Gavin with a "G"

Every year on the 5th November, we mark one of our most distinctive autumn traditions with fire, food, fireworks, and a story that begins with a failed plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament.

London knows how to dress for winter. By late November, the shopfronts glow, hotel foyers smell of pine, and the West End feels like a Christmas jewels box.

The sweet spot is a pub with friendly staff, decent space, proper food, and a setting that makes family dining feel relaxed rather than tolerable.