Originally published on Friday, 1st February 2008

The Regent

Sound the bell! January is officially over so it's time to wheel out the proper grub again, thank goodness.

One good, elegantly laid-back place to do this is Kensal Green gastro-boozer The Regent which has a nicely eclectic Edwardian vibe with a touch of Miami thrown in in the form of potted palm trees and popcorn to nibble on at the bar. Already known for it's no-holds-barred burgers they've just introduced the Retox Range which includes the Double-Stacker (two 8oz burgers, mozzarella, cheddar and streaky bacon) and the Bad Boy (just one burger with stilton, bacon, spinach and red onion salsa). They're not bio-dynamic (watch this space for news on that) but they're organic which is good enough for us.

There are also the kind of beers you'd expect to be on tap in this neck of the woods - San Miguel, Becks and Adnams included - and a garden to drink them in if you're feeling hardy. After one of their burgers you should be.
        
Hours: Mon-Wed 5pm-11pm • Thurs 5pm-12am • Fri 5pm-1am • Sat 12pm-1am • Sun 12pm-10.30pm
Place: 5 Regent Street, NW10 5LG
Cost: £30
Web: theregentkensalgreen.com
Book: 020 8969 2184

 

by SL