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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!

Restaurant Review: The White Haus, Farringdon Street in London

Introducing a touch of Alpine chic to the metropolis of London is The White Haus. Think cheese fondue, schnitzels and sauerkraut served in a timber clad interior with vintage ski lift seating, upholstered...

Restaurant Review: Industry Kitchen, New York in the USA

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After days of consuming all of NYC’s carbs (pizza, pasta, bagels, pancakes – if it contained gluten, we ate it!), my mother and I were in need of a light lunch. So, in many ways it was a blessing...

Restaurant Review: Rock and Rose, Richmond in London

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Walking into Rock and Rose is like stepping into an eccentric creatives living room. Adorned with oversized indoor plants, antiques and chandeliers mixed with a wash of brightly coloured pattern; Rock...

Pearls of wisdom: Oyster Masterclass at Wiltons Restaurant in Mayfair

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Wiltons in Mayfair has been serving the freshest British seafood and game meat to London’s top clientele for over two centuries. Considered the capital’s second oldest restaurant, Wiltons is an establishment...

Queens Skate Dine Bowl launches London’s first curling bar and diner

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Curling in Kensington: now an alternative night out for those looking for a light dose of competitive socialising followed by delicious comfort food, beers and cocktails. London’s first combined ice...

Mews of Mayfair: London’s ultimate luxury events space

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Hidden away among a collection of discrete streets in Mayfair can be found Mews of Mayfair, an assortment of lounge bars and restaurants including a gorgeous private dining ‘Map Room’; a glamourous...

Where to eat vegan food in Bristol

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Avoiding alcohol or trying the latest detox is so 2014; in 2019, the only way to start the New Year is by going vegan. The Veganuary incentive – where people go plant-based for a month to protect animals...

Restaurant Review: Skylon, Royal Festival Hall, South Bank in London

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Woven among the everyday chain restaurants that run along the Southbank is a stylish standout spot: Skylon, situated within the Royal Festival Hall with views over the Thames is a fine-dining restaurant,...

Restaurant Review: Lanes of London, Mayfair in London

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Hotel restaurants often struggle to retain an identity as a successful stand-alone culinary offering. Attached to the London Marriott Hotel Park Lane, from the offset you may assume this of Lanes of London....

Where to eat vegan food in London: The Veganuary top five

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Forget ‘Dry January’ or the latest detox – these days going vegan is the only way to start the year. The Veganuary incentive – where people pledge to go plant-based for a month – is more popular...

Brunch Review: Aquavit, St James’s Market in London

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When most people think of brunch, images of eggs benedict, Bloody Marys, and pancakes with maple syrup may come to mind. After doing an interview with Henrik Ritzen, Executive Chef of Michelin-starred...

Restaurant Review: Kennington Tandoori, Kennington in London

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A popular local curry house close to Kennington tube station, Kennington Tandoori dishes up Indian favourites with contemporary twists to a loyal south London and celebrity crowd. Opening back in 1985...

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High-end diners favour experiences over stars as Sexy Fish named London’s best restaurant

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Michelin stars aren’t shining as brightly in 2018 as London’s high-end diners look for experience-led dining, including spectacular views and appetite-whetting dish presentation or access to private...

Restaurant Review: Le Petit Chef at Four Seasons DIFC Dubai

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Words by Katrina Kufer Dubai has no shortage of novelty eats that are unique, fun, and if lucky, form a trifecta with tasty. It is a city rife with a rotating door of culinary experiences, and Le Petit...

Give the gift of Ibiza’s trendiest restaurant this Christmas

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Offering a selection of vibrant, organic and authentic Ibizan cuisine and cocktails, this Christmas why not give loved ones the chance to enjoy an unforgettable meal at one of Ibiza’s trendiest...

Restaurant Review: Restaurant 360, Dubrovnik in Croatia

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As well as boasting crystal clear seas, stunning architecture and an amazing climate, Dubrovnik, as of August 2018, is also home to a Michelin Star. The shiny accolade belongs to Restaurant 360, a fine...

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

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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...

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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...

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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...