Shoreditch, Clerkenwell

26-28 Ray Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1R 3DJ

Thie Clerkenwell pub (previously The Coach and Horses) has been completely relaunched by the Public House Group, also behind The Hart and The Pelican. They've made the pub into one of the best-looking spaces in Clerkenwell with a proper pub downstairs (with pub snacks) and two dining rooms above, where the menu has a strong focus on seafood.

26-28 Ray Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1R 3DJ

The Horses is a pub by The Public House Group, known for some of London's best pubs like The Hart and The Pelican. Here, they've taken a classic Clerkenwell pub, given it a 21st-century makeover and brought in a great new menu that's strong on seafood.

10-50 Willow St, London EC2A 4BH

Having taken over the old Nobu Shoreditch spot, this Japanese restaurant serves up the kind of happy mix of dishes (sushi, yaki, sandos) that Londoners love. It's a vibey spot where you're as likely to come for a high-energy brunch as a date night. Executive Chef Aaj Fernando knows how to serve up the izakaya hits and the drinks programme is just as enticing, including collaborations with Kanpai Sake Brewery and Suntory Whiskey.

71 Nile St, London N1 7RD

We've seen a lot of restaurants pivot from their original offering to find creative new grounds and Appalachia is one of them. The former Counter 71 space is now a fire-led American restaurant. It's still an all-counter experience, but the menu now draws inspiration from Appalachia and is executed by an ex-Smoking Goat chef. In practice, that means rock oysters come with scotch bonnet and the grilled poussin is accompanied by southern-style grits.