Step Back into the ’80s with Live At Chelsea If you grew up in the ’80s like me, you’ll have fond memories of its iconic pop culture, and there’s no better way to indulge them than with Live At Chelsea, running from 10–14 June. Set in the historic Royal Hospital Chelsea, home to the world-famous […]
Autumn Dining at Kutir
ust off Sloane Square on Lincoln Street, Kutir occupies one of Chelsea’s elegant Georgian townhouses, transformed into a fine-dining Indian restaurant. Founded by Michelin-starred chef Rohit Ghai and Abhishake Sangwan, the restaurant combines intimacy with sophistication. Guests climb a few steps, ring the bell, and are welcomed into richly decorated dining rooms or, on warmer evenings, the pretty roof terrace. The name “Kutir,” meaning cottage in Sanskrit, reflects its aim to be a retreat from the bustle of London, where warm hospitality and quiet luxury go hand in hand.
Take a flavourful trip to the Middle East at Villa Mamas London
Take a short walk from the tourist draws of South Kensington into the heart of residential Chelsea and you’ll find Villa Mamas, a neighbourhood restaurant with an international reputation for food designed to feed the senses.
The Fuji Grill at Beaverbrook Town House
Invited to review the new menu at The Fuji Grill at Beaverbrook Town House, I was pleased to discover that we were dining on the eve of the restaurant’s fourth anniversary. The restaurant on a warm summer evening looked fresh and elegant.
Kahani launches Jazz Nights
A delightful feast for the senses Amidst the twinkling Christmas lights near bustling Sloane Square, a hidden gem lies behind Cadogan Hall — Kahani London. Helmed by the acclaimed Peter Joseph, former head chef of Michelin-starred Tamarind in Mayfair, Kahani is a celebration of refined Indian dining. Beyond its reputation for revolutionary Indian cuisine, Kahani […]
The Botanist, Sloane Square – Review
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 […]
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 […]
There’ll be a Blue Bird over…
Not the White Cliffs of Dover, but The Bluebird shiny newly refurbished restaurant on the King’s Road, Chelsea. The Bluebird may have started life as a humble garage at the ‘wrong end’ of the King’s Road, but it’s now an elegant, modern, fashionable place to shop, eat, and drink. I doubt any part of the […]
Dinner at Gallery Mess for Duke of York’s Square
Gallery Mess and More in Sloane Square: Londoners have travelled to Sloane Square for as long as I can remember. Peter Jones, that bastion of middle class essentials, sits on one corner, The Royal Court Theatre is opposite. Next door, the ill-fated Oriel Restaurant has been replaced by a very similar offering from The Colbert […]