David Ellis

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David Ellis is the London Standard's restaurant critic and Going Out editor. He writes regularly about eating and drinking, and is a keen practitioner of both

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David Ellis is the London Standard's restaurant critic and Going Out editor. He writes regularly about eating and drinking, and is a keen practitioner of both

Food + Drink

London's best bagels, from Beigel Bake to Papo's

From the Golders Green classics to competing shops in Brick Lane, here's where to find London's best bagels

14 Jun 2026
Mayfly
Pubs, Bars and Nightlife

Country pub of the week: The Mayfly, Stockbridge

At The Mayfly, the water moves and soothes, finds David Ellis

31 May 2025
Pubs, Bars and Nightlife

Tom Kerridge to open Chalk Freehouse on the site of failed Chelsea pub

Earlier this week, Kerridge announced the closure of his Chelsea pub. Now it is to become The Chalk Freehouse

29 May 2025
Restaurants

David Ellis on Song He Lou: It's not clear if they want you to like it

The noodles offer liquid solace, but the rest leaves David Ellis cold

29 May 2025
Restaurants

At Le Clarence, indulgence is king and decadence is not a sin

I could eat here once a week and never be bored, says David Ellis

29 May 2025
Pubs, Bars and Nightlife

Country pub of the week: The Parrot, Aldringham

It is a white-washed beauty, simple but with terrific food, much of it from their own allotment

25 May 2025
Food + Drink

Why is everyone putting jalapeños in their wine?

TikTok has a lot to answer for — but this might just spice up your summer, reports Alice Lambert

22 May 2025
Restaurants

David Ellis reviews Town: the new Wolseley — but with much better food

Here is a room grandly promising a sense of occasion, says David Ellis

22 May 2025
Events and Things To Do

If it weren't for Latimer House, we might not have won the war

The Second World War was won on many battlefields — including the rooms of this grand country house, says David Ellis

20 May 2025
Pubs, Bars and Nightlife

Venn Street Records to give away 1000 free pints for the bank holiday

Fancy a free pint? The Clapham bar is handing them out over four days

19 May 2025
Pubs, Bars and Nightlife

Country pub of the week: The Tartar Frigate, Broadstairs

The Frigate is that noble thing, a pub truly for anyone, for everyone

18 May 2025
Josephine Bistro
Restaurants

Josephine, Marylebone: Café Rouge with a bit of lippy on

Chasing the mass market has corrupted the original’s charm. Are accountants to blame? Probably, says David Ellis

15 May 2025
Restaurants

The Galvin brothers: 14 dishes that define our career

As the Galvin’s restaurant group turns 20, Chris and Jeff share the meals that have made them who they are

14 May 2025
Circus schools
Events and Things To Do

Life's a circus: London's top circus schools for budding artists

From professional-ready courses to fun and games with friends, here’s where to get in on the act

13 May 2025
Pubs, Bars and Nightlife

Country pub of the week: the Jolly Cricketers, Beaconsfield

This is a pub to cycle to for a lingering lunch and gin and tonics out on the green, says David Ellis

11 May 2025
Events and Things To Do

The Barbican Launderette is a film set and time machine all in one

This is more than a place to wash clothes, writes David Ellis

10 May 2025
Pubs, Bars and Nightlife

Country pub of the week: The Rising Sun, Oxfordshire

The Rising Sun appears from nowhere for the weary traveller, says David Ellis

4 May 2025
Restaurants

David Ellis on Chuck's: £12 rotisserie chicken & cracking wine? I'm in

“We roast meat, and we look after people,” reads the Chuck’s website — and they do, says David Ellis

1 May 2025
Restaurants

Lisa Goodwin-Allen to open new restaurant Rosi at the Beaumont hotel

The Grill is to be closed and overhauled, and will be replaced with a restaurant specialising in seasonal British dishes

1 May 2025