The Best Curry Restaurants in London
byWho doesn’t love a nice curry and a pint? We at The Idle Man absolutely love curry so we decided we’d set ourselves the…
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Best Place To Eat In Soho
byWe ventured into Soho, London’s hub 0f eating and nightlife, to find some of the best restaurants that the area has to offer. From…
Top Picks For A Healthy Lifestyle
byMaintaining a healthy lifestyle is no easy business, especially if you’re working 9-5 with a pretty hectic schedule. Well, now that we’re in Summer,…
The 5 Best Rooftop Bars And Restaurants in London
byAs summer is quickly coming round (although it may not feel like it in London at the moment) we thought it was about time…
Best Places to Eat in Canary Wharf
byCanary Wharf boasts some of the best restaurants in London whilst also being in one of the most affluent areas. Thankfully for us, and…
The Best Restaurants In Covent Garden
byYou may think you know London like the back of your hand, but there are always places left for you to discover. That’s why…
The Best Bars In Mayfair: Mr Fogg’s Residence
byAre you looking for the next best bar to visit in Mayfair? We are always looking, too, which is why we visit only the…
The Best Steaks In London: Gaucho
byWe’ve been venturing around London in search of the best steaks around. This time, we took our search to the Argentinian Restaurant, Gaucho, situated…
The Best Restaurants In Shoreditch: Nobu
byRecently opened, Nobu Restaurant sits in Shoreditch, accompanied by the Nobu Hotel. Together, they bring a classic Japanese aura to our doorstep, and we stepped…
Best Places to Eat in Hackney: Tuyo
byHere at The Idle Man, we love food. We visited Tuyo, a Mediterranean inspired restaurant in the heart of Hackney. Find out what we…
Best Places to Eat in Fitzrovia
byWe ventured into Fitzrovia, an area that we think is underrated on the food scene. Often over-looked due to it sitting right next door…
Best Pizza In London: Theo’s
byPizza is one of the ultimate weekend cheat foods, but at Theo’s it almost feels guilt free. Ditch your usual takeaway and head to…
Best Places to Drink in The City: Coq d’Argent
bySituated next to Bank station in the heart of the City, Coq d’Argent is known for its classic French cuisine, extensive cocktail collection and…
Best Places To Drink In Knightsbridge: Zuma
bySituated a short walk from Knightsbridge underground station, Zuma hosts an internationally acclaimed Japanese cuisine menu. We visited their bar and lounge area to…
Best Places To Eat In The City: The Sky Garden
byThe City Of London is becoming a haven of new age eateries and some of London’s best bars. The Sky Garden is just one…
The Best Places to Eat in Westminster: The Blue Boar
byA well-kept secret amongst food lovers alike, The Blue Boar in the Conrad St James Hotel is one of the best restaurants in the…
Best Places To Eat in Mayfair: Novikov Asian Restaurant
bySituated in the heart of Mayfair, Novikov is one of London’s finest eateries. Famed for its host of celebrity clientele and exquisite food, Novikov…
Best Places To Eat In Angel: Trawler Trash
byOpening a new restaurant in London is no easy feat, but it’s definitely easier when you’ve got an innovative angle, and Trawler Trash does…
Best Places To Eat In Soho: Tommi’s Burger Joint
byThere’s no shortage of burger restaurants in London, but if you’re fancying something a little more than your usual fast food chain’s offerings, then…
Top 6 London Restaurants That You Need To Visit
byHave you been looking for cool, trending restaurants to check out with your mates or go to on date night? We have explored London…
Best Places to Eat in King’s Cross: Bar + Block Steakhouse
byJust off of York Way in King’s Cross sits one of the best steak restaurants in the city. Bar + Block is gaining a…
Best Places To Eat In Piccadilly: Brasserie Zédel
byIt can be more difficult than you might imagine to find authentic French food in Central London. But luckily, the crème de la crème…
The Best Bars in Notting Hill: The Italian Job
byOffering a unique selection of Italian craft beers, a seasonal food menu and mouth watering cocktails, The Italian Job pub in Nottinghill is pleased…
Place to Go This Summer: VINTwined
byIt’s very likely that you’ve already started to plan your summer months, even if it’s just two days of sun here in the UK….
4 Best Sunday Roasts in London
byLooking for the best Sunday Lunch in London? There’s a lot to choose from which can leave you feeling confused. Here’s our top four best Sunday…
Places to Go This Summer: The Magic Roundabout
byAfter being the talk of London throughout winter, The Magic Roundabout is now reopening it’s doors for a summer spell. Engulfed in a summer…
Hopscotch London Review
byThe great thing about London is that there’s always something new to try out, so this weekend head down to Hopscotch on Brick Lane…
Know How to Cook for Your Date with The Hello Fresh Flavour Generator
byVarious apps and websites allow us to look at anybody across the world, spark up a conversation and, who knows, go for a drink….
Top 7 Places for Dinner and Drinks in East London
byWith west London’s reign as the premier spot in London for a good after hours session out long behind us, the east end is…
DF Mexico Review
byIn the mood for something with a little more life to cheer yourself up this January? We headed down to DF Mexico in the…
La Suite West’s ‘RAW’ Shares High Protein Vegan Recipe
byFor all of you out there looking for some lean, high protein recipes to experiment with, head chef at La Suite West – Hyde…
Tibits Heddon St. Review
byLooking for decent veggie or vegan meal in central London can be a trial at the best of times. Recently, we’ve discovered the wondrous gem that…
The Trading House Bank Review
bySet in the midst of the old city of London, The Trading House in Bank invited Idle HQ down to try out their extensive,…
The Sweet Potato Spirit Company’s Garry Smith Talks to The Idle Man
byAfter trialling their delights at The Idle Man store launch party last month, we had to get to know a little more about the man behind…
Best Places for Food and Drink in London – No 32 Old Town, Clapham
byThe Idle Man’s Editor headed down to No. 32 Old Town on Clapham Common to see what all the hype’s about. He wasn’t disappointed. …
Our Guide to the Best Christmas Cocktails
byWith the festive season comes a lot of drinking, and we’re not complaining! We narrow down our list of some of the best cocktails…
A Guide to The Best Christmas Burgers
byIt’s that time of year when you and your friends start going out to eat a little bit more than you should, but hey,…
The Best Craft Distilleries in the UK
byIt’s no secret that craft distilling has taken off in the last decade. Driven by the resurgent popularity of craft cocktail recipes, enterprising creative…
Best Alcoholic Christmas Drinks 2016
byAs the festive season approaches, the time to start hoarding your stash of Christmas tipples has arrived. With at least a week surrounded by…
The Vestry Review
byNestled in the winding streets near the old Smithfield market, The Vestry is one of the latest wine bars to open its doors in…
Food and Drink Guide
Whether you’re looking for the best places in town to have a banquet worthy of a king or you’re ready to put your cooking skills to the test with some of our healthy food recipes, The Idle Man’s got you covered. Here you’ll have access to everything you need to know about food and drink including where to find the best cocktails in the city and how to make excellent vegan snacks. Including tips on what kitchenware to buy from brands Duralex, Falcon Enamelware and Alessi.
Food and Drink Recipes
If you find yourself cooking the one decent meal you manage not to burn over and over, you’re in desperate need of some culinary inspiration. Luckily for you, with our food recipes you’ll be able to turn your usual menu upside down. Our good food recipes will change your cooking and eating routine in no time.
Cocktails Recipes
Looking for the ultimate cocktail to impress your friends and dinner guests? Our quick and easy recipes for cocktails are just what you need. You’ll be dishing out a perfect Old Fashioned like James Bond himself.