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Known amongst locals as ‘the Rodeo Drive of London’, Sloane Street, in the capital’s stylish Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, exemplifies luxury shopping at its best and most exclusive—without needing to fight through endless crowds on the pavement. Follow our lead to the best boutiques
25 May 18
Portobello Road’s vintage shops have bags of character, baskets of charm, and are a favourite among Londoners and visitors alike. Famous for its antiques emporiums and independent collectors, allow our guide to point you in the direction of Portobello Road’s best shops.
31 May 18
From high-end brands worth their weight in gold-studded handbags, to haute-couture threads coveted by fashion’s trendiest style mavens, Bond Street’s stores take sophisticated spending to dizzy heights. Here are some of its finest flagships...
10 May 18
Jettison your guide book and allow the trusty Tube map to take you on an action-packed tour of the city via its silver line.
13 Sep 18
London: A Gourmand's Paradise
Instead of the latest dining trends and ingredients your grandmother would struggle to pronounce, these are the best neighbourhood restaurants that Chelsea for unpretentious, honest-to-goodness cooking and a guaranteed warm welcome.
25 May 18
Clapham does brunch very well, and its bustling independent eateries offer an ideal perch to while away a few hours before launching into your day. Here are five of the best brunch spots in Clapham, whether you’re after a big stack of pancakes, a Full English or a guilt-free bowl of bircher muesli.
21 May 18
Meat-free fare is done very well in the British capital. Whether you’re looking for health-conscious fast food to eat on the run or a smart meal out with gourmet fine dining, there’s an exclusively plant-based menu to suit. Some of central London’s best vegetarian restaurants are in Marylebone, and we’ve cherry-picked our favourites.
18 May 18
For the select few who choose to dine at the chef’s tables of London’s best Michelin-starred restaurants, this is gastronomic entertainment at its most indulgent. Here are our top picks...
10 May 18
From healthy brunch options to Sri Lankan pancakes and traditional fish and chips, our favourite toddler friendly restaurants in London cater exceedingly well for young ones, and have plenty to offer adults, too.
10 May 18Must reads
Those who know their single malt from their American rye will heartily appreciate London’s exclusive selection of whisky bars. From a highbrow Scottish music venue lined with 1,000 whisky bottles to a local favourite cellar bar serving a whopping 250 distillations, you’re never far from a wee dram in the British capital. Here are our top five favourite whisky bars in London.
06 Sep 18
Take a tour of London’s most interesting traditional pubs, each offering a unique glimpse into the capital’s cultural history with quirky décor and an impressive list of well-known clientele.
10 May 18
Ask any Fulham resident what they enjoy most about living in this leafy corner of London and the word ‘gastropub’ will probably come up sooner rather than later. From al frescodining to darts and craft beer, these are the best local pubs in Fulham.
09 May 18
As with most areas of London (and the UK in general), you’re never very far away from a pub, and Kensington is no exception. But while the process of finding someone to pull you a pint might not be an issue in W8, it’s still worth being discerning when choosing your watering hole...
15 May 18
Given Chelsea’s reputation as a playground for the rich and famous, you’ll find no shortage of places to sip expertly mixed drinks in this stylish London neighbourhood. When it comes to the cocktails themselves, all that choice can sometimes be a little daunting, so we’ve selected some of the very best tipples to try on a cocktail tour of Chelsea...
08 May 18If you happen to find yourself staying in or visiting the historic, affluent area of Kensington—home to such London institutions as the Royal Albert Hall, the V&A and Kensington Palace—there’s no shortage of supply when it comes to top-quality, independent wine merchants. Here are some of the best places to buy wine in London’s stylish Kensington neighbourhood.
25 May 18
The distinctly neighbourhood feel of West London’s Marylebone district is particularly suited to an afternoon spent with a good brew in a comfy armchair, or grabbing a coffee to go as you explore some of the area’s many chic boutiques and famous sights.
08 May 18
Jettison your guide book and allow the trusty Tube map to take you on an action-packed tour of the city via its silver line.
13 Sep 18