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London supper clubs you should religiously follow

Some of London’s most creative dining experiences come in the form of a supper club where music, art and comedy can all mesh with eating and drinking.

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Tramshed celebrates British cooking in all its glory

Mark Hix's Tramshed restaurant in Shoreditch knocks the classic British dishes out of the park, focusing on doing them to perfection rather than getting lost in reinvention.
Food & Drink

London supper clubs you should religiously follow

Some of London’s most creative dining experiences come in the form of a supper club where music, art and comedy can all mesh with eating and drinking.

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The epic surf ‘n’ turf brunch at The Coal Shed

The Coal Shed's Tower Bridge restaurant has introduced an absolute beast of a feast for their new brunch menu which comes in the form of a Surf 'n' Turf...
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Our guide to waterside dining around the City of London

Londoners usually hit up parks, lidos and rooftops when the City warms up but be sure not to forget about all the luxury waterside restaurants out there too.
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Why The Kitty Kawk is perfect for group dining

You don't need to come here with a whole heap of people but the layout of the space and design of the menu makes The Kitty Hawk perfect for...
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Where to find the best steaks in the City of London

Meat-loving City workers and residents have always been spoilt for choice thanks to the Square Mile being dominated by so many world-class steakhouses.
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Playful creativity puts Two Lights above the rest

Chase Lovecky has been leading the charge when it comes to reinventing East London fine dining and his newest venture, Two Lights, builds upon that legacy.
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The very best brunch spots in the City of London

The City of London brunch scene is on the rise thanks to countless restaurants opening their doors for weekend foodies who desperately crave poached eggs.
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Restrained creativity reigns supreme at La Dame De Pic

Anne-Sophie Pic's Michelin-starred restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel in Ten Trinity Square is one of the very best dining destinations located within the Square Mile.
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The best takeaway joints in the City of London

Tucking into some super tasty takeaway food while relaxing in one of the City’s many public parks is exactly how you should spend your lunch break during summer.
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Food and art come together in new London supper club

As a part of this summer's The Other Art Fair, The Gramounce will be running a quirky four-day supper club event critiquing millennials and capitalism as a whole.
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The best rooftops in and around the City of London

Its officially rooftop season, and those scattered about the Square Mile are not holding back this summer as they host a huge array of parties in the sun.
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Rambunctious Italian dining at Gloria in Shoreditch

The new Italian restaurant in Shoreditch has been receiving rave reviews from everyone in London lately, so we just had to go down and check it out for ourselves.
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It’s far more than just eating and drinking out at Mimo

Mimo London has just opened up its first UK branch in Borough Market, offering cooking classes and luxury dining experiences to the real foodies out there.
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Where to find the Square Mile’s best wine bars

London Wine Week is upon us once more and, in celebration of this time of the year, we have put together a list of the City of London's very...
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Navigating the pitfalls of group dining

Group dining in London can fail epically, either in the kitchen or at the table, so be sure to follow this guide to making the experience as successful as...
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Where to find the City of London’s best noodles

There are oodles of noodle houses scattered all over the City of London - serving ramen, laksa, soba, udon and biang biang noodles to hungry workers of the Square...
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Bottomless brunch at M Threadneedle Street

M Threadneedle Street is opening its doors every Saturday for a bottomless brunch crowd, showing how the City of London is slowly getting more weekend friendly.
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Treat yourself to Duddell’s creative Cantonese dining

Within the stunning setting of a converted church, comes this unpretentiously creative Cantonese restaurant which focuses on the overall dining experience, not just the food itself.
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The top afternoon teas in the City of London

The Square Mile is brimming with hotels and restaurants serving up afternoon tea, each offering up a different take on this quintessential British past time.
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Sky-high fusion feasting at Sushisamba in the City

The huge team at Sushisamba blend Peruvian, Japanese and Brazilian food effortlessly all the way up on the the 39th floor of Heron Tower in the City of London.
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The City of London’s top sustainable restaurants

Londoners have been crying out for businesses to be more ethically minded, and many of the Square Mile's restaurants have responded by becoming more and more sustainable.

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