Chiltern Firehouse
Excitingly, we can now offer rooms at the UK’s hippest hotel – Chiltern Firehouse. Designed to feel like your home away from home (albeit…
The Newt in Somerset
Another year, another new hotel opening. But not just any hotel. This secret project from the owners of the delectable Babylonstoren in Cape Town,…
Stoke Park
You might wonder why you recognise Stoke Park when you arrive up the tree-lined driveway. We can thank James Bond and Bridget Jones for…
Heckfield Place
It’s only been a casual 10-years in the making and 6 years in development. Heckfield Place is surely one of the most anticipated hotel openings…
Thyme
Located in the picturesque village of Southrop, Thyme is a beautiful country retreat with a passion for the seasons, produce and comfort in style….
Beaverbrook
Set within 400 acres of beautiful, privately owned Surrey countryside, Beaverbrook is one hell of a country-house hotel. This eccentric property was once home…
The Painswick
Bagging the recent accolade of The Sunday Times ‘Hotel of the Year’ in 2016 is no mean feat and the Painswick has much to…
The Beaumont
Imagine an oasis of calm, a mere stone’s throw from the frantic pace of Oxford Street, and you have likely found your way to…
Dalloway Terrace
Set in the heart of historic Bloomsbury, Dalloway Terrace really comes up trumps in all weathers what with their heated terrace in winter and…
The Dean Dublin
If you like the style of Soho House and crave its eclectic comfort on leisure stays, you’ll love staying in The Dean Dublin when…
Haymarket Hotel
A mere stone’s throw from London’s theatre district and ideally located for Mayfair and the nearby tourist attractions of Trafalgar Square, the Haymarket Hotel…
Blakes Hotel
With its enviable Chelsea location, design-led interiors and the Matthew Williamson courtyard garden out the back, it’s no wonder that the re-designed Blakes has returned with top…
Madison
It might be a tourist mecca boasting vistas over St Paul’s and the City of London but, time it right, and you’ll be surprised by…
Hawksmoor Seven Dials
Tucked away from the bustling masses in Covent Garden, the locals breathed a sigh of relief when Hawksmoor chose to open one of their outposts…
7 Tales
Trying to recreate ‘the night-time atmosphere of Tokyo’ in the heart of London is no easy feat. For one, we don’t have quite the…
Prestonfield
If you were to dream up what one would expect from a country house Scottish hotel, your imagination wouldn’t stray far from what Prestonfield…
21212 Restaurant with Rooms
Since opening their restaurant in 2009, Paul Kitching and his partner Katie have made waves on the Scottish food scene, being awarded (and keeping…
Restaurant Sat Bains with Rooms
Sat Bains has certainly put Nottingham on the map with his two star Michelin starred Restaurant Sat Bains with Rooms. Regularly mentioned as one…
Ham Yard Hotel
It’s hard to believe that this little oasis of greenery sits atop one of London’s buzzy nightspots in the heart of fashionable Soho. So…
Dorset Square Hotel
We know just the ticket when in Marylebone and you’re in need of a relaxing haven after all that shopping and exploring. Dorset Square…
Calcot Manor
Calcot Manor has it all. With an envious Cotswold location, a glamorous spa complete with a whopping indoor pool and family-friendly activities, it’s one…
Union Street Cafe
The big prices reflect the big name and what with Gordon Ramsay’s group being behind Union Street Café, it’s hardly surprising that the prices…
Hotel du Vin Brighton
Oh, we do like to be beside the seaside which is why Hotel du Vin Brighton comes up trumps when in need of an…
Pharmacy 2
We are delighted to welcome Pharmacy 2 Restaurant to the Lambeth area. The original Pharmacy was set up by PR guru Matthew Freud and…
Raas Jodhpur
Situated in the heart of Jodhpur with stunning views of the Fort, Raas Jodhpur is the ultra-chic recently restored hotel sitting in a bowl…
Hacienda de San Rafael
Handily the sunniest capital in Europe, Seville is a fantastic choice for a weekend break, a mere 3 hour flight from London. Flying…
Lyle’s London
Imagine the finest of dining in the most relaxed environment. Trust good old East London to make one feel at home when you’re donning…
Taberna do Mercado
When all the top chefs in London (Tom Aikens, Claude Bosi and Angela Hartnett) all name Taberna do Mercado as their favourite London restaurant…
Oriole Bar
Oriole Bar was opened by the same team behind the famed Nightjar in November 2015 bringing some rather exclusive cocktail combinations to us Londoners’ lips in…
Hoppers
With the hotly anticipated opening of Hoppers comes with it the tastes and smells of Sri Lanka slap-bang in the heart of Soho from the…
Ivy Kensington Brasserie
The Ivy Kensington Brasserie opened in December 2015 offering all-day dining and a long cocktail list a mere stone’s throw from Kensington Palace and…
The German Gymnasium
Big up to the guys behind Bluebird and Quaglino’s who have bought their ever expanding glamorous empire to the heart of Kings Cross with…
Gotto
Unsurprisingly, it’s gone all ‘industrial’ over East but they are rather foodie forward in this neck of the woods. With its enviable canal side location,…
Polpo Smithfield
The brainchild of Russell Norman, of ‘No Reservations’ and small plate fame brings laid-back, delicious food to Polpo Smithfield, Polpo’s East London outpost with handily speedy…
Hawksmoor Spitalfields
Tracking down ‘London’s Best Bars’ is tricky when all the watering holes have modestly given themselves the title to stand out from the crowd…
The Summerhouse
The Summerhouse is one of our favourite spots in London to while an afternoon, whatever the weather. With enviable canal-side views, the staff couldn’t…
Number Sixteen
Number Sixteen is surely one of the most luxurious ‘home away from home’ hotels in all the land situated on an enviably pretty square…
Black Moon
We’re not sure if anywhere else can beat the pure sex appeal of Black Moon, a stunning 1 bedroom apartment with views over St…
Forge
You’d expect the City to feature rather bland watering holes designed to fit into its surroundings but Forge is a little off the wall…
Zelman Meats
We shed a tear when we heard that Rex & Mariano, the master small plate fish restaurant in Soho’s centre, had been closed down…
The Ivy Chelsea Garden
The glorious site of The Ivy’s Chelsea Garden was a former hotspot for Chelsea teenagers to generally waft about and order curly fries. It’s…
Sky Garden
Housed in the glass dome of 20 Fenchurch Street the Sky Garden has been making waves since its opening in January 2015. The danger…
Limewood Hotel
You can’t go wrong fusing a restored country house hotel, Angela Hartnett’s cooking and a deliciously accommodating spa. Limewood may be trying to tick…
Dormy House
Welcome to what surely is one of the most inviting spas we ever did see. No wonder then that Dormy House wins all the…
Hawksmoor
Noted to be one of the finest steak restaurants in London it’s no wonder the Hawksmoor sites have been popping up like daisy’s all…
The Elgin
From the interiors to the food, everything at The Elgin is top notch. Firstly, you can expect the food to take centre stage; labneh with…
The Old Coastguard
Having transformed the Welsh countryside with their renowned Felin Fach Griffin, Charles & Tom turned their attentions to the Cornish coast opening The Old…
Chewton Glen
This hotel comes with a serious side helping of sleek but amazingly they welcome families without a hint of stuffy hotel syndrome. Set amongst…
Hotel du Vin Henley
You’d think it would all be straw boaters and culottes in Henley but do not fear the rowing culture of this beautiful Thames-side town….
The Star Inn
Well worth the battle with the M1, the Star at Harome is an eccentric little number brimming with character and individuality. The 9-bedrooms all…
Bedruthan Hotel and Spa
It may seem that the hotel is intent on showing you the full Play-doh colour chart in full force but don’t let the slightly…
The Clove Club
Head to this lively East End hangout to sample the best margaritas in town (blackcurrant, watermelon and sea salt gives an insight into why…
Orrery Terrace
We’d prefer to keep this sunspot a secret but feel to share it with you is only fair. Keeping the ‘no reservations’ rule going…
Duck and Waffle
If the views over the London skyline at Duck & Waflle weren’t enough for you to visit then we’d hope the wasabi, apple and…
8 Hoxton Square
The irony of East London is now lost on itself finding achingly-cool hipster hangouts on every street corner. However 8 Hoxton Square has outdone…
The Gun
Perched on the banks of the River Thames, The Gun is an 18th century pub firm favourite for stunning views and jolly good ales. But…
214 Bermondsey
Whether you’re on the way home or falling out of Antico upstairs, 214 Bermondsey keeps it simple with gin classics. With a stripped-back, oh-so-trendy…
Merchants Tavern
Merchants Tavern is our little piece of heaven in the ‘no reservation’ surroundings of Shoreditch. Angela Hartnett always offers up beautifully crafted dished but…
Roast
To feel like a fully-fledged foodie, there is no better location than Borough Market. Situated slap-bang in the authentic heart of gastronomy, Roast is…
Fera at Claridges
They’ve lured Simon Rogan from his Cumbrian outpost L’Enclume to open Fera at Claridges in the heart of Mayfair and oh how thankful we are. Selfishly…
The Ledbury
Brett Graham stamped his mark on Notting Hill when he opened The Ledbury leaving the surrounding restaurants quivering in its wake. Even with the…
Hixter
With the delectable Mark’s bar tempting you downstairs after supper, Hixter is Mark Hix’s second landmark ‘chicken and steak’ restaurant. Amazing what works with…
Hoxton Grill
Head East for the chicest eaterie this side of the City: the Hoxton Grill gives an air of New York hotel lobby when you…
Koffman’s at The Berkeley
Koffmans’ at The Berkeley is quite a world away from the hustle and bustle from the busy road outside. Step into the sophisticated muted…
The Permit Room
Another day, another prohibition bar. At least The Permit Room is relevant in reference to the continuing ban on liquor in Bombay since 1949….
Chiltern Firehouse
With the Chateau Marmont under his belt, it’s no wonder that André Balazs turned his attentions to British gastronomy for his next challenge. Welcome…
The Punch Room
It may be a Marriott but banish those thoughts of chain hotels. The London EDITION launched itself on London with much aplomb in late 2013….
The Whip
The Whip is in the heart of Mayfair and celebrates all things equine – what’s not to love? This speakeasy style bar is hidden above…
The Seaside Boarding House
Lyme Bay is one of the most beautiful vistas on our shoreline. Imagine our excitement when we learnt the team who’d created the achingly…
The Victoria at Holkham
Good old Norfolk has it all. No need to fear that Friday night drive to the Moors as it’ll be well worth it when…
Barnsley House
Some spa hotels can be all black lacquer and hard edges or instead offer up the dreaded Laura Ashley curtains – neither help for…
Gainsborough Bath Spa
What a coup with The Gainsborough Bath Spa securing the first exclusive access to Bath’s natural heated thermal spa sitting just underneath their feet….
Babington House
Mingle with the stars at Soho House’s Somerset retreat Babington House. This is country house chic at its best with its unique ‘urban luxury’…
Idle Rocks Hotel
With a dreamy coastal outlook on the Cornish coastline you’d think that would be reason enough to battle the M4 and head to the…
Hotel Endsleigh
Hotel Endsleigh gives a whole new meaning to the word romance. The gardens were designed over 200 years ago so expect to stumble upon…
The Walnut Tree
Shaun Hill turns everything he touches to gold gaining a Michelin star at Gidleigh Park to then turn focus to the Welsh valleys. Of…
Hotel Tresanton
Growing up in the Forte household, it’s no wonder Olga Polizzi learnt how to create a wondrous masterpiece on the Cornish coast. Hotel Tresanton…
Titchwell Manor
The North Norfolk coast is well worth a visit. Not only are the coastal walks just the ticket to clear the City cobwebs away…
Grain Store
For those edgier restaurants cropping up in the last year we now expect to see some brickwork, lead piping and hopefully an exposed bulb…
Cafe Murano
Angela Hartnett has done it again with Café Murano. Spectacularly simple, the Italian-inspired menu takes you back to long lunches in Siena where deadlines are…
Montgomery Place
Head to this Notting Hill hotspot for all things you’d expect from a good local bar. Lima sours and surely the finest passonfruit concoctions…
Mark’s Bar Soho
With furniture from Dunhill, stupendous cocktails and bar snacks courtesy of Mark Hix you’d think you might never get in. But with a no…
Sweetings Fish Restaurant
Don’t expect to see many un-suited diners at this City institution. Sweetings fish restaurant has been serving up pinstriped favourites for over 100 years…
Mr Fogg’s
Mr Fogg’s attracts the Mayfair massiv who can’t get into Little House. It’s old school and well-heeled (it reminds you to come suitably attired…
The Blind Pig
This is the upstairs bar of Jason Atherton’s acclaimed Pollen Street Social sister restaurant, the Social Eating House. The Blind Pig to those in…
The Artesian
Drinking in the ‘World’s Best Bar’ doesn’t come cheap. But The Artesian is well worth the extra bob to enjoy the classics of a…
The Whistling Shop
The Whistling Shop challenges our senses on all levels, set up by the revolutionary Fluid Movement team, they’ve brought a whole new drinking experience to…
Le Gavroche
We are delighted that Albert Roux passed his culinary knowledge onto his son, Michel Jr. Having opened Le Gavroche in 1967 with his brother Michel,…
The Boundary
Sir Terence (AKA Conran) converted The Boundary’s Victorian Shoreditch warehouse to the closest thing we’ve found to New-Yorker chic on our humble Isle. East London…
Berners Tavern at The London EDITION
Berners Tavern at the London EDITION hotel has certainly made its mark with A-listers flocking to make it one of the best people watching venue…
Tanner & Co
Head to Bermondsey Street for guaranteed fun amidst some of London Town’s best watering holes. Tanner & Co also delivers with great pies and…
Burger & Lobster
Mayfair location, open to all and it does exactly what it says on the tin. Great for those indecisive types, your options of burger,…
1 Lombard Street
In a building as impressive as this it’s no wonder 1 Lombard Street pulls no punches. Catering for City boys Monday-Friday it shuts up…
Wild Honey
It doesn’t look like much from outside but Wild Honey is deceptive in that way. Maybe they don’t want everyone to cotton onto what’s…
La Bodega Negra
Mexican streetfood and tequila by the bucketload. What’s not to love? This secret Soho hideaway is the perfect den for illicit trysts, dirty nights…
Bob Bob Ricard
Head to Bob Bob Ricard and feel like the pimpest Russian around. Any restaurant menu staring with gold vodka, caviar and oysters ensures a…
Roka
You’re going to have to look Soho-savvy to fit in here but don your best ‘media’ outfit and head to Roka for a seriously…
Cambio de Tercio
Nestled in a Chelsea jetset drinking haven, this Brompton Road restaurant is a lot livelier than it lets on. Known for out-of-this-world tapas, they’ve…
Pollen Street Social
Jason Atherton – of Maze fame – opened Pollen Street Social with deserved aplomb back in 2011 and continues to impress with his simple…
Belvedere
This is a setting to write home about settled in the heart of Holland Park the Belvedere is a whole lot of special. There…
Clos Maggiore
The restaurant guide Harden’s recently named Clos Maggiore London’s ‘Most Romantic Restaurant’. The place oozes romance (we challenge anyone not to leave a little…
The Grazing Goat
Stepping into what feels like a luxury countryside retreat, the Georgian town house The Grazing Goat, offers a high calibre meal in the heart…
The Alma
Not for the faint-hearted, you can smell the testosterone-fuelled, rugby-playing pheromones from a mile away The Alma. But Wandsworth residents are rather polite which…
The George & Vulture
An old man boozer within walking distance from the City. That serves pizza. And shows the rugby. What’s not to love? Teaming up with…
The Hinds Head
It’s worth hopping in the car to pay a visit to The Hind’s Head. This Michelin-starred pub doesn’t mean that Heston meets you at the door with…
The Walmer Castle
Having recently been renovated from its Thai roots (nope, us neither) means this formerly confusing pub becomes an institution once again. This is the…
The Oak
Hang with the cool kids and head to this West London institution. The Oak has decor to impress with an upstairs bar perfect for…
The Ginger Dog
Who doesn’t like a trip to the seaside? The Ginger Dog is a must-see with the Gingerman group having transformed the East Sussex coastline…
The Marksman Pub
A hop, skip and a jump from the City, the Marksman is an East End boozer offering old style charm and a warm and fuzzy…
Flat Iron Steak
No-nonsense steak is surely what every man really wants to order with this Soho restaurant fast becoming an institution (if you can get in…
Hereford Road
Serious, robust food. I couldn’t have put it better myself. Hereford Road is a man’s dream menu (roast quail, pork pies and ox liver…
Medlar
It is quite unbelievable that Medlar only opened in Chelsea in 2012 and was the owners’ first venture in the restaurant world. With a pedigree…
The Thomas Cubitt Pub Belgravia
Take them all upmarket and head to local Belgravia favourite, the Thomas Cubitt. Pub in Belgravia. Named after one of London’s most famous master…
The Pig Hotel
The only problem I have with The Pig Hotel is that their £300 starting rate doesn’t even throw in breakfast so you’ll need to…
The Wild Rabbit
Imagine Daylesford Organic doing overnight stays. Well they do. So pack your bags and head off to Lady Bamford’s vision of gastropub extraordinaire at…
Feathered Nest Country Inn
A Cotswold classic, The Feathered Nest Country Inn is one of our favourites. With all the appropriate labels – ‘Best Pub of the Year…
The Scarlet Hotel
If you’re ever in doubt of where to go, we’d recommend heading to Cornwall. We’d rather spend our Summer holidays there rather than heading…
Salcombe Harbour Hotel
With sea views to chew your own arm off for and a luxury spa, Salcombe Harbour Hotel has it all. It’s a safe bet for…
The Commander
You could be lazy and take your parents to Côte. But the last time I went I had 3 children attached to my ankle…
Phene
The key to visiting the Phene in London’s fashionable Chelsea is to picking a midweek night and settling into the ‘urban escape’ that is…
Molé Taco Bar
Molé Taco Bar may seem like a punchy choice: tequila is not always the most sensible way to start a date. But it works for…
Balthazar
Balthazar has been a New York favourite for foodies and celebs since 1997. They’ve now introduced their chic all-day brasserie experience to the heart…
Riding House Cafe
Small plate sharing menus are all the rage. The Riding House Café do this better than anyone else. Sadly service could be improved (I…
The Electric
The Electric is a classic Notting Hill institution setting itself apart as the ultimate in date venues. Whether you head to the Electric Cinema…
Charlotte Street Hotel
Charlotte Street Hotel has a real charm to it offering relaxed luxury in spades. Kit Kemp decorates the Firmdale hotels with her eclectic, sumptuous fabrics…
Dean Street Townhouse
Slick and sophisticated, Dean Street Townhouse is a bar that doesn’t mess around. Cosy back into their plush armchairs with a seriously good cocktail….
