• Added: 13th of June 2007
• Area: Bankside
• Category: Restaurants

London SE1 1TL
020 7940 1300

paulcollins said
Good food and great location, but not cheap
Opened in a blaze of publicity a couple of years ago, Roast has had some mixed reviews. A winter Saturday night was a great time to go, and the atmosphere was superb.

Traditional English cuisine with a twist, attentive service and a good wine list combine to make this a spectacular experience. Even so, I felt a little put out by the size of the bill.

• Added: 4th of June 2007
• Area: Bankside
• Category: Bars and Pubs

London SE1 9AD
020 7940 8335

paulcollins said

Great wine list, superb atmosphere for the winter months - suffers from a lack of outside space in the summer. Food a little expensive. If you don't know wine, take advantage of the super-knowledgeable bar staff for a recommendation.

• Added: 4th of June 2007
• Area: Bankside
• Category: Restaurants

London SE1 9AL
020 7407 3803

paulcollins said

In the middle of Borough Market, this airy canteen serves the freshest catch in a clean, unfussy way. Sit outside for lunch in the summer when the market is on and you have one of the best locations in London. Try the swordfish club sandwich...

• Added: 4th of June 2007
• Area: Piccadilly Circus
• Category: Restaurants

London SW1Y 4HX
020 7930 9020

paulcollins said

Great cocktails, good contemporary indian menu including bar snacks and some of the most attentive service I've seen in London. On the expensive side, but worth it

• Added: 4th of June 2007
• Area: Leicester Square
• Category: Restaurants

London WC2H 7AN
020 7734 7807

paulcollins said

The original West End media hangout, and venue for a thousand long lunches. It's easy to see why, with a huge and well-researched wine list, superb food and an atmosphere that is second-to-none. Not posh, no trendy sofas or moody lighting, but one of the very best bars in London. Go in for lunch, come out at closing time.