Bantof Tucked away amid the bustling streets of Soho, London, you’ll find Bantof: a quirky bar and restaurant offering delicious European inspired sharing plates and inventive cocktails. This two-level building complete with art and a private hire space evokes the spirit of old Soho – a place where late night drinking and conversation flowed. The drinks menu conjured under the supervision of mixologist Jack Scotti, is impressive, with ever-changing creations alongside house classics including a gin martini and espresso-based cocktail. Our Old fashioned’s were on the (super) strong side but beautifully crafted. The menu, devised under Chef Pierre Iskandar’s expert guidance, features an abundance of modern, seasonal sharing plates. Everything we tried was delicious including Seabass with Zucchini, sauteed spinach and lemon sauce and a Truffle burger with smashed beef patties, mixed mushrooms, japenses mayo and truffle paste. Soho can be a notoriously difficult place for a restaurant to succeed but Bantof could well become a legendary pre or post-night-out hangout, a place to stop by, soak up the style and line your stomach with some fresh and delicious sharing plates. www.bantof.com Afternoon Tea at Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill Located in Portman Square, a block behind the hustle and bustle of Oxford Street and minutes from Marylebone, lies this quintessentially British hotel. As the name suggests, this hotel was created as an ode to Sir Winston Churchill, and there are several noticeable details underlining that. Established in 1970, the hotel has 440 rooms and has been managed by the Hyatt brand since 2004. The Montagu Kitchen is the hotels main dining area that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and continues the same sophisticated yet relaxed feel found throughout the hotel. We were here for afternoon tea where guests can choose between a more traditional option, one with a glass of Champagne or an unlimited Prosecco option. A must-try is the hotel's own tea blend, 'roses in bloom', a warming, fragrant mixture of rose and roasted almond with notes of vanilla and marzipan. If you would prefer a different tea, there are plenty more excellent options, including Earl Grey, Darjeeling and many more exotic infusions. Afternoon tea here consists of elegant finger sandwiches and a lavish selection of sweet and savoury treats. We enjoyed sandwiches of Cured English Beef with baby spinach, smoked cheese and grain mustard, Smoked Salmon with soft cheese and confit lemon and Warldof Salad on beetroot bread. Our savouries selection included Spring Pea Tartelette and Chipa Cheese Bites. Scones are on hand too, featuring various jams and clotted cream, while other sweet treats and pastries were beautifully prepared and mouth watering delicious. If you are looking for a memorable and traditional afternoon tea, The Churchill’s Montagu restaurant offers welcoming staff and a refuge from all things hectic. Ask for a table overlooking the greenery of one of London’s most stylish squares, sip your tea and just relax. Afternoon Tea is served every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 2.00pm to 5pm. The Montagu Kitchen Afternoon Tea is available at £46.00 per person, add a glass of Pommery Rose Champagne for £60 per person or the Bubbly Afternoon Tea (Two hours) at £80 per person. www.hyattrestaurants.com/en/dining/uk/london/ british-restaurant-in-marylebone-the-montagukitchen-lounge
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