Josh Barrie

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Josh Barrie is an Evening Standard food and drink writer

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Josh Barrie is an Evening Standard food and drink writer

Mareida
Restaurants

Mareida: a first look at London's new Chilean restaurant

Leading sommelier Rosario Onetto is behind the wine list

10 Jun 2025
Corner Corner
Events and Things To Do

Kerb to launch hot new food and music space in Canada Water

Kerb has partnered with the Broadwick Group to build a food and music space in South London

28 Mar 2025
Chuck's
Restaurants

New high-end roast chicken restaurant- Chuck's to debut in Brixton

Chuck’s will open in Brixton in April, bringing juicy rotisserie, roast potatoes and top hot sauce

28 Mar 2025
Seventy Five
Restaurants

Liberty department store to open new British restaurant with star chef

The restaurant is the first standalone concept from Home Counties caterers Goose + Berry

28 Mar 2025
Pubs, Bars and Nightlife

Josh Barrie at Seed Library: You won’t be lost for words, sadly

Who’s asking for a cocktail with sheep in it, asks Josh Barrie

28 Mar 2025
Podcasts

Why is Rachel Reeves about to kill off the night out?

Plus, how much bottomless lasagne can one man eat? David reviews his recent trip down to Senza Fondo.

21 Mar 2025
Pubs, Bars and Nightlife

Dark Horse review: a modern pub with an astonishing six pack

People might dispraise the price of Guinness, says Josh Barrie, but here is a sleek modern pub designed for fun

21 Mar 2025
Volodymyr Zelensky, US President Donald Trump and his vice president JD Vance
Events and Things To Do

Fancy an argument? London's top debating societies

Sharpen your tongue and wits at the ready, says Josh Barrie

21 Mar 2025
Taste of London
Restaurants

Guy Ritchie's pub to make Taste of London debut as tickets go on sale

Taste of London has announced a lively line-up of chefs, restaurants and bars for this year’s event

20 Mar 2025
Box Hall
Restaurants

Boxpark announces new venue with 13 of London's best restaurants

Sourdough Sophia, Club Mexicana and Old Chang Kee are all on the bill

19 Mar 2025
Oli Marlow
Restaurants

Alex Dilling and Oli Marlow signed for Fulham FC's restaurant project

Fulham will open a new bar, sky garden, swimming pool and restaurant as part of The Riverside development

19 Mar 2025
Soho Nightclub
Restaurants

Is the spirit of Soho slowly being suffocated?

Soho is a hotbed of creativity, fun and irreverence. The notion of “quiet nights” goes against its very soul, says Josh Barrie

19 Mar 2025
Restaurants

The cheapest Michelin-starred meals in London

From Chishuru to Veeraswamy, these are the most affordable Michelin-starred menus in town

18 Mar 2025
Events and Things To Do

Six Nations 2025: Best pubs and bars to watch the rugby in London

This year’s tournament is shaping up to be spectacular. Here’s where to cheer on your team

15 Mar 2025
Events and Things To Do

Holborn's Novelty Automation might just save your marriage

Games, novelties and laughs galore: Josh Barrie discovers a sense of humour in Holborn

15 Mar 2025
People dancing
Going Out

Josh Barrie On the Sauce at Dream Bags Jaguar Shoes

On one of Britain’s oldest roads is a simple place for conviviality, says Josh Barrie

14 Mar 2025
When Harry Met Sally
Restaurants

Are you on a restaurant blacklist? You might just deserve it

Think twice before moaning on TripAdvisor, warns Josh Barrie, this is a two-way street

13 Mar 2025
Events and Things To Do

Everything you need to know about the St Patrick's Day parade

More than 50,000 people are expected to celebrate at Trafalgar Square this year

13 Mar 2025
International Women's Day
Events and Things To Do

International Women's Day 2025: 11 ways to celebrate in London

Big Penny Social, Mama Shelter and many more venues are hosting special events for IWD this year

8 Mar 2025