London
It’s frustrating; intense; busy; inexplicably expensive. Its government is turning it into a playground for the unfathomably wealthy — yet London still remains at the heart of international creativity. It’s a prickly, peculiar beast that is at odds with its thriving creative scene. People live in shared shoeboxes and dine on Pot Noodles just to call London home. But it’s often with good reason.
Love it. Hate it. London is divisive in the best possible way. The Brits have the cultural swagger that all else want to buy into, and London is their temple of self-assurance. Food; drink; music; art; wanton creativity — it made perfect sense that London would be our debut City Guide. Constantly updated, our city lowdowns will offer up the latest places to be, do, to get your head down — and all else in between. Our City Notes guides are free, carefully-curated and constantly evolving.
Bars & Nightlife
Gambit Bar has opened beneath Newman Street, a moody subterranean addition to Fitzrovia’s late-night landscape. The new venue comes from London hospitality group Kinsfolk & Co, set within The Newman hotel on the corner of Newman and Goodge Street,...
Bars & Nightlife
Designed by Finch Interiors, Kamara is a new high-end cocktail bar on Poland Street that brings an architectural focus to Brother Marcus founders Tasos Gaitanos and Alex Large’s first foray into the bar scene. Set within the former home of The...
Eating Out
Set within a historic warehouse at Devonshire Square, Anise has been reimagined as an intimate cocktail bar and lounge that celebrates colour, craft and longevity. Designed by London-based interior architecture studio A-nrd, the refreshed space...
Eating Out
On Mayfair’s Mount Street, a new dining room has recently opened behind an unexpected threshold. Automat, now open at number 127, introduces a contemporary American dining concept that looks back to early and mid-century Americana while remaining...
Hotels
The Zetter Group is set to deepen its connection to the UK capital with the opening of The Zetter Bloomsbury in March 2026, a 68 bedroom hotel housed across six interconnecting Georgian townhouses moments from Russell Square. Sitting directly...



Eating Out
TOKKIA is a new addition to Covent Garden, and Europe’s first luxury Korean matcha house. Founded by Sooji Im — who previously introduced London to Korean tea culture with be-oom in Exmouth Market — the project brings a focused look at Korean...


Eating Out
In Hackney, a local favourite enters a new chapter as House of Dré unveil the transformed interiors for Tom’s Pasta; the neighbourhood restaurant whose following has grown from backyard legend to East London fixture. The refurbishment doubles the...


Eating Out
Plaza Khao Gaeng opens its second London restaurant in Borough Yards, bringing its Michelin Bib Gourmand-recognised Southern Thai cooking to a new setting beneath the historic Stoney Street arches. Following the success of the original Tottenham...


Bars & Nightlife
Kudu expands its Marylebone footprint with Smokey Kudu, a new cocktail lounge and private dining space that builds on the South African-inspired restaurant’s celebrated ethos. Since relocating from South London earlier this year, Kudu has embraced...


Lifestyle
Amsterdam-based design studio Nicemakers make their UK debut with The Eades, a landmark new residential project redefining rental living in Walthamstow. Comprising nearly 500 apartments and 25,000 square feet of communal spaces, the development is a...


Lifestyle
Interior specialists Thirdway have completed the repositioning of One Smart’s Place, a striking corner site in London’s Covent Garden, delivering a project that aims to reset expectations for what a CAT A+ workspace can be. Working with client...


Lifestyle
London-based interior architecture studio A-nrd has completed Meadow, a new workspace within Mason & Fifth’s Westbourne Park site from architects AHMM, designed as a calm counterpoint to the city outside. Spread across more than 900 square metres...


City Notes
Reopened in the centre of Megève, Hotel Saint-Georges returns as a thoughtfully reimagined alpine retreat with a new visual language and razor-sharp focus. Set within a traditional chalet, the five-star hotel has been reimagined by Paris-based...



City Notes
The Zetter Group is set to deepen its connection to the UK capital with the opening of The Zetter Bloomsbury in March 2026, a 68 bedroom hotel housed across six interconnecting Georgian townhouses moments from Russell Square. Sitting directly...



City Notes
TOKKIA is a new addition to Covent Garden, and Europe’s first luxury Korean matcha house. Founded by Sooji Im — who previously introduced London to Korean tea culture with be-oom in Exmouth Market — the project brings a focused look at Korean...


City Notes
Bunkhouse Hotels expands its Houston presence with the opening of Hotel Daphne, a 49 room refuge in the historic Houston Heights. Following the success of the exquisite Hotel Saint Augustine in Montrose, the Austin-based brand continues its mission...


Dispatches
The human mind is incredibly complex. With millions of thoughts, emotions, and ideas processed daily, it is understandable how the modern mind could become easily fatigued. Besides the burden of mundane responsibilities, the incessant pressure of...


Dispatches
Dominica is often seen as a typical Caribbean island, characterized by its beaches and cruise ship ports. But travelers who dig a little deeper quickly learn that this island stands out for all the right reasons. Known as the "Nature Island" of the...


Dispatches
Self-care is often described as something simple. Rest more. Eat well. Take breaks. Slow down. Yet in real life, taking care of yourself usually comes with a price tag. From therapy appointments to healthier groceries, from time off work to basic...


Dispatches
There was a time when eating out felt reserved for Fridays, Saturdays and special occasions. Midweek dinners were practical. Predictable. Usually home based. That rhythm is changing. Across the UK, more people are choosing to eat out on Tuesdays,...