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Telegraph
7 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Telegraph
The 30 best restaurants in London
The London restaurant scene is one of the world's best, and it runs the gamut from great British institutions that have been around for decades to trendy no-reservations spots that open faster than you can keep track of. It should come as little surprise that innovative and impressive chefs from all over the world are keen for a place at the (dinner) table here. Pull up a stool at a long steel counter to watch as Northern Thai dishes are cooked over open flames, sink into your leather booth and press the button for champagne to enjoy with lobster mac 'n' cheese, or order a whole spread of small plates inspired by Italy's diverse regions. If you're serious about food, you'll find London has plenty to offer. For further London inspiration, see our guides to the city's best hotels, pubs and bars, shopping and things to do. Find a restaurant by type: Best all-rounders Best for families Best for cheap eats Best for walk ins Best for fine dining Best for views Best for sharing plates Best all-rounders The Devonshire Come and worship at the recently revamped Soho pub that's said to do the best pint of Guinness outside of Dublin (something to do with the nitrogen ratio, apparently). Charismatic pub landlord Oisin Rogers, formerly of the much-loved Guinea Grill, has been plotting his vision for this freehouse and grill restaurant for ten years. Together with Flat Iron's Charlie Carroll they've created what they call your classic London pub – warm, welcoming, open to all. All wood panelled and cosy lighting, you go for one and feel inclined to stay for four (or more). The bar food comes homemade making use of the in-house butcher and bakery. Upstairs is the very hot table (in more ways than one) restaurant where Scottish beef, dry aged and butchered on site, is cooked on the ember grill, along with langoustines from Oban, lobster and hand-dived scallops. Is it pub or a restaurant? It's both, and they're both exceptional.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Gail's backer plots rare move with bid for steak chain Flat Iron
A backer of Gail's bakeries is in advanced talks to acquire Flat Iron, one of Britain's fastest-growing steak restaurant chains. Sky News has learnt that McWin Capital Partners, which specialises in investments across the "food ecosystem", has teamed up with TriSpan, another private equity investor, to buy a large stake in Flat Iron. Restaurant industry sources said McWin would probably take the largest economic interest in Flat Iron if the deal completes. They added that the two buyers were in exclusive discussions, with a deal possible in approximately a month's time. The valuation attached to Flat Iron was unclear on Sunday. Flat Iron launched in 2012 in London's Shoreditch and now has roughly 20 sites open. The chain is solidly profitable, with its latest accounts showing underlying profits of £5.7m in the year to the end of August. It already has private equity backing in the form of Piper, a leading investor in consumer brands, which injected £10m into the business in 2017. Flat Iron was founded by Charlie Carroll, who retains an interest in it, but the company is now run by former Byron restaurant boss Tom Byng. Houlihan Lokey, the investment bank, has been advising Flat Iron on the process. McWin has reportedly been in talks to take full control of Gail's while TriSpan's portfolio has included restaurant operators such as the Vietnamese chain Pho and Rosa's, a Thai food chain. A spokesman for McWin declined to comment.
Sky News
25-05-2025
- Business
- Sky News
Gail's backer plots rare move with bid for steak chain Flat Iron
A backer of Gail's bakeries is in advanced talks to acquire Flat Iron, one of Britain's fastest-growing steak restaurant chains. Sky News has learnt that McWin Capital Partners, which specialises in investments across the "food ecosystem", has teamed up with TriSpan, another private equity investor, to buy a large stake in Flat Iron. Restaurant industry sources said McWin would probably take the largest economic interest in Flat Iron if the deal completes. They added that the two buyers were in exclusive discussions, with a deal possible in approximately a month's time. The valuation attached to Flat Iron was unclear on Sunday. Flat Iron launched in 2012 in London's Shoreditch and now has roughly 20 sites open. The chain is solidly profitable, with its latest accounts showing underlying profits of £5.7m in the year to the end of August. It already has private equity backing in the form of Piper, a leading investor in consumer brands, which injected £10m into the business in 2017. Flat Iron was founded by Charlie Carroll, who retains an interest in it, but the company is now run by former Byron restaurant boss Tom Byng. Houlihan Lokey, the investment bank, has been advising Flat Iron on the process. McWin has reportedly been in talks to take full control of Gail's while TriSpan's portfolio has included restaurant operators such as the Vietnamese chain Pho and Rosa's, a Thai food chain.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Murphy Campbell performs live on FOX8
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — Stokesdale's Murphy Campbell draws inspiration from her Appalachian heritage to weave contemporary stories through her folk music. She's performed at Merlefest, the North Carolina Folk Festival, and she'll play at Flat Iron in downtown Greensboro on April 13. Tickets are available at Flat Iron's is looking for more local musicians and musical groups to spotlight. If you're interested in performing on FOX8 or you have a recommendation, let us know by emailing 10amNews@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
