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Driftwood (Truro)

13th February 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Beautiful, coastal hotel with sea views serving effective, Michelin starred food - great for hotel guests and visitors alike

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: British Modern

Address: Rosevine, S W Coast Path, Portscatho, Truro TR2 5EW

Food Rating: 86%

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The Samling (Ambleside)

8th January 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Newly refurbished (as of Dec 2016) and Michelin starred restaurant within The Samling hotel overlooking Windermere (Editor's note: The Samling is now under a new chef as of 2023 and has gained its new Michelin star in the 2023 guide).

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern

Address: Ambleside Rd, Windermere LA23 1LR

Food Rating: 77%

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The Boath House (Nairn)

21st December 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Standalone Manor House 20 minute drive east of Inverness, set within its own estate serving contemporary food

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Modern

Address: A96, Auldearn, Nairn IV12 5TE

Food Rating: 68%

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Kinloch Lodge (Isle of Skye)

20th December 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Bespoke Michelin starred restaurant with rooms overlooking Loch Hourn, serving simple and wonderfully flavoured dishes

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Modern

Address: Sleat, Isle of Skye IV43 8QY

Food Rating: 70%

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Isle of Eriska (Eriska)

19th December 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Uniquely set Manor House hotel situated on its own Isle, with entirely hospitable service and very well executed dishes

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern

Address: Benderloch, Eriska, Oban PA37 1SD

Food Rating: 83%

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Veeraswamy (Regent Street)

18th November 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

The UK's oldest Indian restaurant set in Swallow St Arcade offering pleasant views of Regent Street, serving quality food

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Indian

Address: Victory House, 99 Regent St, Mayfair, London W1B 4EZ

Food Rating: 75%

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The Gun (Canary Wharf)

5th November 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Beatifully decked out (inside and out) East London pub with good food, log fires and a riverside view

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: British Traditional

Address: 27 Coldharbour, London, E14 9NS

Food Rating: 69%

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The Masons Arms (Knowstone)

29th October 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Long-standing Michelin starred pub tucked away within Knowstone, North Devon

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: French

Address: South Molton, Knowstone EX36 4RY

Food Rating: 66%

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Bybrook at The Manor House (Cotswolds)

7th September 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Restaurant within the 5* Manor House Hotel set in the unspoilt village of Castle Comb, serving Michelin starred cuisine 

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: British Modern

Address: Castle Combe, Chippenham SN14 7HR

Food Rating: 82%

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Darwin Brasserie (at The Skygarden)

15th August 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Brasserie located at the top of the 'Walky Talkie' (20 Fenchurch St) Building with stunning views but avergage breakfast experience

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Brasserie

Address: Sky Garden, 20 Fenchurch St, London EC3M 3BY, United Kingdom

Food Rating: 51%

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Summary

Unique and outstsanding views.
Communal spot for meet ups.

Average quality of breakfast / brunch.
Aloof service.

Restaurant Details

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Brasserie

Address: Sky Garden, 20 Fenchurch St, London EC3M 3BY, United Kingdom

Website: Darwin Brasserie (at The Skygarden)

Telephone: +44 333 772 0020

Recent Visit – 1 Star

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25th September 2025

Recent Visit – 2 Stars

Row on 5 (Mayfair)

14th May 2026

Recent Visit – 3 Stars

Frantzén (Stockholm)

6th June 2025

Recent Visit – Not Starred but Recommended

The Garden at The Corinthia Hotel (Westminster)

11th April 2026

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About Me

meMy hobby-turned-passion began to evolve during my assignments to London where I was fortunate enough to be able to explore all the Michelin starred restaurants in my spare time and as a result, I gradually built up a catalogue of all these venues.

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