Lateef Okunnu

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Eat... drink... write! Food Critic at Luxuria Lifestyle. Can mostly be found rambling on about food and drink to strangers. @lateefokunnu

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A Pimlico Pub's Polish

No 11 Pimlico Road
Chelsea

No. 11 Pimlico Road, on the old site of The Ebury, has been totally rebranded in a reaction against the formulaic gastro-pub trend that has engulfed London. It is an...
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Soho's Fairy Queen

Bar Titania
Leicester Square

Once Longshots Bar, Bar Titania has been dramatically turned around by new partners, The Volensis Group, to reflect the playful side of Shakespeare’s Queen of the Fairies, which the bar is...
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Gym Class Heroes

Monikers
Shoreditch

Monikers is a new cocktail bar and kitchen that recently opened in the ever-trendy Hoxton area of Shoreditch. The bar is situated in the gym of an old primary school...
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Sophisticated Leadenhall Market Bar

Old Tom's Bar
City of London

With wall tiles dating back to the 19th Century, the bar sets an atmospheric tone for you to meet, greet and enjoy our top quality food, drink and attentive service. ...
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Cocktails In Toyland

The Toy Shop
Putney

The Toy Shop is an extremely unique and quirky cocktail bar located on Putney High Street. This fun time party bar pays homage to the innocence and charm of youth....
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Friendly Brixton Tapas Bar

Brixton Space

Brixton Space is a tapas restaurant and bar, where both Spanish and internationally inspired tapas can be enjoyed at a very easy-going, cosy yet rather unique and quirky space everyday...
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From Russia, With Vod

Ruski's Tavern
Kensington

Ruski's Tavern is currently closed and awaiting a new location. Ruski's Tavern is a new caviar and vodka based underground late night entertainment venue, that pays homage to the 120...
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Stunning Clapham Restaurant and Bar

Powder Keg Diplomacy
Clapham

In September Powder Keg Diplomacy had its grand opening! This new Clapham bar will has been launched by the same manager who used to run Lost Society and The Blind...
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New Trendy Islington Gastro Pub

Smokehouse
Angel

Smokehouse is the latest venture from Neil Rankin, former Chef of Pitt Cue Co. The gastropub has a focus on great expertly sourced fish and meat; alongside European beer, fine...
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Romantic Clapham Bar and Restaurant

The Rookery
Clapham

The Rookery Bar and Restaurant opens in Clapham Common on the site of the former Firefly Bar. Serving craft beers from around the world; Interesting wines by smaller producers; Classic...
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