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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Well Well Well...We Meet Again

Well And Bucket
Bethnal Green

Having been closed in 1989 and converted into a leather clothing wholesaler, once popular Shoreditch pub, Well and Bucket returns. Expect beautiful craft and rare beer including Camden Town Brewery, Einstok...
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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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Cosy Clapham Restaurant and Bar

22 North Street
Clapham

22 North Street is a exciting new restaurant, bar and private dining establishment in Old Town Clapham. Everything, without exception, is hand made by us. All of our food is freshly prepared...
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An Underground Hoxton Gem

Liquor Cabinet
Shoreditch

A new, intimate drinking establishment from bartenders Mikey Seddon and Thom Docker (both ex Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town), in which you’ll only find excellent service and beverages worthy of...
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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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Breakfast of Kings

The King of Ladies Man
Clapham

The King of Ladies Man, housed in a discrete spot in the The Breakfast Club on Battersea Rise, is a cocktail bar that draws its inspiration from a 1970's bachelor...
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The Great Wall of Kensington

Living Wall at Xenia Hotel
Kensington

Living Wall is the exciting hotel bar at the vibrant Xenia Hotel. The bar delivers a premium selection of European beers as well as extensive wine, spirits and cocktails. The terrace bar...
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Exclusive Belgravia Bar and Restaurant

Mark's Bar Soho
Soho

After months of rumours regarding the opening of Hix in Belgravia, the official launch date has finally been announced; opening in January 2012, just off Sloane Street in the Thompson...
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Moorgate Steakhouse and Cocktail Bar

Hawksmoor Spitalfields Bar
Shoreditch

In October 2011 Will Beckett and Huw Gott, the team behind the British steakhouse and cocktail bar empire Hawksmoor, will launch their third venue called Hawksmoor Guildhall. With carefully selected meat cooked...
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Popping Up With a RUMsplosion

Soho Ski and Rum Chalet
Soho

Latin-Themed, multi-faceted bar and restaurant, Floridita, will be adding a touch of the Caribbean with the soon to be opened 'Rum Shack'. This new pop-up bar aims to fully explore...
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