Food pairing suggestions in London

“Cool place, great ale, friendly and welcoming service. My party of 5 enjoyed a fabulous array of ales - Queer Brewing’s ‘Existence as a radical Act’ for one, and I particularly enjoyed the 0% Alcohol ’Big Drop Pine Trail Pale Ale’”

“Went to the Growler stop for first time last night. Great, helpful and pleasant staff. Lovely welcoming atmosphere. Very extensive beer menu that the staff will help you with. We sampled quite a few across the range, pale ales, ipa’s, bitters and stouts and they were all lovely. We will be returning and next time our wives said they’ll come with us and sample their gins :-)”

“Friendly, knowledgeable, many smaller producers and forgotten grapes. Often at a good price and if you don't like a wine they refund the price and take back the unwanted bottles. What more could you ask for?”

“A wonderful new addition to Hildreth Street! So many beers to choose from and super friendly staff to help you find what you like. There’s also a big range of interesting wine, spirits and cider.”

“A great independent wine shop. I was able to send a bottle of first rate English wine to dear friends hand delivered by the shop next day. Throughout Forest Wines offered a personal service that is very rare today. A great experience.”

“Really friendly and informed staff that will help you find the perfect wine, and talk you through their tasting notes so you get what you're after, no up sell or miss sell. Great selection of craft beer and table snacks too. This was what I purchased today, they hit the nail on the head with what I was after:”

“What an amazing experience this was. They are not kidding when they say they are giving you an Italian wedding experience. Food kept rolling at steady pace for more than an hour, and not a single dish was bad or mediocre. You don't order anything here, just tell them what you can't eat, but I guess it is best if you go here being able to eat everything as it is 65 pounds per head and I am weary substitutions wouldn't be as good.”

“Such a romantic restaurant! I truly love the atmosphere. Their food were all really scrumptious and hearty. I will definitely be coming back to try other dishes again.”

“Delicious food! We are still talking about this restaurant weeks after the experience! Fabulous service. Worth the two hour drive just to get there (lucky folks live nearby!). Will go again and highly rated/recommend.”

“What a gem! The seafood was divine - whether it's a pit stop from cycling or walking or you drive to go here specifically, it won't disappoint! The curried, mango prawns were incredible - I can't stop thinking about them!”

“One of the most extraordinary restaurant experiences I’ve ever had. Amazing ambience with lovely decor and very comfortable seating. Attentive and warm service from wonderfully skilled and knowledgeable staff who are (rightly) modestly confident in the quality of their restaurant. And then the food. Couldn’t believe that every single thing we ate was of such outstanding quality. So fresh, flavourful, unique, and memorable. Nothing is worth missing. Would go back for the dips and desserts alone, but every dish was a total hit and beyond 5 stars. Undoubtedly the place we’ll come for every special occasion from now on.”

“I absolutely love this place. The staff are always amazing and super helpful. Their snacks and cakes are always super delicious and I have to say, one of best Pastel De Nata in London hands down. Also, make sure you eat their suckling pig rissol. Just wow! Keep up the great work my fellow country people!”

“Amazing place to be. Good quality wine's and spirit's. Most of the wines are cheaper than Spain or Ftance. Stuff is very polite and helpful, they know their stuff about wine's. Will recommend always. Cheers ☺️☺️☺️”

“Stunning flavours, lovely surroundings, brilliant service, great amenities. Had a wonderful lunch.”

“When your Italian friend admits that the pizzas are good here, you know that this chain is doing something right. My first visit to Waterloo and the Margherita Buffalo was great. Staff were friendly, knowledgeable and let us enjoy the pizza without constant interruption. They haven't expanded recklessly and keep both quality and consistency high. I occasionally try the guest pizzas when they don't have meat on them (pizza should never have weird meat or pineapple on it). So the Lower Marsh branch is laid back, has good outdoor space and I will return soon.”

“Can't believe I have had this gem on my doorstep for so long and only tried it for the first time today. Staff are so friendly and attentive, food was fabulous and very reasonably priced. Very good selection of food - I had the carbonara, one of the best i have had in a very long time, and being Italian it really impressed me! Cannot wait to come back and try the dinner menu, and just for a glass of wine and a good natter in a lovely setting.”

“A little gem of a place. The bruschetta was enormous and would have fed two people and the diavola pizza was excellent. I like everything about this unpretentious restaurant. Worth a try.”

“Consistently good service and food. Just visited Sumak again for early Sunday dinner and was pleased to see that the quality of food and level of service was consistently great. From the greeting as you enter the door to the thank you and good bye as you leave you cannot fault this team. The staff are all very attentive, professional and pleasant. The food was as fresh and tasty as always. I highly recommend visiting Sumak if you want want an all round great dining experience. You will not be disappointed.”

“Absolutely phenomenal! No complaints! I ordered through Uber eats and had a fast delivery. Ordered the Chicken Shawarma and there was a buy one get one free deal for only £10. This restaurant is really affordable. The food was hot and fresh, salad was nice and crunchy. The rice- cooked to perfection. Naan amazing! Loved everything. I will order again. Amazing portion too!!!”

“I love the Babur! I have been eating there for over twenty years especially for birthdays (I had over 30 adults and children for my recent 'significant' birthday) although it's great to just go there for an evening out. The food is just amazing and not like anywhere else. There's a great atmosphere and the staff are really lovely and always welcoming. Give the Babur a try, you'll be glad you did!!!”

“I never had such a lovely Indian street food before. Usually ordered same thing I didn’t even know the name of the food find out couple of days ago it SAMOSA CHAAT. The lady who serve me always is the lovely and very cheerful. I’m very satisfied”

“Everything we had was absolutely delicious and atmosphere was so warm and welcoming. I am a cookery teacher and my friend is a true foodie and we both agreed that the quality of food was amazing. It brought us to an evening in Paris. The only negative is this place is a bit too far from me... Otherwise I would visit every week! Highly recommend.”

“My favourite coffee place in South Woodford Friendly staff, amazing coffee and cosy ambience”

“Very lovely place, I haven't been there in a few years and it's all changed. (For the better), they now have a lovely outside space and a heated seating area. Good choice of beer, cider, gin. Good atmosphere, they also serve coffee during the day. Dogs are welcome which is brilliant, and the family that run it are lovely. Rachel is a proper laugh. All in all its a great place and I will be going back.”

“This weekend I was surprised for my 40th party, my wife organised the wine, glasses, ice buckets through majestic in Esher. Steve in the store was simple awesome. Top quality customer service and the consideration they demonstrated start to finish was exceptional. Thank you, and this experience reinforces why we come to you. Mr Harris.”

“Cheap wine for the Mrs. The Mrs left delighted, which means she's nice to me and doesn't shout too loud - so what's not to like! Easy to select, quick to get served (I don't queue unless there is a REALLY good reason - we're short staffed won't do it!) and we could drive right in to the front of the premises to load up! Cool!”

“Brilliant shop also friendly customer service and always happy to help with anything”

“The food was excellent and the staff were really nice. They fitted us in quite late which was nice. The food came quickly and was hot and the steak was cooked perfectly. I recommend the creamed spinach as a side if you go, it was really flavoursome and filling.”

“Great food and personalised service, friendly atmosphere - all the attributes of the Italian traditional family restaurant!”

“First time having fish and chips here. very impressed everything was cooked beautifully. Fish was lovely and fresh.chips were also lovely. Will be using as my regular chippy from now on.”