Tsuru Sushi (Restaurant)
Unit 3, 201 Bishopsgate, City of London, London, EC2M 3UG
“On the fringe of the city, where corporate money and chain style restaurants sit opposing the trendy and avant-garde bars and restaurants of Shoreditch and Old Street, is a new sushi eatery called Tsuru....”
Paul Wells, Fluid London reviewer
26 Aug 10
St James Restaurant and Bar (Bar / Restaurant)
4 Topsfield Parade, Middle Lane, Crouch End, London, N8 8PR
“Recently, I caught myself perusing the property section of a London newspaper (an affliction developed from years of being exposed to Kirsty Allsop and Sarah Beany, among others), and scoffed when reading...”
Paul Wells, Fluid London reviewer
22 Jul 10
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The Waterway Bar & Restaurant (Bar / Restaurant)
54 Formosa Street, Maida Vale, London, W9 2JU
“Entertainment has always been a crucial part of the dining experience, from minstrels to string quartets; belly dancers to pianists. True, half naked women wearing bells or a cliched classic recital may...”
Paul Wells, Fluid London reviewer
18 Jun 10
The Loose Box (Bar / Restaurant)
51 Horseferry Road, Westminster, London, SW1P 2AA
“For a venue that is obviously very proud of its heritage, the Loose Box is surprisingly modern inside, with a minimal feel that hints towards history rather than making it the bar's focus. Yet somehow,...”
Paul Wells, Fluid London reviewer
12 May 10
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Tamarind (Bar / Restaurant)
20 Queen Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 5PR
“Recently, I’ve found myself being accosted in the street by smugness. It’s a smugness that radiates from new-age foodies. You know the sort: people who grow their own potatoes; people who carry all their...”
Paul Wells, Fluid London reviewer
20 Apr 10
Adventure Bar & Lounge (Bar)
91 Battersea Rise, London, Battersea, London, SW11 1HW
“The idea of spending an evening drinking cocktails invokes images of enjoying short drinks whilst listening to jazz in a smokey, basement speakeasy. But this is just a fantasy - I don't really like Jazz...”
Paul Wells, Fluid London reviewer
25 Mar 10
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The Depot Brasserie (Bar / Restaurant)
Tideway Yard, Mortlake High Street, Barnes, London, SW14 8SN
“The idea of riverside dining fills me with a certain kind of provincial joy; a meal enjoyed in the reflection of glistening waters, followed by an afternoon walk along a promenade whilst boat racers train...”
Paul Wells, Fluid London reviewer
12 Mar 10
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Hush (Bar / Restaurant)
8 Lancashire Court, Brook Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 1EY
“Tourists in London are often given lots of advice on how to get the best out the fair city; buy on oyster card; take a tour bus; boat down the river Thames. The truth of the matter is that no-one will...”
Paul Wells, Fluid London reviewer
18 Feb 10
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The Slug & Lettuce (Bar)
County Hall, 5 Chicheley Street, Waterloo, London, SE1 7PJ
“I certainly enjoy a bargain and have been known to get feverish during the sales. I love 50% off. I've been know to cut and collect vouchers like a magpie hoarding shiny finds. I've recently discovered...”
Paul Wells, Fluid London reviewer
03 Feb 10
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The Bull (Bar / Restaurant)
Unit 1033, Westfield, Shepherd's Bush, London, W12 7GB
“The new and the old often work so well together, creating a delicate and intriguing balance that can capture the imagination. Evidence of this can be seen all around - indeed London is built on such foundations;...”
Paul Wells, Fluid London reviewer
18 Jan 10
The Pear Tree (Bar)
14 Margravine Rd, Barons Court, Hammersmith, London, W6 8HJ
“First impressions count for a great deal. They can mean the difference between being perceived as welcoming or rude; friendly or frightening; charming or vulgar. They count for a lot and a person or place...”
Paul Wells, Fluid London reviewer
03 Jan 10
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Rhodes Twenty Four (Bar / Restaurant)
24th Floor, Tower 42, 25 Old Broad Street, City of London, London, EC2N 1HQ
“I remember watching Gary Rhodes on TV when I was young. Very young. Back in the day when there were only 4 channels, Sky was for the very rich or the very very poor and no-one had ever heard the word 'freeview'....”
Paul Wells, Fluid London reviewer
05 Dec 09
Fox & Anchor (Bar)
15 Charterhouse Street, Farringdon, Clerkenwell, London, EC1M 6AA
“Venturing into the city for a bite to eat isn't something that excites me. Sitting down to dinner at a time when, seemingly, all of London's pinstriped office workers are intent on getting pissed, regardless...”
Paul Wells, Fluid London reviewer
28 Nov 09
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Miyako (Restaurant / Hotel)
Andaz Liverpool Street Hotel, 40 Liverpool Street, City of London, London, EC2M 7QN
“This weekend my flatmate is leaving our humble Camden abode and moving back home to her parents. Money troubles, you see. Sure, she's a nefarious miser who does an extremely convincing line in nagging...”
Paul Wells, Fluid London reviewer
14 Nov 09
Gourmet Burger Kitchen (Restaurant)
Soho Wharf, Clink Street, London Bridge, London, SE1 9DG
“As a person who enjoys eating out, I often find myself subject to the fear of succumbing to the modern disease that is being overweight. 'Fat' has connotations of being jolly and playful and living life...”
Paul Wells, Fluid London reviewer
05 Nov 09
Aqua London Nueva (Bar / Restaurant)
Fifth Floor, 240 Regent Street, entrance at 30 Argyll Street, Soho, London, W1F 7EB
“If you’ve turned your TV on recently and had your attention accosted by 'Masterchef', 'Britain's Best Dish' or any one of the numerous programmes Heston Blumenthal now puts his name to (the curious case...”
Paul Wells, Fluid London reviewer
29 Oct 09
The Punch Tavern (Bar)
99 Fleet Street, Blackfriars, London, EC4Y 1DE
“As a child I found Punch and Judy shows to be predictable, behind the times and profoundly unsatisfying. In spite of this, I had high hopes for a pub named after the show's brutish protagonist. Sadly,...”
Paul Wells, Fluid London reviewer
21 Oct 09
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The Meat And Wine Co (Restaurant)
Unit 1026A Westfield London Shopping Centre, Ariel Way, Shepherd's Bush, London, W12 7GA
“As the name suggests, The Meat and Wine Co. is a place that will strike fear into the hearts of teetotallers and vegetarians alike. From the moment you enter the venue via a fiery over sized doorway, you...”
Paul Wells, Fluid London reviewer
19 Oct 09
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Paul Wells reports back from the 3rd birthday party of ‘alternative’ Box Café Bar in Covent Garden. 22/04/10
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