Test Drive

• Test Driving The Cheese Barge - a floating temple of cheese on the Paddington canal

   

  From the people who brought you the cheese conveyor belt, here comes The Cheese Barge - docked in Paddington and filled with cheesy delights. We went on board for a look.  

• Test Driving Fenn - a pitch-perfect neighbourhood restaurant in Fulham

  

  There's a strong focus on the produce at this Fulham restaurant, alongside a well-balanced tasting menu. We take a look at Fenn.

• Test Driving WC Bloomsbury - a subterranean wine bar that's big on charm

  

  We descend into the depths of a Grade II listed Victorian water closet to discover a bar that's big on charm.

• Test Driving Campfire - Two Tribes beer meets From The Ashes BBQ in this King's Cross alfresco oasis

  

  Two Tribes has a beer and BBQ oasis at the back of King's Cross. We went down on a clear but cool night to check it out. 

• Test Driving the Perry Hill Pub - from derelict boozer to restored gem

  

  Seeing any shuttered pub reopen its doors is a good news story, but the team behind this Catford pub have triumphed with their neighbourhood opening.

• Test Driving Raw on Brick Lane - alfresco cocktails and seafood buns

  

  We take a look at Raw on Brick Lane - dining alfresco with a mix of seafood and cocktails.

• Test Driving The Mash Inn - a long lunch you won't want to end

  

  The Mash Inn has taken to alfresco dining with aplomb - this is a country restaurant that fully embraces the concept of a long lunch. 

• Test Driving the Black Axe Mangal box - BAM classics to your door

   

  Black Axe Mangal is back in delivery form. Does it match the restaurant experience? (Spoiler - Yes, yes it does). 

• Test Driving Tacos Padre - where Mexico meets the beating heart of Borough Market

   

  Taqueria by day, this Borough Market Kitchen restaurant transforms into a fully-fledged restaurant in the evening, celebrating Mexico's food culture in the heart of London.

• Test Driving the Moor Hall breakfast box - replicating their amazing breakfast feast at home

  

  The two-Michelin-starred Moor Hall is known for its epic breakfast. We see if the at-home version can live up to high expectations.  

• Test Driving The Garden - Corinthia London's alfresco restaurant

  

  Restaurants are finally open again (outside) and Corinthia London has a brand new menu and look for its courtyard restaurant with food by chef André Garrett. We went down there for our first post-lockdown meal.

• Test Driving Berenjak Bazaar - next level kebabs and mezze for your summer BBQ

  

  Looking to give your summer BBQs a bit of a boost? We took a browse through the online store from Berenjak to try a few of their kits out.

• Meal kit Test Drive roundup - Poon's, Holborn Dining Room, Burgizza, AngloThai and more

  

  From Bancone's rigatoni with black truffle to sparkling fresh seafood from Scotland via The Harbour Cafe and a Thai feast from AngloThai - we give a whole bunch of new meal kits and deliveries a go.

• Test Driving The Clove Club meal kit - the World's 50 Best restaurant comes to your home

  

  It's one of the 50 Best restaurants in the world - and now The Clove Club are delivering. We check out their latest box. 

• Test Driving Soul Ride - a Caribbean inspired delivery spin-off by Riding House

  

  Riding House Cafe has several delivery options on offer - we decided to try out chef Henry Omereye's Caribbean-inspired dishes and drinks.