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Watermans Arms Barnes - 2025 February

This gastropub is not to be confused with the Watermans Arms in Brentford. The pub site dates back to the 1850s, but in its present form it was opened by Joe Grossman, founder of

Walnut Tree - 2011 June

Situated on the outskirts of Abergavenny, the Walnut Tree has a long history as a culinary destination in Wales, with Shaun Hill as the current head chef. Shaun has a glowing

Waldhotel Sonnora - 2022 June

Waldhotel Sonnora opened in 1978, set in a forested area in the Rhineland. When it opened the cooking was headed up by Helmut Thieltges, who led the kitchen to a Michelin star in

Waldhotel Sonnora - 2017 March

Editor's note: Helmut Thieltges tragically died on July 27th 2017. A great chef - may he rest in peace. Clemens Rambichler is now head chef. Helmut Thieltges opened Waldhotel

Wahaca - 2007 September

Wahaca is a phonetic spelling of Oaxaca, a region of Mexico, and all the PR for this place implies authentic Mexican market food rather than the usual Tex Mex that Londoners are

Wabi - 2013 May

Editor's note: Wabi folded in June 2013, after just eight months in operation. The notes below are of historical interest only.. Wabi is a smart basement restaurant that seems

Vue de Monde - 2011 August

On level 55 of the Rialto building (it moved there recently, moving from Normandy Chambers, having originally opened in 2000 in the suburb of Carlton), Vue de Monde is the

Voyage With Adam Simmonds - 2025 March

Voyage opened in The Megaro Hotel in January 2025. Its executive chef is Adam Simmonds, who also oversees a casual eatery Spagnoletti in the same hotel. Adam worked in some

Vinoteca W4 - 2013 October

This is the fourth London site of Vinoteca, a restaurant with an emphasis on wine. It is in Devonshire road, a busy shopping street off the Chiswick High Road, almost opposite La

Villa Madie - 2022 August

Villa Madie in the Corton Cove near Cassis opened in its current form in 2013, a restaurant with a terrace overlooking the Mediterranean. The head chef is Dimitri Droisneau from

Villa de Geggiano - 2016 February

Some restaurant locations seem blessed and some are cursed. Pick the right spot and even a semi-competent restaurant can thrive, but other locations seem doomed whoever operates

Verderame - 2020 October

Verderame opened in September 2020 on busy Westbourne Grove. The owners run a bar in Blackfriars, but this is a separate venture. The head chef here is Gabrielle Erba, originally

Vatavaran - 2025 February

Vatavaran (“atmosphere”), located on the busy Beauchamp Place near Harrods, opened in November 2024. It is spread over four floors including a top floor bar and is run

Vasco and Piero Pavilion - 2013 January

Editors's note: In April 2021 it was reported that, due to an issue with the landlord, that Vasco & Piero Pavilion will not reopen after the Covid pandemic lockdown in the

Vanilla Black - 2010 August

Editor's note: in August 2020 it was announced that the restaurant would not reopen after the pandemic shutdown. Vanilla Black is that rarity, a specialist vegetarian

Urban Coterie - 2016 April

This Shoreditch eaterie opened in November 2015, a collaboration between the Searcys restaurant and catering group, and Anthony Demetre, who set up Arbutus and Wild Honey. It is

Union Street Cafe - 2013 September

The latest Gordon Ramsay venture is Union Street Café in Southwark, which opened in September 2013. The 99-seat restaurant is a departure from the usual Ramsay formula in

Umu - 2016 December

Editor's note: head chef Yoshinori Ishii left Umu on 30th November 2020. The new head chef is Ryo Kamatsu, formerly at Ichimonji in Tokyo. This was the first time

Ubuntu - 2011 May

Editor's note: In late 2011 Ubuntu closed for a "sabbatical", which appears to have become permanent. A shame. The notes below are of historical interest only. Ubuntu

Typing Room - 2014 July

Typing Room opened in April 2014 in the Town Hall Hotel in Bethnal Green, in the rather grand building that used to be the real town hall. It is in the space vacated by Viajante