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Where to eat on Mersea Island

Information: 01 March 2024

This outlying Essex island has been a popular holiday destination since Roman times. Now it’s a perfect spot if you want a quick seaside jaunt out of London, but want to avoid the crowded beaches of nearby Southend.

The big new London restaurants opening in March 2024

Information: 01 March 2024

Spring proper starts in March and as the days get notably longer, we have some great new openings including the return of Jeremy King, Claude Bosi's Chelsea bistro, top burgers, sandwiches and much more.

The best things we ate and drank in February

Information: 27 February 2024

This month we matched wine with pretzels, prawns and tartare, tried a newly Michelined-up restaurant, food from two establishments marking their 15th birthdays and more...

The UK's best new hotels, inns and restaurants with rooms for 2024

Information: 21 February 2024

Making plans for a staycation this year? Here's our pick of the UK's newest hotels, inns and restaurants with rooms where you can be sure the food is going to be great.

Fryer's delight: the best deep fried dishes to try in London right now

Information: 20 February 2024

Any one of these deep-fried delights are guaranteed to give you pleasure. Here are our current, fresh-from-the-frying-pan favourites to order in London right now.

London's best sweet treats and edible gifts for Valentine's Day

Information: 14 February 2024

If the way to your heart is through judicious amounts of sugar, then we have just the guide for you. Here's our pick of the loveliest looking (and tasting) Valentine's treats hitting London this month.

Harvey Nichols have a "Brew-tea-ful Moment" with their All Hearts Desire afternoon tea

Information: 08 February 2024

This spring, Harvey Nichols have gone all loved-up for their new All Hearts Desire afternoon tea. Here's what you can have for tea in their Knightsbridge café.

48 hours in Malaga: where to eat, drink and stay in the Andalusian coastal city

Information: 08 February 2024

Use our handy two-day itinerary to make the most of a mini-break in this always-sunny Andalusian city.

London's new Michelin-starred restaurants for 2024

Information: 05 February 2024

The Michelin Guide has unveiled its new stars for 2024. Michelin stars are much prized by chefs and it's still the main restaurant award that is globally recognised. Here are the London restaurants that got their new stars in 2024.

Best drink and cocktail trolleys in London's bars and restaurants

Information: 30 January 2024

If you're getting table service, you might as well go the whole hog and get your drinks mixed for you there as well. Here's our guide to London's best cocktail and drinks trolleys for tableside action.

The big new London restaurants opening in February 2024

Information: 30 January 2024

February sees the Borough Market scene get better than ever, the return of a Singapore restaurant and a classic British restaurant relocates to St James.

The best London restaurants for French fine dining

Information: 26 January 2024

We love a laidback bistro as much as anyone but sometimes you really want to step it up a notch and these are some of the best restaurants in town for French flair and finesse.

The best things we ate and drank in January

Information: 25 January 2024

Our highlights list for January includes three-Michelin-starred bar snacks, delights from a trip to Malaga, galettes, sushi and more...

The best restaurants in Waterloo and the South Bank

Information: 23 January 2024

The South Bank may be a little tourist-central, but there are some gems to be found there. Here's our guide to the very best restaurants around Waterloo and along the South Bank.

London's oldest restaurants - the classic establishments that have stood the test of time

Information: 15 January 2024

With new restaurants opening up every week, it's always worth remembering that London has plenty of wonderful, old restaurants that are very much worth celebrating. Here's our guide to the city's restaurant history - we picked 50 years old as our starting point.

The Showtime packages at Amazing Grace are date night or mates night out perfection

Information: 11 January 2024

Looking for a great night out in London with live entertainment and great food that doesn't break the bank? Amazing Grace at London Bridge is promising just that.

The big new London restaurants opening in January 2024

Information: 05 January 2024

One of the quietest months of the year for new openings, there are still some very interesting new restaurants coming to London in January.

The best British knives for chefs and home cooks

Information: 04 January 2024

With all of us spending more time in our own kitchens, there's one easy way to boost our cooking skills and that's by improving our equipment. Here's our guide to some of Britain's best artisan knife makers.