Christy Spring

Associate Editor

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Sophie Wyburd's favourite comfort food restaurants in London

We caught up with recipe writer, content creator and cosy food queen Sophie Wyburd on her favourite spots for comfort food in London. Here’s the verdict

L’Atelier Robuchon

The newest addition to the Robuchon empire, L’Atelier Robuchon Mayfair isn’t afraid to lean into French fine dining clichés. But is a visit to one of the world's most expensive restaurant chains worth the dough?

6 Clarges Street
London
GB
W1J 8AE

Speedboat Bar

Hot and hedonistic, Speedboat Bar serves up lip-smacking Thai-Chinese fusion washed down with electric cocktails. Come for the food, stay for the pool table

30 Rupert Street
London
GB
W1D 6DL

Bar Kroketa

Bar Kroketa is the latest venture from the team behind Brindisa. A relaxed and casual Carnaby tapas bar, which specialises in all things croquetas

21 Beak Street
London
GB
W1F 9RR
020 3954 8888

Chungdam

Head to Chungdam for an evening filled with Korean barbecue, hotpot, Pyeonbaek steam boxes and basement Karaoke

35-36 Greek Street
London
GB
W1D 5DL

The best croissants in London

She might be famous for her viral running streak on Instagram, but Savannah Sachdev is equally renowned as a croissant connoisseur. We caught up with her to get her pick of the best croissants in the capital

The Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell

49-50 St John's Square
London
GB
EC1V 4JJ

Babington House

Soho House's original rural outpost redefines country house hospitality. Expect sumptuous facilities, top-notch food and party-sized beds

Charity Lane
Frome
Somerset
GB
BA11 3RW

The Foodism guide to Abergavenny, Wales

With its legendary food festival returning this September, look no further than Abergavenny in Monmouthshire for a sustainable, foodie getaway within easy reach of the capital

BAO classic pork bao

This recipe for BAO's most iconic dish features tender soy braised pork, tangy mustard greens and peanut powder engulfed in the fluffiest gua bao. Here's how to make the restaurant's definitive dish at home

The best picnic accessories for summer 2023

From staples like picnic bags, rugs and plastic glasses to ingenious gizmos like insulated wine coolers, portable grill bags and foldable cheeseboards – this is the ultimate picnic product guide

Celebrate ten years of SMOKESTAK at its summer street food party

Grab a ticket for the fire-blazing, meat-glazing SMOKESTAK birthday party. A day-long shindig filled with barbecue meats, cocktails, music and flames

Saturday 19 August 2023

Barshu

An upmarket Chinese restaurant in Soho serving up tongue-tingling Sichuan food on Frith Street.

28 Frith Street
London
GB
W1D 5LF

Oranj

Oranj is a wine bar located in a Shoreditch warehouse, serving up natural wine and guest chef residencies

14 Bacon Street
London
GB
E1 6LF

Krug x Lemon dinner at Cycene

Head to Michelin-starred Cycene on the 11 and 12 July for Krug's latest Single Ingredient experience with Theo Clench. It promises a night filled with iconic Krug champagne, exceptional food and a celebration of the humble lemon

Tuesday 11 July 2023 - Wednesday 12 July 2023

Manteca Brown Crab Cacio e Pepe

This reinvention of the classic Roman pasta dish by Manteca adds rich brown crab meat to make one of the capital's most iconic pasta dishes

Soho Beats & Eats 2023

Get a flavour of Soho's diverse selection of restaurants, bars and cafés this summer at Beats & Eats this June

Friday 16 June 2023 - Friday 30 June 2023

The Barrafina Classic Tortilla

Barrafina is a name that is synonymous with good tapas in the capital, and this recipe for its iconic tortilla with an oozing yolky centre and perfectly golden exterior means you can recreate the magic at home

Opium

Opium is a seductive and secluded cocktail bar and dim sum parlour in the heart of Chinatown. Head through the jade door to embark on an evening full of creative cocktails and devilishly addictive dumplings.

15-16 Gerrard Street
Chinatown
London
GB
W1D 6JE
0207 734 7276

The Dishoom Black Daal

You will see queues outside the doors of Dishoom solely for a bowl of its iconic black daal. It's spiced, rich and totally soul-warming