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'There is wood panelling, Chesterfields to flop in & a fire to warm your cockles in front of'

The Britannia, Kensington

Kitchen open Mon—Sat midday—10pm, Sun midday—9pm

The style:

Just like your average Kensington pensioner, this pub has grown old in a very dignified way. Sending punters into the night a little squiffy for 200 years now, a recent makeover probably … Read more →

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Zaika
'If you’re intent on impressing your dinner date, Zaika has the required wow factor'

Zaika

Open for Tue—Sun midday—2.30pm and Mon—Sun 5.30pm–10.30pm (10pm Sun)

It’s curious, the effect that entering a distinguished room has on a person. Suddenly you feel like you’re somebody, that you’ve achieved. The staff here welcome you like an old friend … Read more →

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'This really is like going on the first school trip to France; only better'

Brasserie Gustave

Open Tue 6pm–10.30pm; Wed–Fri midday–10.30pm (11.30pm Fri); Sat–Sun 11am–11pm (10.30pm Sun)

I was not happy. It was a cold, blustery evening and the Plus One had parked the car a considerable way from Brasserie Gustave, which is on the corner … Read more →

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u and your skin facial

U and Your Skin Facial

The blurb

Have you been eating too many simple carbohydrates, not sleeping well, drinking too much vino tinto or working a highly stressed job? Well, according to Louise Thomas-Minns, founder of U and Your Skin, these could all contribute to … Read more →

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'Dirty Bones serves up classic hot dogs and typical American cuisine done impeccably well'

Dirty Bones

Open Tue–Sat 6pm–midnight, Sun 6pm–10pm, private room available for hire

The style:

Hip basement hangout where the tunes come hard and fast throughout the night providing a soundtrack that’s matched by a buzzing vibe and a quality meat-laden menu. Style-wise … Read more →

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Fifth Floor Bar Harvey Nichols London Fashion Week Cocktails

In the spirit of London Fashion Week February ‘14, Harvey Nichols Fifth Floor Bar has created eight wonderful cocktails inspired by the flavors of the world’s most stylish cities. The cocktails are named after famous shopping streets from around the … Read more →

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Haircut at Jamie Stevens

The Blurb:

When it comes to hairdressing, Jamie Stevens is a name to know. After opening his first salon at just 18, he has gone on to win an impressive array of awards and work as the official hairstylist backstage … Read more →

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'Min Jiang is not your average Chinese'

Min Jiang, Royal Garden Hotel Kensington

Open daily midday–3pm, 6pm–10.30pm

Recently I’ve had the unsettling thought that I may be tiring of a relationship that I thought would endure until my old age. It started 15 years ago and had, until recently, been a beautiful journey … Read more →

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'The gorgeous Italian barman presented us with their homemade organic champagne - divine'

Acciuga

Open Tue–Sat 11.30am–2.30pm and 6.30–11pm; lunch only Sunday; closed Mondays

Just as we were about to give up our search for the hotly anticipated Acciuga restaurant, a lovely little veranda with chintz tables and chairs framed by gorgeous rose bushes … Read more →

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Massage & Facial at Adamina Spa

The Blurb:

Having initially walked past Adamina Spa due to its very ordinary façade, I was rendered quite speechless when I finally found and entered the former bank. A large open reception area with high ceilings lead down a narrow … Read more →

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