Tag Archives: EC3

Sailing the Thames with Secret Adventures

Posted on 2018-07-26 by tikichris

Secret Adventures runs “unusual and off grid adventures in London and beyond, designed to generate a sense of exploration and wonder”. One of those adventures is a cruise of from Tower Bridge to the Thames Barrier and sailing back toward town with a stop at Greenwich Pier where guests disembarked. Continue reading →

Posted in London, Travel | Tagged city of london, east london, EC3, EC3N 4DT, greenwich, Greenwich Pier, Lady Daphne, London, Lower Thames Street, river cruise, river thames, Secret Adventures, thames, Thames barge, tower bridge, Tower Millennium Pier, Travel, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

Honi Poke Fenchurch Street

Posted on 2018-05-24 by tikichris

Honi Poke has opened its second location in London, this one near Fenchurch Street Station. Already a fan of Honi’s original Soho site (it’s probably my favourite poke in town), I was glad to hear the new of a more easterly sister outlet – and even more so when I got invited round to for a taste. Continue reading →

Posted in Beer, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants | Tagged american food, beer, city of london, Drink, EC3, EC3R 7NA, Fenchurch Street, Food, hawaiian food, Honi Poke, Honi Poke Fenchurch Street, New London Street, Poké, restaurants, reviews, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

Waka: Nikkei Take Away Takes Off in the City

Posted on 2017-10-12 by tikichris

Waka is a newly opened eatery located near Monument specialising in Nikkei cuisine that’s ready for take away and offered at super competitive price points. Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants | Tagged city of london, Drink, Eastcheap, EC3, EC3M 1DE, Food, japanese food, lunch, monument, nikkei, peruvian food, restaurants, reviews, sushi, take away, Waka, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

All Aboard for The Grand Journey with Bombay Sapphire

Posted on 2017-07-18 by tikichris

The Laverstoke Express has arrived in London inviting passengers to climb onboard for an immersive and delicious trip round the world with a stop along the way at every destination where Bombay Sapphire sources its ten botanicals. Continue reading →

Posted in A Gin of Ten Journeys, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Shopping | Tagged #TheGrandJourney, A Gin of Ten Journeys, Banking Hall, BARS, Bombay Sapphire, Bombay Sapphire: A Gin of Ten Journeys, Chef Tom Sellers, city of london, cocktails, Cornhill, Drink, east london, EC3, EC3V, Food, gin, London, restaurants, Shopping, Tom Sellers | Leave a comment

Ember London, Monument EC3

Posted on 2017-03-21 by tikichris

Fancy cocktails and bar food are the hallmark at Ember London, a sleek and slightly secretive basement bar recently opened just steps away from Monument Station. Continue reading →

Posted in Bars, Drink, Food, London, Luxury, Restaurants | Tagged BARS, burger, CHEESEBURGER, Chef Jonathon Villar, city of london, cocktails, Drink, EC3, EC3R 8AB, Ember, Ember EC3, Ember ED3, Ember London, Food, hamburger, Jonathon Villar, luxury, monument, Pudding Lane, restaurants, reviews, wagyu beef, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン | Leave a comment

Rooftop Pop-Up: Santa Monica at SkyLounge

Posted on 2016-05-27 by tikichris

Santa Monica Travel and Tourism is hosting a Santa Monica themed rooftop pop-up bar at the SkyLounge rooftop bar at the top of the DoubleTree by Hilton Tower of London hotel. Continue reading →

Posted in Bars, Beer, Drink, Food, Hotels, London, Restaurants, Travel, Wine | Tagged BARS, beer, city of london, cocktails, Doubletree, Doubletree by Hilton, Drink, east london, EC3, EC3N 4AF, Food, hilton, hotels, London, Pepys Street, POP UPS, restaurants, reviews, Rooftop bars, Santa Monica at SkyLounge, See Santa Monica, SkyLounge, SkyLounge at DoubleTree by Hilton Tower of London, tower hill, tower of london, Travel, wine, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

Best Fish and Chips in London? The Perkin Reveller at The Tower of London

Posted on 2013-08-26 by tikichris

For a touristic all rounder wedged between The Tower of London and Tower Bridge, the Perkin Reveller dishes out a quality dining experience and an excellent introduction to the best of British fare. Continue reading →

Posted in Beer, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Travel | Tagged beer, british cuisine, british food, british restaurant, chirs osburn, cocktails, EC3, EC3N 4AB, fish and chips, London, London blog, new restaurant review, restaurant, restaurant review, review, The Tower of London, The Wharf at The Tower of London, tower bridge, tower hill, tower of london, Tower Wharf, zomato | 2 Comments

London Daily Photo: Getting to the Point

Posted on 2013-02-08 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged 30 ST MARY AXE, city of london, EC3, EC3A 8EP, GHERKIN, LDP, London, London Daily Photo, Londonist, lunch, MEMBERS CLUB, Photography, review, SEARCY'S, THE CITY, the gherkin, the shard | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Top

Posted on 2013-02-01 by tikichris

The Factory House (Blue Tomato)

Posted on 2012-12-11 by tikichris

The Factory House is a new Victorian themed restaurant in the City with an aim to be a “refuge for the modern-day industrialist.” A bit kitsch to be sure, but the place is comfortable enough with a fully stocked bar … Continue reading →

Posted in Blue Tomato, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Wine | Tagged bar, beaujolais, BLUE TOMATO, Brouilly Les Thibaults 2010, city of london, EC3, EC3M 7AA, JOSPER GRILL, leadenhall market, lime street, London, new restaurant review, review, wine | Leave a comment

The Factory House (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-12-01 by tikichris

… it can be hit or miss around there if you don’t know what to look for. The Factory House is more than a safe best. Read my complete post at the OneTravel blog.

Posted in Drink, Food, London, OneTravel, Restaurants, Travel, Wine | Tagged bar, beaujolais, Brouilly Les Thibaults 2010, city of london, EC3, EC3M 7AA, JOSPER GRILL, leadenhall market, lime street, London, new restaurant review, OneTravel, review, wine | Leave a comment

A Not So Snarky Take on The Factory House

Posted on 2012-11-28 by tikichris

Before making my way to the weeks old Factory House last week, I did a quick Google to see what lay in store for me and my taste buds. Yikes! A couple of heavy hitting reviewers did not like this … Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Wine | Tagged bar, beaujolais, Brouilly Les Thibaults 2010, city of london, EC3, EC3M 7AA, JOSPER GRILL, leadenhall market, lime street, London, new restaurant review, review, wine | Leave a comment

‘Stache Touch Ups and More @ The Factory House, EC3 Tonight #Movember

Posted on 2012-11-23 by tikichris

Photo by Kemey Lafond Tonight from 5pm to 8pm, The Factory House restaurant and bar at Leadenhall Market will be transformed into a barbershop for a special complimentary moustache grooming event, hosted alongside Movember and Gillette. The grooming event aims … Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, Freebies, London, Restaurants | Tagged barbers, city of london, cocktails, EC3, EC3M 7AA, facial hair, free, freebie, gillette, grooming, leadenhall market, lime street, London, man pampering, men's grooming, mo bros, MOUSTACHES, MOVEMBER, pop-up, restaurant, rudyard kipling, the factory house | Leave a comment

Free Pint of Beer And A Record Breaking Toast @ The Lamb Tavern, Leadenhall Market (Londonist)

Posted on 2012-04-11 by tikichris

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 →

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 | Leave a comment

What’s for Lunch? Searcys, The Gherkin (Londonist)

Posted on 2012-03-27 by tikichris

Members only fine dining “delivered in elegant, minimalistic surroundings” with a fantastic 360° panorama from 180 metres above London in one of its most iconic buildings: Yeah, lunch (or any excuse to visit) at the top of the Gherkin makes … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, London, Restaurants | Tagged 30 ST MARY AXE, ARNAUD STEVENS, city of london, EC3, EC3A 8EP, GHERKIN, London, Londonist, lunch, MEMBERS CLUB, review, SEARCY'S, THE CITY, W4L, WHAT'S FOR LUNCH? | Leave a comment

What’s for Lunch? Old Tom’s Bar, Leadenhall Market (Londonist)

Posted on 2012-02-29 by tikichris

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 →

Posted in Beer, Drink, Food, London, Pubs, Restaurants | 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 | Leave a comment

The Folly Opens in The City Near Monument (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-11-04 by tikichris

The Folly Opens in The City Near Monument Londonist, November 4, 2010 9:00 PM Open for breakfast, brunch, dinner and with a late license until 1am on Thursdays and Fridays, a “mixology table”, a flower shop, a deli, a secret … Continue reading →