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Gouqi, St James’s

10 stars
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In the heart of London’s Piccadilly, a stone’s throw from Trafalgar Square, is Gouqi. Pronounced ‘Goh-Jee’, the restaurant is named after the goji berry, a symbol of health and vitality in Chinese Culture.

Gouqi marks Chef Tong’s return to the … Read more →

Ayllu, Paddington

6 stars
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What they say

Ayllu is a Peruvian/Japanese restaurant in the heart of Paddington’s recently rejuvenated Regent’s Canal area. Serving contemporary sharing plates, sushi, ceviche and cocktails, ‘Ayllu’ now offers an all-new discounted menu with dishes starting from as little as … Read more →

The William, Kensal Rise

9 stars
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The Blurb

Loci Pubs was founded by brothers Ben and Ed Robson, and their childhood friend Adam Gostyn. After years spent working at the heart of London hospitality, they aspired to find once-loved pubs and transform them into proper locals, … Read more →

Viajante87, Notting Hill

8 stars
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The Blurb

On a crisp autumn evening several nights ago, a friend and I headed to one of my favourite West London neighbourhoods, Notting Hill, to visit the late-night cocktail bar Viajante87. We would have walked past the venue (a … Read more →

Sunday Brunch with Live Jazz at The Brasserie, St Pancras by Searcy’s

7 stars
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The Blurb

Searcy’s has been a stalwart of the British hospitality scene for over 175 years. The chain now has residencies at some of London’s most iconic landmarks such as The Gherkin, The Barbican and the oldest part of St … Read more →

Maresco, Soho

9 stars
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The Blurb

It was one of those desolate nights when Soho can feel like a wasteland. ‘Where is everyone?’. I run through my mental checklist; it isn’t a bank holiday, nor is there a train strike (for once) … Read more →