Medlar restaurant has to go in because the Chef comes from Chez Bruce and the Maitre’D is from the Square. Both brilliant choices. Giles Coren says: “I can’t think of a gentler, more understated and confident restaurant opening in years.” Looking at the menu I love it already, can’t wait to go but no disabled…
Powder Keg Diplomacy is on St John’s Hill, Clapham Junction. Powder Keg Diplomacy aim “to serve approachable seasonal British fare that is set in an urban colonial environment, appealing to a new generation of diners looking for ingredients & dishes that are truly seasonal”. The cocktails and punches are influenced by “Victorian imagination, ingenuity and innovation” – the food and…
North Bar is based in Leeds and the website tells you that “There is a ridiculously varied selection of top quality drinks coupled with a simple but effective food selection.” Sounds good! North Bar has sibling venues called The Crosskeys, Further North and Alfred. The North Bar opened in 1997 and has stocked thousands of…
Bon Vivant is a bar in Edinburgh which is quietly stylish and has great food. It has been described as the go to bar for people who have been eating on Thistle Street. The List describes Bon Vivant as “mind bogglingly exciting” for food fans with “both starters and puddings are offered in miniature £1…
Paramount is at Centre Point on Tottenham Court Road, London. The food is “Modern European” and the viewing gallery on the 33rd floor makes it one of “London’s most sought after cocktail and champagne destination bars”. See my article in The Lady magazine – loved the view & cocktails, indifferent about the nibbles. Well worth going for a…
Sygn is a very trendy and popular bar/restaurant in Edinburgh. For the record, it’s pronounced ‘sign’. Sygn promise that visitors can “expect a five star experience, whether you’re in for a quick bite, a three course meal or a debauched party with friends.” World’s Best Bars says: “we like the laid-back, unpretentious feel during the week, when you…
The Voodoo Rooms is an award-winning bar & restaurant located in central Edinburgh. The bar serves quality cocktails and regularly hosts a range of entertainment. It’s featured on World’s Best Bars which describes it as “One of Edinburgh’s sleekest style bars”. The Voodoo Rooms comprises six large rooms and four bars – The Main Bar…
Tonic is a small cocktail bar in Edinburgh. They come up with very creative cocktail menus featuring the classics along with their own recipes. The list of movie based cocktails – such as the Ron Burgundy or Pineapple Express – looks intriguing; although I can’t understand why you’d have a cocktail called a Pornstar Martini…
House of Tippler is a bar in East Dulwich, lead by drinks ‘aficionado’ Tim Oakley. House of Tippler “delivers a welcoming neighbourhood bar and serves up superbly crafted cocktails, fine wines, an impressive selection of beer as well as a superb tapas style food menu” We haven’t visited them yet but I gave them a…