Foxhill Manor

Foxhill Manor is the luxury private house hotel to beat them all. Why, you may ask? Well, the main selling point here is its…

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 Swan Southwold

This luxury seaside retreat boasts two restaurants, 35 rooms and an unbeatable location. If you like beer, the Swan is also for you. Attached…

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…

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….

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…

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…

Goode & Wright

Goode & Wright is not your typical Notting Hill eatery. Tucked away on the iconic Portobello Road, this quaint neighbourhood restaurant sums up all that’s…

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…

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…

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…

Malmaison Belfast

Malmaison has become synonymous with style and comfort, perfectly blending trendy interiors for both business and leisure travellers alike. Malmaison Belfast doesn’t disappoint the swanky…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Spring

It would be fair to say that Skye Gyngell’s CV holds her in high acclaim amongst her peers, so when the former Petersham Nurseries mastermind…

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…

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…

Fanny Nelsons

Bringing a whole new meaning to ‘neighbourhood charm’, Fanny Nelsons knocks it out the park when it comes to a cosy space to sit…

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…

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…

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,…

Bellanger

Bellanger is located smack-bang in the middle of Islington Green. A funny little pocket where the surrounding area promises great things but in fact has an…

ALFS

Situated slap-bang in the middle of the yummy mummy mecca that is Chiswick High Road, ALFS (Angie’s Little Food Shop) unsurprisingly attracts a rather…

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…

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…

Bel and the Dragon

If you ever wonder why long-lost friends deserted the big city we think we found the answer. Stumbling across the glamour that is Odiham’s…

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…

Ladbroke Arms

It’s hard to miss The Ladbroke Arms with its award-winning display of hanging baskets giving the small terrace out front a personality all its…

The Cock and Bottle

When we heard that one of London’s best Sunday roasts was found tucked behind Westbourne Grove we were tempted to keep it to ourselves….

The Waterway

Head to the canal and the Waterway restaurant for a little frisson of romance. You can eat on the terrace in the summer months…

The Cross Keys

The team behind Fulham’s finest, The Sands End and The Brown Cow, have lovingly restored The Cross Keys (a former ‘collars up, pints in’ kind of…

32 Old Town

Surely the most relaxing place to while away a Sunday morning we love No 32 Old Town in Clapham for a super-stylish backdrop for…

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…

Counter Vauxhall

We can finally welcome a destination restaurant under the Vauxhall arches introducing a fusion of French and American dishes in their all-day brasserie. Counter…

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…

The Sands End

Being one of the longest-standing public houses in South West London is no mean feat maintaining their reputation as the locals’ favourite in a…

The Holly Bush

Tucked away up a cobbled side street you’ll find this charming, centuries-old pub a stark contrast to the chi-chi shops a short stroll away…

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…

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…

Wilmington

Conveniently located across from the buzzy Exmouth Market, The Wilmington is the perfect watering hole for the Clerkenwell foodie crowd. Open for brunch, lunch…

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…

Tuddenham Mill

We were slightly screaming out for a boutique hotel in this part of the Suffolk countryside and Tuddenham Mill doesn’t disappoint having been lovingly…

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…

Escape

Oh, we do like to be beside the seaside and what bracing air is better than at Escape B&B on the west coast of…

Bell at Skenfrith

Situated a stone’s throw from Skenfrith (a mecca for avid walkers and foodies), The Bell at Skenfrith was a former 18th century coaching inn…

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…

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…

Bourne & Hollingsworth

Tucked away behind the charming Exmouth Market you’ll find cocktails-a-plenty to be enjoyed under the stunning greenhouse canopy that sits overhead at Bourne & Hollingsworth….

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…

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…

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…

Kitty Fishers

A traditional wood grill in the heart of Mayfair is exactly what this part of London has been crying out for what with all…

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…

The Gallivant

Set up to be more ‘restaurant with rooms’ The Gallivant is suitable for laid-back, lazy weekends with acres of sandy walks in front of…

Tommy Tucker

Wrestle your way to the bar at the Tommy Tucker as word has sadly got out. Fulham now has an edge. With Claude Compton…

Bull & Last

Stumbling in from your exhausting walk on Hampstead Heath, The Bull & Last is the perfect stopgap for much-needed refreshment and R&R. Housed in…

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…

Brown Cow

Housing Fulham’s finest the Brown Cow has even been known to serve a certain Prince. It’s this understated elegance that has kept those fickle…

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…

Texture

We embrace the Scandinavian influences in the UK’s restaurant scene with it being abundantly clear from the stylish Icelander Agnar Sverrisson. Having spent his…

Hand and Flowers

Our favourite chef, Tom Kerridge, has made Marlow quite the destination since his arrival with the Hand and Flowers in 2005 gaining 2 Michelin…

Maggie Jones’s

Maggie Jones’s is a Kensington institution having housed a host of celebrities and long-standing fans for over 40 years. As the sister restaurant of…

Barrafina

Make sure to head to Barrafina as your first port of call when in Soho. Packed to the brim on a daily basis with…

Milk House

Set in the heart of a picturesque Kent village, The Milk House is everything a weekend retreat should be. The rooms are simple, clean…

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 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…

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…

The Five Alls

Having transformed the fortunes of Brook Green, Sebastian & Lana Snow turned their attentions to the hottest rural postcosde. Nestled between Burford and Lechlade-on-Thames,…

Claude’s Kitchen

Now remember a big bill doesn’t always equate to a good time. Hailing from his oh-so-dreamy location at Petersham Nurseries, Claude Compton has brought…

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…

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 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…

The White Horse

Situated on the highlight of Norfolk’s Coastal Path, the White Horse is the perfect base if you’re looking for a weekend exploring. With stunning…

The Lion Inn

Undoubtedly one of the prettiest pubs in the UK, the Lion Inn is a former 15th century coaching inn found in Winchcombe has been…

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…

The Rectory

Driving up to the country estate that is the Rectory, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’ve turned up to a stately home by mistake….

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…

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…

Seven at Brixton

Stripped-back, ice-cool New York chic has hit but it’s really no surprise to find this new addition of Seven at Brixton wedged in-between the…

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…

The Bird in Hand

It may be a little harder to find than some, but the Bird in Hand is one of those pubs that’s worth tracking down. It reminds us…

The Pelton Arms

Don’t be alarmed at the interior of The Pelton Arms which bears an alarming resemblance to our Grandma’s house. Everyone loves a random hotch potch…

The Salusbury

The Salusbury is certainly well worth a visit for the outstanding food alone – regularly named as the favourite ‘gastropub’ of many a foodie –…

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…

The Drapers Arms

You’d be hard pushed to find a more well-heeled pub than the Drapers Arms. Attracting the upmarket Islington residents its a big surprise to…

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…

Little Social

Little Social is the place to be. Jason Atherton has rightfully taken Ramsay’s crown – you’d have thought with endless restaurants popping up under…

Chez Bruce

We don’t often venture South of the river but for old school glamour you can’t go wrong with Chez Bruce. Offering foodie sensations without…

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…

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…

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…

Petersham Nurseries

You couldn’t find a more idyllic spot for lunch than Richmond’s Petersham Nurseries. Lovingly brought to fruition by Skye Gyngell, it is now led…

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 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….

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…

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….

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…

Aqua Shard

You’d be unsurprised to discover that cocktails don’t come cheap in this kind of setting. Looking out on the 31st floor of Aqua Shard, you…

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…

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…

Rosewood

You know how to have the perfect weekend? Hitting Scarfes Bar at the Rosewood. Don’t get in the car and drag her away from…

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’…

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…

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 Drunken Duck Inn

The Drunken Duck has been a Lake District staple for years. Offering stunning rooms alongside the kind of attention to detail that’s hard to…

Askham Hall

Askham Hall is a revelation slickly converting a stately home into a stylish offering in the Lake District having lost none of it’s old…

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…

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…

Hell Bay Hotel

The fact that the Isles of Scilly benefit from their own little microclimate means the British weather becomes but a distant memory. Jump on…

The Swan Inn

Pack your wellies. We’re off to the Cotswolds. The Swan Inn in Swinbrook has featured in Downton Abbey which would be quite enough for…

Andrew Edmunds

Please keep this hidden gem a secret if you can. Its unassuming location in the heart of Soho will have your heart the moment…

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…

Blanchette

This is how French exchange should have been. Never-ending brie and your first taste of a good merlot. Blanchette serves up a new concept…

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…

Foxlow

Follow the smell of the best hunk of steak in town. From the team behind the Hawksmoor, Foxlow focus on well-reared meat that’s cooked…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…