Smoked by AI · London · people

Hattie Lloyd

Critic · Journalist — London bars and neighbourhood restaurants; cocktail programmes and the people running them.

writes reviews under her own byline for The Nudge, which publishes its scoring policy on every review page and states that scores are not for sale. Her bar pieces name the owner, the actual drinks and their builds, and the price band.

Their own reviews and picks.

Their own judgment, in their own words, by the piece it appeared in.

• The Nudge ↗their review · 2023-05-25
  • 392 Kingsland RdDalston

    “Every one is exceptionally well-crafted and dangerously drinkable, and at 9 to 11 pounds, they're some of the best value cocktails in London.”

• The Nudge, 'Pophams Islington' ↗their review · 2022-02-14
  • PophamsIslington

    “Best known for its highly laminated, perfectly flaky baked goods, Pophams Islington really is one of the finest bakeries in London... their majestic lacquered croissants are like art in pastry form. Not to be missed is the incredibly moreish Marmite and spring onion Schlossberger.”

Pieces they wrote about these places.

Reporting, openings and roundups. Kept for the trail, and not read as their endorsement — a writer relaying someone else's award is not recommending it.

• The Nudge, 'These Days' ↗opening coverage · 2023-05-05
  • These Days Aperitivo BarBermondsey

    “in a pared-back space dotted with Persian rugs and vintage furniture there's room for just 50, with tables spilling out onto the pavement in warmer weather.”