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Focus on: restaurants in Derbyshire
Whatever the weather this bank holiday, hole up in sophisticated restaurants, contemporary bistros and traditional pubs in Derbyshire.
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Combining Premier League football with a stack of versatile entertainment spaces, Chelsea's Stamford Bridge stadium is an impressive venue for events. From 1…
Over to You: spring 2013
Square Meal readers dish the dirt on the London dining scene.
Oblix at The Shard
Rainer Becker's much-hyped New York-style restaurant and lounge bar on the 32nd floor of the Shard (pictured) is now open.
Cooking the books: spring 2013
Loved the restaurant? Now you can give the recipes a whirl. The Square Meal team road-test the best new cookery books from London’s top chefs.
Homeslice, Covent Garden
Starting out as a pop-up at London Fields Brewery, Homeslice has found a permanent home among the craft stores and rainbow cafés of Neal’s Yard.
Where to dine during Chelsea Flower Show
Where to dine during Chelsea Flower Show
Welcome to my world
The chef and restaurateur tells Square Meal about his favourite place to flash the cash and where to get the best pork pies in London.
Heaton, Butler & Bayne
This buzzy, contemporary eatery has an informal vibe and serves well-sourced, seasonal dishes courtesy of ex-Fifth Floor chef Jonas Karlsson.
Mark Sargeant returns to London to head up Gr...
Former Gordon Ramsay chef Mark Sargeant has announced he will oversee the food offering at the refurbished Great Northern Hotel when it opens this month.
The Social Eating House
Jason Atherton’s third solo venture (opening tomorrow) is even more laid-back than Pollen Street Social, with decor, vibe and menu tweaked for a Soho crowd.
Free wellies at Cheltenham
Between 1 May-31 August, the racecourse is gearing up for festival season by partnering with clothing brand Joules to give event organisers a pair of wellies…
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Combining Premier League football with a stack of versatile entertainment spaces, Chelsea's Stamford Bridge stadium is an impressive venue for events. From 1…
Day delegate deal at The RSA
The WC2 venue has a new DDR package, starting at £57pp for all events booked before 30 September 2013. This includes lunch and full-day hire of a meeting…
Meet the GM: Anthony Cox
As hotel director at The Vineyard, Anthony Cox enjoys regaling foodies and wine enthusiasts, but in another life he might have entertained a rather different…
Troxy wins the Kerrang! Awards
The East End venue will host the Relentless Kerrang! Awards for the first time this year. The music mag’s awards take place on 13 June and are to be hosted by…
Group Focus - Kerzner International Resorts
Kerzner’s global portfolio of five-star hotels might have been built for leisure, but it’s becoming a popular choice with MICE bookers. We hop to some of its…
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Paradise introduces the School of Grub.
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Rioja Tapas Fantasticas returns
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Hakkasan Mayfair
Be prepared for plenty of ‘fuss and bluster' as you enter Hakkasan's exclusive Mayfair sibling. This bullish venue is custom-built for Brioni suits and Gucci bags with its jasmine-sc...more»- Hakkasan: A cross between an edgy, black-suited nightclub and a moody restaurant (think John Travolta's…
- Galvin at Windows: Chris Galvin's window on the world (well, the metropolis and beyond) continues to induce gasps of…
- Galvin La Chapelle: Galvin La Chapelle continues to thrill the City with its jaw-dropping architectural pomp,…
- Aqua Nueva: Standing shoulder-to-shoulder on its fifth-floor perch alongside Aqua Kyoto, this Spanish stunner…
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116 Pall Mall – Home of the IOD
Set in a historic, Grade I-listed Regency building at 116 Pall Mall, the prestigious HQ of the Institute of Directors presents an impressive backdrop for events. The central location is a more» 
May
28
Win tickets to an evening of Tequila and fine chocolate with Cleo Rocos and Paul A Young
Cleo Rocos is on a mission to teach people how to drink well – and by well, she means merrily and without a hangover. In her new book, The Power of Positive Drinking, to be published on Thursday more»
143 Wardour Street, Soho, W1F 8WAJun
1
Celebrate Rioja and grab a free tapa with every glass
This June, to celebrate the sixth annual Rioja Tapas Fantasticas festival (15-16 June), a selection of London’s finest Spanish restaurants will be bringing a Spanish-style tapas experience to the more»
various London locationsJun
4
Enjoy summer in the city with Vinho Verde
With their fresh, light style and lower alcohol content, the wines from the Vinho Verde region in northern Portugal are perfect for summer drinking with family and friends. These good-value wines more»
2nd Floor, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, SW1P 4QPJun
6
Get enrolled in foodie summer school at Paradise
This summer, Paradise by way of Kensal Green will introduce the School of Grub – a series of masterclasses hosted by some of the capital’s best-known food producers, writers and personalities. more»
19 Kilburn Lane, W10 4AEJun
15
Sixth annual Rioja Tapas Fantasticas returns to London
Summer is on its way, meaning that the popular Rioja Tapas Fantasticas festival – which has become a staple on the events calendar for wine and food lovers – is back. Brought to London by Wines more»
Potters Fields Park, Tooley Street, SE1 2AAJun
18
Royal Ascot goes gastronomic with KERB
Ascot is rightly known for horseracing, hats and high society. But this year, the racecourse is upping its game on the food front, too, with a section of the Silver Ring enclosure dedicated to KERB more»
Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 7JX
May
26
Get your glamour on with High Tease at the Grosvenor Hotel
Be seduced by High Tease, one of London’s most deliciously provocative events, which mixes burlesque, striptease and a decadent, Champagne-fuelled high tea. The event, which takes place every more»
101 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 0SJMay
26
Kick back and relax at Bar Galante’s Sunday Sanctuary
Chelsea cocktail lounge Bar Galante is making Sunday afternoons a women-only zone with a girly pampering session that’s sure to cure any hangover – and best of all, the event is free of charge. more»
87 Sloane Avenue, London SW3 3DXMay
26
Guest chefs at Le Café Anglais are Cooking with Rowley
Le Café Anglais’ Rowley Leigh is partnering with some of Britain’s most prominent chefs and cooks for another series of ‘Cooking with Rowley’ dinners. At these events, guests can enjoy a unique more»
8 Porchester Gardens, W2 4DB- » All Events