Overlooking the capital from the 31st floor, aqua shard serves contemporary British menus from Europe’s tallest building. Expect dishes like Yorkshire wood pigeon with beetroot, pear, dark chocolate and lime, or the lemon and olive oil cake with black truffle and blossom honey, all served with a side of the best views in town. You could experience all of this for yourself, with lunch for 2 plus champagne on arrival up for grabs. Simply follow the instructions below to enter… Aqua Shard The post Win lunch for 2 at aqua shard! appeared first on Bookatable Blog ..read more

Known for serving some of the best steaks in the country, Hawksmoor Manchester occupies a former Victorian courthouse on Deansgate. The legendary steaks are joined on the menu by fresh seafood dishes, indulgent sides and an impressive array of cocktails from the bar. Hawksmoor are giving you the chance to experience all of this for yourself, with a 3-course dinner for 2 plus a night’s stay at nearby Great John Street Hotel up for grabs. Simply follow the instructions below to enter… Hawksmoor Manchester The post Win a Hawksmoor dinner & a hotel stay! appeared first on Bookatable Blog ..read more

From the historic dining rooms and age-old décor to the exquisitely weathered exteriors and the time-honoured menus, we have collated some of the finest and oldest restaurants around London. Through the years, these institutions have left a lasting impression on the dining scene and deserve to have their story immortalised.   Rules Book Rules Rules Named as the oldest restaurant in London, this Michelin-awarded spot has been serving timeless, quintessential British cuisine since 1798. Rules in Covent Garden offers wild game and classic dishes in its elegant, plush red and gold-accented sett ..read more

The nation’s top restaurant critics have been out and about again, sampling everything from as-British-as-it-gets fish and chips in Cumbria, to Portuguese small plates, via a hidden gem of a taco restaurant in Surrey Quays. We took a look at what’s been on their plates recently… Jay Rayner View this post on Instagram The pictures of the food I ate for this week’s review of @thegallivant. For some reason I’ve got them round the wrong way this week so we’re starting with mains: glazed beef cheek with fermented barley and fresh horseradish, and lamb chops with ..read more

From the likes of Fay Maschler’s wise words and Grace Dent’s fiery tongue to Jay Rayner’s cheek, we’ve got a round up of where some of the top London food critics are eating this week and what they have to say about it. We know they certainly won’t mince their words. Fay Maschler Book Davies & Brook Honey and lavender-glazed duck with beetroot at Davies & Brook Image source: Matt Writtle at the Evening Standard Revered Maschler sings the praises of Claridge’s latest restaurant, Davies & Brook. The Daniel Humm outpost in Mayfair offers a British-inspired menu with global twists ..read more

We’re big fans of food pics on Instagram, but we know it’s even better if you get to eat what you’re double tapping. That’s why we host regular competitions with chances to win meals at top restaurants. Enter below, and check back regularly for the latest chance to win… The prize: £150 to spend at GBK Closes: 21 February 2020 View this post on Instagram WIN £150 to spend at GBK! For a chance to win, simply follow @gbkburgers & tag the lucky person you'd take with you if you win…⁣ ⁣ ⁣ One winner will be chosen at random on 21 February 2020 & contacted ..read more

Few settings are as luxurious as 5-star The Lanesborough Hotel, an iconic building on the edge of Hyde Park. The hotel is also home to Céleste, a Michelin-starred, French fine dining restaurant, serving creative dishes in a stunning, chandelier-filled dining room. You could be experiencing all of this for yourself, with a night’s stay at The Lanesborough Hotel with dinner and breakfast at Céleste up for grabs. Simply follow the instructions below to enter… The Lanesborough The post Win a hotel stay at The Lanesborough + dine at Michelin-starred Céleste appeared first on Bookatable Blog ..read more

London is certainly one of the food capitals of the world, and navigating the endless options on offer can be a bit of a culinary minefield. Fear not, for we’ve narrowed the capital’s food scene down to 21 must-try dishes. See how many you’ve ticked off below, or read more about the dishes here. [bookatable-checklist] The post The 21 best dishes in London – how many have you tried? appeared first on Bookatable Blog ..read more