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…
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…
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…
Artist Residence Oxford
A unique country pub with a bohemian and arty vibe has opened in Oxfordshire. This new venture from Artist Residence offers gorgeous quirky rooms,…
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…
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…
Hawksmoor Seven Dials
Tucked away from the bustling masses in Covent Garden, the locals breathed a sigh of relief when Hawksmoor chose to open one of their outposts…
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…
Dorset Square Hotel
We know just the ticket when in Marylebone and you’re in need of a relaxing haven after all that shopping and exploring. Dorset Square…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 Spaniards Inn
Any pub that gives HP sauce a starring role on its menu gets our vote which more than ‘cuts the mustard’ (oh yes, we…
The Swimmer at The Grafton
Finding oneself near the gritter side of Islington you’d be foolish to think you’re out of ideas for nice pubs once past the comfort…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Wellington Arms
It’s worth the drive to wind up at The Wellington Arms – this little corner of Hampshire heaven. Jason and Simon have finished it…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Sweetings Fish Restaurant
Don’t expect to see many un-suited diners at this City institution. Sweetings fish restaurant has been serving up pinstriped favourites for over 100 years…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
