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'The sommelier was especially good at pairing wines for my vegan dishes'

Ametsa with Arzak Instruction

Open for lunch Tue–Fri midday–midnight, Sat 12.30pm–2pm for tapas Mon midday–2pm and 5.30pm–9pm and for dinner daily 6.30pm–10pm

The Halkin by COMO hotel, nestled a few streets behind Hyde Park tube is where you’ll find Ametsa with Arzak Instruction restaurant. … Read more →

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'Alas, I would probably need a lie down in one of The Mandarin’s rooms if I’d had one at lunchtime…'

Bar Boulud

Open Mon–Fri and Sun midday–1am; Sat midday–midnight

The style & the crowd:

Michelin-starred chef Daniel Boulud’s London outpost, located in the basement of the grand Mandarin Oriental, has been around for three years (already!) but it’s as busy as ever … Read more →

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Signature OSKIA Glow Facial at the Bamford Haybarn Spa, The Berkeley

The Blurb:

Award winning British skincare brand OSKIA has partnered with the new Bamford Haybarn Spa at The Berkeley to offer a selection of facial treatments using their range of luxury, natural products. On offer is a menu of signature … Read more →

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'The food is plentiful, but the portions are well-sized and the whole menu is fresh and summery'

Tartufo

Open Tue–Sat midday–2pm for lunch, and 7pm–10pm

Tucked away on a tree-lined street, a stone’s throw away from the bustling Sloane Square, 11 Cadogan Gardens is notable only for the Union Jack which flies over its entrance. Just one in … Read more →

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'The cocktails were outstanding...'

Brompton Bar and Grill

Open Mon–Fri midday–3pm; Sat–Sun midday–3.30pm; Mon–Sat 6pm–10.30pm; Sun 6pm–10pm

The style:

I had few expectations of the Brompton Bar and Grill. However, I did expect meat and a well-heeled Chelsea set, and most of that I got. Set on the … Read more →

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The capital

The Capital Hotel

Served daily 2.30pm–5.30pm

Located a stone’s throw from Harrods, five-star, family-run The Capital Hotel has scooped plenty of awards, but the Tea Guild’s Award of Excellence for Top London Afternoon Tea 2012 grabbed our attention.

The new classic British tea … Read more →

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'While the place is a wonder, the food lived up to my preconceptions of lacking flavour'

Mari Vanna

Open daily midday–midnight

Ooh a themed restaurant! I like a theme. Done well, themed places can kid you into thinking that you’ve visited another country without having to endure jet lag or boring airports. We’re going to Russia with Mari … Read more →

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hydrafacial

HydraFacial at Dr Rita Rakus

The Blurb:

Known as the London Lip Queen, Dr Rita Rakus has more than 20 years’ experience in non-invasive cosmetic solutions for face and body rejuvenation. Her swish Knightsbridge clinic now offers HydraFacial; a 50-minute facial which combines gentle but … Read more →

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The Peak Health Club & Spa

Ytsara Lazy Man Yoga

The Blurb:

The Peak Health Club & Spa, located on the ninth floor of Jumeirah Carlton Tower, has recently launched Ytsara (which means ‘freedom’ in Thai), a line of energising massages, offering a contemporary approach to age-old Asian holistic practices. … Read more →

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The Cadogan restaurant
The Cadogan Hotel restaurant is 'championing homegrown grub, which deserves our support'

The Cadogan Hotel Restaurant

Open for lunch midday–2.30pm; dinner 6.30pm–10.30pm

You might have heard of The Cadogan – famously, it’s the place where Oscar Wilde was arrested for fooling around with another man back in 1895. If there’s any fooling around going on there … Read more →

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