Rustic charm at One Leicester Street

Rustic charm at One Leicester Street

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Who? One Leicester Street What? Chef Tom Harris has been at the helm of One Leicester Street since its days as St John Hotel. Having attained a Michelin star for the restaurant last year, Harris has retained the star in the latest guide. The food is rustic, the décor is charming and the whole thing is very, very British. And if you like pickling, curing and other things made from scratch, it is just the perfect place to dine. When? Open year round Where? One Leicester Street, London WC2H 7BL How? For more information, see oneleicesterstreet.com

Learn to make vermouth at Mele e Pere

Learn to make vermouth at Mele e Pere

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Who? Mele e Pere What? Italian trattoria Mele e Pere are now offering regular vermouth evenings where guests can sample a variety of vermouth and vermouth cocktails as well as learn to make the fortified drink. Guests will get to explore the ingredients in a classic vermouth as well as try their hand at making some of their own. Masterclasses are £15 and includes nibbles at the bar. When? Monthly Where? 46 Brewer St, Soho, London W1F 9TF How? Visit www.meleepere.co.uk for more information

Opium bar academy

Decadence at Opium, Chinatown

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Who? Opium, Chinatown What? Head to Opium in Chinatown for decadent cocktails and dim sum in its hidden from view parlours. Styled in the fashion of old-time opium dens, Opium is the latest bar from industry giants Dre Masso and Eric Yu. The dim sum list is short but the cocktail menu more than makes up for it. When? Open now Where? 15-16 Gerrard St London W1D 6JA How? Visit opiumchinatown.com for more information

Mizuwari, a Soho Japanese whisky bar

Mizuwari, a Soho Japanese whisky bar

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Who? Mizuwari Japanese whisky bar What? Mizuwari, meaning mixed with water in Japanese, is one of the most popular ways of enjoying whisky and is the name of the new Japanese whisky bar in Soho. Nestled underneath Bincho Yakitori, the bar serves a range of premium Japanese whiskies including Yamazaki, Hakushu and Hibiki. Guests can also buy whisky to keep behind the bar for return visits. When? Open now Where? 16 Old Compton Street, London W1D 4TL How? Visit www.bincho.co.uk/whisky-joint for more information