A delectably different dining & drinking experience at Dans Le Noir
If you’re after a completely novel experience, and one which will challenge the senses, Dans Le Noir in Clerkenwell may be just what you’re looking for.
Paladar: Bringing a ray of latino exuberance to Elephant and Castle
If you were asked what's your culinary highlight of Elephant and Castle, most people would struggle to name any; but fear not, there is a shining beacon of light that has recently arrived on the scene in the form of Paladar.
Potent flavours collide at P.F Chang's Asian Table, Covent Garden
P.F Chang's for anyone who has visited the States is an extremely well-known brand for offering reliable Asian food
Serenading singers and liquid libation abound at Archer Street, Soho
Personally, I am more of a restaurant kind of person than the type to frequent bars and pubs. Rowdy and crowded are words that spring to mind, but a recent visit to Archer Street was a complete breath of fresh air
Immerse yourself into the world of The Grift and The Town Hall Hotel
The marketing geniuses from The Town Hall Hotel who have brought the immersive experience, The Grift to the east end of London deserve plenty of kudos
A Thai masterclass delivered with panache at Food at 52
We've checked out plenty of cookery masterclasses at Townfish but none have such a homely, inviting feel as the venue at Food at 52.
Chotte Matte - Putting sexy back into vegetarian dining
You can really appreciate how far culinary menus have developed in the past few years when you walk into a Nikkei restaurant like Chotto Matte in Soho and actually salivate over their vegetarian tasting menu
Back to basics with convivial pub vibes at The Lord Palmerston
If it wasn't for the fact The Lord Palmerston is in Tufnell Park, tourist would be flocking to visit this welcoming, traditional British pub as an example of the "London experience"
Elvis is alive and well at Be-Bop-A-Lula, Stoke Newington
Fans of 1950s music and American diner classics should flock to the new rock 'n' roll pub, Be-Bop-A-Lula on Green Lane in Stoke Newington
A Brixton behemoth is reborn with Hope and Anchor
The ever-popular Grand Union, Brixton has been taken over recently by the ever-reliable Young's & Co and they have reverted back to the former name of Hope and Anchor.
Sushi in the City: your gateway into a private member's paradise
There are numerous private member's clubs dotted throughout the city and one of the more popular ones is Devonshire Club in Liverpool Street
Hearty options await at No 11 Pimlico Road, Victoria
Here at Townfish, we are big fans of Darwin & Wallace venues; their clean design and varied menu have been winning over Londoners in all corners of our city
Dinner Time Story: Redefining the dining experience one pixel at a time
The most scintillating dining experience you will encounter this Christmas season and in the coming months is undoubtedly Dinner Time Story, a pop-up, multi-sensory tasting feast taking place in the ultra-hip venue that is TT liquor in Shoreditch
Speed and substance on offer at Forge, Bank
Diners in London often fear trekking into the heart of the city thinking they might not get a great value meal or the dining environment isn't suited to their needs
Look no further for your Christmas party this coming season: Book Beauty and the Feast
The myriad of options that come up each year for Christmas parties can tax the brain of the most professional event planner
A gourmet menu awaits at Duke of Clarence, South Kensington
Gastropubs can be very hit and miss at times with menus promising plenty but delivering very little; however, at Duke of Clarence, their revamped menu is a box office hit with the locals with a menu filled with well-sourced British seasonal ingredients
The Alfred Tennyson: refined yet relaxed dining in upscale Belgravia
Sophistication and pubs/bars are not generally comfortable bedfellows, but an excellent example of how this could work is in evidence at The Alfred Tennyson in Belgravia.
The alluring Courtesan will bring punters flocking to Brixton
The popularity of dim sum outside of the Chinatown bubble has been steadily increasing in the last decade thanks in part to the diversification of Londoners' palates and the rebranding of the offering to appeal to a wider audience
No.29 Power Station West: The cool hangout of choice in the future at Battersea
First, there was Stratford, then it was King's Cross and the next area where you will be mesmerised by the masters of urban regeneration will be Battersea
Head to 28°-50° Wine Workshop and Kitchen Fetter Lane for a discreet wine-matching experience
In the hustle and bustle of London city life, sometimes it's a next to impossible task to find a quiet cul de sac for a discreet dinner and a glass of wine with your close friends
The Elgin: An iconic institution revitalised in the heart of Ladbroke Grove
We might walk pass numerous pubs every day without giving any thought as to the incredible history of these iconic British institutions. One such example is the glorious pub, The Elgin in Ladbroke Grove
Blind Spot: Hitting the spot for imbibing enthusiast in a hidden speakeasy in Covent Garden
Regular followers of Townfish will know how much we adore St Martins Lane hotel with its quirky artistic touches and boutique vibes
Sail away into the sunset with a Thames dinner cruise with Citycruises
Very few Londoners would consider a Thames river dinner cruise to explore our fantastic metropolis, but it is a surprisingly eye-opening experience that we should all be looking into
The bar is raised high for fine dining Indian cuisine at Darbaar, Liverpool Street
Cinnamon Kitchen over the years has spawned a strong roster of talented chefs who have gone on to achieve fantastic things all over the world. One of the most instrumental members of the founding team was Abdul Yaseen
The Trading house: An imbibing institution for the most demanding of drinkers at St. Pauls
The Trading house is situated on the former site of the Bank of New Zealand, with splendid high ceilings, immaculately crafted wood-panelled walls and an assortment of curious eccentricities like a stuffed albino peacock
Travel the world, meatball fans at Curveball, Balham
When Ed Balls Day comes around again, we know there is only one place to celebrate this great occasion, Curveball in Balham.
The Localist, Farringdon: A neighbourhood restaurant fit for any community
Walking around Farringdon, I do often wonder how many people live in the area, which I've always thought of as more of a hub for commercial offices
Relish the charms of Clapham at No32 The Old Town
Ask any Claphamnite, what's the most desirable area they want to live in and plenty of responses will be for the Old Town in Clapham with its genteel, respectable charm. One of the most popular dining and drinking venues in that part of town is No32 The Old Town.
Enjoy the thrills and spills of live sporting action at Greenwood, Victoria
We've all been there: a decrepit old English pub with no seating space watching England losing another football match for the umpteenth time. Watching live sports in bars and pubs can be a taxing affair.
Pan-Asian food lovers still flocking to the plush Buddha Bar in Knightsbridge
Buddha bar was first established in Paris in 1996 by visionary Raymond Visan. It was at the time a groundbreaking venue serving cutting edge Pan-Asian cuisine along with some of the funkiest house music you will find in town
The Refinery CityPoint: Where customer service is king
When you work in such a competitive environment near Moorgate, as The Refinery CityPoint, you know small things like customer service makes all the difference between winning business or losing them from local workers
Enjoy an authentic Middle Eastern experience at Zala Levantine Grill
Although you can discover all kinds of cuisines in London, some are criminally under-represented. Northern Levant cuisine is one that comes to mind, but thankfully we've discovered Zala Levantine Grill next to Kerb at Camden Market
The Devonshire: A gastropub that has style and substance in abundance
Leafy Balham isn't an area short on excellent pubs and when you approach The Devonshire on Balham High Street, it does appear like a typical neighbourhood pub
Enjoy healthy brunching at Obicà , Poland Street
Weekend brunches are not always the healthiest of activities with offers of bottomless food and drinks.
Exotic flavours in abundance at Caraway Lounge, Romford
There are a disproportionately high number of Indian restaurants in East London, which makes the task of identifying the wheat from the chaff are mindboggling affair. For the lucky residents in Romford, they should make a beeline for Caraway Lounge.
Diciannove: Mixing business with pleasure Italian style at Blackfriars
Situated in the Crown Plaza hotel in the city, you might expect Diciannove to be filled with business workers and that probably is the case during lunchtimes
The Piano Works: Sing us a song you're the piano man
The concept of The Piano Works is deceptively simple: they have 2 pianists and accompanying musicians and they only play songs picked by the audience
Experience Sunday brunches with a difference at Cinnamon Soho
For those keen to experience a taste of exoticism for their Sunday brunch, Cinnamon Soho is well worth a visit, especially if you time it well to match with your Sunday shopping plans
The Duke of Sussex wins the battle of Waterloo
With the launch of Southbank Place in a few years' time, Waterloo is the place to look out for in terms of being a destination of choice for restaurant diners
The Victorian Bath House, Bishopsgate: A hidden gem in every way
In a hidden part of Liverpool Street, enclosed by tall office buildings, you might have noticed a highly unusual, incongruous building in Bishopgate’s Churchyard
Crowd-pleasing pop-up gets a permanent home at Dead Dolls House, Islington
Every successful food pop-up likes to graduate to become a fully-fledged restaurant and the team behind Dead Dolls House has successfully achieved that dream
Shining a spotlight on Chinese regional cuisine at Chinese Cricket Club, Blackfriars
Fans of Chinese cuisine will appreciate that most Chinese restaurants in places like Chinatown serve a distinctly Cantonese style of regional food. There are in fact 8 great regional cuisines in China
Theatrics guaranteed at the fabulous Vaulty Towers, Waterloo
As soon as you step into Vaulty Towers in Lower Marsh, Waterloo, you will appreciate this is no ordinary bar
A mouthwatering Japanese menu for the discerning at Sakagura, Mayfair
When you have the might of the owner of the Japan Centre, Shoryu and Ichiryu as well as being the first Japanese restaurant to be owned by a sake company in the UK, authenticity is never in doubt for a restaurant like Sakagura on Heddon Street
Kingston's culinary scene is flying high thanks to Hawkers Bar and Brasserie
Hawkers Bar and Brasserie has a distinct 1920s style thanks to the inspiration from their aviation hero, Harry Hawker. It is one of the most stylish dining and drinking establishments in Kingston
LASSCO Bar & Dining: a quirky imbibe and dine experience in close proximity to Maltby Street
LASSCO Bar & Dining must be one of the most unusual venue spaces you will find in London. The LASSCO (London Architectural Salvage and Supply Company) Ropewalk warehouse stores all types of reused and salvaged items.
Working with local suppliers at Borough Market is the key to Arthur Hooper's success
It is a fitting touch that the new restaurant and bar, Arthur Hooper's in Borough Market has chosen their name to reflect the historic nature of their location
A Japanese omakase feast for all raw fish lovers at Kikuchi, Tottenham Court Road
Kikuchi has been somewhat of a hidden Japanese institution since 1998. It is situated in Hanway Street, a hidden alleyway behind Tottenham Court Road in close proximity to another culinary institution, Hakkasan
Team-bonding is the name of the game at Swingers, the City of London
Crazy golf at times does get an unfair reputation for being an activity for the children in an uninspiring resort town. However, a visit to Swingers is very likely to change your opinion of this extremely sociable sport
It's all about the gentrified Sunday roast lunches at The Commercial, Herne Hill
The remarkable thing about a restaurant reviewer is visiting parts of London, you would normally never encroach. If you didn't know Herne Hill was well into the gentrification process, you need to look no further than walking out from the train station
