Test Drives

The best set lunch deal in London? We Test Drive Le Gavroche

Information: 02 January 2018

The lunchtime deal at Michel Roux Jr's two Michelin-starred Mayfair restaurant has long been a thing of legend. We went to see if it lived up to expectations

Test driving Smoking Goat Shoreditch - the Thai BBQ Mk II impresses

Information: 19 December 2017

Smoking Goat has branched out with a second - much bigger - location in Shoreditch. We pop down to get our fill of smoked Thai food and those chicken wings...

Test Driving Londrino - Leandro Carreira's solo venture opens in London Bridge

Information: 14 December 2017

After popping up all over London, Leandro Carreria has finally settled down, opening his own place in London Bridge. We went to check it out

Only the name is the same - we Test Drive The Square in Mayfair

Information: 14 December 2017

With a new look and new chef - we see what the wholly redone Mayfair spot The Square is now like post refurb.

Test Driving Linden Stores - Islington gets another winner

Information: 12 December 2017

Linden Stores in Islington turns out to be a great wine shop mixed in with some wonderful small plates - we're pretty happy with our new local.

Test Driving Hovarda - Aegean opulence on Rupert Street

Information: 07 December 2017

We take a trip to this Aegean-inspired restaurant and bar from the owners of London restaurants Frescobaldi and Yosma.

A new Italian by Old Street - we Test Drive Passo

Information: 05 December 2017

From the team behind Fitzrovia spot Foley's, this new restaurant on Old Street roundabout already has the buzz of a place that's been open for ages. We went to check it out.

Modernist soba and sushi in Temple - we Test Drive Yen

Information: 30 November 2017

London's legal district has a modernist temple to Japanese cuisine in Yen

Test Driving Duddell's In London Bridge - the Hong Kong restaurant comes to town

Information: 28 November 2017

Originally hailing from Hong Kong where it's picked up a loyal following, big things are expected from Duddell's in London. We head over to its Grade II listed building to find out what you should expect.

From a walled garden to a city rooftop - we Test Drive The Ethicurean at John Lewis's Gardening Society

Information: 23 November 2017

We head up on the festive rooftop at John Lewis to check out a Bristol-based popup

Test Driving Santo Remedio Mk 2 - the authentic Mexican restaurant is resurrected in Bermondsey

Information: 21 November 2017

One of London's best Mexican restaurants has been revived at a new Bermondsey location. We head down to see what's new at Santo Remedio.

Immerse yourself in the Berkeley’s new Out Of The Blue drinks experience

Information: 16 November 2017

London has an entirely new cocktail experience you're going to want to try - bring your friends

Perfect pasta at penny pinching prices - we Test Drive Flour and Grape in Bermondsey

Information: 16 November 2017

The team behind Antico in Bermondsey have reopened as Flour & Grape, honing the menu to simple starters and top quality pastas

Shoreditch edge on The Mall - we Test Drive the new Rochelle Canteen at the ICA

Information: 14 November 2017

Rochelle Canteen has expanded, opening a sibling restaurant at the ICA. We went along to see how the move from Shoreditch to the Buckingham Palace environs has worked for them.