Premium steaks in Mayfair Australian steakhouse Meat & Wine Co has arrived in London from its home market Down Under where it has nearly a dozen locations in five Australian cities. Its only location outside of Australia, the London branch is located in prime Mayfair, on a quiet street populated by salubrious ambassadorial residences. Matching […]
Galvin at Windows – Festive Dining
A festive feast with a view Galvin at Windows is on the 28th floor of the London Hilton on Park Lane, its huge windows giving spectacular 360° views of the London skyline. I went along to try the Taste of Christmas lunch menu specially designed by the restaurant’s head chef Marc Hardiman. I can happily […]
London Stock – Review
From Wandsworth to Mayfair – Excellent Modern European Dining at London Stock When we reviewed London Stock last in 2020, the restaurant was set in the seemingly unlikely location of the Ram Quarter, Wandsworth. For those who never venture South of the River, that’s the site of the old Young’s brewery, which closed in 2006. […]
Hard Rock Café – The Hard Rock x Messi Kids Menu
Rock ‘n’ Roll Junior Delights at the Hard Rock Café When my three young grandsons came to stay with me during the half-term break, I was eager to plan a fun and memorable experience for them. Over the years, I’ve visited the Hard Rock Café on several occasions so I decided to take them to the […]
Park Corner Brasserie – London Hilton Park Lane
Exploring the Season at Park Corner Brasserie Park Lane hotels are some of the most luxurious in London – and the Hilton on Park Lane is an excellent example. Following a multi-million pound refurbishment, the Park Corner Brasserie has opened, offering a seasonal menu of British dishes. Chef Jean Didier’s sumptuous creations aim to reflect […]
Savoury Afternoon Tea at The Athenaeum Hotel
Indulging in a different kind of Afternoon Tea I love the luxury and glamour of afternoon tea – it’s an experience that every visitor to London should have – and one that makes a great treat for those of us who live in the city too. The Athenaeum Hotel and Residences, an independent 5-star hotel […]
Kanishka Mayfair – Restaurant Review
Heat and drink to your heart’s content When it comes to choosing a cuisine for dinner, I think there is one most of us will agree on and that is Indian. While I’m partial to an Indian takeaway on Sundays, I haven’t often experienced the luxury of Indian fine dining – what better way to […]
El Pirata Tapas Restaurant
A corner of Spain in Mayfair There’s a “hidden gem” tucked down a residential side street off Piccadilly and round the corner from Shepherd’s Market and Park Lane. This was my first time visiting the Spanish tapas bar El Pirata and I’m now not sure why it took me so long to find it. It’s […]
Luxury Spanish Tapas at El Norte Mayfair
Spanish Tapas in Style in Mayfair El Norte restaurant is a rather glamorous Spanish restaurant and bar located in the heart of Mayfair, London. Opened in 2022 by Spanish twins Arian and Alberto Zandi, owners of the popular restaurants Zuaya London and Como Garden in Kensington and of the newly opened Riviera just down the […]
Sparrow Italia lands in Mayfair
Italian-American Hospitality in Mayfair at Sparrow Italia The flagship restaurant of the Noble 33 Group, Sparrow is a ‘modern coastal Italian restaurant’ with one venue in Los Angeles and one in Mayfair. Opened for just a few months, Sparrow Mayfair occupies a large redbrick building in Avery Row, equidistant from Bond Street and Green Park […]