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Rules (Covent Garden)

1st October 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Historical restaurant and one of London's most iconic restaurants, dating back to 1798, serving traditional, British food

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: British traditional

Address: 34-35 Maiden Ln, London WC2E 7LB

Food Rating: 59%

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Temple & Sons (Bank)

27th June 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Another addition to the Atherton Empire, located immediately outside the entrance to Michelin starred City Social - suited mainly for drop ins

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: British Traditional

Address: 22 Old Broad St, London EC2N 1HQ

Food Rating: 62%

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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 Pilot (Penarth)

11th March 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Charming gastro pub in Penarth with obvious care going in to the food and a very reasonable menu for the food return

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: British Traditional

Address: 67 Queens Road, Penarth CF64 1DJ

Food Rating: 65%

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The Narrow (Limehouse)

18th December 2015 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Picturesque Gordon Ramsay pub sat overlooking the Thames at Limehouse with long, conservatory restaruant serving doable food. 

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: British Traditional

Address: 44 Narrow Street, Limehouse, E14 8DP

Food Rating: 64%

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The Gilbert Scott (St Pancras)

15th September 2015 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Editor's Note: Restaurant now rebranded as The Midland Grand Dining Room.

The third Marcus Wareing venue within London sporting an alluring side bar and set in a high ceiling, grand forum next to St Pancras station - comforting food

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: British Traditional

Address: The Gilbert Scott, St Pancras, Renaissance Hotel, Euston Road, London NW1 2AR

Food Rating: 72%

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The Ivy Market Grill (Covent Garden)

18th April 2015 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Sister brasserie (to the iconic Ivy restaurant) placed immediately adjacent to Covent Garden main square - pleasing options for any part of the day

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: British Traditional

Address: 1 Henrietta Street, London WC2E 8PS

Food Rating: 60%

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George & Dragon (Kent)

6th April 2015 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Second oldest pub in the country with glorious heritage in design, name & setting and with Michelin recommended food but with questionable service

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: British Traditional

Address: Speldhurst Hill, Speldhurst, Kent TN3 0NN

Food Rating: 64%

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The Plough Inn (Hampshire)

2nd June 2014 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

RIP - CLOSED AS AT 2015

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: British Traditional

Address: Longparish, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 6PB

Food Rating: 86%

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The Ivy (West End)

22nd March 2013 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Iconic British restaurant set in Theatre land of London's West End and has been newly refurbished as of 2016 - bustling atmoshpere with a fun vibe and traditionally done food

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: British Traditional

Address: 1-5 West St, London WC2H 9NQ

Food Rating: 73%

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  • Food Rating - 73%
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Summary

Bustling atmosphere.
Quality service.
Pleasing menu.

Grotty location (West street).

Restaurant Details

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: British Traditional

Address: 1-5 West St, London WC2H 9NQ

Website: The Ivy

Telephone: +44 20 7836 4751

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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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