Afternoon Tea at Lanes of London
Lanes of London, previously criticised for its ‘concept’ heavy menu, ticks all the right boxes for afternoon tea with fresh, hot scones, cakes and sandwiches.
Sushi at Kouzu, Belgravia
Kouzu boasts a collection of some of the most experienced chefs and front of house staff. The all-Japanese entourage includes Kyoichi Kai of Zuma & Kyubi of The Arts Club.
Michelin Starred Dining at Marcus, The Berkeley
The recent refurbishment has altered the menu as well as the space, giving more flexibility to order exactly what you are hungry for, and quicker lunchtime options.
Afternoon Tea at Brown’s Hotel
The soaring atriums are furnished in a clean biscuit-brown wood and with cosseting fireplaces and armchairs, and a pianist adds to the easy atmosphere.
Kata Rocks Hotel Review | Thailand
On what seems like the very edge of Phuket, draped over a cliff with unbeatable views of the ocean, Kata Rocks is pure fantasy.
A Farm Lunch at Rabbit, Chelsea
Interweaving strips of garnet-hued venison and rainbow beetroot - this is tangy, gamey and glorious food, a real treat to look at that also happens to taste sublime.
Afternoon Tea at Kettners
Try the afternoon tea with free-flowing Prosecco and unlimited sandwiches, cakes and scones for £37.50. This can be had from 1-4pm on Mondays through to Fridays.
The Rosebery at Mandarin Oriental
The tiered tea stands are hung like birdcages on bronze branches, strengthening the feeling of being in a fairytale garden, and their edible contents are exceptional.
A French Lunch at Cigalon
Provincial villages can be remarkable hubs of food , and the rustic mess of small-town cuisine can be had in many guises around London, including from the kitchens of Cigalon.
Ceviche at Coya, Mayfair
The launch of a set lunch menu helps to take the sting out of dining at Coya, and there is a choice between either 3 or 4 courses at £26.50 and £29.50 respectively.
Spanish Tapas at Ember Yard, Soho
The newest addition to the Salt Yard Group joins the ranks of sister restaurants Salt Yard and Opera Tavern, with an emphasis on charcoal-grilling.
Mad Hatter’s at Sanderson
The Alice in Wonderland afternoon tea them is taken up with gusto and manifests itself in everything, from crockery to cake, and even the environment itself.
Adam Handling at Caxton
Ex-Masterchef contestant Adam Handling cooks up a storm in St Ermins Hotel with food that is both innovative and challenging.
Afternoon Tea at Corinthia Hotel, Embankment
Afternoon tea can be had for £58 pp with additional glass of Laurent-Perrier. This is one I will be thinking of ardently, and returning to imminently.
Brunch at Q Grill, Camden
I love a good brunch, and Q Grill do it very well. There are papers to flick lazily through, and the ambience is deliciously unhurried.
Pizza Pilgrims, Revisited
Fluffy crusts and the typical dotted charring on the undersides make up the Neapolitan pizza at Pizza Pilgrims. Ingredients include fior de latte, pecorino, and egg yolks.
A Stunning Dinner at Mele E Pere, Soho
The best of the mains is a 1.2kg T-bone steak, kissed with charcoal and sliced to reveal blushing insides, its Jurassic-proportioned bone overflowing a wrought iron pan.
Cakes at Cocomaya, Sloane Square
Cocomaya is the sweet-shop collaboration between a trio of fashions biggest names including the former head of concept at Liberty and Agent Provocateur co-founder Serena Rees.
A gorgeous dinner at Comptoir Gascon, Farringdon
The phrase used 'douceur de vivre’ (sweetness of life), is adopted with ease and, like its Basque muse, Comptoir Gascon focuses mainly on duck, foie gras and truffle.
Afternoon Tea at Pantry at 108, Marylebone
Afternoon tea is perhaps the summit of pure indulgence and the byword for British eccentricity, and Pantry at 108 provides a very good version of it, from noon until 6pm.
