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'This is a cut above your average American comfort food'

Dirty Bones Kensington

Open Tue–Wed 5pm–midnight, Thu midday–midnight, Fri–Sat midday–1am, Sun midday–10pm

The blurb:

‘Welcome to the House of the Dirty Bones, home to the finest New York style comfort food and cocktails. You can find our original location in Kensington, whereby the … Read more →

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'The trick seems to be to order in half pints, ensuring you try as many beers as possible'

The Italian Job

Mon–Tue 5pm–11.30pm, Wed–Thu midday–11.30pm, Fri–Sat midday–midnight, Sun 11am–11.30pm

The blurb

It is an old tradition in my family that when one is hunting for an eatery, the best ones are off the beaten track. And true enough, half way down … Read more →

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'This bar has a particularly magnetic quality, displaying an impressive range of twinkling bottles'

The Pocket Watch

Sun–Thu 8am–11pm, Fri–Sat 8am–midnight

The blurb

Formerly ‘The British Queen’, Brakspear’s press release says this pub refurbishment has been done with the aim of turning it into ‘a neighbourhood local’. Whatever next? Supermarkets being places where you can buy food? … Read more →

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'The octopus carpaccio's wafer-thin slices are arranged like a kaleidoscope on the plate'

Bandol

Mon–Fri midday–3pm and 6pm–11pm, Sat midday–4pm and 6pm–11pm, Sunday midday–4pm and 6pm–10pm

The blurb

O: There was some debate at West London Living Towers about whether Bandol constitutes a bar or a restaurant. Alex, quite reasonably, argued restaurant on the … Read more →

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'Opium Den is intimate, plush and perfect for small groups'

Opium Den at Nam Long Le Shaker

Open Mon–Sat 7pm–2.30pm

The style and crowd:

Thai Dang opened Nam Long Le Shaker in the mid ‘80s and it quickly became a haunt for celebrity diners, known for its Flaming Ferrari cocktails, pan-Asian food and strict door policy – … Read more →

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'We don’t give these places enough credit. They are reinventing themselves during a troubled time'

Duke on the Green

Open Mon–Wed midday–10.30pm, Thu—Fri midday—11pm, Sat 10.30am—11pm, Sun 10.30am–9.30pm

Dimple tankard beer casks. Mahogany furniture, still sturdy, but old enough that the varnished shine has turned matte. Pub pews with high backs that trigger memories of church. These are the … Read more →

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'I was instantly relaxed and ready to play among the fairy-lit trees and bright cushions'

The Eagle

Open Mon–Sat 11am–11pm; Sun midday–10.30pm

Stepping into the garden of The Eagle is a slightly disorientating experience. I was instantly relaxed and ready to play among the fairy-lit trees and bright cushions. However, I found myself missing something, my eyes … Read more →

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rum kitchen
'It may not be traditional but it is a very good and welcome alternative'

The Rum Kitchen

Tue—Thu 6pm—12.30am, Fri 6pm—2am, Sat 11am—2am, Sun 11am—12.30am

W11 isn’t exactly somewhere lacking in good brunch and Bloody Mary spots; its an area chock-a-block with places to help the hungover cast of Made in Portobello, all unfeasibly big hair and … Read more →

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The White Horse is 'the place craft beer enthusiasts go to'

The White Horse

Open Sun–Wed 9.30am–11.30pm; Thu–Sat 9.30am–midnight

The style & crowd:

Long known as the Sloaney Pony, The White Horse’s terrace, overlooking Parson’s Green, is always packed with locals as soon as the sun shines and our Sunday evening visit was no … Read more →

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'The changes have worked, breathed life into the old boozer'

The Walmer Castle

Open Sun—Wed midday—11pm, Thu midday—midnight, Fri—Sat midday—1am

The blurb

‘Need a break from treasure-hunting at Portobello Road Market? Take the weight off your feet at The Walmer Castle, where you can enjoy an impressive array of drinks, seasonal pub food … Read more →

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