September 8, 2009

The Grenadier London

  Belgravia, Food & Drink, Cozy, Fireplace

June 26, 2008

Albert & Pearl London

  Islington, Food & Drink, Cheap Date, Classic Cocktails

May 15, 2008

The Pantechnicon London

The team behind The Thomas Cubitt sets up another gastropub in a landmark building with a Doric column façade. There are grander touches here with paneled walls and leather armchairs, as well as offerings of shellfish, oysters and caviar.

  Belgravia, Food & Drink, Bar Menu, Breakfast

April 25, 2008

The Punch Bowl London

Forget the Punch and Judy show. There’s a better performance in town at Guy Ritchie’s revamped historic pub (built in the 1750s). Meets all your classic beer needs.

  Mayfair, Food & Drink, Celebrity Sightings, Classic British

October 22, 2007

Harrisons Brasserie & Bar London

For simple, home-cooked fare, head to this brasserie. For breakfast: posh porridge with fruit and honey or a Warwickshire Wizzer sausage sandwich. For lunch and dinner: oysters and chippolatas, Iberico ham and figs, or a full-on fish pie.

  Balham, Food & Drink, Cozy, Laid Back

September 12, 2007

The Only Running Footman London

Mayfair spot hosts a casual bar for a farmhouse breakfast or light lunch. Upstairs dine on roast chicken, mixed grills and Bakewell tart. There’s also a takeaway menu for those who want to do a runner.

  Mayfair, Food & Drink, Breakfast, Lunch Spot

July 2, 2007

The Rosendale London

British grilling goes high class with a 19th-century Victorian coach house setting and made-to-measure barbecue. There are also delicacies like pig’s head roulade with Yukon gold potato salad and wild Cornish sea bass with claw fish sauce.

  Dulwich, Food & Drink, Alfresco, Super Casual