Browsing: Central London

Honest 2026 review of Bleeding Heart Bistro in Farringdon — Robert and Robyn Wilson’s 1983 French institution in a cobbled yard off Greville Street. Andrew Barber’s beef cheek bourguignon, sommelier Frédéric, the £20 four-glass tasting flight, and one of central London’s best-value set lunches at £28.95 for three courses. London Reviews verdict: 4.6/5.

Honest 2026 review of The Portrait Restaurant by Richard Corrigan at the National Portrait Gallery — modern British and Irish dining with a 190-degree view over Trafalgar Square, Big Ben and the London Eye. Set lunch from £35, sommelier-led wine list, the famous Salt & Vinegar Martini, and what to actually order. London Reviews verdict: 4.6/5.

Ikoyi London holds 2 Michelin stars and ranks #35 on World’s 50 Best. Jeremy Chan’s £300 14-course West African tasting at 180 The Strand. Honest review with prices, wine pairings, comparison and FAQs.

Alex Dilling at Hotel Café Royal earned 2 Michelin stars in 6 months — a record. £105 lunch, £215 10-course tasting. Honest review with prices and FAQs.

Sonora Taqueria brings its acclaimed Mexican food to The Hoxton Holborn from 1 May 2026. Custom Barbacoa Torta sandwich and paloma cocktails.

Arcade opens a third London foodhall in Covent Garden, May 2026, with Greek-Cypriot taverna Zylia and Thai favourite Plaza Khao Gaeng. Here’s what to expect.

The Book of Mormon London Review 2026 — Prince of Wales Theatre. Cast, ticket prices from £25, best seats and what audiences really say.

Mamma Mia London Review 2026 — Novello Theatre. Cast, ticket prices from £18.52, best seats and what audiences say.

Independent 2027 London Reviews verdict on the West End revival of Billy Elliot The Musical at the Adelphi Theatre, 12 February to 31 July 2027 — Elton John, Lee Hall, Stephen Daldry, tickets from £23.50.

Independent 2026 London Reviews verdict on Bill Bailey: Vaudevillean — Theatre Royal Haymarket Christmas residency 16 December 2026 – 6 February 2027 plus single O2 arena night 22 November.