Restaurants and Dining
Due South - £££ "Seriously good food: exquisite oysters, perfectly cooked lamb and whole seabass cooked with herbs." Observer Food Monthly - Free glass of champagne for Oriental customers - ask at Reception.
Jamie's Italian - ££ Jamie Oliver's brand new Italian eaterie in the Lanes serving fresh fish, pasta and pizza. Bookings only for large parties, queues at peak times. (Top tip - put your name on the list, get a pager and pop into Lucky Voice bar next door for delicious cocktails in peaceful surroundings while you wait.)
Murasaki - ££ Fabulous intimate izakaya style restaurant serving small 'tapas' type dishes. It's quite different to your typical Japanese sushi restaurants.
Aguadulce - ££ Wonderful authentic Spanish tapas in simple surroundings, reasonably priced. Flamenco night on Thursdays.
Also try Santiago ££ on seafront by Due South for summer lunch.
Terre a Terre - ££ Forget everything you have ever read or heard about vegetarian food. Dining at Terre à Terre is a culinary experience like no other.
Riddle and Finns -£££ Due South's sister restaurant for serious seafood lovers in an informal setting. Free glass of champagne for Oriental customers - ask at Reception.
The Gingerman - £££ This local restaurant has spawned several lovely gastropubs too but the original offers intimate fine dining using fresh seasonal produce and great service.
Pompoko - £ Opposite the Dome this small Japanese Cafe serves ldelicious rice bowl dishes super fast and cheap and its BYO.