Top places to eat and drink in London this week

October is in full swing, but before spooky season gets fully underway, we have rounded up some delicious places to eat and drink this week in London from burgers to donburi bowls…

Fat Hippo

Fat Hippo, the independent burger restaurant, will open its first London location on Shoreditch’s Great Eastern Street on 14th October, giving away 100 free burgers to the first 100 guests through the door. Expect signature 100% British beef patties and double buttermilk chicken burgers, moreish sides and Naughty Shakes alongside a range of vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and halal options.

Born in 2010 with roots in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Shoreditch will be Fat Hippo’s 15th location across the UK. Recognised for their quality ingredients and quirky flavours, Fat Hippo’s menu is made up of signature burgers, including 100% British beef patties from trusted supplier Aubrey Allen and double buttermilk chicken burgers, all of which come with free hand cut chips as standard, together with a wide range of vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and halal options. Details of the giveaway will be announced via their newsletter HERE, which guests are encouraged to sign-up to beforehand.

Malfy Gin at City Garden Bar

Missing the summer? Located on level 36 of Sky Garden and offering spectacular views across London, City Garden Bar has its very own Malfy Gin branded pop-up, bringing the steamy Amalfi Coast to the capital until the end of the month.

Delicious, premium and refreshing cocktails can be enjoyed from the bespoke Malfy Gin menu. The pop-up is open for drinks from Wednesday – Saturday. Hurry, the experience ends on the 27th October! Book your table HERE.

Tamashi by Junsei

Marylebone’s favourite yakitori restaurant, Junsei, is bringing its authentic dining experience to your door with the launch of an exclusive delivery service, Tamashi by Junsei. Available for home delivery within a 2-mile radius of the restaurant, 25% off orders will be available until the end of October.

Blending modern flair with ancient techniques, Tamashi, meaning “soul” will focus on traditional Japanese takeaway dishes with favourites including delicately prepared Duck or Hamachi Ongiri and comforting Duck Chashu on the menu. For an elevated evening in, choose from a selection of freshly prepared Donburi bowls – Saba Don (mackerel), Oyako Don (simmered egg and chicken), Soboro Don (ground chicken), Duck Don and Shroom Don, or treat yourself to some Fried Chicken Drumettes, available with a dry salt or soy chili seasoning. On the side, there are Chicken Skin Chips, Onsen Tamago, Daikon Oroshi and more.