Westminster institution, Shepherd’s, a favourite haunt of politicos, lobbyists and journalists has returned to London’s dining scene after two years. When the restaurant closed in 2013 it was dubbed “the end of an era” by The Spectator and certainly that part of town remains curiously bereft of mid-priced alternatives. So news that Shepherd’s has reopened (under […]

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Drake & Morgan is set to launch its eighth site, The Refinery, in Fitzrovia this week. Officially opening on 13 March in Regent’s Place, the latest venue is a return to the name of Drake & Morgan’s first opening on Bankside. An all-day dining affair The Refinery includes a 108-cover restaurant, bar, deli and 56-seater outdoor terrace. […]

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