London
London City Guide
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.
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PIRAÑA London
Strongarm Hospitality bring new Nikkei flavours to London, the group behind The London REIGN, YŪKI, TABŪ London, and more, having opened PIRAÑA London as an entertainment-led, fine dining restaurant on St James's Street. The space was designed...
Hotels
The BoTree Hotel, Marylebone
At the intersection of Marylebone, Mayfair and Soho, a new five-star hotel conjures the singular essence of Marylebone Lane’s village-like aura. An ode to “life on the Lane,” The BoTree distills all the style and elegance of Marylebone, a...
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Bolívar at Annabel’s, Mayfair
Mayfair private members club, Annabel's, known globally as one of the world's most exceedingly elegant of its kind, have introduced a new gastronomic adventure from their second floor restaurant that honours the vibrant flavours and rustic charm of...
Lifestyle
Convene Sancroft, St. Paul’s
Architecture and design studio Woods Bagot have teamed up once again with global lifestyle hospitality company Convene to create their newest opening; Convene Sancroft St. Paul’s a 45,000 square foot site set over two floors in the city of...
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Guillam Coffee House, Mayfair
Introducing customers to the world of single-origin coffees and speciality drinks, at Guillam, pride is taken in ensuring that every cup of coffee served is of the highest quality. With four venues across London, the latest shop has opened on Curzon...
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The Cocochine, Mayfair
Monday is the opening date for The Cocochine, a new restaurant concept from Hamiltons Gallery owner Tim Jefferies and chef Larry Jayasekara located in a former mews house at 27 Bruton Place off London’s Berkeley Square. Named after an...
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Pollini at Ladbroke Hall, Notting Hill
Having opened in 2023, Pollini at Ladbroke Hall marks chef Emanuele Pollini’s first foray into the London culinary scene, the Italian eatery already garnering quite the reputation around Notting Hill and beyond. Interiors are very befitting of...
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TT Roof Terrace, Kingsland Road
Established in 2017 as TT Liquor before rebranding in 2024 as simply 'TT', the multi-faceted venue has expanded beyond a specialist liquor store and subterranean cellar bar, taking over the whole of their building on London's Kingsland Road with a...
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Morchella, Exmouth Market
Following huge success with Perilla over in Newington Green, Ben Marks and Matthew Emmerson have literally just swung open the doors on Morchella, their new venture situated just off Exmouth Market. Housed in a former bank, the restaurant looks...
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Pearly Queen, Shoreditch
The new East London restaurant from Michelin-starred Nathan Outlaw alumnus, Tom Brown, draws its inspiration from the humble oyster. A 40-seat seafood restaurant and champagne bar set across two floors, Pearly Queen boasts interiors by award-winning...
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Caravan Covent Garden
All day dining and craft coffee pioneers Caravan open their largest outpost to date, Caravan Covent Garden housed in a beautiful 19th century grain store in the heart of the city's West End. With conception and design by co-founder Laura...
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Honey & Co. Daily, Bloomsbury
Honey & Co open a new spot on Bloomsbury's Store Street, calling upon award-winning studio (and previous collaborators) Studio Found to design a space that complements the existing Honey & Co outposts across London, while having its own unique...
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Paris's creative and intellectual past is honoured in style at Roaring Twenties-inspired design hotel, Le Grand Hôtel Cayré...
Located in the heart of Paris's Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighbourhood, Le Grand Hôtel Cayré encapsulates the refined spirit of its surroundings whilst honouring its vibrant creative past. With 123 tasteful rooms and suites that combine Parisian...
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The elegant community spirit of Marylebone Lane is distilled in a lavish new design-led luxury hotel, The BoTree Hotel...
At the intersection of Marylebone, Mayfair and Soho, a new five-star hotel conjures the singular essence of Marylebone Lane’s village-like aura. An ode to “life on the Lane,” The BoTree distills all the style and elegance of Marylebone, a...
City Notes
External Reference harness the power of AI and 3D-printing in the world of interiors for Lucerne restaurant CAAA by Pietro Catalano...
There is a much-repeated notion that artificial intelligence is the death knell for the creative industries as we know them. For Barcelona-based architecture studio External Reference, led by Italian PhD architect Carmelo Zappulla, that notion is...
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The folk behind Amsterdam's popular Stacks Diner open a deliciously retro deli informed by classic Southern American delicatessens...
Following a successful first 12 months, Amsterdam's Stacks Diner opens Stacks Deli, located just three doors away and set to offer a variety of fresh baked sweets, soft serve ice cream, and sandwiches to complement the American homestyle cooking of...
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ZIKZAK Architects' Edel Leicht dental clinic concept fuses sustainability and contemporary aesthetics with a distinct playful edge...
Set to be located near Stuttgart, Germany, new dental clinic 'Edel Leicht' (which translates to 'exquisite lightness') will embody the concepts of painless procedures, professionalism, comfort, and premium class service combined with sleek, modern...
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Pool Installation Planning: Learn about the process, costs, and options for installing a pool in your home or commercial property...
When you start on planning and executing your pool installation, the first step involves selecting the perfect spot in your yard. You'll need to discover a level, secure area that receives ample sunlight and is free of large trees. This initial...
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Planning healthcare for expats in Thailand; essential tips on managing expat health insurance costs for a worry-free stay...
Many expatriates are choosing Thailand as their new home. It's important to understand healthcare planning here. You need to know about public and private healthcare options in Thailand. Expats should think about their medical needs. This ensures...
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From reducing travel stress to supporting local economies, here's a look at some of the key benefits of a staycation in the UK...
A staycation in the UK offers several benefits. From no long-haul flights or waiting at the airport for hours, to knowing the local lingo and enjoying the cuisine you know all too well, making it an appealing choice for many. With this being...