So you’ve selected the perfect Father’s Day gift, but which restaurant will fit the bill for lunch? Whether your dad loves a good pizza, is wowed by fine dining or prefers relaxed pub grub, we’ve pulled together a selection of restaurants for Father’s Day in London on 21 June 2026. ...
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Sandwiched between the ever-lively Camden Town and leafy Hampstead Heath, Kentish Town is one of North London’s most characterful neighbourhoods. Its colourful Victorian townhouses have long attracted famous faces – Tom Hiddleston, Matt Smith and Sir Keir Starmer have all lived there at various points – as well as families ...
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Sandwiched between the ever-lively Camden Town and leafy Hampstead Heath, Kentish Town is one of North London’s most characterful neighbourhoods. Its colourful Victorian townhouses have long attracted famous faces – Tom Hiddleston, Matt Smith and Sir Keir Starmer have all lived there at various points – as well as families ...
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With its leafy Parsons Green park and pretty streets lined with Edwardian terraced homes and boutique shops, Fulham is beloved for its village-like feel. This continues into the area’s food scene: a mix of long-standing cafes, neighbourhood restaurants and cosy gastropubs which locals have long been congregating in. But sleepy ...
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Fans will know him as toxic finance bro Cameron Sullivan in The White Lotus, but the real Theo James is more of an East London foodie type. The actor made his first foray into hospitality last year with Lupa, a neighbourhood Italian in Highbury, launched alongside restaurateur Ed Templeton (co-founder ...
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It’s hotting up this Bank Holiday weekend, and the tastiest way to cool down in London is with a scoop of fresh ice cream. But where are the city’s finest parlours? Here we bring you the best spots for ice cream in London. Whether you’re a gelato purist, a sucker for ...
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There’s much more to Thai food than green curries: Thailand’s cuisine is wonderfully varied, from fiery curries in the South to grilled meats in the North East and fragrant soups of the central region. Fans can find all this and more across London, which is home to a variety of ...
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With world-class chefs and an exciting roster of restaurants to sample, London is one of the best places in the world to find great sushi. We’ve gone and sorted the wheat from the chaff to bring you a definitive list of the very best in the capital. Whether it’s the ...
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Whether you’re looking for a quick bite to eat before a day of shopping or a leisurely morning of pancakes and mimosas, Chelsea is filled with great brunch spots. From delis tucked away off the King’s Road to generous hotel buffets and Parisian-inspired cafes overlooking Sloane Square, we bring you ...
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Chef Jackson Boxer was in his mid-twenties when he opened Brunswick House on an initial six-month basis (‘and it was a disaster at first’). 15 years later, he’s still there and alongside a clutch of other food projects, including Dove, and Soho late-night bar, Below, he’s undoubtedly part of the ...
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Flowers don’t just inspire gardeners and florists, but chefs and mixologists too. As Chelsea Flower Show kicks off soon (19 – 23 May 2026), we round up the best places in London for a floral feast – think botanical-inspired cocktails and summertime dishes. Many Chelsea restaurants get involved with Chelsea ...
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Every year on 5 May, thousands of people around the world mark Cinco de Mayo, a vibrant celebration of Mexican culture. Introduced to commemorate the date of the Mexican army’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla, the event is particularly big in Mexico and the US, where it’s ...
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May is one of the best months to be in London. As the weather hots up, restaurants begin opening up their terraces for al fresco dining, beer gardens and parks fill up with merry rosé drinkers and the start of festival season brings a distinct buzz to the city. There ...
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Ina Yulo Stuve chooses this buzzy restaurant in Shoreditch for the ultimate Greek-inspired birthday feast
Review: Lagana, Shoreditch
Flour, water, yeast, olive oil, salt – these five ingredients are all you need to make the humble flatbread, yet from such simple origins comes a world of possibilities. This blank canvas is exactly ...
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When in Rome, order carbonara. When in Sicily, indulge in seafood. And in Milan, well, it’s in the name: a chicken milanese is a must-get.
While us Brits may like to think we’re well-versed in Italian cuisine, there is more to the boot-shaped nation than the pizza, pasta, bruschetta and burrata ...
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For many years, boroughs like Islington, Hampstead and St John’s Wood have dominated the north London culinary scene. But the buzzy neighbourhood of Queen’s Park is emerging as a new hotspot for foodies, with a spate of exciting new openings launching amid long-standing favourites. With its leafy park and pretty ...
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Wondering how to celebrate the sunshine in London? Make the most of the warmer weather with an al fresco meal. Many of the capital’s restaurants have open-air terraces – from riverside retreats to botanical greenhouses and rooftop hotspots overlooking the city skyline. Here we round up the best outdoor restaurants ...
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He’s one of the world’s most famous chefs, but where can you try Gordon Ramsay’s food? In short: many, many places. Since opening his first eponymous restaurant back in 1998, Ramsay has built a culinary empire, with a string of eateries dotted all over the world – from London to ...
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On 26 April 2026, over 40,000 people will be attempting to complete the London Marathon. Conquering 26.2 miles is no mean feat, and finishers can claim bragging rights for months afterwards. But smugness isn’t the only reward: a London marathon medal will also get you a whole host of free ...
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Whether you’re a rowing pro or are just there for the drinks, the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race is always a fun day out – particularly if the sun is shining. The capital’s riverside comes alive as people gather in gardens, pubs and restaurants to watch the rowers battle it out for ...
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It’s no secret that Brits love a queue – but queueing for your supper is perhaps another matter. If you’re not wholly confident that a restaurant will be ‘queue-worthy’, it’s a hard ask to give up two hungry hours in a gamble for a table. Agora is one such restaurant ...
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With its leafy park and pretty streets lined with boho cafes and independent homeware stores, Stoke Newington is the village-like part of Hackney. And in recent years the neighbourhood has upped its credentials on the foodie front, with buzzy arrivals like Calong and a new branch of Fink’s sitting alongside ...
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The Chinese food scene in London has come a long way since its beginnings. Historically, the first Chinese eating houses in Britain catered predominantly for Chinese sailors arriving in the Limehouse area. But after WW1, Chinese food started to grow in popularity, with British servicemen returning from parts of the ...
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Long associated with roast lamb, hot cross buns and of course a smorgasbord of chocolate, Easter weekend is a highlight on the culinary calendar – particularly for those who have given up their favourite treats for Lent. The holiday takes place on 5 April this year, when spring produce is ...
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Few feast days spark as much revelry as St Patrick’s Day, a celebration of the patron saint of Ireland. Every year on 17 March, thousands of people come together donning green outfits and shamrock face paint to mark the day with parades, traditional Irish food and of course plenty of ...
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So you’ve got your gift sorted, but how are you planning to celebrate Mother’s Day on 15 March? You can’t go wrong with a delicious meal at one of London’s most charming restaurants. Whether your mum loves a good view, is a big fan of oysters, or has always dreamed ...
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Since 2014, Carousel has built a cult following for its rotating chef residencies. Now brothers Ed and Ollie Templeton are putting down permanent roots with Cometa, a Mexican restaurant led by José Lizarralde Serralde in the kitchen.
In First Sitting, we take you into the earliest services at London’s newest restaurant ...
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Whether it’s a suet pudding, a golden-crusted steak number or a fruity pudding, there’s nothing like a good, hearty pie. Although the dish can be traced back to Ancient Rome, over the years it has become known as one of Britain’s national dishes – so much so that one, the ...
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Netflix’s latest docuseries Being Gordon Ramsay follows Gordon Ramsay in the lead-up to his biggest venture to date: a collection of sky-high restaurants at 22 Bishopsgate. Intrigued about what it’s actually like to dine there? Here’s how it fared when C&TH dined there shortly after launch day last year.
Review: Lucky ...
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Whether you’re a theatre geek who sneaks into the stalls as often as is possible, or a night out on the West End is an occasional family treat, you know that your night out begins well ahead of curtains up – with the dinner that comes before the show. Pre-theatre ...
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