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    The Best Brunch in Soho

    Having been part of the Soho community since the 1980s, we’ve grown to become one of the area’s favourite brunch spots. Come and try our


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    Festive Late Nights in Soho

    Looking for somewhere offering good food and drink, late into the night? This party season, head to the heart of Soho for your festive fun.

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    Drago’s Delicious Chocolate Cake Recipe

    Being in lockdown when you could be drinking a glass of something delicious and enjoying a plate of food at Balans can be a little

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    A look at Balans Kensington

    Balans Kensington is stylish, classic and unfailingly charming. The perfect dinner spot when in West London. We’ve been in this location for 20 years. At

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    H. Forman & Son

    In 1905 Lance Forman’s great-grandfather, Aaron ‘Harry’ Forman set up the family business with his son, Louis, in London’s East End. A Russian émigré with

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    Fenns of Piccadilly

    Fenns of Piccadilly are our butchers, offering stunning meats carefully procured with high animal welfare standards that Balans proudly serves. The company was established in

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    Balans’ Secret Ingredient: The Story of H.Forman’s Finest Smoked Salmon

    To our new followers keen to learn more about our produce or our more seasoned customers who know us for our almighty breakfasts, we have a story to share with you. It’s about one of our most beloved dishes, Balans’ Eggs Benedict, and its star ingredient: H. Forman & Son’s

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    Kisses from Kylie, Playing Balans’ Cupids & Making Customers’ Laugh: Tales From Veteran Waiters Michael & Daniel

    The other week, I sat down with Balans’ much loved double act, waiters Daniel and Michael, to quiz them on what it is about the

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    Celebrating 30 Years of Balans with Founder David Taylor

    In the middle of lunch service on a Friday in May, seated in the corner of a bustling Balans, a well-dressed, pea coat-adorned gentleman was

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