the shiny towers of Cabot Square, the terrace boasts beautiful views over the city. Long a favourite among our survey reporters as not just […]
Further evidence that health food-focused restaurants are making inroads in London (which now surely has had its fill of burger bars) as Farm Girl opens in Notting Hill. The Antipodean-style café arrived in Portobello Road in June, just north of the area’s iconic market. And it sounds like founder Rose Mann, who grew up on a […]
A Victorian-style restaurant and piano bar The Piano Works opens in Clerkenwell in July on the corner of Farringdon Road and Ray Street. The rather unique-sounding space features two live pianists and accompanying musicians playing requests from the audience. Located in the basement of a listed Victorian warehouse, the 400-capacity venue seeks to revive the saloon […]
The doors of pork-focused pop-up Oink open in east London on 3 July. The self-proclaimed home of ‘Swine Dining’, will take up weekend residency on Shoreditch’s Commercial Street and aims to pay culinary homage to the humble pig. Oink is designed to encourage a communal dining experience, featuring sharable starter plates and main dishes. Expect the likes […]
Hot on the heels of the launch of its Clerkenwell site, Granger & Co has announced the arrival of its third London outpost – this time in the growing restaurant hub of King’s Cross. Aussie chef Bill Granger’s “chilled” and “appealing” diners fit the bill for a relaxed brunch according to our reporters, although the odd critic […]
Welcome to a special edition of our what’s on guide dedicated to finding great gifts and interesting events for Father’s Day (21 June). Find sharing roasts, cigar masterclasses, freebies and manly afternoon teas happening across London… Father’s Day @ Caprice Holdings 15-21 June Balthazar boulangerie have created some quirky chocolate lollies in the form […]
Harden’s survey suggestions for gin bars and palaces in London Crocker’s Folly NW8 A magnificent Victorian gin palace rescued from an uncertain fate and given a complete makeover; it was built in 1898 as the palatial Crown Hotel by Frank Crocker who mistakenly believed the site would be adjacent to London’s newest railway station, ultimately […]
It may look a little “Crossroads Motel” but the surroundings of Restaurant Sat Bains belies the “incredible” experience you’ll find inside. It is very much a case of beauty being on the inside or not judging a book by its cover. Aptly then today (12 June) the celebrated chef has announced the arrival of Nucleus […]
How important is sustainability to you – the diner? We want to know! Here at Harden’s we are conscious that restaurants are striving to become more sustainable and less wasteful (it is estimated waste from the food industry alone costs the UK £5bn a year). Many establishments now source their ingredients locally and from sustainable suppliers, […]
