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Whittling down the best dough in the city is no mean feat. From Asian patisseries to cronut auteurs and sourdough specialists, when it comes to bakeries, London is a goldmine. Weâve risen to the challenge and eaten our way through the lot to round up Londonâs yeasty royalty. Why not pair your pastry goodies with a hot drink at one of the best cafĂ©s and coffee shops in London?
Drinking before noon is generally seen as âa bad thingâ. But what if said boozing is done inside a fashionable London restaurant and accompanied by eggs, sourdough loaves and artisan coffee? In that case we call it a bottomless brunch and itâs entirely acceptable. In London, youâll find bottomless bubbles and Bloody Marys, obviously, but you can also go beyond the tried-and-tested and experiment with infinite beer or endless streams of rosĂ©. The food doesnât have to be straightforward breakfast stuff either. Brunch can be anything from bao to barbecue, Turkish to Japanese. Whatâs more, the majority of these bottomless brunches go on well into the pm, so you donât need to get up early to get involved. Time to go hard then go home! Or, you could just stick to regular old brunch. Video: Check out this list of five fab bottomless brunches in London RECOMMENDED: Find more great breakfasts in London. Into bargains? Check out these bottomless offers.
Sunday lunch. Thereâs nothing quite like it. An elemental meal, one that Londoners take incredibly seriously. Debates about what constitutes the âperfectâ Sunday roast have been known to last for hours. There is no shortage of top roasts in London. Weâve rounded up the cityâs best Sunday meals from a host of homely pubs and restaurants all around town. From snug neighbourhood staples to more bijou gastropubs, weâve got something for every taste (if that taste is for comforting mounds of roast meat, lashings of gravy and carbs thatâll see you through winter). A lot of these places get quite busy, by the way. So youâre always advised to book ahead to avoid disappointment.Â
In reviving reviews, our ultimate goal is to connect you directly with your cityâs best chefs, bartenders and makers. Let us sift through the hype and shine a spotlight on must-try destinations that might not be on your radar just yet. Join us as we set out to rediscover our cities together â one meal at a time. Catch up with the reviews you may have missed. Updated weekly, this is our archive of 'recent reviews'. For the bang-up-to-date âcurrent reviewsâ (updated daily), check out the pages for either restaurants or bars.
Brunch. A simple but devastatingly impactful concept. Eggs, sourdough and coffee (and maybe booze) a few hours after conventional breakfast time? Count us in, friend. Itâs all stuff you can do at home, obviously, but occasionally itâs nice to get out, isnât it? Itâs a pretty sociable meal, after all. London is particularly well-stocked with places to indulge in the famous breakfast/lunch hybrid. Let us guide you to the best restaurants in town for a kick-ass weekend brunch in our city, from alco-friendly bottomless brunches to traditional full-English fry-ups and even New York-style feasts.Â
March 2022: Weâve updated the latest prices, menus and opening times on all venues. Enjoy a cute high tea with everyoneâs favourite rabbit Miffy at The Maggie & Rose Club and try The InterContinental at Park Laneâs Jubilee-themed afternoon tea thatâs fit for a king or queen. Afternoon tea. Yes, it's twee. But there is something quite fun about working your way through what's essentially dessert tapas, especially when youâre at one of Londonâs top hotels, restaurants or cafĂ©s. Our cityâs renowned for putting on some of the worldâs best spreads â even better than your mumâs Boxing Day buffet. In fact, a Mother's Day afternoon tea is a great way to say thanks for keeping you fed over the years and every other loving act we take for granted. Try a classic fancy treat at The Ritzâs Palm Court, which comes with elegant live music and sweet delights aplenty. Or opt for something a bit more left-field with B Bakeryâs afternoon tea on board a Routemaster bus, which combines city tour with finger sandwiches and scones. Weâve checked out exactly which afternoon teas are being served again in London and weâll keep you updated as even more places share info on welcoming back customers. Itâs going to be a little bit different: many hotels and restaurants have reduced opening hours and limited places due to social distancing. For any other safety details, check with venues in advance of your visit. But otherwise, go and devour all those miniature treats!
The yearly unveiling of the Michelin Guideâs âGreat Britain and Irelandâ edition is always big news in the food-nerd world. For very good reason, too â Londonâs one of the top-ranked cities in the world for fine dining. And itâs got plenty of those coveted stars. While Michelinâs expertise on expensive, upmarket restaurants is well known, the Michelin Guide has also been criticised for its lack of relevance to ordinary diners. Conspicuous by their absence are Londonâs more affordable places to eat. The 2022 list saw restaurants led by IrĂ© Hassan-Odukale and Jeremy Chan at Ikoyi and The Clove Club, but no new full three stars. The canny eater, it should be said, should consider aiming at the boardâs Bib Gourmand list â a kind of âhighly commendedâ round-up that doesnât require the formal fripperies of the star system. Really, itâs where the most exciting stuff lies â newcomers on the list this year include Time Out faves Evelynâs Table and Trivet, and plenty more places that also appear in our meticulously compiled list of the best restaurants in London. Still, if youâre feeling flush, read on to find all London restaurants with a Michelin star (or three). RECOMMENDED: The 100 best restaurants in London.Â
Kebabs, whether theyâre enjoyed on the way home from a night out, or in a buzzy restaurant dishing out Turkish cuisine, are one of lifeâs great joys. We've tried and tested the very best of these meaty treats that London has to offer â hereâs a list of our favourites. Also, check out our list of best restaurants doing home delivery and takeaways in London.
It's an annoying, fairly inaccurate âfactâ that all Londoners love fish and chips. For most people it ranks behind curry, kebabs and burgers. When done well, fish and chips is a welcome, stodgy god-send. When they're bad though it's just a load of brown stuff, innit. So letâs take the element of risk out of it. Here are the best places to get this particular cuisine in London. Also, check out our list of best restaurants doing home delivery and takeaways in London.
New year new you. But not so new that you can't order a massive Indian feast every now and again. What's the point of even living in London, otherwise? As you know, all of the capitalâs excellent Indian restaurants and curry houses have closed for the moment, but lots of the best ones are continuing to send out banging tandoori grills and rich sour pathias to those lockdown souls in need. Want to elevate your dinner from meh-thi to tand-awesome? Here are some of your best options. PLEASE NOTE: Restaurant opening times and delivery/takeaway options are liable to alter at short (or no) notice. While we try and stay up to date, always check venuesâ sites and social channels. Also, check out our list of best restaurants doing home delivery and takeaways in London.
Say what you like about pizza... actually donât say what you like. Pizza is uniformly good. There are no other valid opinions so put your hot takes away. Want to commemorate a better-than-average day? Celebrate with pizza! Having a particularly crappy time of it at the minute? Drown your sorrows in pizza. We have assembled for you what we believe to be the best âza outlets delivering to your door right now in London. This runs the gamut from fancy to definitely-not-fancy, so there should be something cheesy for everyone. In the mood for something else? Check our list of the best restaurants doing home delivery and takeaways in London.
Whatâs the point of eating out if youâre just looking at your plate? Boring! Dine like a demigod, staring down at your enemies, at these sky-high restaurants and cafĂ©s (as well as a few ground-dwelling joints with stunning backdrops). From jawdropping views of (and from) The Shard, to Tower Bridge, to a glittering lake in Victoria Park, Londonâs the most beautiful city in the world (okay, weâre biased), and if you fancy a panorama with your pizza youâve definitely come to the right place.Â
If you like the idea of biodynamic and minimal-intervention wine, but donât know where to start, then Aspen & Mersault should be your go-to. From the people behind lovely Elephant and Castle neighbourhood wine bar Diognes the Dog, this charming Battersea bar tries to demystify natural wine without any of the ponciness. Take your sip from bottles of accessible classics, vintages and funkier numbers in a super cosy environment (it has a fireplace!).
This West End sibling of Market Hall Fulham and MH Victoria, billed as the largest food hall in the UK, has a whopping 900 seats. It's got four bars and 11 street food vendors, including, at the moment, Gopalâs Corner, Super Tacos and Hotbox. Housed in part of the old BHS building, just off Oxford Street, it currently features CookDailyâs vegan bowls and BaoziInnâs dim sum, alongside Paradise Slice Pizza, pasta specialists Pastaio, and wrap-stars Fanny's Kebabs. Right now, it's also got Angela Sato's Japanese Yatai, Jian Bing specialist Pleasant Lady, and rotisserie chicken shop Good Birds. Check @markethallwestend for an up to date line-up of the traders. Â
Jammed onto the side of an architectural practice in Southwark, this serene Aussie-style cafĂ©-restaurant is something of a quiet classic in this part of town. Throughout the week, the standard breakfast menu (lotsa eggs and avocado, as youâd expect) is bolstered by waffles and pancakes, plus brunch favourites such as sweetcorn fritters or strawberry French toast. Lunchtime (well, 11.30am) sees the arrival of burgers, fish and chips, bavette steaks, sizeable salads and ham-hock hash with bubble ânâ squeak. From 5pm Monday to Friday, The Table also has its own âurban gardenâ where you can chill out with cocktails, prosecco, G&Ts, wines and light bites (mushroom âsuper slidersâ, pork and black pudding sausage rolls etc). In short, a perfect respite from the hordes at Tate Modern. Â
Just round the corner from the entrance to Greenwich Royal Park, chef Martin Heapâs cute little shop and cafĂ© is a mecca for fans of artisan bangers. Seating is limited and itâs counter-service only, but the punters just keep coming to buy and scoff his terrific comestibles. If you canât wait, bag a table and tuck into a plateful of bangers and mash with onion gravy, a âLethal Luciferâ hot dog or one of their hand-crafted pies. The all-day menu also touts air-dried home-cured bacon baps (great for breakfast) as well as burgers, quiches and a few veggie plates â plus a handful of desserts including chocolate brownies, Earl Grey teabread and flapjacks. Thirsty? They stock local Fourpure beers and wines from the cask too.
Fabulous views of Greenwich Royal Park are a given at this cafĂ© and terrace spread over two floors of the National Maritime Museum. Pick your table and order at the counter from a menu that highlights dishes from âland and seaâ: the former might include burgers, pork schnitzel and pulled chicken âgyrosâ with  pomegranate sauce and tzatziki, while the latter could feature Meantime beer-battered cod and chips, fishcakes or pan-fried sea bass with green beans, fennel, edamame and orange sauce. Kids have their own menu, gluten-free options abound, and they serve Sunday roasts during the autumn and winter. Afternoon tea is another treat, especially if you enjoy gazing over the parkâs regal vistas. Also try the Great Map CafĂ© on the first floor of the Museum.
Camden Marketâs West Yard (the cobbled bit next to the canal and behind Lock 17) was (until recently) synonymous with KERBâs brilliantly creative street-food collective, who revamped the site and helped to make the neighbourhood cool again â thanks to a hot list of global vendors selling genuinely interesting and imaginative grub. The traders are still there, but KERB is no longer involved â although youâd hardly know it given the line-up of street-food stalls, cult cafĂ©s and terrace bars peddling their wares on the site. Itâs an ever-changing feast but do look out for names such as Petare, Tongue ân Cheek or Young Vegans. The areas leading off the West Yard have also been cleaned up and re-branded as âalleysâ (eg âAsian alleyâ), although theyâre mostly occupied bymore mainstream traders.
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Say sayĆnara to hacking at those fish fillets and attempting to corral fistfuls of rice into a sushi-adjacent shape: the Japan Centre is riding to the rescue with a new London-wide grocery (and sushi) delivery service. It will be bringing delicious Japanese treats (and essentials) to your door from Monday November 16. Ichiba Market Place will be stocking and delivering more than 600 products, including fresh fruit and veg, noodles, frozen fish and meats, gyoza and buns to hungry Londoners. Sushi and sashimi are also on the menu, natch, along with an array of tipples: matcha, green tea, plum wine, craft beers, ramune soda and sakes from one of the oldest breweries in the world, Gekkeikan. Honestly, we havenât been this excited since the invention of Whole Foods. If you feel like celebrating with an almighty noodle-athon, thereâs an introductory deal knocking ten percent off all purchases and offering free delivery. It runs until Thursday November 19.The minimum order is ÂŁ25 and the local delivery charge to âmain London postcodesâ is ÂŁ2.99. Head to the official site for more info on delivery slots. You can also do the old click-and-collect thing at Ichibaâs Westfield Shepherdâs Bush store.Borough Market is producing its own awesome Christmas hampers.These independent London shops are delivering Christmas decorations to homes.
Who the hell would open a restaurant or bar in 2020? Surely youâd have to have some serious guts to think it was an appropriate time to open the doors of a brand new venture. But, against all the odds, doors have been swinging open across the city. From favourites like Tandoor Chophouse, Swift and Club Mexicana opening new sites, to iconic venues like Barrafina giving their current venues total overhauls (its Drury Lane restaurant is reopening as a seafood spot), brave change has been happening on a major scale. But here weâre saluting the bravest of them all: the Londoners whoâve opened totally new joints this year. The modern Punjabi one  Photograph: We the Food Snobs Agency  Named after the family village of founders Ravinder and Amar Madhray, Attawa does Punjab comfort food thatâs sure to cure your winter blues. Think: crisp amritsa khatta ladoo (fried lentil dumplings) and the creamiest black dal makhani in the city. It soft-launched as a takeaway in the spring but now itâs here in brilliant, full restaurant form.6 Kingsland High St, E8 2JP. The one thatâs temporary  Photograph: Charlie McKay  Ex-Moro man Stevie Parle is the brains behind Flora in Portobello Dock (the same site as his previous, much-loved venture Dock Kitchen). Once again heâs teamed up with designer buddy Tom Dixon to deliver a very easy-on-the-eye combo of outdoor dining space (summer flavours and a menu that changes daily) and shop (organic produce, honey, wine, that kind of thing). Itâs only
Ah, Michelin. We donât always agree with the Gallic gastronomes (though we do love Bibendum, their tyre-tummied mascot). But my, their awards do cause a kerfuffle. This year, thereâs already an outcry about the lack of stars for the London 2020 Michelin Guide â just four new one-starrers, plus a couple of âupgradesâ. And, as ever, thereâs also a handful of restaurants that have been given the ceremonial chop. Hereâs whoâs in, and whoâs out: NEW ONE STARSDa Terra at the Town Hall Hotel, Bethnal GreenThe Dysart Petersham, Richmond Endo, White CityMaos, Shoreditch NEW TWO STARSLa Dame de Pic at the Four Seasons Tower Hill NEW THREE STARSSketch Lecture Room and Library WHOâS OUT (excluding restaurant closures)The ArakiBenaresLâatelier du Joel RobuchonGalvin at WindowsYauatcha Bibendum giveth, and he taketh away. Check out the full list of Londonâs Michelin star restaurants (including 2020 newbies) here Or how about a more Time Out-ey kind of a list (including a few Michelin-starred spots, plus lots of places that are cooler, or better value, or both)? Hereâs our bang-up-to-date list of Londonâs top 100 restaurants Fancy something a little fresher? Hereâs our pick of Londonâs best new restaurants
Our new perks card has just launched. These are some of the freebies you wonât want to miss out on Everyone knows that food and drink tastes better when itâs free. Thatâs why weâve launched Time Out More â a rewards card with a difference. Itâs a digital card, so thereâs no danger of it going the same way as all those lost Oyster cards. And itâll get you access to dozens of amazing deals at loads of your favourite venues, including Pizza Pilgrims, Street Feast and Shoryu. Think free cocktails, complimentary sides and gratis starters as well as off-menu dishes. All the good stuff, basically. Hereâs our pick of the perks, as chosen by the Time Out Food team. Wings at Shoryu This Japanese joint knows its stuff. You can even choose the firmness of your ramen here. Before tucking into your bowl, smash through a portion of deep-fried chicken wings on the house. Vegetarian or vegan? Theyâve got you covered with a zingy sesame and smashed cucumber salad. Â Â Â Â Â Cocktail at Jidori Youâll get a free cocktail on arrival at this Japanese joint in Dalston and Covent Garden, which should quench your thirst as you peruse the menu of izakaya-style delicacies. Donât miss the fried chicken skewers. Â Drink at Smoke & Salt Shipping container hub Pop Brixton has loads of great food offerings, but its best has to be small-plates spot Smoke & Salt. Book a table for two in advance and youâll be greeted with a free beer or a glass of bubbly. We recommend settling in for a long, leisurely meal.Â
Jeonhwaleul jabda! â thatâs Korean for âHold the phone!â â a multi-level Korean cafĂ© just opened smack-bang in the middle of Soho. Meet Mee Market. Over two minimally designed floors (white accents, exposed brick, you know the drill), there's a hot counter dishing out traditional noodle soups, stews and hotpots, plus a grocer selling Asian-inspired dry foods. Downstairs, expect homeware, accessories, stationery and an 18-seat dining hall where you can warm up with a cup of Korean burdock root tea. Linda Lee (of Koba and On the Bab) is the brains behind the operation. She says sheâs on a mission to bring authentic Korean food to London, so Mee Market is based on the countryâs traditional âtable and marketâ concept. Let her know itâs your birthday, engagement or any special day, and sheâs promised to honour Korean tradition and give you a free bowl of hot noodle soup. Mee Market opens on Mon Dec 4 at 9a Archer St, W1D 7AX. Need more Korean food? Here are the best places to get it in London. Sign up to Time Out to hear about new openings first. Â
Andy Parsons  Make it a very merry Christmas this year with Time Outâs selection of gifts fit for any booze lover. Top row, left to right: Honeybee gin by Warner Edwards, ÂŁ44, www.fortnumandmason.com.The buzz about this new gin is legit. Casamigos Blanco Tequila, ÂŁ51.45, www.thewhiskyexchange.com.A smooth sipping tequila from a brand part-owned by George Clooney. Portobello Road Directorâs Cut No. 3 Pechuga Gin, ÂŁ35, www.portobelloroadgin.com. Limited edition gin made in a still filled with turkey breast and festive spices (read more here). Koko Kanu rum, ÂŁ19, www.ocado.com. Make quick-time piña coladas with this sweet coconut rum.  Negroni Bianco, ÂŁ36.95, www.bar-termini.com.Add a twist to aperitivo time with this pre-mix from Tony Conigliaro. Cock/Tail coasters by Jonathan Adler, ÂŁ88, www.uk.jonathanadler.com.Cocktail hour just got cheeky. Copper Dog Whisky, ÂŁ29.25, www.thewhiskyexchange.com.A Speyside blend, this puppy comes to life in mixed drinks. Seedlip Spice 94, ÂŁ27.99, www.seedlipdrinks.com.Alcohol-free spirit Seedlip letâs you abstain in style. Bottom row, left to right: *Editorâs choice* Peanut butter and jam old fashioned by Aske Stephenson, ÂŁ33.67, www.masterofmalt.com.Dessert in a glass â just pour over ice. Barrel-aged gin by East London Liquor Company, ÂŁ48.64, www.masterofmalt.com.A treat of a gin aged in French oak for a vanilla sweetness. Fair pomegranate liqueur, ÂŁ16.96, www.amathusdrinks.com. Festive-coloured liqueur made from Fairtrade pomegranat
âTis the season for delicious Christmas gimmicks. Running off the success of last yearâs battered sprouts (deep-fried brussels that are back for another round), fish-and-chip shop Sutton & Sons is now serving deep-fried Christmas puddings at its Stoke Newington, Islington and Hackney branches. Hot, crispy, battery puds? Ho ho ho-ly hell! They actually sound quite delicious. Theyâre going for ÂŁ4.50, come with a serving of brandy cream and will be available from Monday December 11 until December 30 â what else do you need to know? Get into the festive spirit with our guide to Christmas in London. Sign up to Time Out to hear about Christmas nonsense as it happens.Â
Last year, we discovered that a restaurant entirely dedicated to crisps was opening in Soho. That spot â dubbed Hipchips â is still going. Apparently Londoners really love crisps. Time will tell whether this love extends to replacing our traditional Christmas dinner with them. But thatâs exactly what Hipchips is offering: a five-course Christmas âdinnerâ of handcrafted crisps (for a mere ÂŁ6.75). Four flavours of crisps will be paired with five festive dips. A âstarterâ of smoked salmon and pickled cucumber-flavoured crisps will appear, alongside a traditional turkey dinner flavour and a sweet Christmas pudding flavour for dessert. Dinner will be matched with a selection of craft beers, wine and cocktails, and theyâll be available on UberEats if you donât feel like leaving the house. Jesus died for this. After something a little more traditional? Check out our guide to Christmas in London here. Get more festive fun in your inbox by signing up to Time Out London.
Not for the faint hearted â or vegetarian â the three-day meat festival Meatopia has announced its return to London. Headed up by Richard H Turner (of Hawksmoor fame), the extravaganza is in its sixth year, serving up a delicious, fully curated menu from some of the worldâs best chefs at east Londonâs Tobacco Dock. If youâre free of commitment issues and you know youâll be in London at the end of August 2018 (tickets go on sale nine months in advance), head to the Meatopia website at midday this Friday. Earlybird tickets will give you access to the festival for a solid half-hour before anyone else is allowed in, which means you might not have to queue for 45 minutes for a bit of brisket like the other mugs. Last yearâs line-up featured Yotam Ottolenghi, Nathan Outlaw and Nud Dudhia (of Breddos Tacos) cooking over many, many fires, so weâve high hopes for this year. Thereâll also be live music, craft beer and informal workshops on the horrifying-sounding âCutting Roomâ stage. Itâll all go down between August 31 and September 2. Tickets are on sale from midday on Friday December 1 from the Meatopia website. Canât wait for your pound of flesh? Then check our our list of Londonâs best steak restaurants. Want to know whenever something this momentous happens? Click here to sign up to Time Out.
Want to eat good food without putting too much of a dent in your bank balance? We feel you. And that's why we've launched Time Out Black, a membership scheme where every participating restaurant gives you 50 percent off your food bill. Hungry? Whet your appetite with our pick of the best spots, as chosen by our food and drink editor Tania Ballantine â there's enough to keep you well-fed all week. Monday: Arancini Brothers  A photo posted by Jez (@jezzingtonbear) on Jan 23, 2016 at 11:52am PST  Mondays suck. But if a pile of piping hot, crunchy-edged arancini (aka deep-fried risotto balls) wonât cheer you up, nothing will. 42 Old St, EC1V 9AE. Tuesday: 100 Hoxton  A photo posted by Marianne Cantwell (@freerangemarianne) on Aug 27, 2016 at 12:38pm PDT  Start easing yourself into The Rest of The Week with some creative fusion fare (Singapore soft-shell chilli crab, say) at this Hoxton hangout. 100-102 Hoxton St, N1 6SG. Wednesday: Chicken Shop/Dirty Burger  A photo posted by Chicken Shop Ft Dirty Burger (@chickenshopuk) on Sep 17, 2016 at 8:12am PDT  For a mid-week chook or, my personal fave, the âdirty baconâ, head to this hybrid of Chicken Shop and Dirty Burger. 86 The Broadway, SW19 1RH. Thursday: Cafe Monico  A photo posted by Cafe Monico (@cafemonico) on Aug 25, 2016 at 12:50am PDT  This is the ultimate post-work hangout for media types: classic cooking (order the confit chicken) in a buzzy, belle Ă©poque, double-height room. 39-45 Shaf
When it comes to spending our money, us kidults are either wearing it or eating it. For those of you who strongly relate to the âeating itâ part, here are four of the best spots to chow down around town. Meatliquor  A photo posted by MEATliquor Restaurants (@meatgram) on Sep 20, 2016 at 9:26am PDT  If the worldâs juiciest burgers, having your favourite song being played and the chance of your photobooth selfie being bought by the owners doesnât tick every teen box, then I donât know what will. We also love the names of their drinks (Kammel Toe, anyone?), the fact that they give you a free meal if you complete the chilli challenge (ten minutes to eat three chilli-covered dishes) and the ârabbit styleâ burgers, which switch out the buns for lettuce! Dishoom  A photo posted by Reem Kanj-Kemal (@reemkanj) on Oct 23, 2016 at 9:17am PDT  Dishoom is a bucket-list-for-teens kind of a place, thanks to its good-quality, Indian-with-a-twist food and fair prices. They have vegetarian, dairy- and gluten-free options so no one has to miss out, and the decor is really fun and colourful, too. The trouble with being so good is that thereâs usually a queue, so book ahead (they only take dinner bookings for groups so grab some mates) or go at an off-peak time. On the Bab  A photo posted by On The Bab (@onthebab) on Apr 9, 2015 at 6:12am PDT  Korean street food is the best if youâre young and on a budget: itâs super-cool and super-cheap. The food is super-satisfying, t