Tips over Tipples

We finally made it to Mambow! This low key Clapton eatery may look unassuming from the outside, but step through the door and you are met with a smiling host, the smell of all the Malaysian goodies they are cooking up in the open kitchen, and pounding naughties techno.   This restaurant serves Malaysian small plates that are tasty and interesting. We felt the amount of food and drink we got was gr...

London is home to a number of restaurants institutions, and St. JOHN is certainly one of them. Considered to be one of the biggest influences on the modern London food scene of the last 25 years, we felt a little embarrassed that we had not been yet. Fortunately that is now changed. Famed for its nose-to-tail approach with meat, wine tablecloths, and traditional English elegance in its decor, this...

This week's, somewhat belated, episode talks about our trip down to Kent and to 3 wineries in a single day! Our day trip from London consisted or a morning train, quite a few cabs, wines at Woodchurch Vineyard, Chapel Down Vineyard & Balfour Vineyard, and then a late afternoon train back to London. If you love wine, particularly the sparkling variety, and enjoy beautiful English countrysi...

The London dating scene is hard. There are lots of people to choose from, and lots of places to go on those early dates. In this episode we aim to take some of the pain out of choosing date locations. We talk through a selection of places that we think would be great if you are looking for chilled drinks, nice cocktails,  relaxed food that doesn't break the bank, or games/activities. If you a...

This week we talk through a recent meal at Tofu Vegan, a restaurant located in both Islington and in Spitalfields, that does a fantastic array of totally Vegan Chinese dishes. From mouth watering dumplings, to crispy tofu, to sweet and crispy fried mushrooms, this spot has you covered. We also talk about some of the places we think are great for eating and drinking at when the weather gets warmer...

After the restaurant we initially planned to review flooded, we changed plans and headed to Kolae. This Thai restaurant serves dishes from the Southern provinces, and everything we tried was stunning. It is a sister restaurant to Som Saa, another top notch Thai establishment, so we weren't surprised. For details on everything we discuss in this episode please see our dedicated Kolae blog post...

We are back from our holiday and straight back into exploring what London's food and drink scene has to offer. This week we went to Peckham to eat at Kokum, a new Indian restaurant that has been on our radar for a while. This place serves fantastic food, delivering classic dishes as well as more modern and inventive options. We loved it! We also talk through some great places to go for drinks...

This week we are bringing you to our neck of the woods... Walthamstow! We chat about some of the places to eat and drink that we like in the area, and then share our thoughts on a new restaurant that has recently opened up in the area called The Lacy Nook. This restaurant serves sharer dishes based on the cuisine found across the Balkan peninsula. There are a few meat dishes but a lot of the food...

Join us on this week's pod as we chat about Smokestak, a barbecue joint 2 minutes from Shoreditch High Street station. If you like smokey flavours and slow cooked meats then this might just be the place for you. We also talk about a few other places we like to eat and drink in and around the area. For details on everything we discuss in this episode please see our dedicated Smokestak blog pos...

The gloves are off this week as we talk through a meal that really didn't live up to expectations, or to the price tag. This Soho eatery serving a daily changing menu of seasonal dishes has had a lot of good reviews, but the day we visited we were left a little dissapointed. Tune in to hear all the details. For details on everything we discuss in this episode please see our dedicated 10 Greek...

On today's episode we are chatting about the great places to eat and drink in Deptford. Are you looking for an area in London that is less frequented by the masses, that has loads of tasty food options and great places to drink? Are you  visiting London, looking to avoid too many tourist hotspots and craving for authentic London experiences? Do you want to build your own food crawl in London?...

This week we are sitting down, having a ridiculously good bottle of wine, and discussing a group lunch at Plaza Khao Gaeng.  This is a restaurant serving flavour packed Thai food at very reasonable prices. We only recently learnt of this spot, situated right above the Arcade Food Hall, and were excited to hear it was the sister restaurant to the much raved about Speedboat Bar. For details on every...

We have a special show for you this week. We focus on L’Enclume, a restaurant that is nowhere near London, but so incredible that it is worthy of its own episode. We went for our engagement meal and had what was undoubtedly the best meal of our lives. It has 3 Michelin stars, and absolutely lived up to expectations.  For details on everything we discuss in this episode please see our dedicated L’E...

On today's episode we have a G&T and talk about our dinner at Bouchon Racine in Farringdon. We have been meaning to go for a long time but struggled to get a table, but it was worth the wait. Tune in if you want to hear all about our visit to this French Bistro in the heart of London. For details on everything we discuss in this episode please see our dedicated Bouchon Racine blog post If...

This week we play you a recording we made about a month ago after a Christmas meal we had at Eline, a French inspired restaurant in Hoxton. We had a great meal and tried a large portion of the menu. We discuss every dish we had, along with what we thought about the atmosphere, service and wine. For details on everything we discuss in this episode please see our dedicated Eline blog post . If you w...

This week we discuss some great places to get pasta in Soho. We talk through 3 places that we strongly recommend and also chat through one place we are not huge fans of. For details on everything we discuss in this episode please see our dedicated Pasta Blog Post. If you would like to get in touch, you can send an email to tipsovertipples@gmail.com For regular updates on what we are eating and dri...

This week we chat through a Christmas Eve meal we had at The Pelican in Notting Hill. A gastropub getting great reviews that had been on our radar for a while. We had some delicious food, a lot of which was meat, and talk through every dish. Tune in to hear all about it, and to learn about the one awful dish they also served. For details on everything we discuss in this episode please see our dedi...

In our first episode after the Christmas break we have non-alcoholic drinks and chat through a recent lunch we had at Bambi in Hackney. Bambi is a new wine bar and small plates restaurant that describes itself as being 'music led'. Listen to the episode to find out what that means and what we thought of the food and wine. For details on everything we discuss in this episode please see ou...

This week we are doing Nigerian Tapas! We discuss 2 recent visits to Chuku's in Tottenham, a restaurant serving small plates of traditional Nigerian dishes with a modern twist.  We talk about the dishes we loved, those that were too spicy for us, and discuss which cocktails we thought were best. For details on everything we discuss in this episode please see our dedicated Chuku's blog po...

Join us this week as we sit down and talk about an unbelievable meal we had at Angela's in Margate. We discuss all the dishes we ate in great detail, including the best fish dish Tom has ever had, and walk through how to spend the rest of your day at the seaside town of Margate. For details on everything we discuss in this episode please see our dedicated Angela's blog post If you would...

Tom and Louise have a G&T, talk about a number of great places for food and drink in Leyton & Leytonstone.  They discuss restaurants to look out for, their favourite bakery in London, a fantastic wine shop, and some good breweries. They also have a detailed discussion around a new Taqueria in Leytonstone called Homies on Donkeys that is serving incredible tacos at reasonable prices. For de...

Tom and Louise have a drink and talk you through the itinerary for a full day wine crawl  around Hackney.  They talk through 6 wine bars, discuss timings, what to expect from each venue, and also advise on a refuelling stop at their favourite burger bar in London. For details on everything we discuss in this episode please see our dedicated wine crawl blog post If you would like to get in touch, y...

In the podcast's debut episode Tom and Louise sit down to discuss a recent meal they had at Kol, a Mexican fine dining restaurant in Marylebone. They talk about some of the incredible dishes they tried, the wine they drank, and provide some top tips on how to maximise your taco course. For details on everything we discuss in this episode please see our dedicated Kol blog post If you would lik...

Tom and Louise sit down to discuss great places to get noodles in London. From noodle restaurants right outside the Arsenal football stadium, to Szechuan noodle joints in the basement of a traditional London pub, to a Uyghur restaurant in Walthamstow, you are bound to find a place to visit. They give tips on what to order, whether you need to book, and what might blow your head off with spice! For...