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…

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…

Ida Restaurant

Ida is one of our favourite neighbourhood spots for a delicious meal out with friends. Located in trendy Queens Park, Ida Restaurant is run…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Old Brewery

For the naval buffs amongst you (we’re looking at you Dad), steer them down the river towards The Old Brewery in Greenwich, a much…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Fairyhill

The award-winning restaurant is reason alone to head straight to the country house hotel Fairyhill. In the heart of  West Glamorgan but with the stunning…

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…

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…

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…

The Samling

You can take your pick from most of its 67 acres to breathe in their stunning views over Lake Windermere. Adding a Michelin star…

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…

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 Hoste Arms

You’ll know why the Hoste Arms is a local institution when you arrive. It’s everything a coastal pub should be. Goodness me, it makes…

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 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 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….

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

10 Greek Street

You might feel like a sardine once seated at this Soho favourite but don’t let that put you off. 10 Greek Street favours the…

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…

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 Imperial

The Imperial has seen many an owner try and re-jig this part of Chelsea avoiding the stomping footfall of the Chelsea fans.  Where others…

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…

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…

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….

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…

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…

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…

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…

Swinton Park

With 200 acres of parkland to explore Swinton Park certainly works up an appetite. Which is rather handy seeing that it’s kitchen garden spans…

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…

NOPI

Yotam Ottolenghi holds the key to all of our hearts. If you don’t know him yet be prepared to move heaven and high water…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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 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 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…

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…