Itineraries

Rules Restaurant

This is old school dining. In fact, it’s the oldest dining in London. Rules has been catering for London’s finest since 1798 and you’ll…

The Zetter Townhouse

Arguably coming into its own in the winter months, the award-winning cocktail lounge at The Zetter Townhouse in trendy Clerkenwell offers up imaginative, bespoke…

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…

Ace Hotel Lobby Bar

The staff may dress better than your date but please forgive them. You’re in Shoreditch. Everyone is trendier than you. Putting ego aside, a…

Upstairs at Nancy’s

For those who don’t like too many choices in their life we have the perfect place for you as this little hideaway only serves…

Evans & Peel

Hidden off an unassuming side street on Earl’s Court Road you’d be forgiven for thinking you’ve got the wrong address. But once you get…

The Gilbert Scott

The Gilbert Scott is a great romantic stop gap if you’re whisking your loved one to Paris as it’s right by St Pancras Station. If…

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…

Barrio East

Imagine the cast of Mad Men and some illicit recreational drug use and you could just about dream up the interiors of Barrio East….

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…

Simmons Bar

Imaginative is certainly a word that can be associated with Simmons Bar. With sites now across London – Kings Cross, Camden, Soho, Shoreditch and…

White Lyan

This is a bar that is known for its forward thinking. Ryan Chetiyawardana is heralded as the new face of cocktails; this renowned tipple…

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,…

Wright Brothers

Wright Brothers’ have this libido fuelling oyster house in Spitalfields Market being sure to make any evening a good one. Start with £5 oyster shooters and…

Stories on Broadway

From the creators of Queen of Hoxton and the infamous Book Club, Stories invites a hybrid of creative types to drink and dance the…

Ceviche

How to get those juices flowing? Raw fish innit? Sadly no oysters on the menu at Ceviche but you won’t be disappointed with seabass…

The Boundary

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…

The Wolseley

You’d think the hustle and bustle of The Wolseley would be anything but romantic. But we challenge you to not feel slightly wistful in…

Wright Brothers Kensington

We could always rely on good food and a frisson of romance at Kensington’s La Bouchée. Since it closed the South Kensington area didn’t appeal as…

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…

Ape and Bird

Don’t be fooled by the Ape and Bird public house label. From the outside it looks like a fairly mediocre pub in the middle…

Tom’s Kitchen

Chelsea Village is a failsafe address for a ladies-wot-lunch destination following a cardio morning maxing out the credit card on the Kings Road. So…

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,…

Dirty Bones

This place has created a bit of stir for us Londoners. Settling in for a night of hot dogs and triple cooked chips may…

The Shed Restaurant

The Shed is authentic with a capital A. Run by West Sussex foragers extraordinaire, this brother team source locally produced seasonal dishes that means…

Otto’s

Simon Hopkinson named Otto’s his favourite restaurant so we knew this would be our new French love. The decor may look like your Nan…

Chicken Shop

Your eyes don’t deceive you. The food at Chicken Shop really does start at £4.50 for a quarter of a plump, succulent chicken. Their…

Pizza East

You could head to any one of the Pizza East’s frequenting our daydreams but we choose to frequent Shoreditch High Street. Housed in the…

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…

Shaka Zulu

Shake it up in North London and head to Shaka Zulu showing South Africa in all its glory. Bring your A-game to order the…

Fischer’s

You may not expect a trip out to a Viennese café will have you running out the door ready to pounce on that reservation….

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…

Gymkhana

You may have heard about Gymkhana – a ripple of excitement has buzzed amongst the foodies for a while now reminding us of our…

Marianne

With a Masterchef pedigree Marianne has set up a little slice of foodie heaven in the heart of Notting Hill. Having cut her teeth…

Upstairs At The Ten Bells

Hang with the cool kids in this intriguing restaurant in the heart of Spitalfields. Upstairs at The Ten Bells is where the young, inventive…

Restaurant Story

Tom Sellers continues to wow the crowds clammering to get into his ground-breaking Restaurant Story in London Bridge. The dishes are inspired by Tom’s…

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 Water Poet

We realise our ‘alternative’ pubs have a recurring theme of being situated in East London rather than South of the river. Good on those crazy…

The Antelope

An enduring, characterful pub in the heart of Chelsea seems unlikely. We don’t all want to drink in a Farrow & Ball showroom and…

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 Builder’s Arms

Always full of eclectic types, we love the Builder’s Arms for its bountiful drinking surface area. This means that you can order your pint,…

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 Queen’s Arms

Those elusive London mews are a guaranteed hideaway for those of you desperate to escape the tourist routes and have our own British form…

The Bull’s Head

Make like Mr Toad and head for the river. Nothing beats The Bull’s Head whether its a cold, dank day or the sun is…

The Hillgate

A short walk from Notting Hill Gate lies this charming gastropub delight. With a welcoming air (we like anyone who lets a jack russell…

The Pig’s Ear

The Pig’s Ear is known for its cosy interior and seriously impressive menu that’s heavy on the game influences means you settle in with…

The Duke of Cumberland

Much as we don’t want to tell you about this gastonomic gem we can no longer keep it to ourselves. Turning up on horseback…

The Pot Kiln

If there’s no room at Heston’s you can keep driving as you’ll stumble across this great offering from passionate TV game cook Mike Robinson….

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 Harwood Arms

Combining culinary whizzkids from the Pot Kiln in Berkshire and the Ledbury was always going to produce something pretty special. Fulham residents lucked out…

The Mall Tavern

One for the boys, the Mall Tavern serves up hearty dishes so it’s always worth taking a healthy appetite or a penchance for over-eating….

Parlour

We’re talking business when you can start with a popcorn-infused old-fashioned. Parlour holds the key to our heart with their cocktail menu but you’ll…

Queen of Hoxton

Tick your daily cultural dosage in one fail swoop by booking into the Queen of Hoxton. What with it being a gallery, club and…

The Cow

The joy of The Cow is that it does exactly what it says on the tin. Having the foresight to keep their menu short…

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 Westbourne

Frequented by well-heeled West London types, luckily The Westbourne comes with a hearty dose of jovial staff and a warm welcome. Situated in 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 Royal Oak

The Michelin-starred Royal Oak offers one of the most beautiful settings to while away a sunny afternoon enjoying delicious British food. The Scotch egg would…

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…

Riva

Regularly cited as every great food critics favourite restaurant, Riva has some serious backing behind it. When you have AA Gill and Gordon Ramsey’s…

The Five Fields

The Five Fields is perfect for a special occasion with a dreamy menu, we’d head for the tasting menu at only £75 boasting beautifully…

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…

East Hill

Known to be one of the best pubs in Wandsworth, the East Hill is everything a country pub should be with its leather interiors,…

The Orange

The Orange in Pimlico should be your first port of call when the parents are up in town. Set in the chocolate-box surroundings of…

Windsor Castle

This is the worst-kept secret in West London. Head to where the locals drink, as you should do in any City, and pull up…

Spuntino

Don’t be put off by the lack of website, telephone and generally far too cool for school exterior. Spuntino is the sister restaurant of…

The Pear Tree

I’m almost averse to letting you in on this little secret. The archetypal old man boozer gone posh, the Pear Tree is the kind…

L’Enclume

Simon Rogan is one of our finest wizards seen whipping up puddings that looked like dust but wowed Pru Leith on the Great British…

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 Gunton Arms

North Norfolk has ‘for all men’ on its label. Surely the main reason to head to The Gunton Arms is the menu all hulking…

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…

The Devonshire Arms

Mention you’re going to The Devonshire Arms and you can drop in that your hosts are to be the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. Add…

Punch Bowl Inn

You can leave her copy of House & Garden at home when visiting The Punch Bowl Inn. The Farrow & Ball paintwork, twin rolltop…

The Village Pub

Avoid those swanky Gloucestershire hotels with price tags to shock and head for the Village Pub in Barnsley. Foodie gems are ten-a-penny in this…

Felin Fach Griffin

The Felin Fach Griffin has opened their arms to guests for over 12 years. You have got to be doing something seriously right to…

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 Bull at Ditchling

The Bull  at Ditchling is one to ditch the iPhone (sorry, we couldn’t resist) and settle into the leather sofa by the fire whiling…

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…

Coworth Park

Set in 240 acres of prized parkland amidst Windsor’s Great Park, Coworth Park is big and bold. Part of the Dorchester Collection it sits…

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…

The Spencer Arms

The Spencer Arms is found on the way to Barnes but you can take a walk and you can jolly well earn that lunch….

The Avalon

The Avalon is one of those rare Clapham gems that offers a great boozer but also a rather inviting menu. Much as we love…

The Crooked Billet

The Crooked Billet is a real destination for any food lover. Henley in itself is a great little day trip, within easy reach of…

The Havelock Tavern

Good pub grub in the rather sophisticated surroundings of The Havelock Tavern has meant this down-to-earth pub in the heart of Brook Green has…

The Albion

North London knows how to do good pubs and they don’t disappoint with their much loved Albion. It’s easy to stumble upon endless watering…

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…

The Rum Kitchen

Notting Hill has a problem. It tends to shut down by 10pm leaving nights falling flat. Finally we have the Rum Kitchen. A late…

Ninety Eight Bar

Once at Nighty Eight Bar & Lounge on Curtain Road, head down the winding staircase and you’re faced with a confused hybrid of bar…

Dalston Roof Park

Dalston Roof Park is desribed as an “Urban outdoor oasis”. How very edgy. If in East London then head here for an eclectic mix…

Polpo

Going to the theatre used to mean rushed suppers choosing the simplest fare on the menu whilst counting down the minutes to curtains up….

Colbert

Colbert has quite the prime location in London’s fashionable Chelsea. Urban legend has it that the freeholder of this prime  real estate walked into…

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…

La Poule au Pot

The eponymous Chelsea landmark La Poule au Pot offers long drawn-out lunches watching the Sloanes battle their shopping bags home from their weekly shopping…

Ronnie Scotts

Ronnie Scotts is a London staple for hosting the finest jazz since 1959. It doesn’t matter if you’re a fan of Dave Mathews or…

The Engineer

A favourite for the Primrose Hill locals, The Engineer is a hearty reliable venue for a great Sunday lunch with the parents. Open for…

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….