Restaurants

Whether it’s for a first date or a long overdue night out with your other half, the capital is home to plenty of bars perfect for a romantic evening. From snug speakeasies to swanky cocktail haunts, here are some of our favourite spots…

The last year has hit restaurants hard. With the worst hopefully behind us and indoor dining finally back on the cards, here’s hoping the capital can reclaim its status as one of the most exciting food destinations in the world. Whether it’s a hotel restaurant from a top New York team, sites focused on chicken or a host of places dedicated to pasta, these are the new openings that suggest London is indeed ready to take its place at the top table of global eating…

If you’ve missed eating out, then soaking up some of the best views of the capital along the river has to be one of the nicest ways to mark the return of restaurants. From a Michelin-starred mainstay serving Italian classics to afternoon tea at Shakespeare’s Globe, these are some of our favourite spots…

Even in a normal year, as soon as spring shows up, beer gardens come into their own. In 2021, there’s an extra pull to the pub: it’s one of the few places to meet friends and family until late May. Whether you’re keen to try a fresh-from-the-barrel beer at a new-wave taproom or find the ideal spot for an old-school pint, here are 25 of SLMan’s favourite London boozers with outdoor space.

Next week signals the latest phase of the UK’s roadmap out of lockdown – with outdoor restaurants and bars reopening for drinking and dining for up to six guests. From terraces to rooftops, here are 16 new and notable spaces to book now.

Finally, some good news: last week, the government announced its roadmap out of lockdown – with outdoor restaurants and bars set to reopen for drinking and dining on 12th April. From old favourites to recent openings, here are some of our favourite spots with terraces to book in advance…

Valentine’s Day might be looking a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean romance is off the table altogether. From champagne and oyster tasting kits to full-blown six-course menus complete with lobster, truffle and chocolate fondants, here are some of our favourite options available for home delivery.

Wondering what to do this weekend? SLMan has you covered. From a new Netflix Series to at home boxing classes, here’s what to get stuck into…

Few men are more qualified to offer Scotland recommendations than Ian G Black. One glance at the photographer's Instagram feed indicates he knows every nook and cranny of the key cities - along with much of the expansive rural lands too. Here, he reveals his must-visits across the country...

Manu Canales is head chef at Kebab Queen, the brilliant luxe kebab house hidden beneath Maison Bab in Covent Garden. When he’s off duty, he’s in Brixton because, in his own words, it’s one of London’s cultural wonders. Who better to give us a guided culinary tour? From breakfast spots to late-night drinking dens, here are Manu’s best places to eat and drink in SW9 and its surrounds…

Autumn is here, which means Sundays are best spent in the pub with a roast, a bottle of red – and the rest of your household, of course. Whether you’re east or west, north or south, we’ve scoured the city to round up London’s best destinations for Sunday roasts…

World-class pie purveyors such as Corrigan’s Mayfair and Piebury Corner might be closed right now, but there are still plenty of places in the capital to get a good old-fashioned pie. From an institution that’s been serving them since 1902 to high-end options in Holborn, here are some of the best places in London to get your pastry fix.