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Five Decanter World Wine Awards medal-winners on London restaurant wine lists

Information: 19 September 2023

Ever wanted an easier route to making your way through a restaurant wine list? Let these Decanter World Wine Awards medal winners be your guide.

London restaurant openings - the autumn preview

Information: 12 September 2023

As the year starts to wind down, the London restaurant scene heats up. Autumn is always the biggest period for new restaurant openings, so here's what you've got to look forward to in the coming months.

The UK's best countryside hotels and inns for foodies

Information: 07 September 2023

If the lure of the English countryside beckons but you also want to eat well when you're out of town, use our guide to find the best places to stay where the food is a real draw.

Peek into the future with the Future of Food Festival at Regent Street and St James’s

Information: 31 August 2023

Circle the week of 18–24 September in your calendars, as it marks an exciting debut for a new food festival in London. The Future of Food Festival will be a series of events that takes over Regent Street and St James’s with 17 events, 23 participating restaurants, one Urban Farm and famous chefs...

Travel notes: The Bull at Charlbury sees The Pelican crew return to their country roots

Information: 31 August 2023

It sounds like a movie pitch for an indie British movie - returning to your childhood home to buy up the pub there. But that's the actual story behind The Bull at Charlbury where the team behind Notting Hill's The Pelican are now running the show.

Travel notes: Is Estelle Manor England's most gorgeous country hotel?

Information: 31 August 2023

The arrival of Estelle Manor has really shaken up the Cotswolds hotel scene. Hot Dinners checked in to check out the English countryside's most gorgeous new hotel.

The big new London restaurants opening in September 2023

Information: 31 August 2023

As we head into autumn, London's restaurant scene is really heating up with the most new openings in a month so far this year...

The best things we ate and drank in August

Information: 29 August 2023

From top Thai food at an exemplary London pop-up to a stunning chop at a fabulous country hotel, here are the best things we ate this past month.

The most fun restaurants in London

Information: 24 August 2023

When you’re going out to dinner to celebrate your 21st birthday for the umpteenth time or your mate breaking up from that guy you all hated, it’s not all about what’s on the plate – you need a restaurant that does fun with a capital F. From Shanghai cabaret nights to fire-breathing grill...

The big new London restaurants opening in August 2023

Information: 02 August 2023

The last month of summer, August, sees the London restaurant scene quieten down a little. But there are still some very promising new openings this month - here's what's coming your way.

The Home of Food, London’s newest food festival takes over Lord’s

Information: 27 July 2023

This September, something brand new is coming to Lord’s when the world-famous cricket ground is turning its attention away from the Ashes and The Hundred to hold an exciting new food festival - The Home of Food.

The best things we ate and drank in July

Information: 25 July 2023

July was a month in which we spent a fair amount of time out of the country. So here's our rundown of the best things we ate and drank this month both in London and beyond.

Where to find a great terrine or paté en croute in London

Information: 17 July 2023

Charcuterie fans have plenty of options in London if they're after a great terrine or paté en croute. Here we highlight some of the best restaurants serving them up.

Here's why the Fifth Floor at Harvey Nichols should be your summer dining destination choice

Information: 11 July 2023

Perched on the top of Harvey Nichols Knightsbridge, and with its own dedicated lift to boot, the Fifth Floor is just as handy a place to recover from the vigours of shopping as it is a lovely spot in the heart of London to meet up with friends and family.

The best restaurants, bars and pubs in Galway

Information: 03 July 2023

If you're heading on your holidays to the west coast of Ireland, Galway is a great place to base yourself. Here's where to eat when you're in (and around) the city.

Enter an enchanted world at new restaurant The Rosarium below Waterloo Station

Information: 30 June 2023

Escape the crowds at Waterloo and discover the enchanted escapism of The Rosarium restaurant at The Sidings.

The big new London restaurants opening in July 2023

Information: 29 June 2023

July sees some big restaurant openings from top chefs with Richard Corrigan, Tom Sellers and Tomos Parry all having new openings this month.

The best things we ate and drank in June

Information: 26 June 2023

In our new feature, starting this month we'll be picking out the very best food and drink that the Hot Dinners team has enjoyed most over the past month.

What's happening in London for Pride 2023?

Information: 23 June 2023

As Pride Month draws to a close and London gears up for its Pride Parade on 1 July we've picked out a few drinks and dishes you can order to celebrate (and raise money for LGBTQ+ charities in the bargain) as well as some events taking place on the day itself.