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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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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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Hix Oyster & Chop House: the kings of simplicity

The team at Hix Oyster and Chop House are the masters of creating delicious understated British dishes made from impeccably sourced local produce.
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Where to find the Square Mile’s very best curries

We've scoured the streets of London to find the top spots for curry lovers, where the chefs don't just overload dishes with spice, but focus on all-rounded flavour instead....
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Yolk: home to some of the best takeaway brunch in London

Yolk has been tracing around London for years now, setting up pop-up stalls all over the City, but now they've got their first permanent residence in New Street Square.
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Win a tasting menu and live jazz evening at Northbank Restaurant

City Matters has teamed up with Northbank Restaurant & Bar to give readers a chance to win a fabulous seven-course meal and live jazz evening for two.
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Head to Hixter to make all your meat dreams come true

Hixter Bankside Restaurant and Bar is where you go for big hearty portions of chicken, beef and all manners of fried things within a relaxed but luxurious setting.
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Taste testing the City of London’s best burger joints

The City of London may be known as the place to go for fine dining experiences but the area is also full of some of Capital's very best cheesy...
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The Square Mile’s top spots for London Sake Week

From 22 February to 3 March, restaurants all over the City will be celebrating London Sake Week by pairing a selection of specialty sakes with all kinds of international...
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It’s all about big and bold flavours at Shawarma Bar

Shawarma Bar serves up all kinds of delicious smoked meats and vegetables alongside an impressive cocktail menu that rivals most high-end bars in the City.
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The City’s top fine dining destinations with a view

There are countless restaurants and bars located up in the City of London's many skyscrapers, offering views of the Square Mile from the comfort and warmth of the indoors....
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Where to spoil your loved one this Valentine’s Day

We've gathered together the very best things to do, see and buy in the City of London this Valentine's Day that are sure to make your partner feel extra...

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