Catching Up With Mates
Catching Up With Mates
Page 4Asher’s Africana
Asher’s Africana is a relaxed Gujarati canteen in Wembley making excellent roti and comforting curries.
Maru's Bhajia House
An offshoot of the original Maru’s Bhajia House in Nairobi, this Gujarati snack spot in Wembley is inconsistent but still a worth a visit.
The Holy Tavern
A legendary, sort of historical, old-timey pub, The Holy Tavern is one of the best places to drink in Farringdon and beyond.
Chung’dam
Chung’dam is a high-end Korean spot in Soho with fancy interiors and pillowy pajeon you should always order.
Tendril
Tendril is a mostly vegan restaurant in a Mayfair townhouse, with a buzzy dining room and excellent dishes that roam from Europe to Asia, but never feel confused.
Myung Ga
When you’re in the mood for excellent tteokbokki, perfectly fried shrimp, and enough BBQ meat to feed a village, head to Korean spot Myung Ga in Soho.
Cafe Helen
Come to Cafe Helen, a late-night institution on Edgware Road, at any hour of the morning when your shawarma craving hits.
Signor Sassi
A loud and proud spot in Knightsbridge, Signor Sassi has made a name for itself when it comes to making quality Italian dishes.
Walthamstow Trades Hall
Everyone is warmly welcomed at Walthamstow Trades Hall, a social club in Walthamstow, and a Friday night involves spilt pints, karaoke, and a stacked line-up of bands.
Korean Grill Kensington
A high-end, zen Korean spot near Gloucester Road with BBQ grills on every table and the kind of meats you'll want to double up on.
Faros Oxford Circus
Faros is a crowd-pleasing Italian spot on Great Portland Street where everyone will find something to keep them happy.
Spicy Grill
Spicy Grill is a Korean BBQ spot in Golders Green that’s a favourite for carnivores and lovers of big group get-togethers alike.
Ria's
Ria's is a neighbourhood wine bar in Notting Hill where you'll find charming interiors and fluffy Detroit-style pizzas.
Mihan
Mihan's billowing naans and delicious Afghani platters make this spot in Highbury great for a low-key group dinner.
Gladwell's Deli & Grocery
Gladwell’s Deli & Grocery in Camberwell is a greengrocer, deli, butcher, and bakery all rolled into one—and it's where we go to fantasise about our dream kitchen.
Milk Beach
Head to Aussie cafe Milk Beach in Queen's Park for excellent brunch dishes and a laid-back atmosphere.
Solis
Solis is a bustling restaurant inside Battersea’s shiny, industrial-looking Power Station and serves perfectly good meat, well-seasoned fries, and South American-leaning starters.
Gibney’s London
Gibney's is an Old Street Irish bar that sits beneath sister restaurant, Daffodil Mulligan, and it’s definitely the messy younger sibling with a twinkle in its eye.
The Sheephaven Bay
The Sheephaven Bay is a Camden pub that works just as well for cosy Irish stews, as it does loud Friday nights when you want to sink some of the city’s finest pints.
The Woodbine
The pints of Guinness at The Woodbine, a cosy, lively pub in Highbury, are among our favourite in London.
The Auld Shillelagh
The Auld Shillelagh is a charming Stoke Newington pub and one of the best spots in London for a pint of the black stuff.
Coach & Horses
The Coach & Horses is an unpretentious Covent Garden pub that’s as welcoming to old boys having solo pints on rickety stools, as it is loud gaggles of friends who probably don’t need another pint.
Homeboy Bar
Homeboy is an Irish cocktail bar in Islington where the drinks are delicious and the service is charming.
Bake Street
Bake Street is a brilliant neighbourhood cafe opposite Hackney’s Rectory Road station that serves legendary weekend brunch specials.