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Alie Horton in our lettings team comments:
"With a craving for crumpets I headed to Double Shot on Tavistock Street where I was greeted by friendly staff who are clearly enthusiastic about their not-just-toast-and-jam selection of breakfast goodies. I found my perch on a comfy sofa and with a choice of fresh newspapers and magazines I quickly settled in, awaiting patiently for my crumpets and flat white, delivered with a smile which is not all that easy to find in so many cafes.

The décor is simple, the music is noticeable but subtle and suitable and the coffee was just to my liking; not too strong but something to kick start my day. If only I had more early morning breakfast viewings on Tavistock Street!"
 

Continuously funny but often hilarious the highlight has to be the final scene of the first half in which he simultaneously serves dinner to the two guvnors based in separate dining rooms. Simple sounding though it may be the interplay and timing with the aged, diddery yet new to the job waiter Alfie is nothing short of tear inducing.

These two though are not alone in their moments of hilarity. Oliver Chris as the incredibly upper class guvnor Stanley Stubbers has an unforgettable turn of phrase, similar to Blackadder III’s Prince Regent.

One Man, Two Guvnors has to be the funniest night in the West End for many a year, both past and future. If it’s good enough for the Queen, why haven’t you booked your ticket?!

The menu is comprehensive, and very reasonably priced, but the greatest benefit of eating at Souk Medina is the free refills of food. If you opt for a set menu, traditional dishes such as hummous, lamb tagine, and dolmades are replenished as often as your stomach can manage.

Our favourites include the fruity and fragrant lamb tagine, the falafel with tahini, and the sticky baklava with refreshing mint tea.

The ideal venue for a long catch-up with friends; you need to leave time to do your appetite justice!

Monday to Friday it is a cosy, quirky bar where you can get a delicious (and reasonably priced) cocktail served in a jam jar, mini beer barrel or even a tea pot! We can recommend the ‘Environmental elf’! If you’re on your own you can relax with a book in an extremely comfortable pod chair, or groups can pick whether they want to be in the buzz of the main area or tucked away in a little alcove.

If you’re hungry pick up a menu (displayed on the back on a 45” record) choose from a selection of scrumptious bar food and hand rolled pizzas, ideal to keep you going though the evening as food is served well past 10 o’clock.

At the weekend Foundation transforms into a buzzing vibrant night club and doubles in size. Entertaining, eye-catching and too adorable to be gimmicky Foundation is just perfect for a couple of quiet drinks after work or an unforgettable party.

It’s also a great place for spotting celebs, who often pop up there, enjoying the reasonably priced but delicious food. The surprisingly spacious dining area always seems to have room for us, and the food range of classic British dishes is always well cooked and quick to arrive.

The huge prawn cocktail starter is a retro favourite, and the steaks are always juicy and delicious. The current steak frites and a glass of wine for £9.95 is a remarkable lunchtime bargain.  

For Covent Garden workers and residents, it’s the ideal stop for a speedy but tasty meal.  

Ideal for a quick lunch, the dishes start arriving almost as soon as you’ve ordered, so hunger is quickly sated. In true tapas style the dishes come out as soon as they're cooked, so everything is hot and fresh, but in no particular order.

The feted fois gras and iberico pork mini burgers, and the tender squid are undoubted highlights, along with a good wine list, which is a must to complement the food properly.

As with any tapas restaurant, the danger is ordering too much, but you'll find yourself making the effort to finish every plate!

As you travel through the basement door and your eyes adjust to the dark you are transported to a colonial, 1920s private members club, complete with studded leather sofas, palm trees and a grand piano. The bar is small but spacious and perfect for pre dinner/theatre drinks.

If you can’t decide what to pick from the extensive menu, just prop up the bar and tell the friendly and talented bar staff what you like and they will create you something fabulous, no matter how tricky your request. This un-pretentious, attractive cocktail club is perfect for locals and tourists alike to get a taste of old, luxurious London.

The unassuming door to Alexis Gathier's self-named restaurant is a portal to a world of Michelin starred culinary excellence.

The former townhouse retains its vertical layout, so the dining rooms are cosy and intimate, ideal for dinner a deux or a lunchtime busines meal. The service, as in so many top end establishments, is precise and attentive; welcoming but adhering to the principles of elegant fine dining.

The food is very french, but unusually focuses on seasonal vegetables, which are cooked perfectly. From dinky amuse bouches, to a panoply of bread, full courses (three, four or five depending on your appetite), along with pre-pudding tasters and delicate petit-fours, each mouthful tastes fresh, layered with flavour. A meal at Gauthier is a treat worth splashing out on.

Crazy Bear is a well loved Fitzrovia establishment, reknowned for its funky decoration, but equally loved for its delicious cocktails. Ideal for a first date, the cocoon-like atmosphere allows you to forget the outside world, and fosters a cosy intimacy.

Classic cocktails such as the Cosmopolitan and the Mai Tai sit comfortably alongside in-house specialities, such as the fresh and fruity 'Grape Escape' and the heady 'Blood and Sand', a mix of whisky and cherry liquer.

Tasty Thai bites complement the drinks perfectly - enough to keep hunger at bay without battling the myriad flavours of the cocktails. Visit when you need a night of indulgent escape!

This unassuming eatery plays host to some of the finest Italian cooking available in London. From delicate slivers of sea bream carpaccio and bresaola, through lightly fried mozzarella and artichoke, the smaller plates are the ideal size for sharing, or as starters if you're enjoying them too much to share!

The main courses are perhaps more what would be considered tradiational fare: pasta, stews, and meats, but this is no ordinary trattoria. The luscious spaghettini with shellfish is presented in a mound as if the lobster and mussels had been plucked from the sea already entwined in the pasta net. The hearty platter of suckling pig with chesnuts is a wintery feast, and the flavoursome side dishes (especially the unusual chilled broccoli) are the perfect accompaniment.

One of the highlights for the brave is the pig's blood and chocolate pudding - completely delicious!

Make sure you book, as it gets very busy, but the anticipation will be completely fulfilled.

Catering to the offices around the New Street Square development, who need a quick lunch without wanting to compromise on taste, the Natural Kitchen is the perfect place to grab a healthy lunch.

Freshly baked quiches, grilled chicken and salmon, and spanish tortilla are supported by hand tossed salads: greek, rocket and parmesan, lentil, new potato, couscous and roasted vegetable to name a few. If you're willing to eat in, the hearty cooked breakfasts are the perfect way to start the day, and the wine list adds an extra dimension to a more leisurely lunch.

Stop by to grab a delicious, healthy, convenient and tasty lunch.

The great novelty of Inamo is the electronic ordering experience, but this doesn't eclipse the delicious Oriental food available. All food and drinks orders are placed via the tabletop computer, and waiting staff only ever appear to bring you your requested dishes. Whilst you wait the same computers can be used to discover the local area, play games (Battleships is good), or even order a taxi home.

The food itself is beautifully executed pan-Asian cuisine, including Japanese maki, gyoza and tepanyaki, Thai curries, Indonesian Gula Jawa salmon, and traditional Chinese pork and rice. It is brought to the table as soon as it's ready, so you get dishes hot and delicious.

Inamo is all about the novelty of ordering via computers, but once the novelty has worn off the food alone makes it worthwhile visiting again.

The food at Mishkin's is a hug on a plate: warm, comforting, and hugely satifying. The cod cheek popcorn (posh fried fish), feted Reubens sandwiches, and definitely non-Kosher Big Apple hot dogs were stand-out highlights. All the food is served in generous portions, tasty and moreish. The puddings as well are little bowls of sweet cosiness, purposefully reminiscent of homecooking.

The venue itself is hip without being overbearing: the waiting staff are in the Abercrombie mould of good looking twentysomethings, the decor is stripped back and raw, but perfectly suited to the casual dining experience, and the clientele are an unselfconscious mix.

We'll be back there for relaxed working breakfasts as well as quick lunches, whenever we need a bit of comfort.

Great for lunch on the run as seating inside is limited, they cook onsite mouth-watering fresh cakes and pastries which accompany their amazing selection of fresh salads and hot food. Each day there's a different menu to choose from, so you're guaranteed fresh, seasonal produce.  You join a queue which is often snaking onto the street and are greeted by a friendly server who will then guide you through the choices laid out on the giant kitchen table.

You have a choice of various salads (butterbean and chorizo, tomato and olive, butternut squash and frisee have all been recent offerings), either on its own or to accompany a hot dish - quiches, pies, and curries all feature. The ingredients are fresh, full of interesting flavour combinations and everything tastes home cooked.  It’s a friendly, family-run affair and often lunchtimes are a bit crazy, but the wait and crowds are well worth it.

Laura in our resi sales team writes:

"I had the most fantastic but terrifying time of my life recently on a visit to the Fortune Theatre in Russell Street to see the Woman in Black. It's such a great play, that had me literally jumping out of my seat with fright.  The Woman in Black has been running at the Fortune Theatre for 23 years, with over 7 million visitors; it's such a tiny theatre it gives the perfect atmosphere and really makes you feel part of the performance.  I have been telling anyone who will listen to book tickets, a guaranteed good night that will frighten the life out of you!"
 

With New Year’s resolutions commonly themed around our health and wellbeing, the Therapy Rooms are able to satisfy everyone’s individual needs, which should mean that you can keep to your resolutions throughout the year!
 
The staff are friendly, with an expert in house for any field that you should desire.  Attentive therapists can help with your problem, however big or small, and send you away feeling refreshed and ready for the day, week or month ahead.  The hours are flexible meaning that you can pop in at lunch for a facial and have a quick tarot reading before you head home after work!
 

Similar to the other restaurants in the group (Salt Yard and Opera Tavern) Dehesa serves Spanish and Italian inspired sharing dishes in a relaxed environment. Ganton Street is a lovely corner site with beautiful bay windows and a reclaimed oak parquet floor. It offers a mix of communal and individual seating with a private room downstairs.

Some of the dishes to watch out for, apart from the amazing hams, are the Courgette Flowers with Monte Enebro and Honey and the Old Spot Pork Belly with Rosemary Scented Cannellini Beans. The wines are fantastic as well and are not from your standard list, We particularly enjoyed the Karmis, Contini 2010.

Dehesa is a great venue with great food; where better to while away a couple of hours!
 

This diner-come-sports bar nestled between Oxford Street, Carnaby and Soho is the perfect place to relax after a hard day at the shops. You can grab a snack in the bright, airy diner or descend into the wonderfully dark and bustling restaurant downstairs to grab a booth with friends, watch a match, drink a beer and eat some truly satisfying fare.

On the corner of Poland Street and D’Arblay Street, you can’t miss it. What looks like a fast food joint at street level becomes much more interesting on closer inspection. Look for the neon pig, order something delicious with a side of mac’n’cheese, sit down and enjoy.

Nick Bark, our Head of Management comments:
"As you would expect the food is fantastic and the menu combines some of the old Brindisa classics with some unique and original Tapas plates. Why not try Escalivada (roasted aubergine, onion, tomato and red pepper served with coca bread) or seared scallops with pumpkin puree, orange and crispy ham - so much of the menu is very good. Where I really enjoy myself is when I arrive at the wine list; last time it was As Laxas 2010 which is in their floral, mineral or fruity category."

Next time you are in Soho and fancy Tapas grab a bar stool and a few small plates.

Smart service and stylish 1960s-inspired decor add to the atmosphere, while a post-dinner tipple in the 360-degree champagne bar on the 33rd floor makes a visit even more memorable.

Dishes are varied, with the use of luxury ingredients in prettily presented plates such as fillet of sea bass with truffle gnocchi, baby fennel, white asparagus & caviar cream.

Make sure you ask for a window view, as the panoramic scenery is a showstopper. They also have a private dining room for larger parties.

With four floors comprising two restaurants, a wine room and a bar, there is always space in this busy restaurant.

The interior is quite raw, with its blasted brickwork, big windows & vast open spaces - a perfectly unpretentious backdrop to let the food do the talking. The top floor restaurant however is all style, with amazing views over the meat market. 

The food is from the kitchen of Masterchef guru John Torode, and whilst it's focused on the amazing meat available from just across the road, there are plenty of options for non-meat eaters too. Tje breakfast is a hearty way to start the day, and the bar is the perfect spot for a post-work drink in the area. If you're on a budget the second-floor brassiere is  a good choice, and even the bar serves great food.
 

It's not just your usual modern Italian - the restaurant is stunning, as is the food. Relax in a traditional environment with a modern twis: the tiled shopfront is beautiful and sets the scene for what is inside.

As for food, the sharing plates are a great way to while away a couple of hours with friends after some retail therapy on Carnaby Street, and before a late night at The Kingly Club. So many dishes to chose from: baked ricotta and anchovy crust, baked aubergine with melted cheese, chicken salad with artichokes and parmesan, salmon tartare with avocado - I could go on and on!

In their words ‘Fornata is a place where people can gather to relax, chat, share good food and drinks, and enjoy life as it was meant to be’.
 

Hannah Read, our Head of Lettings for Soho says:

"I am a big lover of Thai food so the discovery of Rosa's on Dean Street was very exciting. The menu includes all the classic Thai dishes such as green curry, red curry and pad thai but there are also some interesting choices too, like venison in a black pepper sauce and spicy scallops. 

I opted for some very tasty spring rolls to start followed by a green chicken curry. It had a definite kick to it so cleared the cobwebs away in a flash! They also do takeaways which is a bonus, so I think I will be back soon for a lunch or two!" 
 

Serving breakfast and lunch with a smile, Earl’s is a regular haunt to those working in and around Covent Garden. The queue generally extends outside onto the pavement, but the short wait is certainly worthwhile. A daily ‘specials’ board accompanies their ‘weekly specials’ or you can get creative and suggest your own – a mix of soups, wraps, baguettes, ciabattas, salad boxes and jacket potatoes – there is something for everyone here. For those with a sweet tooth, the top shelf crammed with cakes and treats is a welcome delight; for those watching their waist, this is a terrible distraction!

The friendly team enjoy their football as much as their food, often turning Monday morning’s coffee and toast collection into a lively debate. Fresh food, a friendly service and a reasonable price-tag makes Earl’s a very good spot for a quick bite to eat.
 

Kopapa is open all day, from breakfast through to post-theatre supper, offering fantastic coffee and juices, energising and hearty breakfasts, small plates through to main courses, a varied wine list and some of the most delicious fusion food in the area. The menus change on a regular basis, meaning there's always a good excuse to go back.

The food on offer is an eclectic mix: from the juicy and delicious bone marrow mixed with Parmesan and squelched on  to toast, to the delicate, pungent pleasures of green and red endive spears filled with pork pâté, crisply frazzled shallots, gapi (Thai shrimp paste), mint and coriander, it’s all good.

Kopapa offers excellent food served by attentive staff in a relaxed and friendly manner.

Canela provides a choice of dishes that change daily, always fresh ingredients, such as chorizo in wine, black pork chorizo bread, feijoada (black beans and smoked meats), portuguese snacks, cheese breads and a selection of cod specialities.

This branch has a dramatic black and red interior, which, coupled with an energetic musical soundtrack, serves to give the place the feel more of a nightclub than a café. By contrast, service was laid-back and amenable, with staff happy to talk first-timers through the options.

The deli counter is packed with bold, appetising salads and quiches, as well as Brazilian streets eats: chewy cheese bread (pão de queijo), a starchy drumstick-shaped snack of breaded chicken and potato (coxinha), and a thick-set lemon curd tart with a coconutty base (quindim). Coffee comes with a cinnamon stick for stirring: just as in Lisbon.