Adventure Bar (East Dulwich) (Bar)
72 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, Dulwich, London, SE22 8HF
“Best for: sweet cocktails; loud singalong tunes; and boozy parties for Londoners in their early 20s to early 30s. Great: for anyone who hearts the movie Cocktail. Adventure:...”
Christian Rose-Day, Fluid London reviewer 07 Oct 12

No 67 (Restaurant)
The South London Gallery, 67 Peckham Road, Peckham & Camberwell, London, SE5 8UH
“Best for: bottles of wine for under £30; alfresco brunches; post-gallery dinners; outstanding coffee. Great: one-sheet printed menu, with few options, that smells of...”
Christian Rose-Day, Fluid London reviewer 25 Sep 12

Boqueria (Restaurant)
192 Acre Lane, Brixton, London, SW2 5UL
“Best for: delicious tapas, artistic minimalism, and smooth Spanish red wines. Great: for those who live near Brixton or Clapham. Consider art, for a moment, in all...”
Christian Rose-Day, Fluid London reviewer 16 Sep 12

El Camion & The Pink Chihuahua (Bar / Restaurant)
25-27 Brewer Street, Soho, London, W1F 0RR
“Best for: cheesy, meaty Mexican cuisine. Great: late night Soho basement bar with killer tunes and tequila cocktails. “Now, I want you to go in that bag and find...”
Christian Rose-Day, Fluid London reviewer 04 Sep 12

Wenlock & Essex (Restaurant)
18-26 Essex Road, Angel & Islington, London, N1 8LN
“ Best for: taxidermy curiosities and thrills down in the lavatories (or so the neon sign claims). Great: Vaudeville-slanted sister bar to The Electricity Showrooms...”
Christian Rose-Day, Fluid London reviewer 22 Aug 12

The Drawing Room Cafe (Bar / Restaurant)
Fulham Palace, Bishop's Avenue, Fulham, London, SW6 6EA
“Best for: losing yourself at one of London’s best kept secrets. Great: value for money in a beautiful “countryside” setting. It’s hot and you can feel the sun prickling...”
Christian Rose-Day, Fluid London reviewer 11 Aug 12

Bar 366 (Bar)
366 Garratt Lane, Earlsfield, Wandsworth, London, SW18 4ES
“Best for: sweet cocktails; 30 and upwards professionals in south London; epic games of I-Spy. Great: decor; attention to detail; and use of premium brands. “Sup,...”
Christian Rose-Day, Fluid London reviewer 23 Jul 12

Nineteen Below (Bar / Restaurant / Hotel)
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 19 New Bridge Street, Blackfriars, City of London, London, EC4V 6DB
“Best for: World record breaking achievements in the centre of London. Great: selection of cocktails; level of service; Italian meat & cheese platters; and Dim Sum. At...”
Christian Rose-Day, Fluid London reviewer 11 Jul 12

Roti Chai (Restaurant)
3 Portman Mews South, Portman Village, Marylebone, London, W1H 6AS
“Best for:a fast turnaround lunch; a post-shopping refuel; or an Indian meal that won’t leave you bloated. Great: red meat dishes and cocktails. The proximity to...”
Christian Rose-Day, Fluid London reviewer 02 Jul 12

Le Pont de la Tour Restaurant (Restaurant)
Butler's Wharf Building, 36D Shad Thames, City of London, London, SE1 2YE
“Best for: French accents; outstanding service; views across the Thames. Great: riverside restaurant for impressing business clients, Californian Americans, and me. The...”
Christian Rose-Day, Fluid London reviewer 20 Jun 12

Balans (Bar / Restaurant)
60 Old Compton Street, Soho, London, W1D 4UG
“Best for: large portions; pre-theatre dining; checking out hot men. Great: central London location; starters and desserts; Soho restaurant with a punchy atmosphere. The...”
Christian Rose-Day, Fluid London reviewer 21 May 12

Gillray’s Steakhouse & Bar (Bar / Restaurant / Hotel)
London Marriott Hotel County Hall, London County Hall, Waterloo, London, SE1 7PB
“Best for: casual, meat-heavy, British comfort cuisine, especially for those who are not from London. Great: views of the London Eye, the river Thames, and the best...”
Christian Rose-Day, Fluid London reviewer 10 May 12

The Hunter S. (Bar)
194 Southgate Road, Dalston, London, N1 3HT
“Best for: being cooler than Shoreditch and Dalston. Great: beef wellington; Art Deco interior; and sexy-time scenes in London’s best pub toilets. London, you already...”
Christian Rose-Day, Fluid London reviewer 18 Apr 12

The Brompton Quarter Brasserie (Restaurant)
223-225 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London, SW3 2EJ
“Best for: healthy seafood; a post-shopping Knightsbridge natter; bright airy brasserie dining. Great: service with a smile; use of light and colour in everything; specials...”
Christian Rose-Day, Fluid London reviewer 20 Mar 12

The Door Oyster Bar & Grill (Bar / Restaurant)
33 Cornhill, City of London, London, EC3V 3ND
“Best for: big juicy steaks, the kind that City workers can’t resist. Great: restaurant if you want a very quiet, cold night out. Think of all the doors you use....”
Christian Rose-Day, Fluid London reviewer 21 Feb 12

Powder Keg Diplomacy (Restaurant)
147 St John’s Hill, Clapham, London, SW11 1TQ
“Best for: Victorian cocktails; Victorian conservatory restaurant dining; Victorian time travel in south London. Great: British gin; British produce; British wine; British...”
Christian Rose-Day, Fluid London reviewer 04 Feb 12

Shaka Zulu (Bar / Restaurant / Club)
Stables Market, Chalk Farm, Camden, London, NW1 8AB
“Best for: sinning; meat; soul music; underground cocktails; Camden getaways; and more sinning. Great: if you’re waiter is an ebullient chap called Tebeho. Africa,...”
Christian Rose-Day, Fluid London reviewer 10 Jan 12

MEATmarket (Restaurant)
The Deck, Jubilee Market Hall, Tavistock Street, Covent Garden, West End, London, WC2E 8BE
“This place is a bit tricky to find so I suggest approaching along Tavistock Street instead of the Covent Garden piazza side. It's basically on a balcony above the 'tacky' market on the south side of Covent Garden, above all the chintz sellers. Wrap up warm because it's chilly up there during winter. A great use of space though and love the authentic decor. The Philly cheesesteak could be cheesier but delicious nonetheless. Boozy milkshakes are a good call too.”
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The Restaurant Hunter, London 13 Feb 13

Camden Head (Bar)
2 Camden Walk, Camden Passage, Angel & Islington, London, N1 8DY
“Great quirky location, nice little beer garden outside, a decent selection of beers on tap, plenty of comfy seating, roaring fire, a comedy club upstairs twice a week (free to get in too I think), and loads of cool, beautiful people. The best pub in Angel.”
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The Restaurant Hunter, London 03 Feb 12

Two Floors (Bar / Restaurant)
3 Kingly Street, Soho, London, W1R 5LF
“Decent tunes, great cocktails, a few unusual beers, great Soho location. A decent bar amongst the madness.”
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Roger Simons, Tooting 23 Nov 10

The Borderline (Bar / Club)
Orange Yard, Manette Street, Soho, London, W1 V5LB
“The brand new refurbishment has made this legendary live music bar in Soho much more appealing. Nothing wrong with being clean and tidy whilst you rock and roll.”
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Les Doering, Canada 23 Nov 10

The Crabtree Tavern (Bar / Restaurant)
Rainville Road, Fulham, Hammersmith, London, W6 9HA
“Not only is this one of the best hidden gem pubs in the whole of London it must also be one of the best beer gardens in London. Fantastic beer garden, loads of room, varying seating arrangements, great food, and an excellent array of beers. I'm happy!”
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John Davidson, Putney 23 Nov 10

The CAMP (closed) (Bar / Restaurant / Club)
70-74 City Road, Shoreditch, Shoreditch, London, EC1Y 2BJ
“Feels a little like a student bar, in Berlin, in the 1980s. Chilled out crowd though.”
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Nat Fedger, Stockwell 23 Nov 10

Roadtrip (Bar)
243 Old Street, Shoreditch, London, EC1V 9EY
“Went in here for the first time last night and although this bar gets marked down for not having any ales or bitters (even though they have about 16 types of lager), the vibe is certainly pretty cool. Part punk, part Americana, part nouveau-riche, this bar will appeal to the rockers and the rollers of Shoreditch. Especially with the new live band club downstairs. The burgers and pizzas are quite decent too.”
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Simon Truffle, Streatham 23 Nov 10

The Old Blue Last (Bar)
38 Great Eastern Street, Shoreditch, London, EC2A 3ES
“There are two reasons why myself and my mates like coming here. (a) Top, top tunes. (b) Hot, hot girls. If you like either (a) or (b) to be just a little bit indie and very very cool, then this is the pub for you. Easily the best pub in Shoreditch.”
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Devon Clutchers, Stokie 23 Nov 10

The Nightjar (Bar)
129-131 City Road, Shoreditch, Shoreditch, London, EC1V 1JB
“Another brilliant cocktail bar idea to hit Shoreditch. Will this trend never end?! The mixture of Prohibition speakeasy cocktails and live music make this one of my new favourite bars. Not particularly easy to find, but worth it nonetheless.”
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Andy Cram, Chelsea 23 Nov 10

Caponata & The Forge (Bar / Restaurant / Club)
3-7 Delancey Street, Camden, London, NW1 7NL
“I'm not sure what it's like at night (although I have heard it has some top jazz), but during the day this is a great place for a bit of wifi, a coffee, and some cool surroundings. The layout is quite modern and really bright. Great for gazing out of the window.”
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Fergal Dunhill, Reading 08 Nov 10

My Dining Room (closed) (Bar / Restaurant)
18 Farm Lane, Fulham, London, SW6 1PP
“This bar and restaurant is a true hidden gem. Nobody would hardly know it's there. But boy does it pack a punch. Fantastic food, really great wine list, plus it's a bar, a pub, and a restaurant all rolled into one. Perfect for those cosy Sunday afternoons. The staff are super friendly too so don't be afraid to ask questions. They know their stuff.”
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Kenneth Tailspin, Chelsea 08 Nov 10

Rhodes W1 Restaurant & Private Dining Room (closed) (Bar / Restaurant / Hotel)
The Cumberland Hotel, Great Cumberland Street, Marylebone, London, W1H 7DL
“Absolutely superb. The service is incredible (especially the knowledgeable sommelier) and the food is beautifully creative. This is an ideal restaurant for anyone looking to get away from the crowds. Celebrities, bankers, and those happy to splurge a bit of cash on a romantic meal right near Hyde Park, you will all love it. A truly remarkable experience.”
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Leslie Crane, Hampstead 07 Nov 10

The Devonshire (Bar)
39 Balham High Road, Balham, London, SW12 9AN
“Two reasons I love this pub: the massive beer garden out the back (deceptively narrow this pub); and the fine selection of ales on tap. Yeh, even girls can like ales you know! I also like how the interior is quite plush. Nice one Young's for bringing South West London yet another stylish pub that locals like myself actually want to hang out in.”
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Joe Pickle, Balham 07 Nov 10

McQueen Lounge Bar & Club (Bar / Club)
55-61 Tabernacle Street, Shoreditch, London, EC2A 4AA
“There's no denying that the cocktails are some of the best cocktails in Shoreditch, but the decor and the whole 'City' vibe is just a little out of place in Shoreditch. This bar needs to be about half a mile down towards Liverpool Street, Moorgate and Bank. It's meant for suits and people who get the Essex train into London for a night out. Brown leather absolutely everywhere - come on people! Looked good in the 90s. The previous incarnation - Tabernacle? - was much better. What happened to the disco floor downstairs? Now it's just pictures of naked ladies and shot girls wandering about. Trashy. Still, good place to satrt an evening for a quiet cocktail.”
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Chris Bandstand, Angel 07 Nov 10

Kyashii (closed) (Bar / Restaurant)
4a Upper St Martin’s Lane, West End, West End, London, WC2H 9NY
“Outstanding fish dishes and hot sake. If you're looking for a swanky restaurant away from the maddening crowds of Leicester Square and Covent Garden then this West End Japanese restaurant (just opposite Stringfellows) is the schizzle. Slick, chic, shiny - it's a WAG's wet dream. Feels almost like a high end club. Recommend a cocktail upstairs first.”
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Simon Salmon, Hampstead 06 Nov 10

Purl (Bar)
50-54 Blandford Street, Marylebone, London, W1U 7HX
“Possibly the best new bar in all of London, and easily the best hidden gem bar in London. The cocktails are amazing - real alchemy sh*t, these guys know their stuff - and if you like quirky bars with hidden dens and Victorian charm, you'll love this bar. Old school vibe in modern central London.”
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Dom Lamb, Stoke Newington 06 Nov 10

Salvador & Amanda (Bar / Restaurant)
8 Great Newport Street, West End, London, WC2H 7JA
“I had a most enjoyable evening here the other night with a beautiful woman. We finished up here after closing all the other bars in the area and this bar had the right kind of atmosphere for us to carry on. It stays open late so it's popular with student, foreign visitors going out in the Leicester Square area and anyone who works in the hospitality industry. So quite an enjoyable mix of folk and a funky mix of music. £3.50 a piece or a bottle of beer - not bad for the area.”
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Barry Lashes, West Ham 06 Nov 10

Masaledar (Restaurant)
121 Upper Tooting Road, Tooting, London, SW17 7TJ
“I've lived in Tooting for about 8 years now and this is definitely the best Indian restaurant in the area. The recent refurbishment has made it quite a cool place to hang out too: the glass-covered kitchen so you can watch the magic happen; the water feature wall; the sparkly walls; the mood lighting. And the food is excellent considering the price they ask for it. The spices aren't too hot either so if you normally go a korma, extend your boundaries and try something a little meaner. You wont regret it. BYOB perfect with Tescos just over the road too.”
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Leigh, Tooting 05 Nov 10

Tayyabs (Restaurant)
83-89 Fieldgate Street, Whitechapel & Wapping, London, E1 1JU
“Many people believe Tayyabs is the best Pakistani restaurant in London. I think it's definitely up there, but not possibly the best. It's certainly popular. We reserved a table for 12 on a Tuesday night and we still had to wait in line for half an hour. It's insanely busy in there. The service is great though and the lamb chops are legendary (my main reason for going really). But I did find some of the food a tad greasy and I couldn't help thinking that there must be better curry restaurants in London. I might stick with Tooting next time.”
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Nigel, Streatham 06 Oct 10

Coffee 1st (Restaurant)
53 Battersea Rise, Clapham, London, SW11 1HH
“Great lunches, nice little garden patio area, perfect for yummy mummies and people with laptops looking for wifi in Clapham Junction.”
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Thomas, Clapham Junction 28 Sep 10

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