London is losing one of its finest fine-dining establishments. Here’s why. It’s been announced that what might be one of the most influential and well-regarded restaurants in London, Le Gavroche, will be closing its doors for good after 56 years of service. The news comes as a blow to anyone who loves the dining scene …
We dive into London’s new (mostly) vegan restaurants and discover food ready to silence the anti-vegan naysayers. Tendril piqued our interest from the get-go. A ‘(mostly) vegan’ restaurant that had begun life as a very well-regarded pop-up restaurant but was taking the leap into a permanent home – and one that was pushing boundaries on …
London’s art gallery collection grows by one with the announcement of a new arrival from the continent. London is dripping with art galleries, from the major spots like the National Gallery, the two Tates, the National Portrait Gallery, a couple of White Cubes, Whitechapel and the slew of other independent art galleries, we are truly …
Few iconic designs shout London as much as the K2 Telephone Boxes. Created to replace the unpopular Kiosk No 1 (K1) boxes commissioned by the General Post Office in 1921, Sir Giles Gilbert Scott’s iconic design was submitted to and the eventual winner of a competition held by the Royal Fine Arts Commission in 1924. …
Craving Côte d’Azur dining? We’ve got just the place for you. Enter Riviera. After the closing of Sake no Hana, there’s been a fair bit of industry head scratching as to who might fill the two-floor St. James’s dining space they left behind. That question was recently settled. The answer is a new concept called …
Home to great history and some of London’s classiest window shopping, let’s discover the Royal Arcade. A lot of chat goes into Mayfair’s gorgeous shopping arcades, much of it focused on the prestigious (and exceedingly pretty) Burlington Arcade. However, if you stop halfway along Old Bond Street and turn your head at just the right …
We’ve all seen it right, the winged statue perched jauntily above a fountain in Piccadilly Circus… but what is the Eros statue? Why is it there? Turns out there’s a lot more that first meets the eye. 15 Things You Never Knew about the Eros Statue First of All, It’s Not Actually a Statue of …
Brimming with swanky hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants and big-name designer stores, only a select few are in on the secret… that Mayfair is also home to some rather brilliant pubs. Looking for the best pubs in Mayfair? These are the ones you shouldn’t miss. The Best Pubs in Mayfair Coach & Horses If you’re a bit …
Looking for the best Mayfair cafes and coffee shops? Don’t worry, I have your back. There are two types of cafe – the bland massive chains that try to lure you in with their sub-par beverages and the indie coffee shops that actually put some time and effort into making it all a much pleasanter …
Hidden in plain sight, one of London’s most beautiful gardens sits bang in the middle of London’s exclusive Mayfair. Let’s explore. Words by John Rogers If you didn’t know its whereabouts, you’d easily miss Brown Hart Gardens. A stunning oasis of scenery set among the opulence of Mayfair and within a stone’s through of the …
