If Jack Sparrow was to meet Sherlock Holmes – it would be here – in the seductive, wood-panelled Black Parrot Bar discreetly tucked away in an alley off London’s Fleet Street – welcoming rum lovers of all denominations and academic city imbibers in need of a rum fix… the obvious way to end to a […]
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Whether one admits it or not, we all want our five minutes of fame, and an evening at the utterly ingenious Timeless Bar & Kitchen provides the stage, the script, the cast and of course the drinks… The concept is simple; a great bar, great food, great team and a great time – we’ve heard […]
It is Liquorette’s first birthday and it cunningly coincides with the chic and intoxicating London Cocktail Week. Like a scene from a Tarintino movie the approach to Liquorette in the buzzing borough of Fitzrovia, is neon and pumping – where is Travolta? …back to W1 and 2019, and from the Tap Room up the stairs […]
It’s a great day, a very great day when you get the call from Claridges! “Come and sample the delights that are internationally anticipated this November” in the historical and eminently hip hotel’s new dining proposition… A taste of New York’s finest is making its way over the pond to our city and ‘Davies and […]
The Punch Room in the chic London Edition Hotel is an experience in itself – a recreation of a 19th-century private club, late night drinking and a selection of over 30 punches to choose from… so many punches – so little time! Try the newly established ‘Five III’ inspired by the five classical elements: Earth, […]
More delights from King’s Cross in the Great Northern Hotel – next to St Pancras – a chic hotel with London’s newest Martini Bar – Anthracite – (a piece of coal?) similarities are that this bar is a slow burner – the cocktails are made to order with precision It will set you alight for […]
Shake it up! This is a multi-award-winning cocktail bar, famous for its customer service and creative and often surprising cocktails. Established in 2007 by owner Andy Coleman, Mai Tai has grown to be recognised nationally and internationally for its bartending mixologists, winning UK and European bartender awards and reaching the finals of World Bartender of […]
More Like Holiday Gin! It’s always a welcome we love – the Holiday Inn on the M4 – the first step of a great trip, domestic or international out of London Heathrow. The landmark hotel that sits proudly on junction 4 has become more Holiday Gin than Holiday Inn by opening the new ‘Gin Parlour […]
Tales of the Rover Bank… Just off the A34 and close to the Kassam Stadium – it is hard to believe that one is just minutes away from a 30-acre oasis on the banks of the River Thames. This is where medieval meets modern and it starts with check-in. An open-plan area of lounge, reception […]
THE PIG group is a personal collection of small lifestyle restaurants with rooms, where the focus is on authenticity and informality of design, food and service There are currently five PIG hotels; THE PIG, THE PIG-near Bath, THE PIG-on the beach; THE PIG-at Combe and THE PIG-in the wall. With an obsessive commitment to home-grown […]
The Brewhouse and Kitchen is a perfect example of looking at trends, customer needs and a future-proof business plan… Take a microbrewery, craft ales, group parties, damn fine food and a hands-on experience and you have a top day or night out, and just about every birthday and Christmas present for everyone you know sorted […]