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Restaurants & Bars

Read the very latest fine dining restaurant and bar reviews. The hottest new restaurants and bars around the country, tried and tested and reviewed by the Luxury Lifestyle Magazine team. Read our verdicts now!

Ibiza’s hottest night spot to take temporary residency in The London Cabaret Club

In 2019, the spirit of the White Isle comes to the Capital with the launch of LíoLondon – sister to Ibiza’s most exclusive night spot. Set to take residency at The London Cabaret Club from Thursday...

Restaurant Review: Zuaya, High Street Kensington in London

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Spanish twins, Alberto and Arian Zandi have introduced a new Latin American restaurant to West London. Vibrant and creative, Zuaya is a prism of animated colour – from the decadent interiors to contemporary,...

Restaurant Review: 20 Stories, Spinningfields in Manchester

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Towering over Manchester city centre sits 20 Stories, a swish cocktail bar and restaurant which opened earlier this year. Unlike the name suggests, 20 Stories is in fact on the 19th floor of 1, Spinningfields,...

Restaurant Review: Outlaw’s at The Capital, Knightsbridge in London

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Outlaw’s at The Capital is a Michelin starred fish restaurant that claims to be able to offer dishes that are sourced from hook to plate in under 24 hours. Strides from Harrods department store in Knightsbridge,...

Restaurant Review: Speeza in Hvar, Croatia

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Courtesy of Channel 4’s Made in Chelsea, Hvar has a reputation for being a playground for ‘gorgeous’, rich holiday-makers, and, in parts, it is. The harbour is lined with million-pound yachts...

Five top holiday destinations for foodies

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By Paulo Palha, founder of Travideo and The Most Perfect View As many of you will agree, one of the most memorable things about overseas travel is often what you eat. Delicious, flavoursome and unfamiliar...

Restaurant Review: The Osprey, 1Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, New York in the USA

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A restaurant situated next to the river, The Osprey restaurant resides in one of New York’s most trendy hotels: 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge and has been cunningly named after a bird that will only nest next...

Introducing The Baptist at L’oscar Hotel in central London

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The Baptist, a beautiful bar and grill set within the newly opened L’oscar Hotel, officially opened its doors to the public in September of this year. Situated in the magnificent domed chapel of the...

The East Wing

Twickenham Stadium’s East Stand officially opens

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Twickenham Stadium’s new East Stand officially opened on Saturday 3rd November. It’s four new England Rugby Hospitality venues – British Airways Rose Garden, The Gate, The Lock and The East...

Restaurant Review: Harry’s Bar, James Street in London

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There aren’t many parts of Oxford Street in autumn that can put you in mind of Venice on a summer’s day but the new Harry’s Bar is one of them. Just the swing of a Selfridges bag from London’s...

Restaurant Review: Blue Ribbon Federal Grill, Financial District, New York in the USA

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An eclectic European inspired energy in downtown New York, the Bromberg brothers’ restaurant – Blue Ribbon Federal Grill is situated on the ground floor of hotel residence, AKA Wall Street. Federal...

Plates

Restaurant Review: Plates, Shoreditch in London

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Hidden away down a side street off Kingsland Road in Shoreditch, is the innovative plant-based restaurant, Plates. The restaurant opens once a week to the public (Saturdays) and is the brainchild of brother...

Restaurant Review: Passarola in Hvar, Croatia

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Until travelling to Croatia’s Dalmatian coast, I hadn’t realised how similar the area is to Italy: from the sunny climate to the terracotta roofscapes, grand white-brick chapels to the endless...

The world’s top five restaurants with the best interior design

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Once in a while, we like to get out of our own kitchens and dine out. We deserve it — removing the stress of doing the cooking and then cleaning up makes for a remarkable experience. Although the main...

Restaurant Review: Fosa in Zadar, Croatia

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Within minutes of arriving in Zadar, I felt relaxed. This small, quaint city, which perches on the Adriatic coastline, has a slow and steady pace. One restaurant which particularly encapsulates this feeling...

Taste of Malaysia Food Festival a success at JW Marriott Hotel Pune in India

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I was recently invited to Spice Kitchen at the JW Marriott Hotel Pune to experience authentic Malaysian cuisine with visiting Chef Khairul Nizam from Putrajaya. Rich in spices such as kaffir lime, turmeric,...

Restaurant Review: Blueprint Café, Shad Thames in London

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Framing Tower Bridge in all its glory, Blueprint Café’s discreet location along the Bermondsey riverside frames London’s iconic urban setting. It’s a warm summer’s evening and the sky has been...

Review: One Tower Bridge, Tower Bridge in London

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Neighbouring London’s most famous bridge, One Tower Bridge is a contemporary new development with a collection of new bars and restaurants to dive into. Described as ‘the ultimate riverside dining...

Sunday Brunch at the Conrad Pune, Pune, India

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I was invited to experience the popular Sunday brunch at Coriander Kitchen- Conrad Pune’s sprawling multi-cuisine restaurant by the hotel’s Executive Chef Pavan Kumar Chennam. With multiple live cooking...

Restaurant Review: Ginza Onodera, St James’s in London

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When you think of Japanese cuisine, sushi inevitably comes to mind. However, drawing out the true authentic qualities of a vastly dynamic country, Ginza Onodera, in St James’s London, has introduced...

Michelin starred Galvin at Windows launches new weekend brunch

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Positioning itself as an all-day dining destination with the ultimate brunch decadence, the Michelin starred Galvin at Windows, residing at the summit of Hilton Park Lane has recently introduced a new...

Restaurant Review: The Arrogant Butcher in Phoenix, Arizona in the USA

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The Arrogant Butcher restaurant is no newcomer to the downtown Phoenix scene. However, despite opening its doors and ovens back in 2011, the eatery has managed to stay at the top of its game and establish...

AA Hospitality Award winners 2018 announced at glittering London ceremony

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The winners of the AA hospitality Awards 2018 were announced at last night’s glittering ceremony at Grosvenor House in central London. The prestigious awards, which were presented by BBC’s Strictly...

Five incredible vegetarian-friendly and vegan restaurants in St Tropez

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Until relatively recently, if you were eating out in France as a vegan or vegetarian, your menu choices in many restaurants would have been limited to a tomato salad or plain pasta dish. In fact, less...

Restaurant Review: Le Caprice, Arlington St in London

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Few places evoke an image of glamour and upmarket elegance as Le Caprice in St. James’s. Located in a quiet street behind The Ritz Hotel, just off Piccadilly, it was opened back in 1947 by the former...

Restaurant Review: Beco Cabaret Gourmet, Lisbon in Portugal

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Research shows we’re increasingly splashing our hard-earned cash on experiences rather than possessions. It seems money can buy happiness if it’s spent on creating amazing memories! If this sentiment...

Brunch Review: Cinnamon Kitchen Battersea launches new weekend power brunch

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Brunching in Battersea is something the stylish south London neighbourhood is very accustomed to, paired with plenty of lycra and a small dog or two for good measure. Adding a vibrant touch into its mix...

Restaurant Review: Fab Fare & Frivolity at Barton G Los Angeles, California, USA

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Exclusive interview reveals nixed dish concept ‘too offensive’ to offer as well as a new menu item determined to make a debut. When considering the seemingly disparate business model concepts of “fun”...

Restaurant & Bar Review: Bunga Bunga Covent Garden, Drury Lane in London

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Battersea’s most lively restaurant / night club has recently replicated itself on the famous streets of Covent Garden. Now also to be found in the heart of London’s theatreland on DruryLane, Bunga...

Restaurant Review: The Grill on New York Street, Manchester in Lancashire

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Most of the new restaurants emerging in Manchester city centre offer foreign cuisines, from tapas to Thai. You name it, we’ve got it! But sometimes, it’s nice to embrace the taste of blighty...

Restaurant Review: Laid back chic at Chiringuito, San Antonio in Ibiza

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A hidden gem and firm favourite with islanders, Chiringuito is a chic beachside restaurant at Cala Gracioneta in San Antonio, Ibiza. Although a little off the beaten track, this venue is definitely worth...

Restaurant Review: Santiago de Alfama, Lisbon in Portugal

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Lisbon is known as the city built on 7 hills, and, trust me, after walking around for a weekend, you’ll be able to feel each of them in your calves! On the plus side, the views you’re rewarded...

Twenty Seven by Jamie Rogers

Restaurant Review: Twenty Seven by Jamie Rogers, Kingsbridge in Devon

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For someone like me, who loves food and refuses to leave the beauty of the South Devon town she grew up in (I mean, beaches, Dartmoor, stunning coastal walks, it’s awful it really is…), I just love...

Dining Review: North Italia Santa Monica Founded on Food with Integrity

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Sometimes a restauranteur comes along who changes the game. Raises the bar. Ups the ante. That’s very much the case with Sam Fox – the creative visionary behind Fox Restaurant Concepts, which has...

Gastropub Review: The Pointer, Brill in Buckinghamshire

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Set in the picturesque Buckinghamshire village of Brill, upmarket gastropub The Pointer sits smartly on either side of the road, with the main venue on one side and newly converted guest bedrooms, the...

Restaurant Review: Cervejaria Liberdade, Lisbon in Portugal

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If, like me, the way to your heart is through seafood, then a trip to Lisbon is essential. From the small, working mens’ cafes to the barbequed sardines on street stalls, I didn’t have one bad fish...

Restaurant Review: The Den Drunch at The Den Bengaluru, Bangalore in India

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Nestled in the IT hub of Bangalore, The Den Bengaluru has launched the city’s first Sunday Drunch – a combination of drinks, brunch and lunch. We sent leading food writer Bindu Gopal Rao to find...

OSLO BURGER

Four of the best burgers in London every foodie needs to try today

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Today is National Burger Day and why not celebrate by getting your teeth into some of the juiciest burgers in London? From pimped up cheeseburgers to buttermilk fried chicken creations and a burger with...

Restaurant Review: Galvin at the Athenaeum at The Athenaeum Hotel in London

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The Athenaeum Hotel on 116 Piccadilly is a building seeped in history. Originally a luxurious MP’s home in the 1800s to a renowned gentleman’s club through the Victorian era. The building was converted...

Galvin at Windows launch Korean tasting menu

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28 floors up atop Hilton on London’s distinguished Park Lane beams the Michelin starred Galvin at Windows. A restaurant with views that undoubtedly rival the likes of 42 Fenchurch Street and the Shard’s...

Restaurant Review: The Gun, Canary Wharf in London

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The Gun is a charming gastropub located in Cold Harbour near Canary Wharf, with an outstanding view of the beautiful River Thames, glancing over to a towering O2. The menu is rich and varied with great...