I don't usually start a hotel write-up beginning from the bathroom. But this time around I am, after stepping into the charming world of Hazlitt's in London's Soho. On walking into our room's large and lofty bathroom I was left pretty speechless on casting my eyes on the loo. There, next to the grand free-standing tub and shower unit, was one of the quirkiest hotel toilets I'd seen in a while. A carved dark wood bench-cum-church pew stood waiting to be investigated. I went over and lifted the lid to find a toilet bowl hidden there. It was accompanied by a discreetly-placed flush handle on...
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Shepherd's Bush is a little manic for my liking, busy roads intermixed with a bizarre spread of shops where you can buy sim cards and hair extensions. But on walking into the area's new four star hotel, the Dorsett, I was transported to a much calmer world. High ceilings, polished floors and dark wood decor were easy on the eye. As was the sweet cart lurking in the corner, with bons bons, jelly beans and rhubarb balls on offer for free. We checked into a suite on the 4th floor of the giant hotel, which used to house a cinema. After weaving our way through the moodly-lit grey corridors we l...
Read more →'I've never actually stayed in a hotel in London,' my friend Alice said to me as we opened the door to our suite at the Conrad London St James Hotel, which recently marked its two year anniversary. Attending a school reunion dinner at the historic East India Club in Mayfair that night, we were ideally situated at the Conrad. We'd barely been in the room for long when a slip arrived under our door informing us that drinks and canapés were going to start in 15 minutes at 5:30pm. All of the suites at the Conrad come with access to the 'executive lounge', located on the first floor of the...
Read more →Thank god its February – alright so thats not the original acronym but we were all thinking it. The sun is shining and sure enough spring is on its way. One new opening that has really brightened up our January is The Scandi-inspired casual dining restaurant, bar & cafe, KuPP located canal-side at Paddington. Bringing a nuance of the Nordics, guests will be able to feast on their brilliant bords (smorgasbords), with beer and cocktails aplenty every Saturday and Sunday. Guests will pay just £30 to enjoy 90 minutes of unlimited smorgasbord refills alongside bottomless Czech Pilsner ...
Read more →Until late porridge was something served up in prison or for strict dieters only, but recently its made a come back. Elevating the oaty goodness (quite literally) Darwin's Brasserie, 36 floors up at Sky Garden, has opened their very own organic porridge bar. Available from 7am Monday Friday and 8am on Saturday,The Porridge Bar will offer organic pinhead porridge made with a choice of water, cow milk, soya milk, rice milk and almond milk. On top of this guest have the choice of complimentary toppings including an array of nuts and seeds piled high on the breakfast bar. Sky high gues...
Read more →The Breakfast Club, London's go-to quirky brunch destination, has just opened in London Bridge. Naturally, we went along to check it out, sample some food and explore the dirty little secret downstairs: Call Me Mr Lucky.
Read more →Red Dog Saloon’s brunch menu is not for the fainthearted (or anyone on a diet!) but it’s the perfect venue to enjoy all the yummiest bits of breakfast with friends.
Read more →The saying goes that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Why then, I ask you, is it so hard to find a decent one in London!? I am eternally searching for the Holy Grail of breakfasts that is the perfect poached egg. Overcooked or under-hollandaised, I was beginning to think it was a hopeless mission.
Read more →The age old saying goes that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Dishoom in Shoreditch certainly seems to have taken this sentiment to heart (with no complaints from me might I add). They’ve teamed up with legendary butcher The Ginger Pig to create the ultimate dish to start the day with: a Bacon Naan Roll with chilli tomato jam and cream cheese.
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