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Category Archives: Pubs
The Gun: London’s “County” Dining Pub of the Year (OneTravel)
The Gun pub in East London’s Docklands (near Canary Wharf) has been awarded the title of London’s “Best County Dining Pub of the Year” for the second year by The Good Pub Guide 2013. Read my complete post at the … Continue reading
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Posted in Beer, Drink, Food, London, OneTravel, Pubs, Restaurants
Tagged best county dining pug of the year, canary wharf, docklands, GASTRO PUB, gastropub, good pub guide, London, OneTravel, pub, THE GUN
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Game Season Menus at Some of London’s Top Restaurants (CheapOair)
British game season has begun and even if you’re planning a city-only visit to London, you can get in on all the delicious action … if you know where to dine. Here’s the low down on a few London restaurants with special … Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, Food, London, Pubs, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged antico, cheapoair, cinnamon club, cinnamon ki, CINNAMON SOHO, clos maggiore, GAME SEASON, JUGGED HARE, London, london restaurants, meat, pubs, restaurants
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Five Great New Local Joints in East London (OneTravel)
All eyes seem to be on the London 2012 Games at the moment. But beyond the Olympic Stadium and the admittedly very exciting Olympic hoopla, some more locally based achievements of the foodie variety are taking place which hopefully after this historic … Continue reading
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Posted in Beer, Coffee, Drink, Food, London, London 2012, OneTravel, Pubs, Restaurants
Tagged bar, BBQ, bethnal green, cafe, chatswor, clapton, clapton hart, cooper & wolf, DE BEAUVOIR TOWN, duke's brew & cue, E5, east london, hackney, haggerston, islington, London, N1, new pubs, NEW RESTAURANTS, OneTravel, pubs, restaurants, the north pole, this bright field
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Craft Beer and Killer Pub Grub at The North Pole, New North Road, N1
I was invited along the other night to review recently spruced up pub, The North Pole. A couple of days later, I’m still feeling rather smug for excepting the invite. Now under new management, this New North Road establishment is … Continue reading
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Posted in Beer, Drink, Food, London, Pubs, Restaurants
Tagged ale, BBQ, beer, burgers, CRAFT BEER, east london, islington, London, N1, N1 7BJ, new north road, pub, REAL ALE, REGENTS CANAL, review, RIB, the north pole
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Bermondsey Street Eats! (CheapOair)
It’s not a terribly long street, but it is one of London’s yummiest and these days is ranked among this city’s most celebrated thoroughfares. Read my complete post at the CheapOair blog.
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Posted in Coffee, Drink, Food, London, Pubs, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged antico, bermondsey, BERMONDSEY STREET, caphe house, cheapoair, coffee, DELFINA, jose, JOSE PIZARRO, London, PIZARRO, restaurants, SE1, south london, tapas, tapas bar, the garrison, zucca
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Win a Free Gourmet Picnic Hamper from Drake & Morgan
Drake & Morgan bar and restaurant group has launched a couple of new “Britnic” picnic hampers. There’s a Gourmet Picnic Hamper with bottle of wine priced at £45.95 and a Classic Strawberries & Cream Hamper (perfect for the summer sports season) … Continue reading
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Posted in Competition, Drink, Food, Freebies, London, Pubs, Restaurants, Wine
Tagged BARS, britnic, classic strawberries & cream hamper, competition, DRAKE & MORGAN, free, free picnic, free prosecco, free wine, freebie, gourmet picnic, gourmet picnic hamper, London, london picnic, picnic basket, picnic hamper, prosecco, pub, restaurants, the anthologist, THE DRIFT, the folly, the parlour, THE REFINERY, WIN, wine
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San Sebastian Tapas Tour (Urban Travel Blog)
House music into the morning amd more giant gin and tonics. Buenos dias hangover! Ugh. San Sebastian Tapas Tour Urban Travel Blog, 18 June 2012
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Posted in Drink, Food, Pubs, Restaurants, Spain, Travel
Tagged Bar Bergara, bar goiz argi, basque country, cocktails, Friends Disco, Goiz Argi, La Cocteleria Dickens, La Cuchara San Telmo, pintxo, san sebastian, spain, tapas, tapas bars, urban travel blog
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London Food & Drink News: 3 May 2012 (Londonist)
Food and booze news for London … London Food & Drink News: 3 May 2012 Londonist , 3 May 2012
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Posted in Beer, Drink, Food, Hotels, London, Pubs, Restaurants, Shopping
Tagged A TASTE OF NOMA, CLARIDGE'S, DRAFT HOUSE, ENGLISH CHEESECAKE COMPANY, FERRAN ADRIA, FINE DINING LOVERS, GINBILEE, London, Londonist, noma, NOTTING THRILL, pubs, René Redzepi, restaurants, RIB ROOM BAR & RESTAURANT
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Free Pint of Beer And A Record Breaking Toast @ The Lamb Tavern, Leadenhall Market (Londonist)
In addition to the freebie drink and the mega-toast, there’ll be Morris dancing from noon, an all-day pop-up bar outside the pub and red and white decorations in and around the market as well. Free Pint of Beer And A … Continue reading
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Posted in Beer, Drink, England, London, Pubs
Tagged beer, city of london, EC3, EC3V 1LR, free, FREE PINT, freebie, LAMB TAVERN, leadenhall market, London, Londonist, st george's day, TOAST, WORLD RECORD, YOUNG'S
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London’s Most Entertaining Loos (OneTravel)
When ya gotta go ya gotta go. And when you do, it’s nice to know someone took the time and made the effort to have your experience be a little more entertaining than usual. Here’s a list of some of London’s most … Continue reading
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Posted in London, OneTravel, Pubs, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged bathrooms, bog, hampton court palace, hospital club, ladies room, London, london's most entertaining loos, loos, mens room, OneTravel, pub, restaurant, restaurants, restrooms, Sketch Lecture Room & Library, the breakfast club, THE HUNTER S., toilets, tower of london, womens room
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London Food & Drink News: 5 April 2012 (Londonist)
Lots of hands-on foodie fun featured in this week’s food and drink news round up. London Food & Drink News: 5 April 2012 Londonist, 5 April 2012
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Posted in Drink, Food, London, Pubs, Restaurants
Tagged benito's hat, burritos, carluccio's, dim sum, DIM SUM CLASSES, Drink, easter, Food, free, FREE TAXI SERVICE TO PUB, freebie, London, Londonist, MEXICAN MASTERCLASS, PING PONG, pub, THE GUN
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London Food & Drink News: 22 March 2012 (Londonist)
London Food & Drink News: 22 March 2012 Londonist, March 22, 2012 The Social teams up with The London Particular, West Norwood gets a Slow Food Festival and more food and drink news for London. READ MY COMPLETE POST: London … Continue reading
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Posted in Beer, Drink, Food, London, Pubs, Restaurants, Shopping, Street Markets
Tagged BEAMISH&MCGLUE, BLOODY MARY, CASK STRENGTH, CINNAMON 3, CINNAMON SOHO, JAPANESE WHISKY TASTING, London, london food & drink news, Londonist, PARADISE BY WAY OF KENSAL GREEN, pub, SUNDAY BLOODY SUNDAY, SUNDAY FUNDAY KIDS CLUB, SUNDAY LUNCH, THE LONDON PARTICULAR, THE SOCIAL, TIM PAYNE, tsuru, TSURU BISHOPSGATE, Vivek Singh, WEST NORWOOD, WEST NORWOOD SLOW FOOD FESTIVAL
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New Pub Review: The Hunter S., De Beauvoir Town (Londonist)
New Pub Review: The Hunter S., De Beauvoir Town Londonist, March 12, 2012 … contemporary, and especially pervy, accoutrements and lippy urinals in the men’s room are possibly worth a visit on their own … READ MY COMPLETE REVIEW: New … Continue reading
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Posted in Beer, Drink, Food, London, Pubs, Restaurants
Tagged beer, DE BEAUVOIR TOWN, islington, liquor, London, Londonist, N1, N1 3H, new pub, NEW PUB REVIEW, pub, SEVEN-EIGHTHS, SOUTHGATE ROAD, SUNDAY LUNCH, SUNDAY ROAST, TAXIDERMY, THE HUNTER S.
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Where’s the Beef? (CheapOair)
Where’s the Beef? CheapOair, March 15, 2012 Here’s a short and savoury list of a few salt beef favourites worth hitting the next time you’ve got a flight to London and visit Central London. READ MY COMPLETE POST: Where’s the Beef?
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Posted in CheapOair, Food, London, Pubs, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged bagels, BELL & BRISKET, BRASS RAIL BAR, Brick Lane Beigel Bake, cheapoair, London, Miskin's, pubs, QUEEN'S HEAD, restaurants, RUEBEN, Rueben's, SALT BEEF, selfridges, street food
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Best Places to Drink on St. Patrick’s Day in London (CheapOair)
Best Places to Drink on St. Patrick’s Day in London CheapOair, March 13, 2012 As if anyone needed yet another excuse to go out for a drink in London, here comes St Patrick’s Day. Hoping for a great night out in … Continue reading
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London Food & Drink News: 8 March 2012 (Londonist)
London Food & Drink News: 8 March 2012 Londonist, March 8, 2012 at 16:00 pm Free bloody Mary with your Sunday roast at Drake & Morgan restaurants plus more London food and drink news … READ MY COMPLETE POST: London … Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, London, Pubs, Restaurants, Wine
Tagged AMBAR, BARS, BLOODY MARY, british pie week, DRAKE & MORGAN, free, freebies, IMAX, LA DOLCE VITA, London, Londonist, LONELY PLANET, ODEON, pop-up, pub, pubs, restaurants, STEW HOUSE, street food, STREET FOOD FESTIVAL, SUNDAY ROAST, SWISS COTTAGE, THE DRIFT, the folly, the parlour, THE REFINERY, THE WHITE SWAN, VILLAGE UNDERGROUND, wine
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Britain’s Best Steak And Kidney Pie? Here’s The Recipe. (Londonist)
In case you didn’t get enough Great British stodge celebrating National Chip Week a couple of weeks back, it’s now British Pie Week. We’re not sure who comes up with all this week-of-the-whatever stuff or decides when conditions are just right for getting … Continue reading
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Posted in Beer, Drink, England, Food, London, Pubs, Recipes, Restaurants
Tagged british pie week, CARL SMITH, London, Londonist, mayfair, pie, pie and mash, pub, recipe, STEAK AND KIDNEY PIE, STEAK PIE, THE GUINEA, THE WINDMILL, W1, W1S 2AZ, westminster, YOUNG'S PUBS
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Bell & Brisket Salt Beef Bar @ The Queen’s Head, Piccadilly Circus (Londonist)
Bell & Brisket Salt Beef Bar @ The Queen’s Head, Piccadilly Circus Londonist, February 29, 2012 at 11:30 am The late Victorian, newly refurbed and really rather pretty Queen’s Head pub near Piccadilly Circus has recently caught on to London’s craving … Continue reading
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Posted in Beer, Drink, Food, London, Pubs, Restaurants
Tagged ale, BELL & BRISKET, DENMAN STREET, London, Londonist, LORD RUPERT, piccadilly circus, PICKLEBACK, pickles, pop-up, pub, pubs, REUBEN, RYE, SALT BEEF, sandwiches, soho, THE QUEENS HEAD, W1, W1D 7H
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What’s for Lunch? Old Tom’s Bar, Leadenhall Market (Londonist)
What’s for Lunch? Old Tom’s Bar, Leadenhall Market Londonist, February 28, 2012 at 11:30 am Easy does it and it’s done quite well at Old Tom’s Bar, where grazing menus featuring British cheese and artisanal meat are paired with craft … Continue reading
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Tagged ale, beer, BRITISH CHEESE, CHARCUTERIE, city of london, EC3, EC3V 1LR, leadenhall market, London, Londonist, lunch, OLD TOM'S BAR, pub, W4L, WHAT'S FOR LUNCH?, WHITTINGTON STREET, wine
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Exploring London’s Leadenhall Market (OneTravel)
Exploring London’s Leadenhall Market OneTravel, Feb 16, 2012 You can find everything from fashion outlets to stationary shops at Leadenhall Market. But food is the main retail ingredient here. And that makes a lot of sense. Back in the 14th century, a … Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, London, OneTravel, Pubs, Restaurants, Shopping, Travel
Tagged city of london, food market, leadenhall market, London, pubs, Shopping
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London Food & Drink News: 9 February 2012 (Londonist)
London Food & Drink News: 9 February 2012 Londonist, February 9, 2012 at 16:00 pm Berry boasts big wine sales, Housebites does brunch, Budvar hosts a tasting event + more London food and drink news … READ MY COMPLETE POST: … Continue reading
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Posted in Berry Bros & Rudd, Drink, Food, London, Pubs, Restaurants, Shopping, Wine
Tagged BBX, beer, Berry Bros & Rudd, BERRYS' BROKING EXCHANGE, BRAZILIAN BARBECUE, brunch, BUDVAR, CABANA, CARNIVAL, CINNAMON SOHO, DRAFT HOUSE, EAT-JAPAN, HOUSEBITES, HYPER JAPAN, London, london food & drink news, Londonist, ONLINE WINE SALES, pubs, restaurants, takeaway, Vivek Singh, wine
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Good Stuff
Quiet evening in … and a chance to publish another post in my Good Stuff series – essentially just quick lists of things I’ve come across lately and have really enjoyed but for whatever reason they didn’t make it into their own … Continue reading
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Posted in Celebrities, Food, Good Stuff, London, Music, Pubs, Restaurants, Shopping, Video
Tagged a nation of shopkeepers, berenice bejo, chinatown, chinese new year, dungeons & dragons, ELBULLI, FERRAN ADRIA, good stuff, jean dujardin, leong's legends, London, my neighbor totoro, the artist, tommy flanagan, WHITECHAPEL GALLERY, year of the dragon
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London Food & Drink News: 12 January 2012 (Londonist)
London Food & Drink News: 12 January 2012 Londonist, January 12, 2012 at 16:00 pm The Angel & Crown gets a relaunch, plus afternoon with a difference. READ MY COMPLETE POST: London Food & Drink News: 12 January 2012
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Posted in Beer, Drink, Food, London, Pubs, Restaurants
Tagged A LA CRUZ, afternoon tea, ASADOR, BISTRO DU VIN, BISTRO DU VIN SOHO, CANTON TEA COMPANY, CHARLOTTE'S BISTRO, chiswick, CORDERO ENTERO, EL BULLI, ELBULLI, ETM PUBS, FERRAN ADRIA, GAME NIGHT, HANNAH COLLINS, London, Londonist, MILLER HARRIS, pub, restaurants, soho, ST MARTIN'S LANE, THE ANGEL & CROWN, THE FRAGILE FEAST, WHITECHAPEL GALLERY
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Ten of London’s Oldest Pubs (OneTravel)
A number of pubs in London lay claim to being the oldest in town. Still, the jury’s still out on exactly which one is the absolute oldest. So here’s a handful of pubs with some of the strongest arguments for being the oldest (or at least among the oldest pubs) in London. Whether or not one of these fine drinking establishments actually is the indisputable longest-standing pub in London, one thing’s for sure – they’re all great and historic places for having a pint. Continue reading
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Where to Eat and Drink around London’s Covent Garden (OneTravel)
Where to Eat and Drink around London’s Covent Garden OneTravel, Dec 27, 2011 Covent Garden’s restaurants cater to the daily streams of shoppers and tourists, with several eateries conveniently lined along the piazza. READ MY COMPLETE POST: Where to Eat and Drink … Continue reading
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Tagged covent garden, London, OneTravel, restaurants, WC2
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Make Time to Dine at St Pancras Station (CheapOair)
Make Time to Dine at St Pancras Station CheapOair, December 15, 2011 Whether just passing through or staying put for awhile, make sure to enjoy some of the area’s impressive range of food and drink outlets. Trendy cafes, upscalerestaurants, street food, celebrated bars … Continue reading
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Posted in Beer, CheapOair, Coffee, Drink, Food, London, Pubs, Restaurants, Street Markets, Travel
Tagged BARS, CAFES, cheapoair, London, pubs, restaurants, st pancras, ST PANCRAS STATION, street food, train travel, TRANSPORTATION
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London Food & Drink News: 8 December 2011 (Londonist)
London Food & Drink News: 8 December 2011 Londonist, December 8, 2011 at 16:00 pm What’s up and coming in London food and drink news? A lot! Here’s this week’s particularly festive round up. READ MY COMPLETE POST: London Food & … Continue reading
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Posted in Christmas, Drink, Food, London, Pubs, Restaurants, Shopping
Tagged ALDWYCH, CHERISH FINDEN, CHRIS OSURN, CHRISTMAS FAIR, comptoir libanais, E5 BAKEHOUSE, FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA, ginger pig, GINGERBREAD HOUSE, Hansen & Lydersen, HARVEY NICHOLS' FIFTH FLOOR CAFE, HOME DELIVERY, hotel, HUBBUB, knightsbridge, KOPAPA, LA FROMAGERIE, London, london food & drink news, Londonist, NEW RESTAURANTS, palm court, paul a young, pub, seven dials, south kensington, THE DELAUNAY, the langham, THE WOLSELEY, water poet, WINTER FEAST MENU
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Some London Pubs with Fireplaces (CheapOair)
Some London Pubs with Fireplaces CheapOair, December 1, 2011 Brrr … Its cold outside. Gather some friends, grab a pint and cozy up with this warming list of London pubs with crackling wood-burning fireplaces. The pubs listed here are all … Continue reading
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Posted in Beer, CheapOair, Food, London, Pubs, Travel
Tagged ale, beer, cheapoair, Clerkenwell, dickensian, EC1, fireplaces, London, pub crawl, pubs, pubs with fireplaces, winter
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London Food & Drink News: 1 December 2011 (Londonist)
London Food & Drink News: 1 December 2011 Londonist, December 1, 2011 at 16:00 pm The Long Table is set for Dalston’s street foodie night owls, The Well and Boyd’s Brasserie capitalise on Christmas and Del’Aziz comes to Clapham. READ MY … Continue reading
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Posted in Christmas, Drink, Food, London, Pubs, Restaurants, Street Markets
Tagged boyd's brasserie, christmas trees, CLAPHAM, Clerkenwell, dalston, del'aziz, London, Londonist, MINCE PIES, mulled wine, night market, nuno mendes, pub, street food, street market, STREETSMART, SWEDISH SKI LODGE, the long table, The Well, trafalgar square, TRAFALGAR SQUARE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY, ZAHRA
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London Goes Big for Breakfast and Brunch (OneTravel)
London Goes Big for Breakfast and Brunch OneTravel, Nov 26, 2011 For a particularly ravenous start to your day, here are a few top recs for an equal parts high quality/high quantity breakfast (and brunch) in London … READ MY … Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, Hotels, London, OneTravel, Pubs, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged breakfast, brunch, cookbook cafe, FOX & ANCHOR, full english breakfast, hawksmoor, hotels, INTERCONTINENTAL LONDON PARK LANE, London, meat, morning, OneTravel, pub, restaurants
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Street Market Focus: Broadway Market (CheapOair)
Street Market Focus: Broadway Market CheapOair, November 04, 2011 It’s hard to think of somewhere in London that’s more hip, happening and delicious than Broadway Market. There’s a great variety of vendors selling everything from German-style sausages to burgers right off the … Continue reading
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Tagged broadway market, cheapoair, hackney, London, street markets
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London’s Spookiest Pubs (OneTravel)
London’s Spookiest Pubs OneTravel, Oct 28, 2011 Passengers arriving on flights to London around Halloween have a plethora of options for sharing drinks in the company of other-wordly figures. Here’s a list of a few particularly eerie spots that for … Continue reading
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Posted in Beer, Drink, Food, London, OneTravel, Pubs, Travel
Tagged drinking, halloween, haunted, intrepid fox, London, OneTravel, pubs, ten bells, the grenadier, the rising sun
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Street Market Focus: London’s Borough Market (OneTravel)
Street Market Focus: London’s Borough Market OneTravel, Oct 21, 2011 It’s a very good idea to come hungry as a trip to Borough Market is an opportunity to try a wide range of treats. Strong contenders for the best raclette, … Continue reading
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Tagged borough, borough market, London, OneTravel, southwark, street markets
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Samuel Smith Pubs Offer Great Value in Beautiful Settings (CheapOair)
Samuel Smith Pubs Offer Great Value in Beautiful Settings CheapOair, October 21, 2011 Some of London’s most traditional, beautiful and oldest pubs just happen to also be some of the cheapest and most conveniently located. It’s true. Samuel Smith, a … Continue reading
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Tagged ale, beer, cheapoair, drinking, London, pubs, sam smiths, samuel smith brewery, samuel smith pubs
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London Food & Drink News: 20 October 2011 (Londonist)
London Food & Drink News: 20 October 2011 Londonist, October 20, 2011 at 16:00 pm Apple Day, a 2fer deal at a Spitalfields pub, a meaty feasting night in Whitechapel and cocktails for calorie counters at a swish hotel bar. READ … Continue reading
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Tagged ADRIAN SOUTHALL, ANGELA HARTNETT, APPLE DAY, BARS, borough market, EMMA DUGGAN, FORTNUM & MASON, hotels, London, london food & drink news, Londonist, pubs, restaurants, ROCKWELL BAR, THE WATER POET, TRAFALGAR HOTEL, WHITECHAPEL GALLERY DINING ROOM
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