Every review in one place. A very personal view on restaurants, pubs, hotels and cafes across London, the UK and beyond. Grab a drink and dig in.
Restaurants
London
- St John, Farringdon: An Almost Biblical Experience
- Caravan, Exmouth Market: Goes Without a Hitch
- Moro, Farringdon: Don’t Go To Moro, Go Today
- Tower House, Richmond: Towers Over the Competition
- The Whistling Oyster, Chiswick: What a Mouthful
- Mallow, Borough Market: Drama? Absolutely Not
- Sessions Arts Club, Farringdon: Style 1, Substance Nil
- Brasserie Zedel, Piccadilly Circus: Paris Est Arrive
- Riding House, Fitzrovia: Fits Somewhere, Just Not Here
- Josephine’s, Chelsea: Maybe Not Tonight
- Ochre, London: Anything But Beige
- Oxo Tower Brasserie, South Bank: OXO More Like OMG
- The Crown, St Margarets: Still Reigning Champion
- Bubala, Soho: Great Food on the Edge of Poland Street
- The Ivy Cafe, Richmond: It Grows On You
- Petersham Nurseries, Petersham: Blooming Hell It’s Good
- Pizza Brixton, Bow: Finally, Pizza With Le Crunch
- Delamina East, Spitalfields (Reprise): Yes You Can Go Back
- Delamina East, Spitalfields: Spice and All Things Nice
- Imad’s Syrian Kitchen, Soho: Come for the Food, Leave Because of the Service
- Mignonette, Kew: Could Be the Perfect Set Lunch
- Cocotte, Richmond: Nando’nts
- Clipstone, Fitzrovia: It’s a No-Brainer
- Fishworks, Marylebone: Well, It Used To
- Rottura, Brentford: A Welcome Break
- Cinnamon Bazaar, Richmond: Classy But Needs Work
- Sucre, Soho: Spice and All Things Nice
- Archway, Battersea: A Very Hidden Gem
- Portrait, Trafalgar Square: Not Such a Pretty Picture
- Holy Carrot, Notting Hill: Holy S…
- Polpo, Sloane Square: Grabbing Lunch By the Tentacles
- Cote, Sloane Square: All Went a Bit Sideways
- Lallapolosa, East Twickenham: A Mustard-Visit Lunch Spot
- Franco Manca, Putney: Finally Having a Good Day
- Franco Manca, Richmond: An Unfortunate Return to Form
- 180 House: Wish I Could Afford to Join
Rest of UK
- Ragu, Bristol: Very Saucy
- The Old Butchers, Stow-on-the-Wold: Knives Out I’m Afraid
- Strawberry Tree and Fennel, Lyme Regis: A Tale of Two Tapas
- Marley’s, Folkestone: A Big Dog on the Local Scene
- Dill, Lewes: Leaves a Bitter Taste
- The Priory, Christchurch: No Need to Pray for a Good Meal
- Mauls, Salisbury: Savagely Good But Tame Prices
- Baba, Edinburgh: Trunkloads of Flavour
- Margo, Glasgow: Fine But Not Finest Dining
- The Union, Rye: Not Striking the Right Chord
- Webbe’s at the Fish Cafe, Rye: I Have Only One Tip
- The Square, Henley: Hidden Portuguese Gem
Europe and Beyond
- Osteria del Pozzo, Ancona: Well, Well, Well
- Los Fueros, Bilbao: Better Value Than the Guggenheim
- De la O, Seville: A Small Slice of Perfection
- Palo Cortao, Seville: The Best Sherry Food Service in Seville
- La Brunilda, Seville: Top Tapas
- Marea, Cape Verde: No Problem to Solve Here
- George’s, Santa Maria: A No-Stress Mess
- Il Faro, Cape Verde: I Think We Found Franco
- Sol Doce, Sal: So Good We Ate There Twice
Pubs
- The Bell, Stow-on-the-Wold: Hits All the Right Notes
- Eagle and Child, Staveley: Shows a Few Craics
- The Cove, Fairlight: Midday at the Oasis
- Hand in Hand, Wimbledon: Irritatingly Perfect
- Stag and Huntsman, Hambleden: Great Walking Lunch Stop
- Steam Packet: Great Views, Great Dining
Hotels
- Malmaison, City of London: Like the Tardis, Just Not in a Good Way
- Cliveden House, Taplow: Astor La Vista, Baby
- Hort’s Townhouse, Bristol: Hits the Trifecta
- Fox and Anchor, Smithfield: Duff Boozer, Top Snoozer
- The Ropemaker, Emsworth: Knot What I Expected
- St Pancras Hotel, King’s Cross: I’m Signing Off
- Moonfleet Manor, Weymouth: Bit of a Pig’s Ear
- Zoku, Copenhagen: Wonderful, Wonderful, Just Wonderful
- The Relish, Folkestone: Does Not Cut the Mustard
- Motto, Times Square, New York: Honey I Shrunk the Hotel
- Parador Costa da Morte, Muxia: Rest at the End of the Universe
- Almyra, Paphos: Notios What It Was
- Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, Waterloo: A Room With the View
- The Lookout, Rye: Look Out, You Get What You Pay For
- The Huntsman, Brockenhurst: Good in Parts
- The Beach House, Milford: Fawlty Service, But Amazing Hotel
- No.1 Lounge, Gatwick North: Where Are Trading Standards When You Need Them
- Sussex House, Gatwick: A Plane But Good Meal
- Hotel du Vin, Henley: Reassuringly Inexpensive
Cafes and Brunch
- La Casa del Perro, Malaga: Well Worth the Detour
- The Canteen, Portsmouth: A Little Tower of Foodie Power
- Newens, Kew: The Original and Still the Best
- Zealand Cafe, Bow: The Cafe at the End of the Universe
- The Fig, Rye: Transcendental Mastication
- Cape Fruit, Cape Verde: Quite a Lot to Smile About
- Brunch and Brew, Richmond: The Curate Clearly Ate His Eggs Here
- Pear Tree Cafe, Battersea: A Slightly Feta-ed Experience
- Cafe Benedict: Needs a Little Work on Seasoning and Service
Guides, Travel and Lists
- Paxos Travel Guide: Where to Stay and Eat
- Down to Margate: Eating Your Way Through a 3-Day Stay
- Ten Places to Take Your Mum This Mother’s Day in London
- 10 Coastal Stops to Eat, Stay or Avoid Along the English Coastal Path
- 10 Places to Eat or Avoid in London
- November in Seville
- Cape Verde: Dec in Paradise
- The Nigel Noshes Cockney Translator