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,…
Grantley Hall
Set to put North Yorkshire on the luxury hotel map, Grantley Hall is one of Yorkshire’s biggest hotel openings for 2019. They are bringing…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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 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 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 Pig and Butcher
Authenic with a capital A, there isn’t a dish on the Pig and Butcher’s menu that can’t be traced back to their authentic roots…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The River Café
Ok, so it’s not cheap but you either hope the parents bring out their credit card or suck it up and treat them. The…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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 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….
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 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…
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…
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,…
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…
Red Lion Freehouse & Troutbeck Guest House
You always know the food is going to be good when the website of your destination seems to advertise an old boozer rather than…
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 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 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 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…
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…
