Sunday Roast at The Olive Tree Pub

Is there anything that hits the spot better than a Sunday Roast? Every now and again it is nice to not have to cook a roastie and enjoy someone else doing it (and the washing up) for a change. For the first time in forever we decided to do just that and chose to eat out at The Olive Tree Pub. This country-esque pub is nestled in Sutton Green, Woking. It is a relatively small pub with quite a limited car-park, so be prepared for a challenging parking situation when busy. Welcomed with a friendly greeting and shown to our…

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StoneRose Pizza Co Food Truck

StoneRose Pizza Co is here and serving wood fired Neapolitan style to Surrey, Hampshire and beyond in private events and pop-ups. Using authentic and tradition ingredients each pizza is cooked in a traditional oven that reaches over 400 degrees celsius. For the pop-up’s you can rock up but it is super easy to order ahead of time through Instagram. Thank god we did because they had sold out through pre-order alone. From turning up, giving your name and being on your way with your pizza was under 10 minutes, now that is fast food. Ham & Mushroom The menu is refined…

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Eating Out at Piccolino Virginia Water

Located on London Road, Virginia Water, behind the walls of the very plain white looking Piccolino building is a restaurant that boasts an open kitchen, wine and cocktail bar and a substantial alfresco terrace. Having never eaten there it was a real treat to go for lunch for none other than my birthday. We sat in the alfresco terrance which features a fully retractable roof and heaters to ensure the ultimate alfresco experience rain or shine. The shade of Liz Earle blue the chairs were more like a comfortable sofa, there’s no surprise you could spend hours there. Menus galore there…

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Afternoon Tea at Vertigo 42

As restrictions are being relaxed I wanted to share my little afternoon tea trip that I took back in February, which feels a lifetime ago! Despite my love of afternoon tea I’ve never had one in London. However that changed after the lovely team I work with surprised me with Afternoon Tea at Vertigo 42. Booking through Groupon was easy peasy, and it was recommended to book promptly so not to miss out on your preferred date, however there were ample to choose from. A train, a couple of tubes and a short walk and you arrive at quite the…

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Uncovering the Hidden Gems and Things to Do in Covent Garden *

Covent Garden is one of the hot-spots in London, and is certainly on a tourists must see list. Sitting in the midst of the West End it is easy to dismiss this as just a square with some boujee boutiques, and street performers. It is anything but. In collaboration with Hotels.com I got to go beyond the the main square and discover what hidden gems  Covent Garden has to offer. On a cold Thursday, just after the Christmas Lights had been unveiled, I headed to the big smoke to see what I could find. Amongst the theatres, museums, independent pubs,…

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