London’s Best Restaurants 2024 - Where Chefs Eat

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Film showcasing best places to eat and drink in London; over 130 chefs, hospitality figures, and celebrities interviewed for recommendations. Popular spots like Regency Cafe, W6, Black Axe Mangal, Pophams, Algerian Coffee Stores, Manna at Arcade, The Connaught Bar, Kingly Court's Donia, and SOMA highlighted for their unique dishes and cocktails.

Insights

  • Regency Cafe stands out for its iconic status and affordable prices, offering an extensive menu with options like set breakfast and exceptional pizza overseen by Marco.
  • Pophams is renowned for its innovative croissant dough creations, including unique pastries like Schlossberger cheese, spring onion, marmite croissants, and apple crumble, paired with expertly made Ozone coffee, emphasizing the freshness of their daily baked goods.

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Recent questions

  • Where can I find the best pizza in London?

    Regency Cafe is highly recommended for its iconic status and affordable prices, offering an extensive menu that includes exceptional pizza. Marco is currently in charge of Regency Cafe, known for serving crisp and delicious pizza.

  • What are some unique dishes in London?

    Black Axe Mangal, led by Lee Tiernan, is known for its bold and unique dishes like smoked cod's roe and lamb waffle flatbread. Additionally, Pophams offers innovative croissant dough creations such as Schlossberger cheese, spring onion, marmite croissants, and maple and bacon pastries.

  • Which London spot serves a renowned American smash-style burger?

    Manna at Arcade is known for offering a renowned American smash-style burger, catering to diverse tastes with a variety of cuisines like Indian, Cantonese, and Nepalese.

  • Where can I enjoy some of the best cocktails in London?

    The Connaught Bar is hailed as one of London's best cocktail spots, known for its iconic martinis and unique cocktail creations like Magnetum, which blends milk punch, sherry, and scotch whiskey. Additionally, SOMA is a beloved cocktail bar featuring Indian-inspired cocktails like turmeric with sesame oil and Chaat with mezcal, masala, gooseberry, and kumquat.

  • What is a historic coffee spot in London?

    Algerian Coffee Stores, established in 1887, remains a historic spot in London, serving over 80 coffees and 120 teas, including unique blends from Australian, Malawi, Thai, and Vietnamese origins.

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Summary

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London's Best Eats and Drinks Tour

  • Film showcasing best places to eat and drink in London
  • Interviewed over 130 chefs, hospitality figures, and celebrities for recommendations
  • Proud of comprehensive list covering everything from pizza to fine dining
  • Jesse and Will from TOPJAW presenting their favorite spots in London
  • Regency Cafe highly recommended for its iconic status and affordable prices
  • Known for being a film set for various productions
  • Extensive menu options at Regency Cafe, including set breakfast and extras like black pudding
  • Marco currently in charge of Regency Cafe, offering exceptional pizza
  • Crisp pizza at W6 in Hammersmith highly praised as the best in London
  • Black Axe Mangal, led by Lee Tiernan, known for unique and bold dishes like smoked cod's roe and lamb waffle flatbread

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London's Culinary Gems: A Taste Tour

  • Pophams, a pasta restaurant doubling as a croissant haven, was founded in October 2017 by Ollie Gold, aiming for innovative croissant dough creations.
  • Pophams offers a variety of delectable pastries, including Schlossberger cheese, spring onion, marmite croissants, maple and bacon pastries, and apple crumble paired with expertly made Ozone coffee.
  • The essential order at Pophams includes a black americano and a tear-worthy cardamom bun, emphasizing the freshness of their pastries baked at 6-7 am daily.
  • Algerian Coffee Stores, established in 1887, remains a historic spot in London, serving over 80 coffees and 120 teas, including unique blends from Australian, Malawi, Thai, and Vietnamese origins.
  • Manna at Arcade offers a renowned American smash-style burger, alongside a variety of cuisines like Indian, Cantonese, and Nepalese, catering to diverse tastes.
  • The Connaught Bar is hailed as one of London's best cocktail spots, known for its iconic martinis and unique cocktail creations like Magnetum, blending milk punch, sherry, and scotch whiskey.
  • Kingly Court's Donia restaurant offers Filipino home cooking with signature dishes like prawn and pork dumplings, sea bream ceviche, turbot Bicol express, and Ube choux dessert.
  • SOMA, a beloved cocktail bar, features Indian-inspired cocktails like turmeric with sesame oil and Chaat with mezcal, masala, gooseberry, and kumquat, earning praise as one of the best bars in London.
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