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Red Fort (Soho)

2nd December 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Long-standing Michelin recommended Indian restaurant in Soho serving food influenced by and dating back to the Mughal Empire

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Indian

Address: 77 Dean St, Soho, London W1D 3SH

Food Rating: 67%

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Eneko at One Aldwych (Covent Garden)

21st November 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Newly opened (as at Oct 2016) Basque-inspired dishes from 3 Michelin starred Eneko Atkxa serving tapas dishes in a casual setting

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Basque

Address: One Aldwych, 1 Aldwych, London WC2B 4BZ

Food Rating: 71%

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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 Star Inn (Harome)

12th November 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Michelin starred, thatched pub with a definite buzz and some nicely done favourite dishes

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: British Modern

Address: The Star Inn Harome, nr Helmsley North Yorkshire YO62 5JE

Food Rating: 75%

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Peels at Hampton Manor (Birmingham)

11th November 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

19th Century country manor set in the leafy outskirts of Birmingham serving quality, modern dishes 

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern British

Address: Shadowbrook Ln, Hampton in Arden, Solihull B92 0DQ

Food Rating: 84%

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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 Potted Pig (Cardiff)

17th September 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Subterranean Michelin recommended restaurant in Cardiff

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Brtish Traditional

Address: 27 High Street, Cardiff CF10 1PU

Food Rating: 61%

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Bob Bob Ricard (Soho)

18th August 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Uniquely aesthetic restaurant with Russian influences on both food and drink menus

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Modern

Address: 1 Upper James St, Soho, London, W1f 9DF

Food Rating: 74%

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Polpo (Soho)

16th August 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Ventian-inspired chain from Russell Norman, serving easy dishes in a fun environment 

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Ventian

Address: 41 Beak Street London W1F 9SB

Food Rating: 70%

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St John Bar & Restaurant (Clerkenwell)

29th July 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Long-standing Michelin starred flag ship restaurant by Fergus Henderson - an ode to meat and an unpretentious format

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: British Traditional

Address: 26 St John Street, Clerkenwell, EC1M 4AY

Food Rating: 81%

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  • Food Rating - 81%
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Summary

Quirky and comfortable.
Simple dishes done well.

Not wholly suitable for vegetarians(!)

Restaurant Details

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: British Traditional

Address: 26 St John Street, Clerkenwell, EC1M 4AY

Website: St John Bar & Restaurant

Wine List: Click Here

Telephone: +44 20 7251 0848

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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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