I’ve lived in London for more than a decade but there’s always new things to discover. Last month, on a walk through the historic area of Clerkenwell, I stumbled across the Malmaison hotel and a few weeks later I decided to check it out with a friend from out of town who was visiting. The guesthouse boasts a lovely location, overlooking a small grassy park with plane trees yawning high into the sky. It’s just a stone’s throw from Farringdon tube station, but its leafy surrounding makes it feel a world away from the bustle of London. From the outside the Malmaison looks a little unapproacha...
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I walked into The Westbury with a sudden swagger in my step. This five-star hotel in the heart of Mayfair off Old Bond Street garuntees to make you feel like a movie star with low lighting, swathes of marble jigsawed with walls of smooth wood panelling. I was getting a taster of a new Michelin-starred supper club launching for one night only in July, which is a collaboration between the Westbury's in-house chef Alyn Williams and British sparkling wind brand Nyetimber. Scrap the white, red and dessert wine combo. This tasting dinner is all about the bubbles. Shown swiftly to one of the venu...
Read more →I’m already plotting my return to Black Roe. I felt pretty deflated when I went, not because of the fodder, but because I didn’t leave room for dessert. It was only when I saw the enormous sundae glide by that I realised my dining error. Simply described as a ‘Shake and Bake’ on the menu the Black Roe pudding doesn’t give too much away. But from the 'oohs and ahhs' sounding from the diners over the way it is clearly pretty tasty. As are the savoury dishes at Black Roe - not to mention the interiors. The eatery, tucked away in a nook of Mayfair, oozes sexiness without parading it too much....
Read more →Gin lovers rejoice!! London and Manchester will host a series of urban tours, each offering an escape to the Mediterranean through a journey of the best cocktail bars, restaurants and terraces each city has to offer. Gin Mare Med Transfers in partnership with Gin Journey, will see a selection of spectacular locations host guests as they are transported to the Mediterranean, without any need to leave the UK. Commencing on June 26, Med Transfers will offer lucky ticket-holders a truly immersive experience of the Med, where cocktails and gastronomy travel hand-in-hand at specially selected par...
Read more →From the team behind the sell-out BYOB bar concept, Alcotraz, comes Moonshine Saloon, a one-of- a-kind immersive cocktail bar experience which is set to transport guests from the streets of West London to the streets of the Wild West. Moonshine Saloon is now open for bookings for a limited four month run. Located on the King’s Road, Moonshine Saloon is the centre of an undercover moonshine empire, a mysterious underworld where everyone looks out for themselves and nothing is quite as it seems. Inspired by the captivating tales of the WildWest and its covert operations, Moonshine Saloon invite...
Read more →Set onboard a glamorous train with lavish furnishings, The Murdér Express by Funicular productions transports guests back in time to the grandeur of the 19th century for a moving game of Cluedo. Travelling by train for pleasure is in its infancy and with it comes a special kind of thrill. Departing from ‘Pedley Street Station’ in East London, passengers are invited to experience 'The Murdér Express' as it snakes its way from London to the fictional town of Murdér in France. Entering via the Pedley Street Station ‘Seven Sins’ Bar, passengers of 'The Murdér Express' wet their whistles whilst l...
Read more →If you think you've had a top-notch piece of steak, I’d urge you to head to Smith & Wollensky, and compare your feed to one of their colossal cuts. My friend and I were left silently in awe after a recent visit to the smart New York-styled spot, located off the Strand. Our knifes sliced through our steaks with ease and the pink meat was dripping with flavour. When our Greek waiter Spiros served up the giant hunks of beef I didn't think I would manage the whole thing. But it was all so delicious, I swiftly polished it off with my knife and fork making fast work. I'd ordered a 680g Sign...
Read more →The Mayfair Flower Show, one of the key events in Mayfair’s cultural calendar, blooms at Sketch this May. Running for thirteen days from May 17 to 29, this year’s exhibition will celebrate the Royal couple and their nuptials in a spectacular show which will see the entirety of No.9 Conduit Street transformed for the occasion. Featuring a total of seven installations, highlights from 2018 show include a stunning floral and feather wedding dress, a wedding aisle, plus scenes from a fantasy honeymoon trip around the world. Now in its third year, the annual floricultural event celebrates some o...
Read more →After living in New York I’m used to things being 24/7 but London is a little sleepier and things tend to shut prematurely. But that’s why Duck & Waffle is such a joy. A chic restaurant that runs around the clock with unbeatable views of the city. I had a friend flying in from Norway on a Friday night with a 8pm touchdown to Gatwick, which meant he wouldn’t get into town for at least 90 minutes. Duck & Waffle was the perfect solution to our late-night dining conundrum and I managed to snag a booking at the much-sought after spot for 10pm. From the get-go this place oozes fun and a sens...
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