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Pidgin (Hackney)

10th December 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Newly starred restaurant (as of 2017 guide) serving oustanding dishes - a wonderful, neighbourhood venue in East London

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Brtish Modern

Address: 52 Wilton Way, London E8 1BS

Food Rating: 87%

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Kiln (Soho)

9th December 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Newly opened (as at Oct 2016) walk-in, no reservation restaurant serving Northern Thai dishes through tao cooking

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Thai

Address: 58 Brewer St, London, Soho W1F 9TL

Food Rating: 74%

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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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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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Sir Charles Napier (Chinnor)

3rd November 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Charming, Michelin starred pub in Chinnor, Oxfordshire set within in a picturesque grounds 

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Modern British

Address: Sprigs Holly, Chinnor OX39 4BX

Food Rating: 77%

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Turners @ 69 (Birmingham)

19th October 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Long-standing Michelin starred Birmingham restaurant serving modern dishes in a snug, evening setting

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Modern British

Address: 69 High Street, Harborne, Birmingham B17 9NS

Food Rating: 79%

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The Butchers Arms (Eldersfield)

16th September 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

16th Century pub awarded best pub in Britain by Michelin 2016 also serving Michelin starred food

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: British Modern

Address: The Butchers Arms, Lime Street, Eldersfield, Gloucester GL19 4NX

Food Rating: 81%

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5 North Street (Cheltenham)

15th September 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Cosy, 650 year old Grade II listed building in parish of Winchcombe where flavours rule

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: British Modern

Address: 5 North St, Winchcombe, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 5LH

Food Rating: 86%

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Thackerays (Tunbridge Wells)

10th September 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Modern cuisine from a long-standing venue in Tunbridge Wells - visit and review made at time of having a Michelin star

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: French

Address: Thackeray's Restaurant 85 London Road Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1EA

Food Rating: 76%

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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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  • Food Rating - 74%
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Summary

Unique décor.
Quality service.
Original menus.
Hospitality.

Mainly fits nocternal / vibrant occasions; may not suit those that wish brightness or daytime lunch venues.

Restaurant Details

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Modern

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

Website: Bob Bob Ricard (Soho)

Wine List: Click Here

Telephone: +44 20 3145 1000

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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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