Chiswell Street Dining Rooms' snail and Guinness pie.With a warming dose of stout and flaky pastry this traditional-looking pie is given an unconventional kick with the addition of snails. āļāđāļēāļāđāļāļīāđāļĄāđāļāļīāļĄ
The lobby bar is gorgeous with high ceilings and a dramatic chandelier in the centre of the room, while the Punch Room bar at the back of the hotel is an intimate space designed in dark woods. āļāđāļēāļāđāļāļīāđāļĄāđāļāļīāļĄ
Head down the stairs, take a seat and lose track of time in the dark candle lit cellar. If cheese and wine is your thing then youâll love Gordonâs. āļāđāļēāļāđāļāļīāđāļĄāđāļāļīāļĄ
Opening early November & modelling itself on a 20th century European cabaret venue. With glitzy, glamorous interiors & a menu of revived retro cocktails, this opening may just have a shot of survival. āļāđāļēāļāđāļāļīāđāļĄāđāļāļīāļĄ
For a delightful martini. For quiet company. Appreciate the elegance. A private retreat where you can speak and listen. (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) āļāđāļēāļāđāļāļīāđāļĄāđāļāļīāļĄ
Dine in the dark (literally - you can't see your hand in front of your face) and illuminate your taste buds. The modern European food has gotten mixed reviews, but that's not really the point, is it? āļāđāļēāļāđāļāļīāđāļĄāđāļāļīāļĄ
Visiting this terrace bar feels like walking into a set for a music video with a London skyline. The two ritzy roof terraces serve up exotic cocktails to a well-groomed clientele. āļāđāļēāļāđāļāļīāđāļĄāđāļāļīāļĄ
One of the best little bars in London. Tony C creates fab drinks in his lab upstairs for lucky punters to enjoy in the speakeasy bar downstairs! āļāđāļēāļāđāļāļīāđāļĄāđāļāļīāļĄ
The best pub in Angel - and there are a lot of pubs in Angel. Great food, a pleasing selection of maps, good beers and right cosy. āļāđāļēāļāđāļāļīāđāļĄāđāļāļīāļĄ
This cosy cocktail cavern is a bar with down-to-earth decor, extremely well-crafted cocktails, switched-on staff and good music. Simple, really. āļāđāļēāļāđāļāļīāđāļĄāđāļāļīāļĄ
Inspired by Lewis Carrollâs parallel universes beyond the looking glass, this speakeasy on Hackney Road features mixology-focused cocktails. The Cocktail Club gets wild later in the night. āļāđāļēāļāđāļāļīāđāļĄāđāļāļīāļĄ
Great for live music (check online first) & big night out with mates. Recommend: Arrive by 21.30 to avoid queues on Sat. Beer garden good for drinks in sun. Drinks (6/10) Music (7.5/10) Vibe (7.5/10) āļāđāļēāļāđāļāļīāđāļĄāđāļāļīāļĄ
The Delaunay is the new sibling of The Wolseley, and shares many of its key traits â a strong sense of occasion, smooth service, grand room, retro European menu. āļāđāļēāļāđāļāļīāđāļĄāđāļāļīāļĄ
Marcus Wareing's elegant British brasserie is open at the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel. Named after the building's original architect, Sir George Gilbert Scott - enjoy great British Classics! āļāđāļēāļāđāļāļīāđāļĄāđāļāļīāļĄ
The cocktail menu lives up to the surroundings and shows a deep respect for the history (and abundance) of British drinking with sours, fizzes and cobblers. āļāđāļēāļāđāļāļīāđāļĄāđāļāļīāļĄ
The Connaught Hotel's signature bar is a triple threat: it's got killer cocktails, a prime London address and is an architectural marvel. āļāđāļēāļāđāļāļīāđāļĄāđāļāļīāļĄ
The home of the best Martini in the world, the Martini trolley will redefine the drink for you. Gins are kept in a freezer to avoid dilution (and are really delicious). Five-star luxury at its finest. āļāđāļēāļāđāļāļīāđāļĄāđāļāļīāļĄ
A room of deep, rich purple velvet that evokes romance and intimacy. Come for bespoke drinks, vintage cocktails and classic creations in a place that's quite out of the ordinary. āļāđāļēāļāđāļāļīāđāļĄāđāļāļīāļĄ
Itâs speakeasy vibes through and through here, with just a pinch of aprÃĻs-ski. And the amber lighting, exposed beams and wood interiors will make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. āļāđāļēāļāđāļāļīāđāļĄāđāļāļīāļĄ
Seriously great coffee, but also the best Espresso Martinis in town. Don't forget to try the Hot Flat White Russian (looks innocent, tastes naughty). There's a recording studio upstairs too. āļāđāļēāļāđāļāļīāđāļĄāđāļāļīāļĄ
This tribute to New Orleans is a tasty jivin' time warp. Perfect cocktails and Hurricanes, live music and a cigar terrace â all night long. Try the Ramos Gin Fizz (as long as you'll help to shake it). āļāđāļēāļāđāļāļīāđāļĄāđāļāļīāļĄ
Though you canât book the actual estate, you can reserve one of two newly renovated stone cottages located on the grounds. Downton-themed tours are available, natch. āļāđāļēāļāđāļāļīāđāļĄāđāļāļīāļĄ
Imaginatively topped - think veal meatballs with prosciutto and cream or spicy sausage, mozzarella and tenderstem broccoli. We loved the Soppressata. āļāđāļēāļāđāļāļīāđāļĄāđāļāļīāļĄ
The Isabella Plantation consists of clearings, ponds and streams and is planted with ferns, exotic trees and shrubs. āļāđāļēāļāđāļāļīāđāļĄāđāļāļīāļĄ
Thanks to its picturesque canals, itâs easy to see why local poet Robert Browning named the area Little Venice. You can enjoy the views from a waterbus or simply stroll along the 2.5 mile towpath. āļāđāļēāļāđāļāļīāđāļĄāđāļāļīāļĄ
A classy joint unafraid to break from hotel bar tradition with ambitiously British drinks, antique furniture, a roaring fire and service just as warm from international staff. A plush home from home. āļāđāļēāļāđāļāļīāđāļĄāđāļāļīāļĄ