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19-05-2025
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‘Bustling' Bromley named one of UK's ‘happiest' places to live
The Guardian has revealed this year's list of the UK's 'happiest' places to live and Bromley was one of them. Bromley was named alongside fellow south London neighbourhoods Clapham Junction and Surbiton in The Guardian's list of the UK's 'happiest places to live in Britain'. Bromley earned a spot on the list on account of its plethora of local green spaces, its 'bustling shopping centre' and links to the city. Bromley earned a spot on the list on account of its plethora of local green spaces, its 'bustling shopping centre' and links to the city. (Image: London Communications Agency) Bromley – which has previously been named as London's best borough for working families by Making Moves in 2024, as well as one of the UK's best places to retire by the Telegraph in January this year – is a popular choice for those looking to have easy access to London. Located on the fringes of London and Kent, Bromley is uniquely placed offering convenient links to the city by train from Bromley South, along with plenty of options for day trips to the countryside and Kent coastline. But whilst Bromley may be one of London's suburbs it still offers plenty to do for after-work or weekend activities, from The Churchill Theatre which hosts a range of comedy shows, gigs and theatre performances, as well as ten-pin bowling and swimming at The Pavilion Leisure Centre. Bromley offers plenty to do for after-work or weekend activities. (Image: The Imperial Arms) One of the town's 'biggest advantages' is its multiple links to the Kent coast and London, with locals able to travel to the likes of Canterbury, Margate and Broadstairs or London Blackfriars and Victoria from Bromley South station. Bromley is also home to many local greenspaces and parks, with nine holding the coveted Green Flag accreditation. Bromley is also home to many local greenspaces and parks, with nine holding the coveted Green Flag accreditation. (Image: PA) The Guardian highlighted National Trust-owned Petts Wood and Hawkwood – a peaceful walking trail perfect for dog walks and birdwatching. But aside from that, Church House Gardens just off the high street offers a tranquil spot to stop off for a picnic, with a lake, playground and an outdoor theatre space. Copper Ceylon is an award-winning Bromley Sri Lankan restaurant. (Image: Emily Davison) Bromley is also home to plenty of pubs, restaurants and bars like Copper Ceylon, an award-winning Bromley Sri Lankan restaurant with a broad plant-based menu, and The Barrel and Horn, with its selection of craft beers and music events. According to Rightmove, house prices averaged at £574,779 over the last year, with the majority of properties sold in Bromley during the last year being flats. Terraced properties sold for an average of £512,641, with semi-detached properties fetching £672,102.
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Entertainment
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The Bromley Sri Lankan restaurant with plant-based food and affordable cocktails
I revisited an award-winning Sri Lankan restaurant and couldn't believe how good all the vegan food was. I first visited Copper Ceylon in 2023 after the restaurant won Best Restaurant London Suburbs at the British Curry Awards 2022, and this month I revisited just as they launched their brand-new menu celebrating 5 years in business. The restaurant celebrates the rich flavours of Sri Lankan food and offers a very broad range of dishes that cater to different dietary needs, including a broad section of plant-based dishes. The restaurant celebrates the rich flavours of Sri Lankan food and offers a very broad range of dishes. (Image: Emily Davison) The new menu pays tribute to some of Sri Lanka's culinary traditions created by well-known chef Marcus Wareing, and includes dishes like a fiery Jaffna Mutton Curry and Vegan Lemon Pudding. We started off with some cocktails, where alongside traditional options like a classic Espresso Martini and Whisky Sour they also have a selection of signature cocktails inspired by Sri Lanka, along with a brand-new range created in collaboration with Grey Goose Gin. Among some of the ones we tried were the Island Elixir with coconut syrup and Tequila, the Mistress Lavinia with vodka, passion fruit puree and lime juice. Alongside traditional options they also have a selection of signature cocktails inspired by Sri Lanka. (Image: Emily Davison) If you visit between 5pm and 7pm they also offer Happy Hour, where you can get two cocktails for the price of one if you're looking to try a few. My favourite out of all the ones I tried had to be Ravanna, made with White Rum, coconut syrup, Crème de Mur and blackberry syrup, which gave it a distinctive purple colour and was a really nice mix of flavours with the blackberry and coconut. My favourite out of all the ones I tried had to be Ravanna, made with White Rum, coconut syrup, Crème de Mur and blackberry syrup. (Image: Emily Davison) We began with a medley of starters which mainly showcased their plant-based dishes, including the Jackfruit Patties and the Vadas served with green chutney. We also tried the Mutton Rolls, which were a spiced potatoes and lamb dish wrapped in spring rolls, and all of them were good but a personal favourite was hands down the Jackfruit Patties which are a staple in Sri Lanka. We began with a medley of starters which mainly showcased their plant-based dishes. (Image: Emily Davison) For curries we were treated to a host of different options, which consisted of the Aubergine Red Curry, Beetroot Curry, Beef and Potato Curry and the Green Prawn Curry. For me, the winning curry had to be the Beetroot Curry, which had a nice amount of body with the shredded beetroot, and the beetroot absorbed all the richness of the herbs. But another favourite was the Aubergine Red Curry, which had a real meatiness to it and was marinated in a Jaffna red curry sauce. For curries we were treated to a host of different options. (Image: Emily Davison) We also tried some of their hoppers, which is another popular dish in Sri Lanka, and is essentially a savoury pancake served with sambol. Their dessert menu also has a mix of plant-based and non-plant-based options, I opted for the Coconut and Treacle Pan Cake which had a really warming mix of spices. If there's one thing I can attest to after having this meal, is that it really did showcase how vibrant Sri Lankan plant-based food can be and made me eager to explore it even more.
