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Galvin la chappelle Spitalfields
food + drink Spitalfields

Galvin La Chapelle, Summer Set-Lunch, Spitalfields

So very nearly lost to developers, the magnificent Gothic hall in which Michelin-starred Galvin La Chapelle resides truly is a wonder, which is as it should be, because the food is most definitely divine…

By Beast LondonAugust 12, 2025August 13, 2025
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barbarella italian restaurant canary wharf
Canary Wharf food + drink

Barbarella Italian Restaurant, Canary Wharf

Velvet Booths, Truffle Dreams, and Big Mama Glam at Barbarella, Canary Wharf…

By Beast LondonJuly 28, 2025
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Cinnamon Kitchen london city indian restaurant
food + drink Spitalfields

Cinnamon Kitchen, London City

The Cinnamon Collection is turning up the heat with a line-up of bold, flavour-packed experiences across their restaurants – from live jazz and tasting menus, to unlimited chaat and late-night sharing feasts. We headed to Cinnamon Kitchen in the City to see what the fuss is all about…

By Beast LondonJuly 10, 2025July 10, 2025
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2025 London Beer festival
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2025 London Craft Beer Festival heads to the Thames

If you’re the kind of person who plans their July around hazy IPAs and perfectly paired street food, clear your calendar: the London Craft Beer Festival is back – and this year, it’s pouring into a new home.

By Beast LondonJuly 9, 2025
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Templar wine bar and restaurant stratford
food + drink Stratford

Templar Wine Bar and Restaurant, Stratford Cross

From wasteland to wonderland, Stratford has certainly undergone a transformation over the past decade, as evidenced by the recent arrival of Templar, a buzzing wine bar cum restaurant that’s ticking all the right boxes

By Beast LondonJuly 9, 2025
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ian goodman and lee glenn - darkhorse
food + drink Stratford

From Soho to Stratford: The restauranteurs, Ian Goodman & Lee Glenn behind Darkhourse and Templar

Seasoned hospitality pros, this dynamic duo came together 10 years ago to open acclaimed Stratford eatery Darkhorse, and now they’ve launched Templar, a buzzing wine bar-cum restaurant, in the same East London locale

By Beast LondonMay 30, 2025May 30, 2025
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Best Al Fresco Restaurants
food + drink

The Best Al Fresco Bars & Restaurants in East London

Rain or shine, we’ve got you covered – with some of the the best al fresco drinking and dining destinations in East London…

By Beast LondonMay 30, 2025May 30, 2025
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chef Tom Brown, Richard Turner Burger and Beyond collab
food + drink Shoreditch

Surf, Turf, and a Side of Drip: Tom Brown x Richard Turner Bring Pan de Cristal Heat to Burger & Beyond

Tom Brown meets Richard Turner in this one-month-only surf ‘n’ turf smash-up at Burger & Beyond

By Beast LondonMay 27, 2025
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Michelin starred Chef Tom Brown
food + drink people

Interview: Chef Tom Brown

From a humble kitchen hand growing up in Cornwall to a Michelin-starred chef, Tom Brown has made quite a splash in East London. After the […]

By Beast LondonMay 27, 2025September 30, 2025
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food + drink Liverpool Street

Bluebird City at the South Place Hotel, Liverpool Street

When news reached us that the iconic Bluebird restaurant on the Kings Road had winged its way over to the city, a table was promptly booked, and suffice to say, it didn’t disappoint

By Beast LondonMay 15, 2025May 15, 2025
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Island Poké shoreditch
food + drink Shoreditch

Island Poké x Pimentae Tequila

Just when you thought happy hour couldn’t get any cooler, Island Poké has teamed up with tequila trailblazers Pimentae to drop the ultimate summer vibe in the city: Island Hour.

By Beast LondonMay 1, 2025
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Gaucho steak restaurant towere bridge
food + drink Tower Hill

Gaucho Steak Restaurant’s Pre-Theatre Menu

Looking for a pre-theatre dinner that delivers drama and deliciousness? Gaucho’s new set menu brings bold Argentinian flavours, along with killer cocktails. Head to their Tower Bridge spot for stunning riverside views and a seriously stylish dining experience…

By Beast LondonApril 22, 2025April 22, 2025
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The Brave, Essex Road

An elegant pub with a fine line in food, The Brave may only be a few months old, but it’s definitely hit the ground running

By Beast LondonApril 8, 2025April 7, 2025
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Island Poké X Le Bab pop up
Liverpool Street

Island Poké x Le Bab, Broadgate

The Poké-Bab Party you didn’t know you needed (but definitely do!)

By Beast LondonApril 7, 2025
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galvin bar and bistro spitalfields
food + drink Spitalfields

Galvin Bistrot & Bar, Spitalfields

London’s bistro scene is having a moment, but some spots don’t need a trend to prove their worth. Galvin Bistrot & Bar, perched on the edge of Spitalfields Market, has been quietly and confidently nailing French cuisine for the last five years.

By Beast LondonMarch 24, 2025March 26, 2025
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Origin city chefs pass
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Interview: Graham Chatham, Chef Patron at Origin City

On a quick break from his busy Smithfield kitchen, where nose to tail dining is very much at the fore, acclaimed chef Graham Chatham reveals his life-long passion for good food and why his style of cooking is all about respect

By Beast LondonMarch 14, 2025
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food + drink Liverpool Street

House of Holi at Cinnamon Kitchen City

Spring is here, and what better way to shake off the winter blues than by diving headfirst into a whirlwind of colour, spice, and celebration? Cinnamon Kitchen City’s House of Holi is back for its eighth year, turning the heart of London’s financial district into a vibrant playground where joy, food, and festivity collide.

By Beast LondonMarch 12, 2025
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angelina italian restaurant city of london
City food + drink

Osteria Angelina: A Bold New Pasta & Grill Spot from the Angelina Dalston Team

If you’re after big, bold flavours with a side of slick City style, Osteria Angelina is about to be your new favourite spot…

By Beast LondonFebruary 21, 2025
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origin city restaurant smithfield
food + drink Smithfield

Origin City, West Smithfield

Whatever your troubles, they will miraculously disappear at this superb Smithfield restaurant where nose-to-tail dining has been taken to a level that truly transports…

By Beast LondonFebruary 6, 2025March 14, 2025
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Chiave best bar shoreditch east london
food + drink Shoreditch

Inside Chiave, Shoreditch’s Newest Gem

Nestled in the heart of Shoreditch, Chiave isn’t just a bar – it’s a celebration of connection, creativity, and craft. We chatted to the duo who brought Chiave to life…

By Beast LondonJanuary 16, 2025
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