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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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'[Maxims] allows you the rare (and intriguing) opportunity to mix and match your dishes'

Maxims

Mon—Sun 7pm—2am

When looking for a new restaurant, a casino might not be the first thing that springs to mind. After all, gambling and food are not the greatest of bedfellows and while we all like going to new places, … Read more →

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'They do not always hit their target, but when they do get it right it is excellent'

Kensington Quarter

Mon—Fri 6.30am—10.30pm, Sat—Sun 7am—10.30pm

The style:

Adjacent to Hotel Indigo, within a stone’s throw of Earls Court tube station, Kensington Quarter is the latest addition to the Quarter Group, aiming to bring ‘neighbourhood homemade food’ to vibrant corners of London. … Read more →

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'The staff showed a surprising degree of investment in our whole dining & drinking experience'

The Bolton, Earls Court

Open Mon—Thurs 10am—11pm, Fri—Sat 10am—midnight, Sun midday—10.30pm

There’s something deeply unnerving about walking into a pub at 8 o’clock on a Saturday night and finding the place wholly deserted. It feels wrong, and one would be forgiven for wondering, with … Read more →

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anamaya

Hypnosis with Christian Dunham at Anamaya

The Blurb:

Christian is a Solution-Focused hypnotherapist. Solution Focused Hypnotherapy combines a cutting-edge method of psychotherapy called Solution Focused Brief Therapy, with Clinical Hypnotherapy to create a powerful modern technique that can help people transform their lives quickly and … Read more →

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Chez Boubier
'Chez Boubier pride themselves on their entrecôte in secret butter sauce and do that exceptionally well'

Chez Boubier

Open daily midday–11pm

A set menu is something that either indicates a failing or stellar restaurant; very good or very bad food. You never see an average gastropub serving a set menu (unless it’s Valentine’s Day, in which case you … Read more →

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'The hug-in-a-bowl dishes are comforting'

Bone Daddies Kensington

Open daily 11am–6pm

Ramen (the Japanese soup which includes meat, veggies, egg and Chinese-style lamian noodles) is achieving cult status in Europe. Zuma’s former head chef Ross Shonhan, arguably the man who brought the boom to London, has recently launched … Read more →

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'There is wood panelling, Chesterfields to flop in & a fire to warm your cockles in front of'

The Britannia, Kensington

Kitchen open Mon—Sat midday—10pm, Sun midday—9pm

The style:

Just like your average Kensington pensioner, this pub has grown old in a very dignified way. Sending punters into the night a little squiffy for 200 years now, a recent makeover probably … Read more →

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Zaika
'If you’re intent on impressing your dinner date, Zaika has the required wow factor'

Zaika

Open for Tue—Sun midday—2.30pm and Mon—Sun 5.30pm–10.30pm (10pm Sun)

It’s curious, the effect that entering a distinguished room has on a person. Suddenly you feel like you’re somebody, that you’ve achieved. The staff here welcome you like an old friend … Read more →

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'This really is like going on the first school trip to France; only better'

Brasserie Gustave

Open Tue 6pm–10.30pm; Wed–Fri midday–10.30pm (11.30pm Fri); Sat–Sun 11am–11pm (10.30pm Sun)

I was not happy. It was a cold, blustery evening and the Plus One had parked the car a considerable way from Brasserie Gustave, which is on the corner … Read more →

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