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Remembering the New Piccadilly Cafe in central London

Wed 6th January, 2021Thu 7th January, 2021 - by editor - 2 Comments.

We first visited this splendid traditional West End café exactly fifteen years ago, back in January 2005 and would regularly pop in before its inevitable closure in December 2007. We …

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In photos: London Transport Museum opens Canteen, a new cafe/bar in the heart of Covent Garden
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In photos: London Transport Museum opens Canteen, a new cafe/bar in the heart of Covent Garden

Fri 29th November, 2019 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Last night we went along to the launch of Canteen, a new cafe/bar inside the London Transport Museum, overlooking Covent Garden Piazza.

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Bristol photos: street art, station, pubs and rain
Clubs & Nightlife / music / news / photos / Places / railways

Bristol photos: street art, station, gigs, pubs and rain

Mon 14th October, 2019Mon 14th October, 2019 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I was back up in Bristol playing a show on the weekend, and although my time in the city was brief, I managed to grab some photos on my travels:

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Places I love: the cheap, cheerful and friendly Snax Cafe, Edinburgh
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Places I love: the cheap, cheerful and friendly Snax Cafe, Edinburgh

Fri 13th January, 2017Thu 12th January, 2017 - by editor - Leave a Comment

You can’t beat a good, no-nonsense, affordable cafe, and I stumbled across a real gem when I was up in Edinburgh recently called The Snax Cafe – one of three …

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A rainy day in Margate. Photos form a wet and windy May afternoon
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A rainy day in Margate. Photos from a wet and windy May afternoon

Tue 19th May, 2015Tue 19th May, 2015 - by editor - 1 Comment

Arriving suitably drenched after my deeply unwise walk from Westgate on Sea to Margate,  I grabbed a few photos around the town as I headed for hot coffee and beer.

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he Old Cafe in Soho, London to close on 4th May
London / photos / Places

The Old Cafe in Charing Cross, Soho gets booted out on Monday

Thu 30th April, 2015Thu 30th April, 2015 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I’m really saddened to learn that The Old Cafe in Soho will be booted out of their premises on Charing Cross Road on Monday, 4th May.

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The Old Cafe gets booted out of the old Foyles building
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Soho’s The Old Cafe set to be booted out of the former Foyles building

Tue 14th April, 2015Tue 14th April, 2015 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I’m well miffed to learn that The Old Cafe in Charing Cross Road – my favourite cafe in the West End – is set to be booted out by their …

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Berlin street photos - a selection of photographs
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Berlin street photos – a selection of photographs

Tue 14th April, 2015 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I loved visiting Berlin last year, and have already posted up a series of photos from my travels around the city. Here’s my final set of shots from this fantastic city…

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A fantastic cafe for central London: The Old Cafe takes over Ray's Jazz at the former Foyles building
London / photos / Places

A fantastic cafe for central London: The Old Cafe takes over Ray’s Jazz in the former Foyles store

Tue 10th March, 2015Tue 10th March, 2015 - by editor - 1 Comment

I was pleased to discover that the charm of the original Ray’s Jazz cafe in the former Foyle’s store on Charing Cross Road has been recaptured in this new venture located in the old …

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Margate in winter: Dreamland, architecture, pub and beach views
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Margate in winter: Dreamland, architecture, pub and beach views

Mon 19th January, 2015Mon 19th January, 2015 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I paid another visit to Margate over the weekend, and enjoyed some lovely walks around the town before heading off to see the mighty Dulwich Hamlet beat the home team …

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Ghost sign of Fleet Street: Aerated Bread Company
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Ghost sign of Fleet Street: Aerated Bread Company

Mon 19th January, 2015Mon 19th January, 2015 - by editor - 1 Comment

Seen in Fleet Street in central London is this fine example of a ghost sign for the Aerated Bread Company. Ghost signs are the fading remnants of old advertisements – …

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The late night beigel stores of Brick Lane, east London
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The late night bagel stores of Brick Lane, east London

Fri 7th November, 2014Fri 7th November, 2014 - by editor - 1 Comment

One of the best places to be in East London after an evening enjoying an ample selection of the finest ales has to be Brick Lane, home of the freshly …

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An afternoon at the Electric Elephant Cafe, Crampton Street, south London
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An afternoon at the Electric Elephant Cafe, Crampton Street, south London

Thu 30th October, 2014Thu 30th October, 2014 - by editor - 1 Comment

I first visited this little cafe back in December 2011, and it’s great to see that business is thriving and that it’s lost none of its down-to-earth charm.

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Swallow cafe in Brookyln serves up a tasty cream cheese bagel and coffee
New York / photos / Places

Swallow cafe in Brookyln serves up a tasty cream cheese bagel and great coffee

Fri 20th June, 2014Fri 20th June, 2014 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Located in the rapidly gentrifying area around Bogart Street situated between Williamsburg and Bushwick, Swallow Cafe is a great place to grab a coffee and a bite to eat.

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Store Street Espresso opens up in Continental Stores in Tavistock Place, London
London / photos / Places

Store Street Espresso opens up in Continental Stores in Tavistock Place, London

Tue 27th May, 2014Tue 27th May, 2014 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I was rather impressed by the Store Street Espresso cafe in Bloomsbury, so was keen to check out their new premises at Continental Stores, on 54 Tavistock Place, WC1.

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Coffee and cake at the Greedy Cow Cafe, Margate
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Coffee and cake at the Greedy Cow Cafe, Margate

Tue 11th February, 2014Mon 10th February, 2014 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Taking shelter from the chilly seaside winter wind, we stopped off at the Greedy Cow Cafe in Margate for a restorative snack – and very much liked what we found.

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Flat White, Berwick Street, London - my new favourite Soho cafe
London / photos / Places

Flat White, Berwick Street, London – my new favourite Soho coffee shop

Mon 6th January, 2014Sun 5th January, 2014 - by editor - 1 Comment

If you follow this blog, you’ll know that I’m a man who likes his coffee and his cafes, and I’m delighted to share my latest fave in Soho, the Flat …

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The West coffee shop and liquor bar, 379 Union Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11211
New York / photos / Places

The West coffee shop and liquor bar, 379 Union Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Sat 14th December, 2013Fri 13th December, 2013 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Situated in Union Avenue, Brooklyn, this modest sized coffee bar quickly became our favourite breakfast haunt in the neighbourhood.

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Eating out in Brixton? Here's the best guide for cafes and restaurants
Brixton / news / Places

Eating out in Brixton? Here’s the best guide for cafes and restaurants

Mon 2nd December, 2013Fri 29th November, 2013 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I have to admit that I’m not exactly what you’d call a foodie – I like greasy spoons and old cafes best of all – but over on our sister …

Eating out in Brixton? Here’s the best guide for cafes and restaurants Read More
Tap at 193 Wardour Street W1 saves the day with a five star cup of coffee
London / photos / Places

Tap Coffee at 193 Wardour Street, Soho, London saves the day

Fri 13th September, 2013Fri 13th September, 2013 - by editor - Leave a Comment

After a rather disastrous coffee at the Speakeasy Espresso and Brew Bar, our quest for a good, strong brew in a pleasant atmosphere had reached critical levels, so we were pleased …

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Small Batch Coffee Company, Jubilee Street, Brighton
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Small Batch Coffee, Jubilee Street, Brighton serves up a winning brew

Tue 25th June, 2013Tue 25th June, 2013 - by editor - 1 Comment

There’s not shortage of decent places to grab a good coffee in cosmopolitan Brighton, but one of the finest I’ve found so far is Small Batch Coffee  in Jubilee Street.

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Coffee and cakes at Damson, St Giles High Street, central London
London / photos

Coffee and ruddy good cakes at Damson, St Giles High Street, central London

Wed 29th May, 2013Thu 6th June, 2013 - by editor - 1 Comment

Putting up a strong challenge to become my cafe of choice when I’m in the Tottenham Court Rd/Covent Garden/Bloomsbury area is the rather lovely Damson Cafe on St Giles High Street.

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Sausage dogs on St Giles, London
Brixton / London / photos / Places

Sausage dogs strutting down St Giles High Street, London

Sun 26th May, 2013Fri 7th June, 2013 - by editor - 1 Comment

Seen strutting along St Giles High Street in central London yesterday were this pair of rather charming sausage dogs.

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Bold St Coffee, Liverpool
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Bold Street Coffee, Liverpool – a great cafe in the centre of town

Sun 12th May, 2013 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I loved this smart but unpretentious coffee shop in Liverpool’s bustling Bold Street. The coffee was expertly brewed and the food was fresh and delicious – and it was nice to hear Abbey Road playing …

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foxcroft-ginger-coffee-soho
London / Places

Foxcroft and Ginger – a small but pleasing Soho coffee house, central London

Sat 20th April, 2013Fri 19th April, 2013 - by editor - 1 Comment

Run by a husband and wife team, Foxcroft & Ginger opened their Soho coffeehouse in January 2010. Located in Berwick Street in central London, it’s a handy place to pop into …

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Brixton / photos / Places

Is this Brixton’s least enticing cafe poster? The Hand Wash Cafe, Brixton Road SW9

Sat 13th April, 2013Fri 12th April, 2013 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Located outside the JAMM venue on Brixton Road is the Hand Car Wash & Cafe, as advertised by two well seasoned plastic banners.

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A good strong cup of capuccino at the Free State Coffee, Holborn
London / Places

A good strong cup of capuccino at Free State Coffee, Holborn

Mon 8th April, 2013Mon 8th April, 2013 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Situated on Southampton Row (next to Sicilian Avenue) is Free State Coffee, a recently-opened spacious new independent coffee shop that is well worth a visit.

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SIA Community Arts cafe, Loughborough Junction, London SW9 - quick review
Brixton / photos / Places

Knitting and coffee at the SIA Community Arts cafe, Loughborough Junction, London SW9

Mon 1st April, 2013 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Situated close to Loughborough Junction station is the S.I.A. Community Arts Cafe, billed as “an imaginative and creative space that is sure to become a meeting point for south London’s …

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Pae White spins out mesmerising yarn patterns at the South London Gallery
Brixton / London / photos / Places

Pae White spins out mesmerising yarn patterns at the South London Gallery, Camberwell, London

Mon 18th March, 2013Mon 18th March, 2013 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Running at the South London Gallery in south London until the 12th May 2103 is this mesmerising installation by Los Angeles-based artist Pae White, called ‘Too Much Night, Again.’

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A coffee at the Lantana Cafe, Charlotte Place, Fitzrovia, London W1

Mon 4th March, 2013Mon 4th March, 2013 - by editor - Leave a Comment

With my spirits flagging after a miserable afternoon battling through the crowds of Oxford Street, I found myself in urgent need of a decent cup of coffee – and Lantana Cafe in …

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