Brunch Find: Hally’s London

Hally's London | meltingbutter.com Restaurant Hotspot

A brunch visit to Hally’s in Parsons Green does a pretty good job of convincing you that you’re in California”¦ The interior is beach house-esque, with a backdrop of shabby chic white-washed walls and shelves carrying a carefully curated collection of colorful knick-knacks and accents. The beautiful Chelsea set – fresh from pilates and beach-body-ready […]

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Restaurant Find: Bob Bob Ricard London

Bob Bob Ricard London | meltingbutter.com Restaurant Hotspot_Press Fir Champagne

Likened by one food critic to “dining inside a Fabergé egg”, Russian-owned Bob Bob Ricard is a Soho restaurant choice for when you want to make a statement. The interior (designed by the late and great David Collins, of The Ivy and The Wolseley fame) is gilded and brightly-hued but is subtly lit so as […]

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Restaurant Find: Merchants Tavern London

Merchants Tavern London | meltingbutter.com Restaurant Hotspot

Located just off Great Eastern Street in Shoreditch, Merchants Tavern is housed in a Victorian warehouse and former apothecary, and comprises a large restaurant, buzzing bar and private dining room. Merchants Tavern serves a Modern European menu, directed by seasonality. Upon arrival, I stood in the middle of the buzzing bar and drunk in the […]

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Restaurant Find: Corner Room London

Corner Room London | meltingbutter.com Restaurant Hotspot

Corner Room is tucked away inside Bethnal Green’s Town Hall Hotel, so you have to know about it to find it (you can thank me later!). And it certainly is one to add to your little black book. The interior is dominated by reclaimed pendant lights, no two the same; furniture is homely and the […]

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Restaurant Find: Rawduck London

Rawduck London | meltingbutter.com Restaurant Hotspot_trout, freekeh, salted coconut yoghut & dill

Rawduck is rather annoyingly ‘in the middle of nowhere’, requiring a significant walk from whichever Overground station you choose. When this is considered, the busyness of the place is testament to its offering, which is comprised of high quality Mediterranean-inspired plates for sharing, accompanied by a list of cocktails and natural, biodynamic wines. Sister to […]

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Cocktail & Dessert Find: Basement Sate London

Basement Sate London | meltingbutter.com Cocktail Hotspot

It’s wise that you know about Basement Sate for all future date nights that need a proper finale. When dinner and drinks in Soho have gone down a treat, this underground den is the ideal last stop that will really impress, with a seasonal menu focused squarely on the best parts of any evening: cocktails […]

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Restaurant Find: Granger & Co London Clerkenwell

Granger & Co London | meltingbutter.com Restaurant Hotspot

Clerkenwell is a brunch-seeker’s dream, with a multitude of trendy spots serving this leisurely weekend meal. Granger & Co is one such venue, and it’s a great place to have in your little black book. Australian chef Bill Granger takes huge joy in good, fresh dishes made with seasonal ingredients, and this is channeled into […]

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Restaurant Find: Dishoom King’s Cross London

Dishsoom Kings Cross London | meltingbutter.com Restaurant Hotspot

There’s a new Dishoom in town – and I would be so bold as to say it’s my favourite restaurant in London.  Let me attempt to put into words what it is that makes this latest Bombay café the best yet… Dishoom King’s Cross delivers a dining experience like no other – never before have […]

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Restaurant Find: Hubbard & Bell London

Hubbard & Bell London | meltingbutter.com Restaurant Hotspot_Nina Fitton

Hubbard & Bell London is the café/restaurant located inside the new Hoxton Hotel, which confusingly, is located in Holborn, not Hoxton. One breakfast date was all it took to make all my interior design dreams come true and put this slice of aesthetic perfection firmly at the top of my latest List Of Obsessions. The […]

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Fancy Breakfast Find: Berners Tavern London

Berners Tavern London | meltingbutter.com Restaurant Hotspot

Berners Tavern should be your first thought when you fancy a dose of serious glamour in central London. Located inside the London EDITION hotel in Fitzrovia, there is nothing old school about this glamour, despite first appearances. Yes, the walls are covered with gilded baroque-style frames, but the overall effect is very modern and overtly […]

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