Personally, I am more of a restaurant kind of person than the type to frequent bars and pubs. Rowdy and crowded are words that spring to mind, but a recent visit to Archer Street was a complete breath of fresh air
There are gastropubs and then there are gastropubs in Regents Park. There is a certain sense of serenity when you stroll from St Johns Wood station to Drunch. The streets are spotlessly clean, the locals are so incredibly civil
The ever-popular Grand Union, Brixton has been taken over recently by the ever-reliable Young's & Co and they have reverted back to the former name of Hope and Anchor.
Here at Townfish, we are big fans of Darwin & Wallace venues; their clean design and varied menu have been winning over Londoners in all corners of our city
The popularity of dim sum outside of the Chinatown bubble has been steadily increasing in the last decade thanks in part to the diversification of Londoners' palates and the rebranding of the offering to appeal to a wider audience
Regular followers of Townfish will know how much we adore St Martins Lane hotel with its quirky artistic touches and boutique vibes
Walking around Farringdon, I do often wonder how many people live in the area, which I've always thought of as more of a hub for commercial offices
In a hidden part of Liverpool Street, enclosed by tall office buildings, you might have noticed a highly unusual, incongruous building in Bishopgate’s Churchyard
Every successful food pop-up likes to graduate to become a fully-fledged restaurant and the team behind Dead Dolls House has successfully achieved that dream
Crazy golf at times does get an unfair reputation for being an activity for the children in an uninspiring resort town. However, a visit to Swingers is very likely to change your opinion of this extremely sociable sport
With the summery weather fast approaching, expect a plethora of articles about rooftop bars in Central London to be hitting your inboxes and social media streams very soon
Six Storeys is such a fantastic concept, you wonder why other venues haven't formulated similar ideas
Chicken is a notoriously tricky dish to please diners and probably even less so hardened restaurant reviewers
You might suspect if President Trump was visiting London, his first port of call might be The Holy Birds instead of Buckingham Palace
There is an effortless charm with everything associated with Ember, a pan Asian fusion bar and dining establishment in Monument
The joys of walking into a pristine boutique hotel where every corner is a piece of artwork is very much in evidence when you stroll into St Martins Lane hotel
Flavour Garden has the kind of special kerb appeal where you are compelled to stop and take notice
At Townfish, we love supporting local, independent businesses, so there was no hesitation when we were invited down for a business meeting at Brother Marcus in Balham
If you are looking to improve your street cred, it doesn't get more trendy than heading to a bar in Hackney
It is fascinating to create a 'family tree' for chefs in the London restaurant scene, because everyone seems to be connected with everyone else
We might have mentioned before that Kingly Court is fast becoming the destination of choice for London foodies
It only seems like yesterday the famous Chelsea complex, Bluebird opened but in fact it has been around for over 20 years now
As a general rule of thumb, I wouldn't choose to dine at venues which are marketed more as a nightclub unless you want a night of culinary disappointment and a hefty bill in your pocket
We love recommending to our followers quirky, unusual experiences to savour and having Dinner at the Twits must be one of the most bizarre dining experiences you will ever encounter
Before the likes of Nobu coming on to the restaurant scene and making fusion cuisine fashionable, there was Trader Vic's already in business in London back in 1963
Recommending quirky, challenging and fun activities is what we love to do at Townfish.
The popularity of restaurants in London do vary as much as movements on the stock market, very few of them truly stand the test of time
If your perception of Caribbean food is casual street food such as jerk chicken served in a beach shack, you will be in for a severe culture shock when you visit Cottons
Hatchett's Hotel and Coffee House was one of the most famous coaching inns in the 18th and 19th century in Piccadilly
The revival in gin that has been prevalent throughout the last decade shows no signs of stopping courtesy of venues like Graphic bar in Soho.
If you are looking for a classy yet quirky restaurant, Flora Indica is one to consider that delivers on both fronts.
The guys from Mussel Men have been extremely popular on the street food circuit and have been enchanting Londoners
Whether it is team-building or going on a first date, Londoners are always on the lookout for the latest quirky adventure to bring excitement to the occasion
If you think Brazilian cuisine is all about churrascarias, then think again. The opening of Rio Boteco in the Institute of Light in Hackney is going to change your perception of what Brazilian food is all about.
When you walk into The Alice House at Queen's Park, you might mistakenly assume you've walked into the lair of spiderman such is the network of filament lightbulbs and wires dangling from the ceiling.
Kingly Court in Soho is rapidly turning into a must-go area for all self-respecting food lovers. The first floor used to be for boutique clothing shops, but has been overtaken by an array of exciting dining choices.
Bourne and Hollingsworth is rapidly developing a reputation as purveyors of fine food, drinks and entertainment.
"Talli" means a happy state of intoxication or what you and I call "tipsy". It really shows how far Indian cuisine has evolved in London
Peckham might be hip and up-and-coming but still it isn't the most consumer-friendly part of town.
Having sauntered around some sky-high venues around central London recently, I can very positively say Sky Garden is up there with the very best.
As more high rises appear over the London skyline, there has been a corresponding increase in sky bars offering panoramic views of our beautiful city.
It's hard to know what to expect when you walk into a famous hotel to savour some cocktails: it could be run of the mill classics or incredibly innovative cocktails
A short fictional story, often featuring mythical creatures and plants is how you would best describe a fable. The Fable restaurant in Farringdon stays true to its origins online where it's described as being ‘inspired by the fantasy world of fairy tales.’ To me this conjures up a quirky environment full of mystery and wonder and so I was intrigued as to what lay ahead.
In typical Shoreditch fashion, the restaurant Rök is too cool to even have their name displayed on the restaurant front.
If you observe photos of famous chef, Raymond Blanc, most of them have a giant smile radiating from Monsieur Blanc. It is this joy and passion that is evident in the restaurants that he owns from the decor to the service down to the staff.
I don't normally start off a review with an obituary, but the recent passing of Prady Balan reminds us of the tremendous work he has contributed to the restaurant scene in London and across the world.
By now, you might have worked out the successful formula for launching a successful street food business: have young, impossibly presentable and hospitable owners
There's been a quiet revolution going on in the Carnaby Street area in the last few years with a host of hip restaurant openings. One such restaurant bringing exotic flavours to the area is Jinjuu
From the bustling streets of Bangkok to Malaysian markets, street food in Asia has always been considered such an everyday existence. However, when it comes to pan Asian food in the UK, which is now a huge part of the London restaurant scene, its street food concept is neglected bringing elegance to an everyday trade.
As you descend down into Bounce, you can't help but feel the happening vibe. The guests look excited, the staff are energetic and the graffiti walls are just pure Shoreditch.
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