Competitive socialising in London + Fitzrovia launch deal, Fantomas Test Drive, best Xmas hampers, BAO news & more...

EDITOR'S LETTER

We're entering that phase of the year where Londoners move in packs - or office groups to be exact. If you've been given the job of working out where your lot should go for a fun night out between now and the end of the year, then the city's many and varied competitive socialising spots want you to think of them.

In other pre-planning festive news, one of our favourite features each year is seeing what London places are putting together for their hampers. Here's this year's guide.

Catherine Hanly - Editor, Hot Dinners

 

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Our readers get to be the first people in to try the new KIN restaurant in Fitzrovia where they'll save 50% on the total bill during launch week.

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GROUP ON

London's best places for competitive socialising

If you've been tasked with organising an office outing or want to meet up with friends for something that offers a little bit extra, London's ever-growing competitive socialising scene is a good place to start. From clay pigeon shooting to indoor golf the city's got it all.

What's opening this month

 

 

FESTIVE PLANNING

Which hampers are worth buying this Christmas?

You're probably already making plans for who to spend Christmas with. Kick it all off by stocking up with one of London’s best festive hampers.

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LATEST NEWS

BAO Night Market comes to Market Halls Victoria

They've only recently opened in the City, but BAO already have their next venture lined up and it's a little different from their other places. Doubling up on bao buns for one thing.

 

 

Everything from empanadas to ceviche is on the menu at a new South American restaurant gearing up to open by Smithfield Market.

A bakery that turns into a wine bar at night sounds like the dream proposition, but that's what's happening at Quince Bakery right now.

And over by Victoria Park, there's going to be a new taproom with a very interesting Mexican food offering.

 

TEST DRIVE

Test Driving Fantômas - Chelsea gets a sexy new restaurant where the food's as stylish as the surroundings

Fantômas sees the power restaurant duo George Bukhov-Weinstein and Ilya Demichev teaming up with chef Chris Denney in Chelsea. We wandered down the King's Road to check it out

Why you'll want to go

 

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