Riba Cafe & Restaurant (Restaurant)
66 Portland Place, Fitzrovia, London, W1B 1AD
“Few people know about the gem of an eatery that lies on the first floor of the Royal Institute of British Architects’ (RIBA) headquarters on Portland Place near Oxford Circus. This gourmet and health-conscious...”
chloe mccloskey, Fluid London reviewer 27 Jun 07

The Red Lion and Sun (Bar)
25 North Road, Highgate Village, London, N6 4BE
“Hungry in Highgate? Looking for a post-frolic-on-the-Heath meal? Red Lion and Sun is your bet. With a classy-rustic vibe, like a Hamptons house transplanted into North London’s finest village, this made-over...”
chloe mccloskey, Fluid London reviewer 27 Jun 07

The Draper's Arms (Bar / Restaurant)
44 Barnsbury Street, Angel, Islington, London, N1 1ER
“After an evening of wining and dining at the Draper’s Arms, my pal and I were left in shock. Charming proprietor and excellent host, Mark Emberton provided such an indulgent feast, we walked away from...”
chloe mccloskey, Fluid London reviewer 28 May 07

The Pembroke Castle (Bar / Restaurant)
150 Gloucester Avenue, Chalk Farm, Primrose Hill, London, NW1 8JA
“Idyllically set behind the wild banks of Camden Lock, the Pembroke Castle is a good place to catch your breath after a day of dodging the dodgy in the market, or scaling the great hill of Primrose. With...”
chloe mccloskey, Fluid London reviewer 25 Jan 07

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Indo-Jin (Bar / Restaurant)
50-54 Clerkenwell Road, Farringdon, Clerkenwell, London, EC1M 5PS
“All hail Navishen Mudaly, the Indian-South African chef and proprietor of Indo-Jin (Indian man in Japanese) whose tremendous fusion of Japanese homestyle and Indian cuisine has brought about one of the...”
chloe mccloskey, Fluid London reviewer 16 Jan 07

Departure (Bar / Restaurant / Club)
2 Crutched Friars, Fenchurch Street, Aldgate, London, EC3N 2HT
“On a Friday evening, dodging rain showers and London Lite distributors, we arrived at Departure Bar – a tuckaway on Crutched Friars in Aldgate. Lying strategically between the City and Essex (via Fenchurch...”
chloe mccloskey, Fluid London reviewer 09 Jan 07

The Cloisters (Bar)
Chelsea Cloisters, Sloane Avenue, Chelsea, London, SW3 3DW
““We have a strict no dickhead policy,” says Max Keep, launch manager of The Cloisters – a new member’s club in South Kensington. What this means, he tells us – is that this unpretentious, Chelsea hideaway...”
chloe mccloskey, Fluid London reviewer 04 Dec 06

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Kasturi A Taste of India (Bar / Restaurant)
57 Aldgate High Street, Aldgate, London, EC3N 1AL
““Opening a curry restaurant in London is like opening an ice cream parlour in the arctic,” says Bashir Ahmed – seasoned restaurateur and founder of the award winning Kasturi, our destination for the evening....”
chloe mccloskey, Fluid London reviewer 19 Oct 06

Dignity (Bar)
363 Regents Park Road, Finchley, London, N3 1DH
“The working class quality of Finchley Central noticeably contrasts to neighbouring Highgate, and within its smattering of pubs, shops and restaurants, the aptly named Dignity – appears to be the one down...”
chloe mccloskey, Fluid London reviewer 27 Sep 06

Murphis Karaoke Bar & Restaurant (Bar / Restaurant / Club)
102-108 Clerkenwell Road, Clerkenwell, City of London, London, EC1M 5SA
“From private K-TV rooms in China where skateboarders crooned Taiwanese love ballads to the Dun A Ri bar in Kings’ Cross where belting out Summer of ’69 with a fat middle aged chav felt like the right thing...”
chloe mccloskey, Fluid London reviewer 03 Sep 06

O2 Academy Islington (Bar / Club)
N1 Centre, 16 Parkfield Street, Angel, London, N1 0PS
“Sitting on beer crates, balancing a gin and tonic on my knee while trying to light a cigarette I do not feel very VIP. Being friends with the band grants us access backstage at Carling Academy Islington...”
chloe mccloskey, Fluid London reviewer 25 Aug 06

The Easton (Bar / Restaurant)
22 Easton Street, Barbican, London, WC1X 0DS
“It’s always a joy to discover a pub that doubles as the ideal summer, and winter spot. The Easton, steps from Exmouth Market in Clerkenwell, does just this. I sit with an icy white wine spritzer, (add...”
chloe mccloskey, Fluid London reviewer 07 Aug 06

Roebuck (Bar)
15 Pond Street, Hampstead, London, NW3 2PN
“Can coziness gleam? If it can, the Roebuck has patented the notion. What a cool bar. Mastering the art of elegant grunge, this Hampstead pub looks like a posh little joint from the outside, yet upon entrance...”
chloe mccloskey, Fluid London reviewer 03 Jul 06

Occo (Bar / Restaurant)
58 Crawford Street, Edgware Road, Marylebone, London, W1H 4NA
“Bass-heavy sounds throb as a belly dancer flutters about oozing a sex that even Hamas couldn’t refuse. Occo is Sam Ahmimed’s answer to modern Marrakech in London. Lounging, jovial mid-weekers swirl cocktails,...”
chloe mccloskey, Fluid London reviewer 20 Apr 06

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The Cellar Wine Bar (Bar / Restaurant)
25 Moorgate, City of London, London, EC2R 6AR
““If you like the wine, then it’s a good wine,” says Caroline O’Brien, assistant manager at The Cellar Wine Bar in Moorgate, summarizing the outlook at the dark but friendly venue. Decorated with chunky...”
chloe mccloskey, Fluid London reviewer 10 Apr 06

The Haven (Bar)
1a Haven Green, Ealing, London, W5 2UU
“The Haven lies at the foot of Haven Green, a charming park opposite Ealing Broadway station at the west end of the city. The friendly little pub is housed in an ivy covered Victorian building; reminiscent...”
chloe mccloskey, Fluid London reviewer 30 Mar 06