Events

This Central London bookshop is home to a library of rare treasures, it’s spine-tingling, says Vicky Jessop

One of London’s most innovative restaurateurs, no one knows the food scene in London like Markus Thesleff. Here’s his guide to the capital… Holland Park in Notting Hill, since 2018,…

Farmers’ markets sound self explanatory but the reasons to visit one are numerous. Reasonably priced, fresher, and more exciting produce sold by the people who grew it. Beyond apples and…

Ordering an omelette is an efficient way to evaluate a French bistro. An Italian trattoria might be keenly assessed with risotto. Much the same, any credible bar would do well…

For less organised folk, Padium in Canary Wharf is an option. Make no mistake, it still books up fast, but at the weekend, when office workers are home, availability is…

In a city of smashburger specialists, this is one that will make you forget the rest

Called the Soho burger, a thicker, heavier patty made from chuck, brisket, and rib cap will be topped with melted gruyère, sweet caramelised onion, thyme and peppery watercress, then combined…

The consultant chef will work alongside head chef David Halewood at the Elizabeth. On the way are “British bistro classics” such as duck, pork and guinea fowl terrine, fish cakes…

Handmade daily to a traditional Sicilian recipe, Bilmonte offers a tight gelato selection, reflective of its focus on quality above all. Famed for their extra dark salted chocolate, which you…

In the underground bar, accessible only via a discreet VIP entrance, guests can sip on rare teas and house-infused shochu and Awamori (traditional Japanese distilled spirits). The cocktail menu plays…