Yes it’s a local challenge – and sometimes I think establishments go a little too far with trying to create “indoor fake gardens”. Feel free to reciprocally drop any tips for my next visit.

I think that trend has been echoed in many countries – where they’ve looked to elevate the dining game, and I’ve also seen it in London over the past 20 years. Hope the tips help – let me know if you visited and enjoyed one!

Exactly! And most especially on the first May Day that we went – it was exactly that.

Absoulte pleasure Dick – please do ry to remember to let me know which you visited – always love the feedback!

Hopefully there is next weekend? :)

Thanks Steve – there is indeed a lot of change in London – even since my last visit two years back so hope this helps!

Steadily over the years London food has been on the up and you sometimes get a very good meal in what seems to be the most humble of establishments. Looking forward to trying some of these recommendations.

Some great pointers here. Not just for the food but for places full of character too.

It’s such a pity that the British summer has let us down once again. There’s only so much that you can do with umbrellas, gazebos and patio heaters.