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
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

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

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

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

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

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

It is a white-washed beauty, simple but with terrific food, much of it from their own allotment
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TikTok has a lot to answer for — but this might just spice up your summer, reports Alice Lambert

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The huge site is the largest Market Place yet