Ever since Guinness started limiting supply of their creamy stout to London pubs to avoid a shortage before Christmas, there's been panic amongst its legions of fans. There was even a heist of 400 kegs a week ago in the Midlands. If your own local is restricting access, we've done some digging to bring you more creative ways to enjoy the black stuff in this time of need.
In a slow roast at William IV
Islington - 7 Shepherdess Walk, London N1 7QE
The 48-hour Guinness-glazed beef short rib at The William IV's newly opened upstairs dining room is a thing of beauty. Slow-cooked for two days before being glazed with Guinness, it's so tender it could be eaten with a spoon.
On a toastie at The Brave
Islington - 340-342 Essex Rd, London N1 3PB
James Cochran's new Islington pub has all manner of gorgeous bar snacks on offer. But the one you'll want to try if you're missing out on your usual pint is the cheese and Guinness-topped toastie.
As a gravy on mash at Pearly Queen
Shoreditch - 44 Commercial Street, London E1 6LT
Grace Dent gave the mash at East London seafood spot Pearly Queen a shout-out for its amazing Guinness gravy " in which the slightly bitter, black jus dances enticingly around silky pommes puree". Made with Guinness and seaweed, it's the perfect potato topper.
Inside a suet pudding at The Devonshire
Soho - 17 Denman St, London W1D 7HW
It doesn't look like London's most famous Guinness pub is running out any time soon, but just in case you can always enjoy their amazing suet pudding made with beef cheek and Guinness in the restaurant upstairs.
Paired in a pie at The Guinea
Mayfair - 30 Bruton Pl, London W1J 6NL
Pies have long been a major selling point at this Mayfair pub and this classic Beef, Guinness and oyster pie comes topped with a fried oyster as an added bonus.
In the bread at Cafe Cecilia
Hackney - 32 Andrews Rd, London E8 4FX
Chef Max Rocha's amazing homemade Guinness bread is served toasted with jam at breakfast, with smoked mackerel pate at lunch or in ice cream form for dessert. You can also find the recipe in their new cookbook.
In cake form at Tarn Bakery
Archway/Highgate - 83 Hazellville Rd, London N19 3NB
The Guinness cake is already one of the must-try items at this newish North London bakery. Made with Pump Street chocolate, a citrus sponge and Guinness caramel it's a dense, chocolatey dream of a cake.
As a dessert sando at Tonkotsu
Across London
Once you've finished slurping your ramen at Tonkotsu your sweet tooth might demand a dessert. Luckily there are two ice cream sandwiches on offer from Happy Endings including this chocolate & Miso Salted Caramel in Guinness chocolate cake.
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