London is where the first Hard Rock Cafe was born in 1971. Now the capital has landed its own hotel to match. Hard Rock Hotel London is located within the former Cumberland Hotel, once a haunt of Diana Ross and Jimi Hendrix. The transformation from what it was to what is now is quite astounding. On walking into the 1,000-room venue you're transported to a kind of Las Vegas-la-la-land of colour, sound and playfulness. The 370-seat restaurant opens out on to the lobby area and the circular central bar looks a bit like a fairground carousel, with rainbow-coloured lights pulsating across the ...
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It's somewhere I've walked by numerous times, but now I know what's lurking inside 30 Portman Square it's somewhere I'd definitely recommend as a more luxurious spot to stay in the city. The rather austere-looking building is home to the five-star Hyatt Regency London The Churchill, named and decorated in honour of the former Prime Minister. Not only does the place boast a prime location - around the corner from Marble Arch tube station and Hyde Park - it also serves up top notch service and delicious food, with a Michelin star restaurant on site. The moment you step into the Hyatt Regency,...
Read more →A recent opening, Nirvana Kitchen is nestled in a quiet crescent in West London’s Marble Arch and brings to this quiet residential area a unique taste of the East. Traditional recipes are revived and reinterpreted to strike a unique balance between paying rightful homage and offering a fresh perspective on Asian cuisine.
Read more →Kurobuta takes its inspiration from the Izakayas of Japan. Originally a pop up in Chelsea, Kurobuta was an instant hit with diners who fell for the unique chilled out ambience and exceptional Japanese food. It’s now a permanent fixture in Chelsea and Marble Arch and continues to impress with it's tapas-style plates and drinks in a casual setting with rock n roll music entertaining guests.
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