A stone throw away from the hustle and bustle of Liverpool Street station, there is a distinct sense of calm at the boutique hotel, The Andaz. The Hyatt hotel is housed in an extraordinary, Victorian building designed by the very same architects who designed the Houses of Parliament. This sets the precedent for the five […]
Hamleys is undoubtedly, the most wonderful toy shop in the world. Every morning the fun begins with the age old tradition, of an eager child being chosen to ring the bell and open the giant doors to the toy shop. There’s an infectious sense of excitement, as shoppers are greeted by giant teddy bears, and a man on stilts blowing endless bubbles. […]
The London Bridge Experience & London Tombs is horrifically scary all year round, but their Halloween special is far more terrifying than you can imagine. Phobophobia, “The Ventriloquist’s Nightmare” is an immersive theatrical, adult only experience, not to be missed. It’s most definitely not for the faint hearted, and be prepared to be scared witless. There’s a distinct, damp, deadly scent, in the haunted […]
After much anticipation, the legendary cronut by Dominique Ansel Bakery has finally made it to London. So the queues started last Friday on Elizabeth Street in Belgravia. After being far too inpatient to queue in New York, and being second time lucky in Tokyo, with Dominique Ansel virtually on our doorstep we had to stop by. […]
We love candy floss and constantly crave ice cream so imagine the delight when we discovered our two favourite sweet treats are being combined at London’s Milk Train Café. It is a dream come true. The little café off the Strand, is serving ice cream floating on fluffy cotton candy. It is pure genius. With vanilla, chocolate and matcha […]
Nestled amongst the skyscrapers of Stratford, stands proud the ArcelorMittal Orbit designed by Sir Anish Kapoor. The tall, bright red helical structure has become an established part of the Stratford skyline since its installation by renowned artist Carsten Höller in the run up to the Olympics in 2012. The ArcelorMittal Orbit holds the title of […]
It’s not often we would recommend trying a revolting menu and grotesque food, but this is all of the fun of this immersive theatrical dining experience. Dinner at the Twits is gloriously gruesome and will play havoc with your mind and tastebuds. Les Enfants Terribles present Roald Dahl’s Dinner at the Twits, as a unique, interactive theatrical […]
So if you have never contemplated visiting Peckham, there is now the perfect excuse. Little Nan’s pop up will see you whisked to another world, tucked into the basement of The Golden Anchor Pub. Invited into the quirky den, it’s all quite funky and a bit kitsch. With teacups and teddies aplenty, and sparkly, multicoloured fairy lights […]
Godiva have been masterfully pioneering and perfecting their chocolates for nine decades. It’s no wonder Godiva’s sumptuous chocolate is so dreamy and delicious. 2016 is rather iconic for Godiva, as they celebrate an honourable ninety years of innovating artisan chocolate. The much anticipated London celebrations were well underway at Firmdale’s glamorous, boutique, Ham Yard Hotel earlier this […]
The Taste of London in Regent’s Park is one of the best places to get a feel of the best restaurants in town. Gourmet restaurants celebrate food by putting on a fabulous preview of their signature dishes in enticing bite size portions. As foodies with ever growing lists of restaurants to try, it’s a great […]
There are so many amazing restaurants in London and it’s always exciting to find a new place to frequent. There are trendy Rocket Restaurants scattered throughout the heart of the city. They have a great vibe and the Bishopsgate bar is buzzing in the middle of the week, with suited and booted city folk. The restaurant […]
Tucked away in Chelsea, the five star, boutique “Draycott Hotel” has a sense of exclusivity from the moment you walk in. The gentle scent of beautiful, fresh Lillies fills the traditional drawing room. It’s elegant and sophisticated, with rather interesting artefacts in every corner. There’s a real sense of calm and tranquillity. One may feel […]
One can only anticipate extraordinary splendour when the most prestigious store in the world, Harrods, and the finest artisan chocolatier, Godiva, join alliance. The Godiva Chocolate Cafe, Harrods is a chocoholics dream come true. Is there anything better than an all chocolate cafe? Godiva celebrates 90 years of success, mastering fine chocolate. The new commemorative […]
Ma’Plucker is rather fittingly tucked away in Beak Street, Soho and serving Lizzie’s 90th Birthday Afternoon Tea. The décor is all a bit retro, with geometrics that will transport you back to the seventies. Their American style afternoon tea, served on a wooden platter, looks mouth-wateringly good. Resisting the temptation to start with the donuts, the bite size mini burgers of pulled […]
London is packed full of remarkable restaurants, so it can be rather overwhelming when one is asked to choose a favourite. That was until we discovered The Café at Hotel Café Royal. As the first dessert restaurant in London to be serving three courses of decadent dessert, it’s affirmed, this is our absolute favourite. Expectations […]