SHUT THE FRONT DOOR! They have all the mixers to replicate ANY of the poisons you will have at…read moreDukes... And the service? Spectacular. We had an opportunity to talk vices, booze, flavors and concoctions. Reasonably priced for London, it is a bar keepers dream.

The other day, I had to pick up a bottle of champagne from this place. I was seriously impressed as…read moreto how posh this place is...of course, situated in the heart of St. James's, what else could you expect? Well, I'm really "digging" the interior of this store - you actually feel like you're being transported back several hundred years; which actually is quite true, as this store has been around for a very very long time! Anyway, what I kind of disliked, was that the person who got my order ready, was quite a snob - very uptight British and made me feel as if I wasn't a worth customer. (Maybe he didn't approve of me coming into such a posh store with a hooded sweater?) Also, their website is really awful: I was trying to find out, where the store would be, but the website is impossible to maneuver through. It's all online selling, but there's no apparent link that will point you to where the actual store is! Well, thanks to Yelp I actually found it! So, three stars for this experience, but I might just come back another day again, as their selection of wines is incredible!

i love a good market and borough market is one of those places where there are so many different…read morethings to try you honestly don't even know where to start what we got: - wild mushroom risotto - fish and chips from fish! kitchen - pistachio cannoli from gastronomica market we came on a bank holiday and i was honestly surprised it wasn't insanely crowded. the lines moved pretty quickly and we didn't have to wait too long for food either. seating was definitely packed, but we got lucky and managed to snag a table after hovering around for a bit. everything we tried was delicious. the risotto was super creamy and comforting, the fish and chips were crispy and fresh, and the pistachio cannoli was the perfect sweet treat to end everything with. definitely one of those spots i'd come back to just to keep trying more food stalls.-

Definitely a must if you're in london but it's very easy to get over-stimulated and lost in my…read moreopinion because it gets super packed. I went in 2 different times: saturday at 3pm and wednesday at 10am. Two completely different vibes. I tried the famous sandwich from the black pig, viral chocolate covered strawberries and bread ahead. Black pig - the best one sandwich: it was AMAZING!!! I was a bit scared to get this since i was by myself but let me tell you, it was not heavy as i expected it to be. Just delicious overall and would totally recommend. Chocolate strawberries: I love strawberries and chocolate but definitely think you can find cheaper alternatives anywhere in london. Bread Ahead: my new favorite pastry place. I pretty much got a donut from this place (not this location) everyday because the black currant cheesecake donut was that good. I got the tiramisu and crème brûlée donut which my brother liked and i wish i could've tasted them before they went bad but anyways, I would totally recommend the donuts from here! Their chocolate chips cookies are HUGE and delicious as well. This was probably one of my favorite markets!

I just attended my first day class at Leiths, who offers courses for professional accreditation as…read morewell as "enthusiasts." The building and location were convenient and work space well laid out. The instructors, Adriana and Andrea, were phenomenal. I really appreciate how they took the time to explain technique and variations that can be applied at home. Also, the staff on hand to help with set-up and clean-up were amazing. They were always available to assist and contributed a great deal to the good experience. -I wish I had someone to prepare all my ingredients and wash dishes at home! My only complaint is related to the temperamental ovens. An oven can make or break all the hard work that goes into preparing a dish. Technique and materials went out the door with uneven, inaccurate ovens. Leiths offers such a wide variety of classes so I'll likely sign-up again...for a class that doesn't require an oven.

I am very impressed I took a baking course at Lieth one…read moremorning and expected to be handful of housewives attending to pass time. To my surprise the class had over 40 people of all ages and professions And the day was so organised, starting with the theory part of baking, the tea, coffee and tasty lunch breaks To the kitchen itself All ingredients were ready on stations, instructors were helpful and washing up was so prompt I remember nothing but perfection of that day and the lovely bread, cheese and jam I was given to take with me home. If I can get myself on another cooking workshop (seems to be very hard to sign in these days all fully booked) I will be the happiest

The coolest bottle shop! Came here to pick up some speciality items that I can't get in the US and…read morewas blown away by the selection of liquors and fine wines. There is so much to look at. Would be a great place to pick up a gift for the wine or cocktail lover in your life. The staff here are knowledgeable and helped me wrap my bottles to bring back in my suitcase.

This place is fancy! We popped in to get a bottle of champagne for our niece and was greeted by a…read morefriendly associate asking if we needed help. We did. Got the recommendation and bought the bottle along with a couple more for the upcoming holiday. A little odd that some bottles were the only ones they had in stock. But no worries. Will for sure come back for our special occasions.

This restaurant serves simple, traditional food, but with a flair. I was there for lunch and had…read moreordered a Welsh rabbit, which is basically a cheese on toast, but had great ingredients and Home made bread. The Service was pleasant, and the waiter was attentive. I was there just after they open the restaurant so there was not too many people there, but I can imagine that it was quite a place to go to.

St John Bread and wine features a very unique menu with some very creative dishes. Almost like a…read morecafe style feel to the establishment with a more upscale feel to it. Featuring a wide and great selection of wines. The food was all very delicious along with great service. The space felt a little tight and the tables were a little small. Overall a great place to stop in for some wonderful food with a nice and local charm to the place.

Stunned to be only the fourth person to review this great spot. My partner and I came in for a…read moredrink on a Friday evening around 6:30pm. While the rooftop was booked out for a private party, we were able to walk in to the basement bar and enjoy a full vaulted, brick-lined side-room to ourselves. The basement ambience reminded us of Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese on Fleet Street crossed with Gordon's Wine bar at Embankment. We ordered the: - Bananaquit (Mount Gay Eclipse, vegan egg nog mix, discarded banana rum, pimento dram) £10.50 - Rufous Hummingbird (Buffalo Trace bourbon, Nixta corn liquor, Banane du Brasil, cocoa blanc, sotol, chocolate bitters) £11 Both drinks on the bird-themed menu were excellent. The Bananaquit, a cloudy drink served in a Nick and Nora goblet glass, tasted strongly of ripe bananas and creamy eggnog. It had lots of nutmeg on the nose from the fresh gratings on top. For those with a nut allergy, you're safe: the vegan eggnog is nut-free. It was a sweeter drink (my partner asked for the sweetest drink on the menu). The Rufous, served on the rocks in an old fashioned glass, was clear and lightly brown in colour. It was served topped with two fresh pansies, and carried hints of chocolate cake and sunny garden, with a stronger alcohol essence. I had not come across sotol before and learned it's a Mexican spirit distilled from herbs, similar to mezcal, though I can't say I specifically tasted it. We enjoyed the ambience of our private cellar room and after our drinks we explored up to the roof (gorgeous space!) and around the bottle shop in the front room. There were quite a few tempting specialty bottles (Ancho Reyes Verde chile poblano liqueur, anyone?) and good gift ideas (Dr. Squid squid ink gin from Cornwall). In the end we didn't make a purchase, but staff were very helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable. I would definitely come here again.

one of the coolest looking bars i've ever been to, once you make it downstairs it's like being…read moreinside of a cave.

The Borough market is a phenomenal place And Bedales is a…read morelittle haven in the chaos. We stopped for food and drinks. Wonderful espresso martini. Great starters and comfortable seating and good people watching.

I needed a break from the bustle of Borough Market. The market was so busy on this particular…read moreFriday that the lines for food stalls were crazy. Bedales turned out to be a great overhead view to people watch while enjoying a snack with a glass of wine. I wish the tuna tartar would have come with a few chips or crackers but thats nitpicking. It was very good and fresh. I would absolutely visit again on another London vacation.

Spectacularly limited fine wine selection. You'd think it being in Mayfair there would be a decent…read moreselection over £80 a bottle but not here. Major let down - don't come here for fine wines

Fantastic place a block away from the JW Grosvenor House Marriott London. Incredible selection on…read morewines from low to high in price. We briefed Harry on what we liked and our price range and on three visits we were not disappointed with his suggestions. The first two times we tasted several wines but on our third visit we just went with his suggestion. Highly recommended

Great experience...the chefs will cook the 4 course meal with you, you learn 1 part of 1 dish and…read moreyou also sit down and eat all 4 courses with wine pairing for each course :). Its so worth your time and money as it will be a great entertaining evening for all to be had :)

This time I went along with my husband to a special VIP event. Firstly you are greeted with some…read morechampagne (you can opt for juice if you want) and a vegetable soup bit later in reception area then you are led into the cookery area to meet the chefs. I met a lot of nice new people at this event in a fun way by which we prep food together. I say prep as I don't see cracking a egg, peeling mushrooms, slicing cauliflower etc is cooking. There is 4 working stations starters, starters, main and dessert. You are divided up by one of the chefs into groups (you cant choose your work station). You are then all given something to do be it peel mushrooms, boil eggs, crack oysters open, stir sauce etc. On the night we went we had the Autumn menu (Smoked Salmon Tartare, Lardo, Oyster Cream, Red Pepper Vinaigrette and Horseradish Mayonnaise AND Poached Duck Egg with Cauliflower and Cumin Veloute, Cured Duck Breast, Pickled Cauliflower and Wild Mushroom Powder AND Pan Fried Mackerel and Squid, Ratatouille Compote, Parsley Crumble, Black Olive Tapenade and Chicken Jus AND Plum Tatin with Apple and Pear Chutney, Caramel Gel, Chocolate Arlette, Shiso and Yoghurt Sorbet). There was a few items I did not like on the menu or was allergic to so they did swap some items over for me which was good. This was a fun night I loved meeting and prepping food with the new people I met and having a laugh with them. Whilst prepping you can help yourself to wine and snacks (hams and cheese) throughout to give you inspiration apparently. Also there is a camera on hand via Aveqia to take photos throughout night which is then uploaded in morning for everyone to download photos from to have a memory of their experience. So you don't have to worry about getting your phone mucky or running out of battery by using your phone etc. Also this way you will all get plenty of varied shots throughout the night of everyone. Usually this experience usually costs £180 each but thankfully for this special VIP event I only paid £10. I really don't think the whole experience is worth £180 each even with all the wine you get given throughout the prepping time and the wine you get paired with the dishes that you eat. I would go back only though if was at a more reasonable price say around £70 maybe. Reason I am however giving this 4 stars this time round rather than 3 in which I gave last time is because I felt the chefs were more humourous and more helpful this time and the company of the people I met at the event made it a even more special experience. So I suppose it also depends on who you meet on the night would make a difference to if you enjoy your time that night or not.

I love dimsum and wanted to find out where I could learn to make it. Internet research revealed a…read moreschool called Eat Drink Talk. The course was for 3 hours over a Sunday lunch at a cost of £85 There were 10 of us around a swish kitchen table and owner/teacher, Jennifer proceeded to enlighten us with 3 different dimsum styles. To my horror I realised I had forgotten to tell her I don't eat pork. And Chinese food is full of it. So while everyone was chomping away and laughing and enjoying themselves, I was miserably devouring my cocktail stick. The next dimum was made with pork too. The third one was chicken - hooray. I don't eat chicken either. And that's really my experience of the day. I felt like a naughty school girl. I guess it was my own fault though. Jennifer is certainly knowledgeable but I found her mechanical in approach and I wouldn't rush back in a hurry.

My boyfriend and I, looking for something different to do, took a cooking class with Eat Drink…read moreTalk. The class took place in the home of Jennifer, our teacher, around a large counter/table. I liked that the class began with a cocktail and everyone got an apron and cookbook. During our 2 1/2 hour interactive class we learned how to make authentic Thai dishes. We began with a Tom Kha Khai which is a chicken soup in coconut milk. From there we moved to a minced chicken salad in wild betel leaf wraps. The main course was green curry with prawns and snake beans. From course to course, the class cut, chopped, and mixed. During the class we worked in pairs and Jennifer gave tips on knives and where to find various ingredients. At times Jennifer was a bit stiff, but she knew a lot about cooking and had spent time in various parts of the world learning to cook from locals, which I find is always the best way to learn authentic dishes. The best part of class is that we were able to taste what we cooked after each course. The only thing we didn't actively cook was the coconut rice, but she went through each step on how to make it home to perfection. We both really enjoyed the class and have decided to take others so we can learn to make additional dishes, now we just have to recreate the dishes at home to wow our family and friends.