As we emerge from a lockdown it seems only right to start at the top as we get back on the review trail, first stop the Chewton Glen with an invitation to sample the Kitchen’s seafood platter or the Plateau de Fruits de Mer… that’s another storey, literally, a three-storey platter, but first things first. […]
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The Guildhall Tavern is a Poole Quay institution, with a tasteful new feel, having recently changed hands, this is the restaurant to try to book! Something that is always reassuring – other diners, whenever you dine – lunch or dinner you will join an eager crowd delighting over a menu that reflects its proximity to […]
It reads on the pristine menu, ‘An English Original’ – one wonders whether that refers to the quintessentially English nature of this afternoon treat or the hotel itself? As Chewton Glen represents everything that is classy, clipped, slick and delicious in England, be that luxury holidays, exotic breakfasts, lunches (see Enjoy’s Chewton Glen Weekend Luncheon […]
At last, a corner bursting with luxurious delights has opened its doors in Ashley Cross in the much-loved Isabelles’ building. Enter Nicholas James delicatessen professionally and knowledgeably providing Sandbanks, Poole, and Bournemouth with the highest standards of deli goods. Drop in for a coffee while you peruse the stacked shelves of fine artisan foods, wines […]
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 […]
Have you ever wanted to be a published journalist – or perhaps you are a student, keen photographer or foodie? Then the ‘Harbour Masterclass’ is for you, and the perfect gift! We have got together with Rick Stein Sandbanks, Brasserie Blanc in Bournemouth and Harbour Shallows luxury apartment to create one day, and one or […]
Beam Suntory can celebrate in style after being awarded ‘World’s Best Blended Whisky’, for the sixth time! The Japanese company walked away from the prestigious, Global World Whiskies Awards with their 21-year-old, Hibiki Whisky winning Best Blend and Suntory’s Global Brand Ambassador, Mike Miyamoto, being inducted into The Whisky Magazine “Hall of Fame”. The World Whiskies […]
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 […]
There are some things that one can’t compromise on, and long (and short) haul travel is one of them. Various factors influence how one travels and standards has to be at the top of the list! British Airways is an institution and they just get it right… whatever class you can stretch to the level […]
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 […]