If the Olympics had you craving Japanese food, then you’re in luck: London has a huge selection of great Japanese restaurants serving everything from sushi and ramen to yakitori and delicate patisserie. From izakaya-style drinking dens serving small plates to Michelin-starred sushi spots, here are 20 of the best to try.

From a pretty Mediterranean-style terrace to a Nordic garden, there’s no shortage of unique settings when it comes to some of the capital’s best rooftop venues this season. Whatever your preference – be it for after-work drinks or a sundowner with the girls – here are a few of our favourite places to escape the heat of streets this summer, most of which have some tempting food on offer too…

Whether it’s for a first date or a long overdue night out with your other half, the capital is home to plenty of bars perfect for a romantic evening. From snug speakeasies to swanky cocktail haunts, here are some of our favourite spots…

The last year has hit restaurants hard. With the worst hopefully behind us and indoor dining finally back on the cards, here’s hoping the capital can reclaim its status as one of the most exciting food destinations in the world. Whether it’s a hotel restaurant from a top New York team, sites focused on chicken or a host of places dedicated to pasta, these are the new openings that suggest London is indeed ready to take its place at the top table of global eating…

If you’ve missed eating out, then soaking up some of the best views of the capital along the river has to be one of the nicest ways to mark the return of restaurants. From a Michelin-starred mainstay serving Italian classics to afternoon tea at Shakespeare’s Globe, these are some of our favourite spots…

Even in a normal year, as soon as spring shows up, beer gardens come into their own. In 2021, there’s an extra pull to the pub: it’s one of the few places to meet friends and family until late May. Whether you’re keen to try a fresh-from-the-barrel beer at a new-wave taproom or find the ideal spot for an old-school pint, here are 25 of SLMan’s favourite London boozers with outdoor space.

Next week signals the latest phase of the UK’s roadmap out of lockdown – with outdoor restaurants and bars reopening for drinking and dining for up to six guests. From terraces to rooftops, here are 16 new and notable spaces to book now.

Finally, some good news: last week, the government announced its roadmap out of lockdown – with outdoor restaurants and bars set to reopen for drinking and dining on 12th April. From old favourites to recent openings, here are some of our favourite spots with terraces to book in advance…

Valentine’s Day might be looking a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean romance is off the table altogether. From champagne and oyster tasting kits to full-blown six-course menus complete with lobster, truffle and chocolate fondants, here are some of our favourite options available for home delivery.

Wondering what to do this weekend? SLMan has you covered. From a new Netflix Series to at home boxing classes, here’s what to get stuck into…

Few men are more qualified to offer Scotland recommendations than Ian G Black. One glance at the photographer's Instagram feed indicates he knows every nook and cranny of the key cities - along with much of the expansive rural lands too. Here, he reveals his must-visits across the country...

Manu Canales is head chef at Kebab Queen, the brilliant luxe kebab house hidden beneath Maison Bab in Covent Garden. When he’s off duty, he’s in Brixton because, in his own words, it’s one of London’s cultural wonders. Who better to give us a guided culinary tour? From breakfast spots to late-night drinking dens, here are Manu’s best places to eat and drink in SW9 and its surrounds…