Lifestyle There's something inherently poetic about Farsi. Even gratitude can become a little more beautiful, with dastet dard nakone, literally “may your hand not hurt”, used as a warm thank you for the effort someone has made. It's a small insight into a language and culture where feeling, hospitality and expression are often intertwined, and it feels like an appropriate place to begin at BAZAR. Set within Harvey Nichols at The Mailbox, BAZAR brings the flavours and spirit

Lifestyle Elevate your dinner party with ease this season Some of history’s most memorable moments have happened around a dinner table. Cleopatra’s feast for Mark Antony remains one of history’s great dinner parties. She wagered that she could host the most expensive dinner ever served and, in true Cleopatra fashion, proved her point by dissolving a priceless pearl in vinegar and drinking it. It was extravagant, theatrical and turned the dinner into an experience rather than

Lifestyle Duchy has arrived and we are here for it There's something quietly exciting happening around Shoreditch right now. Away from the relentless buzz of Liverpool Street and Old Street, and just moments from Tabernacle Street, a new restaurant has taken up residence in a space with its own significant history. Duchy may be new, but the story behind it is anything but, and from the moment you walk through the door, there's a sense that this is a restaurant that already kn

Lifestyle Some London addresses need very little introduction, and Jermyn Street is certainly one of them. Steeped in more than 350 years of history, the street has long been synonymous with a particular kind of London sophistication. Its story began in 1664, when King Charles II granted the land to Henry Jermyn, the Earl of St Albans, to create an elegant neighbourhood close to St James’s Palace. By the late 17th century, the street had begun to establish the character it's

There's something rather satisfying about dining somewhere that allows you to feel connected to London, rather than shut away from it. The Lighterman in King’s Cross does exactly that. Set alongside the Regent’s Canal, the restaurant occupies a prime position within the ever-evolving Coal Drops Yard neighbourhood, with views stretching across the water, passing river boats and the surrounding architecture that has transformed this part of the capital into one of London’s most

No, we’re not in Marrakesh. We are, indeed, in Soho. Yet, between the heatwave, terrace parasols and unmistakable ambience, it's easy to forget exactly where you are. This summer, Broadwick Soho has teamed up with one of Morocco’s most famed hotels, El Fenn, for a London lesson in Moroccan taste.

Lifestyle Set within COMO Metropolitan London on Old Park Lane, Labombe by Trivet occupies an address with more than a little history. The restaurant has taken over the former Met Bar, once one of Mayfair’s most notorious late-night haunts and a defining part of London’s 90s social scene. Today, the energy is considerably more refined, but there is still something rather exciting about dining in a space that has already played its part in London nightlife. The name Labombe ha

Lifestyle There are cocktail bars, and then there's Lyaness. Perched inside Sea Containers on London's South Bank, this isn't somewhere you come to order a drink. It feels more like entering a glamorous version of Dexter’s Laboratory, where the cocktails are the finished experiments and the real magic has been happening behind the scenes. It's been a minute since we last visited Sea Containers, so returning to this stretch of the Thames already felt long overdue. With the gli

When you live in London, you quickly learn the rooftop dining circuit. You know the spots with the impressive views, the reservations that disappear weeks in advance and the promise of an unforgettable evening above one of the world’s most dynamic cities. Yet, if we're honest, the reality can sometimes feel a little underwhelming. Too often, the “view” becomes a backdrop of polished glass buildings, with diners admiring the skyline of neighbouring towers rather than experienc

For a few hours on a warm London evening, Bloomsbury ceased to be Bloomsbury. Instead, guests were transported thousands of miles away to the dazzling energy of Rio de Janeiro, where sequins shimmered beneath theatrical lighting, champagne flowed freely, and the unmistakable rhythms of Latin America transformed the capital into a carnival of colour, music and movement.

The historic fishing town of Wick is where Old Pulteney has quietly produced whisky for two centuries. It's here that we celebrated their 200th anniversary, marking a remarkable milestone for one of Scotland’s most distinctive single malt producers. To commemorate the occasion, Old Pulteney has released a limited-edition 10-Year-Old Distillery Exclusive. A whisky matured in ex-Bourbon casks before spending time in both Manzanilla and Oloroso sherry casks; a nod to the distill

There's a new place in town, and we will for sure be placing it on our 2026 bucket list. As Formula 1 continues its shift towards elevated lifestyle experiences, Silverstone’s unveiling of The Vale marked a new chapter in race-day hospitality; one rooted not only in speed and spectacle, but in intimacy, precision and importantly: gastronomy. The launch event, held at Trivet ahead of the 2026 British Grand Prix, offered an early glimpse into what is set to become the circuit’s

Often regarded as an institution for steak since its 2006 launch, Hawksmoor was founded by two friends united by a shared appreciation for British carnivorous fare. Two decades on, it remains quietly assured within London’s dining landscape, never chasing attention, yet never out of it.

Fresh from a triumphant win at this year’s Laurence Olivier Awards, the West End sensation Kinky Boots had everyone talking. From lead actor Johannes Radebe's blood-red acrylics on the night to its flamboyant return to the West End with an electrifying red carpet, the production has once again injected the city with the very spirit of fun and razzle-dazzle it is known for.

Lifestyle Tortello, positioned moments from the Italian Gardens of Hyde Park, occupies a quietly strategic space that feels both central and removed. Guests enter before descending to a lower level, where a vintage Fiat 500 in pastel olive green, both decorative and purposeful, sets the tone with a sense of playful intention. From there, the transition is understated, leading into a bistro that feels unmistakably Italian. It is a subtle shift in atmosphere, where the formalit

The Dolomites, often lazily grouped under the umbrella of the Italian Alps, hold a quieter, more elusive appeal. Spanning five provinces, this vast, jagged landscape resists easy definition; it is far more than a winter playground.

Just a stone’s throw from Savile Row, in one of London’s most prestigious postcodes, Sparrow Italia sits behind a facade that deliberately withholds itself from the street. Stoney grey-blue blinds obscure the interior, creating an immediate sense of discretion, as though the restaurant prefers to be discovered rather than announced.

encountered abroad. Yet when word spread of a new opening on Hanover Square, intrigue quickly sharpened into anticipation. Not least because this particular pocket of the city has seen its share of ambition and quiet failure when it comes to sustaining fine dining, particularly in the years following the pandemic.

Some places are visited; others are experienced. Masseria Montenapoleone, tucked into the rolling hills of Puglia’s Itria Valley, is firmly in the latter category. Perched atop an ancient cave settlement and surrounded by centuries-old olive groves known as Ulivi Secolari, the Masseria is a property that feels as though it has grown organically from the land itself.

There are restaurants you visit, and then there are institutions you enter. The Original Ivy, tucked discreetly on West Street in the West End, has long been the latter. Founded in 1917 and reopened in grand form in 1990, it remains one of London’s most storied dining rooms: evocative, discreet, and deeply woven into the city’s cultural memory.