Having started from the 7th May and running until the end of August, Michelin-starred Angler’s rooftop terrace has launched a picturesque summer bar in collaboration with international award-winning gin producers, Cambridge Distillery. This quintessentially British terrace will bring Cambridge countryside charm to the city, offering refreshing gin cocktails amidst a haven of overflowing, blooming summer flowers and foliage. Founded in 2012 by husband and wife team, William and Lucy Lowe, Cambridge Distillery started out with the couple creating a laboratory in their living room. Inspired … [Read more...]
Artillery Arms update
May 16, 2019 by
An ever-popular ‘local’ for some Barbican residents, the Artillery Arms on Bunhill Row has had a relatively recent change of manager - Amelie has replaced Tony in this position - who has introduced some changes. The pub first opened its doors as the Blue Anchor Tavern in 1831 further down the road from the present location (which incidentally still houses the original bar). The current name dates from 1856. The Blue Anchor was known for rat baiting events held in the cellar. In 1835, the Cruelty to Animals Act prohibited the baiting of any bulls, dogs, cocks and any other animal, but no … [Read more...]
Classy Italian dining in the Barbican Centre
May 15, 2019 by
Barbican residents are pretty well served with places to eat across the price spectrum without even having to leave the complex. There are three licensed restaurants within the Arts Complex itself which all do particularly well, when there are performances on in the theatre and concert hall, but which deserve better at other times given the generally high quality of the food and the facilities on offer. Pride of place among these is Osteria on Level 2 (the library level), which is the complex’s flagship restaurant run by Searcy's, a group which offers high quality private catering … [Read more...]
Live Music at Artillery Arms 23rd May
May 15, 2019 by
Livening up Bunhill Row, The Artillery Arms have announced a live music evening with RoxiSound with covers, hits and more on Thursday 23rd May 8pm … [Read more...]
Savage Sundays are here
May 10, 2019 by
We reviewed the fabulous Savage Garden @ Fenchurch St in March and they are keeping things fresh for summer bringing talent to their rooftop bar by launching a new live music programme taking place every second and fourth Sunday of the month. The first Savage Sunday will be taking place on 12th May. Savage Sundays will see up-and-coming music talent take the stage to entertain guests while they drink and dance away the last hours of the weekend. Enjoy signature cocktails and delicious food whilst listening to new sounds and taking in the incredible views of the city from the … [Read more...]
New HAZ Turkish restaurant on Finsbury Square
May 5, 2019 by
The HAZ group of Restaurants has been something of a success story for Turkish-style cuisine in London and the group’s latest opening, its sixth, occupies the space in Finsbury Square’s Alphabeta building previously occupied by the rather shortlived branch of The Modern Pantry. HAZ has built itself up based on the experience and passion of its three Turkish founders. Using fresh, local, seasonal ingredients, and taking great inspiration from its heritage and ancient Turkish cooking techniques, its aim has been to celebrate Mediterranean flavours and provide a true taste of the Turkish … [Read more...]
Hammer & Tongs opens Protea Wine Bar
April 26, 2019 by
South African braai (barbecue) restaurant Hammer & Tongs on Farringdon Road is opening a new wine bar, The Protea Wine Bar, on May 1st. It is hidden beneath the existing restaurant. We reviewed the Hammer & Tongs restaurant in April 2017 – See: Indoor braai in Farringdon Named after South Africa’s National flower, the wine list at The Protea Wine Bar is proudly 100% South African, a first for London, if not the UK. Get to know the wide range of exceptional South African wines! The wine menu will take you on a journey through the wine regions of the rainbow nation; … [Read more...]
Street food burger transition in Shoreditch
April 11, 2019 by
It’s a bit of a stroll from the Barbican, but you’ll enjoy your burger all the more, Burger & Beyond is true street food turned restaurant. Created by Craig Povoas and Tom Stock, the beef comes from their own farm in Essex so they can choose their own cuts for their famous burgers. After three and a half years on the street, formerly in Soho, and now in Camden’s Assembly, Camden Market and at Woolwich’s Street Feast Public, their first bricks and mortar site is on Shoreditch High Street just south of St Leonard's Church on the other side of the road. Burger & Beyond’s Instagram … [Read more...]
Savage Garden @ Fenchurch St
March 26, 2019 by
The Savage Garden Rooftop bar is the ideal post-work get together venue for friends and work colleagues. With really stunning views (Shard and Tower Bridge etc.), this venue is one of London's newest rooftop bars. It also has a very impressive private terrace with a useful retractable roof (if you have a function coming up). The menu is ideal for all-day dining and is sized for any appetite. If you're on the budget tour, then you have plenty of smaller plates to choose from, too. Their quirky and appetizing snacks on the intro night included a 'fill yourself' miniature doughnut … [Read more...]
New Italian restaurant in Shoreditch
March 1, 2019 by
Shoreditch is definitely becoming one of the trendiest areas for new restaurant openings in London, and perhaps the newest, which was due to open on 22nd February, is Gloria which styles itself as a 70’s Capri-style & all-day long Trattoria run by a what it terms as a crazy bunch of 85 young and passionate people from the Bel Paese and the sunny coast of Naples. It offers what it describes as an explosive menu mixing old Italian classics, with amazing products direct from 180 small producers in Italy – plus a few fun twists from Chef Filippo. From the 10-Level Lasagna, to the … [Read more...]
