DINING & DRINKING
If you're on a budget, you'll be happy to hear that London is where you'll encounter many street food festivals or markets, no matter the weather, with enough stalls to appease one's hunger at acceptable prices. Another option - which is my favourite - is the concept of a food hall, such as Mercato Mayfair, Seven Dials, etc. which offers not only food & drinks but also music & entertainment and a good vibe to enjoy by yourself or with whomever.
Mercato Mayfair
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This is a beautiful food hall inside a Cathedral - dinning and drinking here makes for a great experience.
Which one are you going for?
@mercatometropolitano Mayfair is a stunning indoor food hall with multiple vendors
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Coffee, breakfast/brunch and desserts ☕️🍳🧁
Booking a table or taking something to go, you'll always have various options here:
- you could go for a speciality coffee shop, whether you're a connaisseur or not;
- you could go to one of the many high end places like The Wolseley or Prada Cafe;
- you could also try the small and cute venues, very Instagrammable, that mainly sell desserts/cakes but also serve tea and decent coffee;
- and of course, you could opt for a traditional English breakfast or an abundant brunch in any pub or terrace around the city.
Noxy Brothers
@lauradehel
They say that’s the best coffee in London!
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Half Million Café
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Try the new Karak Chai - a rich and creamy tea with a blend of spices
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Knoops Chocolate
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Hot chocolate heaven!
Expertly crafted chocolate drinks
The drinks menu has more than 20 different % (starting with 29% - white chocolate up to 100% - dark chocolate) chocolates available as hot chocolates, 6 of which are available as iced chocolates and milkshakes. Of course, they have a variety of milks to choose from.
Prices start from £3,75/small cup.
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Soft Serve Society
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Try Matcha Hot Chocolate with Marshmallow Fluff
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Brigit's Bakery & Afternoon Tea Bus Tours
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Do the bus tour tea party!
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Dolce VyTA by Matteo Manzotti
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Maritozzo is a dessert originated from Rome, Italy.
Prices start with £5/classic maritozzo.
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Badiani Gelato Covent Garden
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Try the famous pistachio hot chocolate
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Oat Coffee Brick Lane
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UK's first 3D ice cream
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Cha Cha Roll
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Small place in China Town - tried out the Strawberry Pistachio Souffle at £7 (a fluffy pancake which was absolutely delicious) and a Mango Grapefruit Sago in Coconut Juice at £3.90 (which was an odd drink - fruit juice&fruit chunks combined with vegetable milk - a bit too sweet and not refreshing enough in my opinion).
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Jack and Beyond
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Unlimited cakes for 1.5 hours!
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La Maritxu London - Basque Cheesecake
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I just have to admit this piece of cheesecake is one of the best I’ve ever had! Creamy and fluffy, with a balanced taste…simply delicious! Make it a combo with coffee at a better price!
The venue is small though, so might get crowded at times.
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Petersham Nurseries Delicatessen and Cellar
@lauradehel
Petersham Nurseries is part shop, part cafe, and part plant nursery. This place is a wonderland when it comes to all things home and garden.
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The Bridge
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Looks like a pub...not like your ordinary coffee shop, but give it a go!
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E Pellicci
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Go in for the typical English breakfast
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Sun Street Hotel
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Inside @sunstreetlondon, there's a beautiful dining area called the Orangery where you can have brunch. It's so pretty and feels a bit like a greenhouse because of the plants and the glass ceiling. They do two courses for £25 or 3 for £35!
Try out:
- Popcorn shrimp
- Sweetcorn fritters
- Chicken rendang burger
- Fluffy pancakes
The food is really tasty here and flavoursome - even though the portions are definitely on the smaller side, they're quite filling. A highlight for me was the fluffy pancakes which are quite thick and cakey! You can also add on bottomless champagne! This brunch runs on weekends and you can book through Design My Night through the website!
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Friends Of Ours @ Serpentine
@lauradehel
A good place to have brunch/lunch in the heart of Hyde Park
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The Wolseley
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This might just be the fanciest place to have breakfast/brunch in!! It’s a defo in my books!
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Sapores Restaurant
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You absolutely CAN'T MISS out on this stunning spot that serves up the most mouthwatering breakfast options and tempting desserts!
YOU HAVE to get your hands on the egg florentine, persian omelette, dutch pancakes and that cute hot chocolate mug.
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Mariage Freres
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Not another luxurious place to have coffee/tea and a little something for your sweet tooth! Give it a try!!
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Rooftops & beautiful views 🌇
Sky Garden
@lauradehel
You can visit the rooftop for free - you require a reservation (make sure it’s not a last minute one because they will run out of available hours quickly once posted on their website).
I would recommend to have a coffee and a pastry and just sit down and relax for 15 minutes or so...Gorgeous London view and a lovely experience.
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Duck & Waffle
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British & European cuisine 24/7 in a modern 40th-floor space that has floor-to-ceiling windows.
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Madera at Treehouse London
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Mexican restaurant on the 15th floor of the @staytreehouse. Not too expensive.
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OXO Tower Restaurant, Bar and Brasserie
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OXO Tower Restaurant, Bar and Brasserie is composed of three venues on the eighth floor of the iconic OXO Tower. Guests can take in the unparalleled views of St Paul's and the city's skyline while enjoying seasonal British food, afternoon tea or cocktails.
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Searcys at The Gherkin
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A beautiful rooftop where you can have tea
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The Standard, London
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Visit the rooftop bar…or stay the night
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Madison
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Gorgeous rooftop with a view over St. Paul’s cathedral.
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Oblix
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Enjoy views of East London, culinary cocktails and innovative dishes in a creative and relaxing bar space.
Located in The Shard, Oblix is a refined, urban restaurant split in two different spaces offering two views spanning over London from East to West.
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Hutong
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Situated on Level 33 of The Shard, the UK’s tallest building, Hutong serves occasionally fiery Northern Chinese dishes and artisan cocktails expertly crafted in Shanghai Bar.
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14 Hills
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14 Hills is composed of a glamorous restaurant and lively late-night bar with unparalleled views of London.
make 14 floors high the place to be
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Nine Lounge
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On the ninth floor of the Radisson Red, Greenwich, located a stone’s throw away from the financial heart of London and the 02 Arena.
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One Hundred Shoreditch
@lauradehel
Stay the night or go for a drink on the rooftop bar
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Tavolino Bar & Kitchen
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An Italian restaurant and Aperitivo bar, split across two floors with an outdoor terrace and panoramic views of London. Located on the river by Tower Bridge.
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Coppa Club Tower Bridge
@lauradehel
Must eat/drink there!!!
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Diners, Pubs, Restaurants & Bars 🍽️🍷
A’DO’RE’ fritto
@lauradehel
Located daintily among the many small restaurants at Camden Market offering flavours from across the globe, A’do’REfritto is a little attempt to serve an authentic Italian street food experience.
So, the speciality is fried, folded pizzas and pizza buns, along with classic pizzas – all created with selected Italian DOP products.
Prices start from £5-£6/product so it is a budget friendly venue.
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PaStation
@lauradehel
A venue that sells great pasta at great prices - starting with £5-£6/plate.
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Swiss Butter
@lauradehel
This place only serves three mains and two desserts, but the tastes are amazing and so are their prices!!
1.Beef filet or Ribeye,
2. Chicken
3. Salmon smothered in our Swiss Butter sauce.
All mains are served with a mesclun salad, white or brown baguette, chili flakes and fries or baked potato.
Desserts: molten chocolate and a pain perdu.
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Pick & Cheese - The Cheese Bar - Covent Garden
@lauradehel
This place is located inside the Seven Dials Food Hall and I couldn't recommend it enough to all the cheese lovers out there! A great idea that allows you to indulge your taste buds, at decent prices!
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Kasa and Kin
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Filipino BBQ sticks and patisserie
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Flesh & Buns Covent Garden
@lauradehel
The original basement restaurant – Covent Garden was the birth site of Flesh & Buns and it was in this underground bunker that we set the nights alight. Hidden away below the streets of Seven Dials, this restaurant is the perfect place to escape to for great food, cocktails and desserts.
On the menu you’ll find Flesh such as Japanese Fried Chicken, Salmon Teriyaki and the famous Miso Aubergine, ready to be packed into steaming bao buns.
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Emilia's Crafted Pasta (St. Katharine Docks)
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The Thomas Cubitt Pub Belgravia
@lauradehel
Modern and traditional British pub grub in oak-floored country-house bar and elegant dining room.
From A La Carte & tasty puddings to the best Sunday Roast in Belgravia, The Thomas Cubitt pub restaurant might just be the perfect place to eat in Belgravia.
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The Old Bank of England
@lauradehel
This has to be one of the finest and most stunning pubs in London, where you can enjoy a pint and good food surrounded in history dating from 1888-1975.
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The Salisbury Pub
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Old style London vibes. Great food, beer and service.
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The Gurkhas Restaurant
@lauradehel
A new modern Nepalese restaurant on Great Portland Street, London.
Serving a 6 or 8 course menu, your dinner will be a delicious journey through Nepalese flavours from starters, main to the dessert. A stylish presentation of dishes and amazing drinks made for an enjoyable dining experience and flawless service.
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The Seafood Bar
@lauradehel
The Seafood Bar is a modern seafood restaurant that offers a wide variety of the highest quality seafood.
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Burger & Lobster Soho
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Burgers, whole lobster or lobster rolls with chips & salad in an American-style diner.
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Clos Maggiore
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Experience contemporary French and Modern European cuisine and an outstanding wine list, romantic ambiance - award-winning restaurant in Covent Garden
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Bone Daddies Soho
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The original Japanese ramen noodle bar.
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FishWorks
@lauradehel
A good place to try fish-based plates...I tried the classic fish&chips and was not disappointed.
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EVE X Proper Slice
@lauradehel
A cute spot - a café with a good menu
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MannaLondon Restaurant
@lauradehel
Manna, situated in London's picturesque and well-heeled Primrose Hill, has been producing top-notch vegetarian and vegan fare since 1967. Claiming to be Britain's first vegetarian restaurant, they pride themselves on serving only the tastiest vegetarian food, and their menu is consistently good. This place, which has long been a favourite with the trendy Primrose Hill set, while on the expensive side, shouldn't disappoint. Those with a gluten allergy are also well taken care of.
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Blanchette
@lauradehel
A French bistro in the heart of Soho
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Akira Back London
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One of the newest beautiful restaurants in London
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Beach Blanket Babylon
@lauradehel
Looks like a regular restaurant on the outside but when you step inside, you realise what an insane interior it has. There are drawbridges, a ballroom, underground caves, a chapel and a bar. It's an on Georgian mansion that's been renovated but it's honestly one of the the coolest spaces l've ever been in. You feel transported to a fairy-tale land for sure!
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Blakes Restaurant
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Blakes London. A sumptuous and romantic flight of fancy, the imagined world of designer Anouska Hempel, Blakes Restaurant is set in the subterranean depths of the boutique hotel that bears the same name. The décor is rich and decadent, part Chinese teahouse, part Oriental parlour, and the pan-Asian menu continues to delight with tantalising dishes like scallops with wasabi mash and tuna tartare. The guest list can be seriously A-list at times, so play it cool.
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Arcade Food Hall & Bar Battersea Power Station
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Noble Palace
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Noble Palace opened in early Summer 2022. The 70-cover restaurant in St James's Park and close to London Victoria serves a menu that draws on flavours and recipes from China's eight culinary regions - Anhui, Guangdong, Fujian, Hunan, Jiangsu, Shandong, Sichuan, and Zhejiang. Dishes will include braised Scottish lobster with udon and three Peking duck dishes: flambé roasted served with black truffle pancakes; with Beluga caviar or stuffed with abalone.
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Club Soda Tasting Room, Bar and Shop
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Low-to-no alcohol bar
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Milroy's of Soho
@lauradehel
Push the bookcase in the back of the bar - secret cocktail lounge downstairs
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Blind Spot London
@lauradehel
In the St Martins Lane hotel there is this hidden speakeasy bar - just pull on the golden hand
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The Luggage Room
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Hidden in a hotel - go to the door on the left and give it a knock
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Bar Lina
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This bar is tucked away inside @linastores deli in Soho - one of London's newest and sexiest speakeasy.
You need to try their signature drink BASILICO and FIGLET if you're a fan of figs (they use a homemade fig liquor which tasted like the liquid fruit).
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Mr Fogg's Gin Parlour
@lauradehel
THIS BAR IN COVENT GARDEN HAS OVER 200 GINS IN THE MENU!
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The Cockpit
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Snapping up the taproom trophy for the City of London is The Cockpit. Aptly named after the age-old pastime that used to take place there, this Grade II listed spot serves up history and charm by the pint-load. Just a hop, skip and a jump away from the iconic St Paul’s Cathedral, this backstreet boozer stands on the site of a house once owned by none other than William Shakespeare – and dates all the way back to the 16th century. Serving up an array of different ales and some decent pub grub, and decorated with memorabilia from the pub’s past; a trip to The Cockpit is a real historic gem, slap-bang in the middle of the city.
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The Blind Pig at Mary's est. 2024
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A speakeasy upstairs from Social Eating House {make a reservation for that as it's busy}
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SAMBA ROOM
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This gorgeous sky-high bar is a must visit for sushi, cocktails and panoramic views.
Located on the 39th floor of London’s Heron Tower
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Cache Cache
@lauradehel
Did you know that there is a hidden speakeasy bar underneath the Covent Garden Piazza?
You go down the stairs then YOU ENTER A CODE AND YOU WALK THROUGH SOME ACTUAL TOILETS.
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Avora London: A New-World Cocktail Experience
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Must do’s 🥇
Bacchanalia
@lauradehel
The interiors are truly breathtaking, with hand-painted murals, statues, mosaics, ancient Greek and Roman artwork but the food and the attentive staff is the real surprise. Everything is top notch and it feels like an incredible feast for the senses. The menu is Greco- Roman inspired and it is designed to be shared like an indulgent banqueting experience. A must visit!
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HIDE
@lauradehel
Spread over three floors, two light-filled dining rooms are set around a breath-taking central staircase and enjoy tranquil views over Green Park
Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner, a sizeable a la carte menu
showcases the very best seasonal offerings, largely sourced from a close network
of small farmers & suppliers from across the UK. A tasting menu with matching wine flights is also available on both floors.
Everything is made in-house wherever possible: from charcuterie & bread to jams,
juices and pickles.
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Brasserie of Light
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With an eclectic mix of British and internationally inspired cuisine alongside incredible vegan and vegetarian dishes, you’ll find something for everyone in a menu that’s both inclusive and refined, served in breathtaking, Art Deco surroundings from sunrise to late evening. Enjoy an extensive all-day A La Carte menu featuring; breakfast, elevenses, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and weekend brunch alongside wine and cocktails.
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