Travel Trends and New Hotels for 2023
New destinations, beautiful landscapes and sustainable travel rule in the year of 2023. This year, we are seeing travellers wanting adventurous, off-the-beaten-track getaways or…
Tresco Sea Garden Cottages
If it’s good enough for Prince William and his brood, it’s surely going to be good enough for the rest of us mere mortals….
Whippet Inn
The Whippet Inn is one of those bars and restaurants that’s worth tracking down. It reminds us of long weekends in the country estate, tucked…
NT’s Cocktail Bar
With a new home in Broadway Market, NT’s Cocktail bar is situated in the former Platform Bar. This opening has been welcomed with open arms from…
The Wheatsheaf Combe Hay
It doesn’t get more charming than this. The Wheatsheaf Combe Hay is tucked away in surrounding Bath countryside, a mere hop, skip and a…
Artist Residence London
A mere stone’s throw from Victoria, Artist Residence is a rare gem of offering boutique accommodation whilst still having great transport links. Whether you’re returning…
Snaps + Rye
Nestled on the edge of Notting Hill, Snaps + Rye is one of our favourite weekend haunts. Sitting without fanfare on the glorious Golborne…
Opium
Tucked away from the bustle of Chinatown in London’s Soho is the unassuming but dangerously sexy Opium bar. You may need night vision giggles…
Black Axe Mangal
Black Axe Mangal is another pop-up restaurant done good. It never popped down having proved so popular with Lee Tiernan’s take on Turkish fare,…
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…
Rochelle’s Canteen
Rochelle’s Canteen is hidden away in an old schoolyard, behind a high brick wall that was once a former bike shed, a hidden gem that…
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…
Camden’s Daughter
Camden’s Daughter seems intent on bringing waistlines back. Now, that’s our kind of place. We fully approve of the fast food movement that swept…
The Palomar
Never has a restaurant caused quite such a stir when the Palomar opened in the heart of Soho in the summer of 2014 and…
Netil 360
Formerly a pop-up rooftop bar hanging with the trend-setters of Hackney, Netil 360 will be closed in October 2015 for two months to be…
Smoking Goat
Wowing us with inventive and fresh Thai dishes this summer, Smoking Goat Soho has been brought to life by the imaginative friend of Nahm…
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,…
Kurobuta
When dining in a Chelsea postcode you can usually expect a large bill to come with it and Kurobuta doesn’t disappoint in this respect….
Som Saa
It was the coffee experts Climpson & Sons who initially decided to transform their railway arch Roastery location into foodie hotspot Som Saa for…
Shackfuyu
Another of those ‘pop ups’ that never quite ‘popped down’ due to huge demand for Shackfuyu and their exciting, vibrant menu in the heart…
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…
The Nightjar
Don’t worry, we’ve found it. The sexiest cocktails in town. Recommended by Sienna Miller no less, you know you’re in fine company when you…
108 Garage
We almost gave up when trying to locate the mysteriously elusive 108 Garage. Found in the less charming end of Portobello Road, this former garage…
The Ram Inn
This definitely has the location on its side. A stone’s throw from Glyndebourne you could also cycle to your hearts content across the rolling…
Osea Island
For the ultimate party and/or getaway, time your arrival with the 4 hour window that accesses the causeway to the Essex retreat that is…
The Ace Hotel
One for the boys, the Ace Hotel may see you desperately search your wardrobe for your East London attire. If he has lost his…
Peg & Patriot
If they’re a little harder to impress (not every girl is wowed by a good view and a bucket-sized glass of Chardonnay) then head…
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…
Black Pig with White Pearls
With a name like The Black Pig with White Pearls it hardly conjures up Iberian hams and sherry selections but rest assured this gem is…
Redemption Bar
We are well aware that there are some people who choose not to drown their nights in a large bottle of Sancerre (please however…
Hedone
Causing quite the buzz (and for good reason), Hedone has already secured the Michelin star pat-on-the-back. Yes, Mikael Jonsson has his kitchens stocked up…
Chop Shop
This is the place to take the old man perfectly situated round the corner from St James’s. The meat is so good you’d be…
Coppa Club
Unrivalled views to the Shard and Tower Bridge in the glorious British sunshine up your street? Then head to Coppa Club for a masterclass in…
Brawn
Championing small, local producers and delivering on boisterous tastes, the Columbia Road restaurant Brawn must be visited at least once. Of course it features…
Smokehouse
Introduce an appealing bad-boy (adorned with tattoos and all) and a love of BBQ and you have a meaty menu to get through. Luckily…
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…
The Bath Arms
The Bath Arms has managed to set itself apart from the crowd with quirky interiors and rather unique bedrooms (Karma Sutra might not be…
HIX Townhouse
Don your bib and prepare for a foodie excursion around some of Dorset’s seafood restaurants, namely Mark Hix’ Oyster and Fish House in Lyme…
Far Rockaway
We’re sorry to have to admit that East London is our port of call for our ‘alternative’ options with good reason. Here they combine…
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…
Gilpin Lake House
Gilpin Lake House is the ultimate spa retreat when holed up in your very private lake house. With a maximum 6 couples at any one time,…
Bivouac
You may be slap-bang in the heart of Druidville but no robes are required. Bivouac is luxury, rustic eco-yurts dotted around Yorkshire woods. The…
The Foxhunter
Head off the beaten track with TV supremo Matt Tebbutt (he of Food Unwrapped and Michelin starred fame). Arriving back 12 years ago to…
Moon Shadow
For a secret little hideaway like no other, the Beachspoke properties have transformed St Ives into a haven of modernist Hobbit-ville. Transforming a fisherman’s…
The Three Chimneys
One of the ‘must see’ destinations if your stomach rules your heart. Listed as one of the top 50 restaurants in the World, The…
The Vault
New York chic finally comes to London. With a prohibition air, The Vault is not easy to find, once you’ve popped your head through…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
Gymkhana
You may have heard about Gymkhana – a ripple of excitement has buzzed amongst the foodies for a while now reminding us of our…
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…
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 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…
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…
Chef’s Table at the Mall Tavern
Avoid the days of toiling in fish pies instead inviting 11 of your closest friends to Notting Hill for the Chef’s Table at the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town
If you’re looking for a date that will add an extra twist then head to Shoreditch and the unique offering that is The Mayor…
