Here at Dapper Chapper we are a little biased in our opinion that London is one of the greatest cities on the planet: steeped in history, surrounded by stunning landmarks and some of the finest cuisine in the world. Well last weekend we experienced all of the above on a balmy summer’s evening at the […]
Plateau 4th Floor, Canada Place London E14 5ER 02077157100 Canary Wharf – already impressive in so many ways – now can add ‘fantastic French restaurant’ to it’s repertoire. Emerging from the station it was a little difficult to track down Plateau at first, but find it we did, perched high on the 4th floor resulting […]
Afternoon gents! We do like a touch of class here at DC, and it doesn’t really come much classier than Kettner’s. We’ll start with a little background on our chosen venue and some pretty handy facts to drop into conversation at the table… Originally opened in 1867 by Auguste Kettner Napoleon III Chef – thankfully […]
Grimm Tales OXO Tower Wharf Bargehouse Tickets from http://www.grimm-tales.co.uk/ Wonderfully told and engagingly acted, Grimm Tales is one of the more entertaining pop ups we’ve been to. Don’t worry, you’re not forced to interact, there’s no running away from zombies or solving complex puzzles – just some unusual and quirky tales told in a passionate, […]
This Chinese New Year, Dapper Chapper favourite Hakkasan is honoring the Chinese “Wishing Tree” tradition by offering a nine dish festive feast whilst collecting wishes from around the world. The wish collection and signature menu will be available to guests from Sunday 8th February to Sunday 1st March & The Dapper Chapper can confirm that this […]
The Towpath Richmond Riverside, Richmond TW10 6UJ T: 020 8948 4030 Before Christmas the Dapper Chapper visited Gaucho, Richmond, and it’s got one hell of a view. The restaurant is located in one of the most picturesque parts of Surrey, nestled right on the bank of the Richmond stretch of the Thames. After a short […]
Chotto Matte 11-13 Frith Street London W1D 4RB 020 7042 7171 An interesting name for a very interesting place. Smooth black marble floors, polished surfaces and neat wooden tables adjacent to walls boasting bright street art murals and modern light installations give an unusually warm welcome. Clean lines with an approachable edge – cool, but […]
0203 475 2067 Reservations@volupte-lounge.com This was an afternoon with a difference… If you’re in the mood for a very unusual, very decadent and very naughty afternoon, Volupte will be right up your street. Locations vary, so tracking down this elusive cabaret and burlesque show is all part of the fun, although for the time being […]
147 Leadenhall St, London, EC3V 4QT 020 7444 9960 If you want to make an entrance, this is surely the place to do it. Moments from Bank tube station are the magnificent double doors of the old Bank of New York building, now gloriously transformed into Steam and Rye. Classic Americana touches permeate every part […]
The annual Chinese Golden Week is now in full flow, running between the 29th September and 12th October and we’ve been on the look out to find the most luxurious way to celebrate it. Upon inspection there was only one winner, Dapper Chapper favourite, Hakkasan. The Michelin-starred restaurants, in Hanway Place and Mayfair stand head and shoulders […]
Yauatcha 15-17 Broadwick St, London, W1F 0DL 020 7494 8888 One of the finest dining experiences for the best money I’ve ever been to. That’s a sentence I was pretty surprised to write for any restaurant. You don’t really expect to find such a gem. Everything about Yauatcha – from the delightful hostesses to the […]
Yashin Ocean House 117 – 119 Old Brompton Rd, London SW7 3RN 020 7373 3990 The beautiful brick building that houses Yashin Ocean House is almost so well integrated into the area that you could easily walk straight by – until you find your attention drawn by the vibrant and colourful dishes of course. Sister […]
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