To mark the start of the flower season in true British style, the InterContinental London Westminster has introduced a floral inspired Afternoon Tea menu served in its very own ethereal styled indoor garden, Emmeline’s.  A stone throw from St James Park, the luxury hotel has perfected the...

Opened to universal acclaim in 1997, Metropolitan COMO London is part of COMO Hotels and Resorts, the name behind luxury private island resorts such as Parrot Cay and Uma by COMO properties in both Bali and Bhutan. We visited Park Lane’s most stylish property and spoke with Chris...

In the spectacular setting of the New Forest on the south coast of Hampshire sits THE PIG, a restaurant with rooms, which offers a touch of luxury combined with a homely charm. We caught up with Robin Hutson, Chairman, and James Golding, Head Chef, to discover the charms of this wonderfully...

This summer a touch of Chinese sophistication arrives in Battersea in the form of Red Pocket Restaurant at Hotel Verta by Rhombus. Located minutes from Chelsea and Sloane Square, Red Pocket will combine a chic and contemporary décor with a warm and exotic atmosphere that people will travel...

On Friday 17 May 2013, The Cadogan will combine the classy and the cool when it hosts a Jazz Supper.  ‘The Best of British and All That Jazz’ will be the first in a series of special dinners, which moving forward will be held on the last Friday of each month in the hotel’s restaurant,...

New boutique hotel group The House Collection is adding the finishing touches to its much-anticipated first hotel, Poets House in Ely, ready for launch on Monday 29 April. The Dining Room at Poets House will open on the same day. Together the independently owned hotel and restaurant will put...

  A stone’s throw from the beautiful North Norfolk coast, boutique hotel Titchwell Manor is a stunning 27-bedroom country retreat and home to two contemporary restaurants offering three AA Rosette dining.  Owned by husband and wife team Margaret and Ian Snaith for 25 years, the former...

Today, Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel and bespoke nursery designers Dragons of Walton Street announce an exclusive partnership which will see a luxury Premium Park View suite transformed into an exquisite, quintessentially British nursery, designed and tailored with a royal baby in...

One year on, Gregg’s Bar and Grill at the Bermondsey Square Hotel is pleased to announce a celebratory collaboration with former MasterChef Champion Mat Follas; Mat will be taking over the kitchen for two exclusive nights on 8th and 9th April 2013. After winning the 2009 MasterChef final,...

The Real Champagne Company is proud to present The Real Champagne Club. The ultimate way to discover the very best grower champagnes before anyone else! The Real Champagne Club provides members with a quarterly round up of our latest, exceptional finds from Champagne. With each case, they...

The Plymouth bistrot will be located in the historic New Cooperage building and will offer authentic provencal style menus full of true flavour and honest ingredients at affordable prices to the South West. The bistrot will also include a stylish bar serving a range cocktails and local real...

Cocomaya fine chocolatier and artisan baker is set to launch a beautiful new pop up at Heathrow’s Terminal 5 this Easter. Situated on the upper level, the 200 square foot shop will offer Cocomaya’s Vienna-style pastries, cakes, gourmet sandwiches, chocolate bars, boxes of truffles and...

This Mother’s Day, treat your mother like a Lady of the Manor with a superb Sunday lunch at the Michelin star Lords of the Manor restaurant. On 10 March 2013 from 12 noon until 1.45pm, guests can enjoy three courses of the best cuisine in the Cotswolds for only £40 per person. Mothers can...

Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, the 12-time recipient of three Michelin stars, will reopen in early March 2013 after a four week refurbishment. It is not only the interior that will be redesigned. Restaurant Gordon Ramsay will reopen with Clare Smyth as the new standing Chef Patron in partnership...

Pub operator Revere is set to launch The Angel & Blue Pig in mid-March. The new pub and rooms will open in Lymington, Hampshire following an extensive refurbishment, transforming it into a modern day coaching inn by offering eating, drinking and sleeping all under one roof. Preserving...

Held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, The Killingworth Castle’s Food Nights give the chef, Andrew Lipp the chance to really show off his culinary skills, learnt from around the globe and throughout his career. Presenting a three-course menu for £26, these lip-smacking foodie genres vary...

“This isn’t a guide on how to get drunk. This is a guide to how to drink well. This is a master class on how to drink and be merry: the secrets to avoiding hangovers, the recipes that bring you liquid sunshine from within and the science behind what to pour into a glass to ensure the...

Romantic days – and nights – are offered throughout February and March in a special weekend break for couples at One Aldwych (read our exclusive feature here), London’s award-winning contemporary luxury hotel. The experience includes accommodation for two in an Aldwych Room with...

Neil McGuigan, the current IWSC International Winemaker of the Year, has teamed up with friend and fellow Hunter Valley lad John Torode, to create the ultimate personal food and wine matching service, accessible to consumers via QR codes direct from their smart phones. Launching nationwide in...

In need of some winter cheer? Or perhaps you’re looking for a place the sun is always shining? Tonight, iconic late venue Floridita (www.floriditalondon.com), will unveil its brand new Rum Shack bar, giving guests the chance to enjoy a Cuban ‘beach shack’ inspired drinking experience in...

Celebrate with your Valentine at No.11 Cadogan Gardens (read our exclusive feature here) with the Ultimate Valentine’s Package. Located in the heart of Knightsbridge, No.11 Cadogan Gardens is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World™. 1 night in the hotel’s signature 120sq meter...

Carluccio’s restaurant group has been awarded Two Star status by the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA), the largest restaurant group to achieve this rating. Carluccio’s joined the SRA as a founding member in 2010. In 2011 the SRA awarded Carluccio’s its first sustainability star...

Smith’s Cocktail Bar, located below the Brook Green Hotel, boasts exposed brick walls, Louis XIV style furniture complete with velvet upholstery, tasseled lampshades and low lighting; a nod to the drinking dens of both New York and Paris. Heavy silk curtains drape alongside decadent...

Following Ken Hom’s visit to The Feathers Hotel as a celebrity guest chef, the hotel will be hosting a special Chinese New Year dinner on Sunday 10 February 2013. The dinner will be inspired the menu Ken Hom created for the Blenheim Palace Woodstock Literary Festival. The four-course...

Set within 300 acres of beautiful parkland, landscaped gardens and lakes, stands an imposing white Palladian Mansion. The 210 year old grand building is truly one of the most romantic settings and will be sure to exude romance and luxury throughout your stay. Voted as having the ‘The most...

  Bringing a taste of South East Asia to the bosky streets of Bramley is Patrie, a traditional Thai grill restaurant with a refined twist. Coming from the French word for ‘Homeland’ everything – from the recipes passed on through generations to the welcoming interior – is...

Tea trolleys, for decades the answer to the mid-morning slump, have almost completely disappeared, according to a poll for juice producer PomeGreat.  The disappearance of the trolley means that office workers are scrambling to buy drinks and snacks that don’t necessarily provide the...

This Christmas Corinthia Hotel London (read our exclusive feature here) is serving an Afternoon Festivi-Tea menu filled with winter sweets and cosy treats to enjoy throughout the festive season. The central venue is the ideal place to escape and unwind after a crisp winter’s afternoon of...

The essence of Gloucestershire’s 35 bedroom Calcot Manor (read our exclusive feature here!) is to reach well beyond Tetbury and right across the country with this November’s launch of Calcot’s branded range of bath and body care products exclusively in selected Tesco stores.  Having...

One Aldwych, London’s definitive contemporary luxury hotel, has partnered with its neighbour Somerset House to offer two stylish experiences – an overnight stay and an afternoon tea – which include tickets to the major new exhibition Valentino: Master of Couture. Delve into the...