Square Meal

Square Meal is a platform for restaurant reviews and reservations, available as both a website and a mobile app. It features insights on 5,000 restaurants and bars across London and the UK. Each year, the site releases a comprehensive guide to dining establishments and hosts the BMW Restaurant of the Year Awards. In 2014, the award went to Gymkhana, while past winners have included The Five Fields in 2013, Dabbous in 2012, and Pollen Street Social in 2011. The BMW Square Meal Award for Best UK Restaurant was awarded to Northcote, with previous honorees including Purnell's Bistro and The Kitchin.

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IKEA reveals opening date of new Oxford Street store - including a 130-seat Swedish deli

1 month ago | squaremeal.co.uk | Ellie Donnell

The moment Londoners have been waiting for has finally arrived. IKEA has announced the opening date of its massive new Oxford Street store, which will officially open on 1 May 2025. More importantly, the new opening hails the arrival of a 130-seater Swedish deli where shoppers can refuel after some intense home retail therapy with a plate of meatballs and mash.
33p for a pizza? Pizza Express rolls back prices for 60th anniversary

1 month ago | squaremeal.co.uk | Holly Butterfield

In honour of its 60th anniversary, Pizza Express has announced it will be rolling back prices to offer guests four classic pizzas for literally pennies. For one hour only, the beloved pizza chain will be returning to its 1965 prices, allowing diners to tuck into a few of its most iconic pizzas with prices starting as low as 33p. The deal will be available on Thursday 27 March from 5-6pm, and is set to include the Margherita (33p), the American (45p), La Reine (48p) and the American Hot (50p).
Best brunch in Soho: 9 brilliant brunching spots

1 month ago | squaremeal.co.uk | Pete Dreyer

To brunch in Soho is a rite of passage for most Londoners - this is the spiritual, cultural centre of the capital in many ways, and many thousands of us flock to the busy streets of Soho on a weekend to find something to eat. As a result, there are ample brunching opportunities here, but are they all good? No they are not. That’s where we come in, with a guide to make sure that you find your way to one of Soho’s best brunch spots.
Saturday Kitchen chef in talks to replace Gregg Wallace as MasterChef judge

1 month ago | squaremeal.co.uk | Holly Butterfield

Saturday Kitchen chef, Matt Tebbutt, is rumoured to be replacing Gregg Wallace as co-host and judge on the next series of MasterChef, as well as its spin-off MasterChef: The Professionals. The chef and restaurateur is reportedly in talks with producers at the BBC, and would be joining long-time judge John Torrode for the next series of the show. Tebbut first rose to fame as a TV chef on Channel 4’s Food Unwrapped, before taking over from James Martin on the BBC’s Saturday Kitchen.
The best Mother's Day afternoon teas in London and the UK

1 month ago | squaremeal.co.uk | Ellie Donnell

If you’re looking for a special way to treat mum this year, you can’t go far wrong with a tiered cake stand loaded with sandwiches, scones and cakes. Indulgence should be part and parcel of Mothering Sunday celebrations, and our pick of the best Mother’s Day afternoon teas in London and the UK includes all sorts of experiences, from traditional offerings served in country houses, to a luxurious menu created by a Bake Off: The Professionals pastry chef.
Two world class chefs to oversee restaurants at Admiralty Arch Waldorf Astoria

1 month ago | squaremeal.co.uk | Pete Dreyer

Hilton Hotel Group has announced that chefs Clare Smyth and Daniel Boulud will be chef partners at the upcoming Admiralty Arch Waldorf Astoria hotel. The duo will head up the hotel’s two signature restaurants, looking after one each when the hotel opens in 2026. As names go, Smyth and Boulud are two of the most famous and notable in the world.
'A brighter, more inclusive future’: 70 female chefs sign open letter against sexism and inequality in hospitality

2 months ago | squaremeal.co.uk | Ellie Donnell

The conversation surrounding sexism in the hospitality industry has gained momentum this week as 70 female chefs signed an open letter calling for an end to inequality in restaurants. The letter was penned by The Pem head chef Sally Abé, Tiella founder Dara Klein and chef and Sunday Times bestseller Poppy O’ Toole in response to an interview published this week by The Times in which Michelin-starred chef Jason Atherton said that sexism is no longer a problem within hospitality.
Gordon Ramsay Restaurants to acquire legendary Mayfair spot Le Gavroche

2 months ago | squaremeal.co.uk | Ellie Donnell

Gordon Ramsay Restaurants is set to take over legendary Mayfair restaurant Le Gavroche as Union Street Cafe – one of the group’s associated companies – acquired the license to the site this week. Westminster City Council shared the news about the license on its website, revealing that the restaurant is looking to take on the keys to what was formerly the Roux family's legendary French restaurant on 43 Upper Street.
15 best large wedding venues in London for grand celebrations

2 months ago | squaremeal.co.uk | Ellie Donnell

Planning a big wedding? Our list of the best large wedding venues in London includes a diverse range of options suited to couples who are planning a grand celebration. From historic halls home to soaring ceilings and crystal chandeliers, to stylish restaurants where the food is as impressive as the space itself, the capital is packed with spectacular large-capacity venues, with something to suit every style of wedding.
11 of the best child-friendly restaurants in Birmingham

2 months ago | squaremeal.co.uk | Holly Butterfield

So, you’re on the hunt for a child-friendly restaurant in Birmingham? The city is packed full of activities for a family day out, but trying to find somewhere for everyone to eat can be difficult. Look no further, our roundup includes a whole-host of kid-friendly places to eat in Birmingham, each boasting relaxed atmospheres and child-focused menus, meaning you're bound to find something for even the fussiest of eaters. So what is it that makes a restaurant child-friendly?