Chelsea’s Favourite – The Botanist, Sloane Square. The Botanist on Sloane Square was a lively venue on a drab January day. Despite the overcast sky, the sizeable room was flooded with light from the large expanse of glass that hugs the sweeping curve of the window. Situated on a corner of Sloane Square it caters […]
Tutankhamun: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh – this winter’s must see event
A hundred years on, Howard Carter’s discovery still grips the imagination. ‘’Yes, wonderful things!” Howard Carter’s reply to Lord Carnavon on that first look into Tutankhamun’s burial chamber has become as famous as the archaeologist himself. And 150 of the wonderful, beautiful, exquisite things he saw almost a hundred years ago are on display at […]
The Hunter’s Moon – Chelsea
A chic and stylish reinvention of the traditional Chelsea pub The Hunter’s Moon is named after the warm orange glowing full moon that appears in the night sky between October and November each year. This vibrant new pub and dining room is set in the heart of Chelsea on the fashionable Fulham Road and opened […]
The Builders Arms in Chelsea – Review
Chelsea’s favourite local is back! The Builders Arms, tucked away in the chic enclave surrounding Britten Street, has been a favourite of Chelsea locals since it opened in 1999. Owners Hippo Inns have just given the place a stylishly quirky refurbishment with an exciting new menu of reasonably priced dishes being featured alongside a strong […]
The Ivy, Chelsea Garden Joins the Show
The Ivy on the King’s Road is as pretty as a picture. The original Ivy in the heart of London’s’ West End has been a favourite of celebrities for years; with accomplished cooking and a great location, it’s easy to see why. It’s also renowned for being a restaurant where it’s very difficult to secure […]
Indian Restaurant Chelsea – Kahani
Kahani – The Story – An Indian Restaurant in Chelsea: According to our menu at Kahani Indian restaurant, a recent addition to the Chelsea dining scene, Indian philosophy believes there to be three energies or Virtues present in the natural order of things which are Energy, Change and Peace. When all three work in harmony, […]
The fun starts behind The Little Blue Door
A great night out flatshare style in Chelsea: For those of you in the know and who may have already enjoyed an infamous night out behind The Little Yellow Door in Notting Hill Gate, it will come as no surprise that A Little Blue Door has popped up in Fulham. However I was a complete […]
Ella Di Rocco in Fulham – The UK’s First Wine Spa
Taking the Plunge… I’m slowly coming around to the idea that a regular spa visit might be just the thing for a middle-aged chap or chapess looking to unwind and have a bit of a detox. So when the chance came to visit the UK’s first wine spa Ella Di Rocco on the fabulous Fulham Road, Chelsea […]
Five More Places to Make Sure You See in London
Five ‘Shouldn’t Miss’ London Sights you might never have heard of! If you want to know where to go in London, some of the most knowledgeable people are the hotel concierges. Inspired by this Concierge’s Guide to London, I’ve been thinking about my own recommendations – where I take visiting friends and family when they […]
Chelsea Flower Show – heralding the start of the summer
A Preview of RHS Chelsea Flower Show: There are occasions when writing for London Unattached really does allow us to enjoy fantastic events. Being able to attend the RHS Chelsea Flower Show on Press day is one of them. I had attended the show several times previously with my mother, but on members/public days the […]