Very good companies for going out
Criterion Restaurant
Criterion Restaurant, originally opened in 1873, offers great "sustainable" cuisine and excellent service blessed with the romance, grandeur and charisma of a neo-Byzantine design in a Grade II listed building in Picadilly, London
- Voted Best London Restaurant 2011 by Best London Restaurants website users (for two consecutive years)
- Top diner rated on toptable since April 2010 - (as at January 2011)
- Restaurant review - March 2011
- Voted Best London Restaurant 2010 by Best London Restaurants website users
L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon
Awarded 'Chef of the Century' by the Gault Millau guide, Joel Robuchon created his Atelier concept by blending the Japanese counter diner style with French fine dining. The restaurant is located in London's Covent
- Two Michelin Star Restaurant since 2009 - as at July 2011
- Winner of the 'Menu of the Year' award, Caterer Cateys 2007
- Finalist - Best Front of House team and Best Sommelier & Wine List - Tatler Restaurant Award 2010
- Joël Robuchon - Lifetime Achievement Award 2009 - Restaurant Magazine S.Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants
The Troubadour
Unique 50's coffee house in Earl's Court, London. Combines a cafe/brasserie, wine bar, gallery and club. Stages live music events, wine tasting evenings and art exhibitions.
- Ranked 2nd in the Brighter Kensington & Chelsea Garden Scheme for Restaurants 2009 and 2010
- Ranked #2 - Ten great London restaurants that every tourist should know about - Daily Mail 2011
- Best Cafe - Les Routiers 2009 and Live Music Venue of the Year - Les Routiers 2011
- Runner up for the Best Hotel and Inn from Alastair Sawday, 2009 for their serviced apartment The Garret
- Grand Award, UK Cafe of the Year 1999 from Roy Ackerman of Cafe Culture
Galvin at Windows
Located on the 28th floor of London Hilton on Park Lane, Michelin-starred Galvin at Windows restaurant and bar is run by Head Chef Andre Garrett and General Manager Fred Sirieix. It is renowned for its breathtaking views over the capital
- One star – Michelin Restaurant Guide 2010 and 2011
- Alastair Clayton & Tessa Clingham (kitchen), Romain Taverne (service) - Annual Awards of Excellence 2011 by the Academy of Culinary Arts
- Ranked #58 in the top 100 list - National Restaurant Awards 2010
- Best Front of House - Tatler Restaurant Awards 2007; Hotel Restaurant Team of the Year - Hotel Cateys 2007; Restaurant magazine Readers' Choice - 2008
- Blog post by Raymond Blanc May 2011 - "...and excellent service!"
- Ranked #6 Best for romance - Harden’s London Restaurants 2012
Juju
Located in the heart of Chelsea on the King's Road, London, Juju serve the finest cocktails mixed by some of London's best bartenders as well as offering an extensive wine and champagne list, making it a great destination for going out
- Best Bar 2011 - London Club and Bar Awards 2011
- Nominated for Best Bar and awarded Outstanding Mixology at London Club and Bar Awards 2010
- Best New Bar 2009 - London Club and Bar Awards 2009
Sam's Brasserie & Bar
Located in Chiswick, West London, Sam's Brasserie & Bar is an informal neighbourhood restaurant serving award winning, modern European cuisine using fresh, seasonal ingredients, offered with a warm and friendly service
- Sister restaurant Harrison's in Balham has obtained 1 Rosette from the AA Guide 2010
- Customer reviews provide a testimony of the good service that Sam's Brasserie offer - click here to see the restaurant customer reviews
- Time Out Best Local Restaurant in 2006
- Evening Standard Best Value Restaurant in London 2008
The Ship
Award-winning Pub located in London, on the banks of the Thames by Wandsworth Bridge, supplying fine ales, wines and food to its surrounding residents since 1786
- Regional winner, London - Best Food Pub - The Great British Pub Awards 2010
viagogo
viagogo is the leading European online ticket exchange that allows people to buy and sell live event tickets, in a safe and guaranteed way, for award-winning shows, musicals, concerts, theatre, opera, festivals and major sport events
- Best New Business - New Media Age Effectiveness Awards 2008
- Technology CEO of the Year (Eric Baker) - UK Technology Innovation and Growth Awards 2008
- Winner "Best e-commerce" and finalist in the "Best New Company" and the "Best New Service" categories - The Stevies - The International Business Awards 2007
Crazy Bear
A group of hotels, restaurants, and a members' club known for luxury, flamboyant design & character. Renowned for Royal Thai cuisine, alongside sushi and sashimi, with an unrivalled cocktail menu and products from The Crazy Bear Farm
- Best Members Club (The Crazy Bear Covent Garden)and Best Restaurant (The Crazy Bear Fitzrovia) - London Lifestyle Awards 2010
- Crazy Bear Stadhampton awarded two AA rosettes for both its English and Thai restaurants for the last 10 years (2010) and Crazy Bear Beaconsfield awarded Conde Nast Hotlist status as one of the ‘Best new hotels in the World 2009’
- Crazy Bear Farm & Farm Shop are the first in the World to be awarded TSG status (2010)
- Best Members' Club - London Club & Bar Awards 2011
Sienna Restaurant
Sienna was opened in April 2003 by Chef Russell Brown and Elena Brown in Dorchester, Dorset. Their philosophy revolves around using good seasonal produce, running an interesting & diverse wine list as well as providing a friendly service
- Awarded one Michelin Star - Michelin Guide 2010 and 2011
- Retained 3 AA rosettes by the Automobile Association since 2007 (as at Jan 2011)
Tastour
Tastour, the UK's 2010 Wine Educator of the Year, host weekly award-winning epicurious events and private parties: fun days and nights out - all revolving around food and drink. Month by month programme on website
- Wine Educator of the year - International Wine Challenge 2010
- Shortlisted - Wine Club of the Year - International Wine Challenge 2010
Sweet Mandarin
The brainchild of three successful sisters (Helen, Lisa and Janet Tse) Sweet Mandarin is an award-winning restaurant and sought after cookery school serving delicious Chinese cuisine and exotic cocktails in the Northern Quarter of Manchester
- Best Local Chinese Restaurant in the UK - Gordon Ramsay F Word 2009
- Shorlisted for the Hi-Life Diner’s Award for Best Restaurant in Manchester - Hi-Life 2009
Trinity Restaurant
Restaurant located in the heart of Clapham Old Town and run by Adam Byatt. A highlight is the "Kitchen Table" where Trinity Master Classes are held.
- AA London Restaurant of the Year 2007/2008
- Time Out Best Local Restaurant 2007/2008
- Ranked #3 - Best for Food (GBP 50-64)- Harden’s London and UK Restaurants 2012
Geronimo Inns
Selection of pubs, mostly in or around London offering great food in relaxed surroundings
- Pub and Bar Award - The Catey Award 2008
- Winner - Pub Company of the Year Managed (20-99 outlets) - The Publican Awards 2009
- Best Gastropub (The Prince Albert - Battersea)- Best of London 2010 by Time Out readers
- Best Pub Company - R200 Awards 2011
Acorn House
London's first truly eco-friendly training restaurants
- Environment award 2008 - British Hospitality Association
- Remy Martin Award Winner 2008
- Sustainable Restaurant of the Year - National Restaurant Awards 2009
Amika
Exclusive member's club in High Street Kensington, London
- Best Club - The London Club and Bar Awards 2008
- Best Club Nights 2011 - London Club & Bar Awards 2011
Anstruther Fish Bar & Restaurant
Fish and chip shop in Anstruther, a fishing village in the East Neuk of Fife, Scotland (type Anstruther in AA route finder for exact location)
- UK winner: Seafish Fish & Chip Shop of the Year 2008/09
Kasimira
Party organisers including weddings, film premieres, product launches, festivals
- Excellent reviews in the British press including a top 10 position in Tatler Parties: The Ultimate Guide - "Top 10 Party Organisers"
L'Autre Pied
London Restaurant which opened in 2007 and presents a perfect platform for Marcus Eaves - head Chef - to showcase his art.
- Best New Restaurant - Time Out Eating & Drinking Awards 2008
- Square Meal's "Best New Restaurant" Spring 2008
- UK Good Food Guide "Upcoming Chef of 2008"
The Duke of Cambridge
UK's first and only gastropub to be certified by the Soil Association. Maintains ethical ideals to serve organic food carefully sourced from independent producers, while keeping our food miles low.
- 'Best Restaurant' in association with The Soil Association - 2008 Natural and Organic Awards
- Many more awards won in the last few years including nominations for Best Bar, Best Gastro Pub and Best Sunday Lunch - click here for details
The Peach Pub Company
A small group of pubs, each offering individual designed places to eat, drink & sleep. Located in Oxford, Warwick, Salford, Witney, Woburn, Bedford, Berkhamsted, Kenilworth...
- Winner - Multiple Operator of the Year – 2-19 Outlets - The Publican Awards 2009
- Shortlisted - 2010 Cateys Pub and Bar Award - 2010 Catey Awards
- Best Customer Service (The Almanack, Kenilworth) Warwickshire and Coventry Godiva Awards - 2010
- Best Pub (The Rose & Crown, Warwick) - Warwickshire and Coventry Godiva Awards 2010
- Best Customer Service Team of the Year - Retail - National Customer Service Awards 2008
- Game Chef of the Year - Gavin Allcock (Rose & Crown)- Great British Pub Awards 2010
The Sun in the Wood
Quality country pub and restaurant surrounded by beautiful mature trees and natural woodland, near Newbury in the Berkshire Countryside.
- Winner - BII Licensee of the Year Award 2009
Village East
A stylish bar and restaurant in the heart of a creative community, Bermondsey Street, London
- Outstanding Customer Service Award: Regional winner, London - enjoy England 2009