Very good London companies
London restaurants, shops, pubs, services...
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
Irwin Mitchell
Irwin Mitchell is a London law firm specialising in personal injury, family law, employment law, property law, dispute resolution and legal advice as well as business legal services. Irwin Mitchell has 8 offices in the UK, and 2 in Spain
- FT Innovative Lawyers 2011 Award Winner - Corporate Strategy and ranked #12 in FT Law 50 2011
- Legal 500 Rankings 2011: recorded number one city rankings in a range of areas including personal injury, clinical negligence, family, real estate, employment and commercial litigation
- Property Law Firm of the Year - Yorkshire Insider 2011
- Winner - Claimant Solicitor of the Year - Rehabilitation Awards 2010 and 2008
- Shortlisted - Law Firm of the Year - Scottish Legal Awards 2008
The May Fair Hotel London
The May Fair Hotel was first opened by King George V in 1927 and offers over 400 luxury hotel bedrooms in Central London, a discreet spa, fine-dining, the May Fair Bar and the quintessential London Casino
- Winner at the CondéNast Johansens 2012 UK & Ireland Awards for Excellence - Most Excellent Bedroom – The May Fair , London
- Winner of "England's leading business hotel" at the World Travel Awards 2008.
- The 5 star May Fair Hotel London has been named as one of the coolest brands of 2010/11 by CoolBrands
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
WA Ellis
W A Ellis is one of the largest and most experienced residential Estate Agents & Surveyors operating under one roof in Prime Central London. Their expertise includes Sales, Lettings, Valuation, Development & Investment and Building Surveying
- National Best Single Office Gold Winners - Lettings Agency of the Year Awards 2011 in association with The Sunday Times and The Times - Also recipient of a Silver Award for customer service in 2011
- Lucy Morton - Agency Leader of the Year 2010 - The Negotiator Awards 2010 in collaboration with The Digital Property Group
- Gold Award – UK Best Single Office Agency of the Year; Gold Award – Best Single Office London Estate Agency of the Year; Silver Award – Best Estate Agency Customer Service. Estate Agency of the Year Awards 2010 with the Sunday Times
- Holder of a Kitemark ISO 9001 - Quality Management Standard - The British Standards Institution for the provision of professional and agency services (as at March 2011)
- Gold Award – Best Luxury Lettings; Gold Award – Best Single Office Lettings Agency; Silver Award – Best Customer Service. Letting Agency of the Year Awards 2010 in association with the Sunday Times and the Times
Liberty
A new shopping experience from one of London's most unique department store, Liberty are one of the preferred destination for avant garde fashion, design, fashion accessories, beauty, gifts and homewares
- Winner of The Tea Guild Award of Excellence 2009
- Winner - Handbag.com Online Fashion Award 2009
- Top ranked / number one in The 100 best shops in London list - Time Out 2011
Sophie's Steakhouse and Bar
Sophie's Steakhouse and Bar operates two restaurants in London (Chelsea and Covent Garden) which serve great British steaks, big salads, fresh fish, rotisserie chicken and homemade puddings. The restaurants offer a brasserie style service.
The White Company
Supplier of a wide range of stylish home products and accessories, furniture and clothing, principally in white, distributed online and through a network of stores in London, Brighton, Guildford, Cambridge, Edinburgh and other major cities
- Chrissie Rucker, Founder of The White Company, has won the The everywoman Ambassador Award - The NatWest everywoman Awards 2009
TOM AIKENS
Two sister restaurants, run by Michelin Star Chef Tom Aikens: Tom's Kitchen offering familiar and comforting dishes and Tom Aikens for his signature style of cooking, a little more intricate and complex in both taste and presentation
- Rising two-star (one star since 2004)- Michelin Great Britain & Ireland 2009
- AA Restaurant Guide 2009 – Five Rosettes (since 2008 guide) and included in The Sunday Times Food List: Britain's Top 100 Restaurants 2010
- Tom's Kitchen: Best place in London to have breakfast - Time Out Best Breakfast Award 2008
DESIGNERS GUILD
Online shop of the designer and wholesaler of home furnishing fabrics, wall coverings, furniture, upholstery and bed and bath collections which are distributed throughout Europe and worldwide. Retail showrooms on the Kings Road, London
- Tricia Guild, Founder and Creative Director awarded an OBE for services to Interior Design in 2008
- Tricia Guild, Founder and Creative Director, awarded the Homes and Gardens Lifetime achievement award in 2007
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
County Marquees
Marquee hire in London and the South East. Specialise in mid range marquees of all kinds. Strive to offer a service that is both friendly and professional. Ideal for parties and weddings
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
The Round House
The Roundhouse is a space dedicated to nurturing creative young talent, as well as presenting an eclectic line up of the best in Live Music, Theatre, Dance and Circus
- No awards. We just like them.
Cannizaro House
Cannizaro House is a glamorous hotel in Wimbledon, offering the very best of country house living with a modern twist. Award-winning dining is available in the restaurant or in a selection of private rooms
- Best Destination, runner-up for Best Breakfast and joint runner up for Best Restaurant - Time & Leisure Food Awards 2011
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 Harwood Arms
This rural haven in the middle of Fulham, West London, is a collaboration between Brett Graham of the famed Ledbury restaurant, Mike Robinson of the acclaimed Pot Kiln pub in rural Berkshire and Edwin Vaux from the famous Vaux brewery
- Pub Newcomer of the Year - Good Food Guide 2010 Editors’ Choice Awards and Winner - Menu of the Year - Cateys 2009
- Winner (Stephen Williams) - Taste of London Rising Star Award - Tatler Laurent-Perrier & Taste of London Restaurant Awards 2010 (Tatler Restaurant Awards 2010)
- First Gastro Pub to win a Michelin Star (2010)