England

Exclusive guide to the best holiday destinations in England, independent reviews from award-winning travel writers

Island Grill. Experience a New York grill on an island.

20/06/2016 by .

Hunter 486 Restaurant

20/06/2016 by .
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As I walk in, Gary Durrant, Head Chef of Hunter 486 restaurant, is standing in front of the stone oven of his open plan kitchen, tucked away at one end of the small but perfectly formed restaurant. This is clearly an eatery where “tucked away” is an art form, as it is itself tucked away in the boutique Arch London Hotel, which in turn is tucked away in a quiet corner of Great Cumberland Place behind London’s Marble Arch.

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28-50 Wine Workshop and Kitchen. A restaurant that adores wine.

09/06/2016 by .

Fenchurch at Sky Garden. Discover excellent dining and Sky high views

02/06/2016 by .
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Just as well Fenchurch at Sky Garden is in the so-called walkie talkie building on London’s Fenchurch Street as security needed walkie talkies to manage the flow of people waiting to get up to the 35th floor.

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Angel’s Restaurant. A very special place indeed.

24/05/2016 by .

ROBA BAR AND RESTAURANT. Paddington’s delicious new foodie destination.

15/04/2016 by .

Galvin at Windows

07/04/2016 by .
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Years before Galvin at Windows, the Hilton Park Lane has been one of the iconic London landmarks ever since its opening in 1963. I remember spending more than a few nights pretending I was actually living the life of a playboy down in Trader Vic’s. Those were the days.

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Obsession 16

26/01/2016 by .
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Obsession 16 is the latest incarnation of the now famous annual gastronomic celebration at Northcote.  Initiated for the new millennium by this Lancashire manor hotel with Michelin-starred restaurant named best place to stay outside London, it will this year field 18 chefs with an equal number of Michelin stars from all over the UK and beyond.

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ARBUTUS LONDON

10/11/2015 by .
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Arbutus London is that rare thing, a Michelin-starred restaurant in casual dress. It’s as much a place to relax and have a good time over an interesting glass of wine as to enjoy gutsy food with big flavours. No tablecloths and minimal decor, with slightly incongruous butcher-block tables playing against mirrored glass in the back room and stunning urban photography in the cheerier front parlour. There’s no fuss, just friendly and professional service, with chef as likely to serve your food himself as the waiters.

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LES COUILLES DU CHIEN

10/11/2015 by .
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When the name of your bar translates as the dog’s bollocks, you know you’re in for some kick-ass drinks.   Les Couilles du Chien delivers them with style in the heart of Soho.

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