Eating Out
Andy Oliver and Mark Dobbie — the guys behind Spitalfields Market's popular Som Saa — open new Southern Thai bar and grill, Kolae, which is named after an open-flame style of cooking and located in an old London coach house at historic Borough...
Bars & Nightlife
An all new music-led wine bar and restaurant has set up shop in the heart of London's E8 neighbourhood, Bambi Bar — a new project from Frank’s Café co-owner, James Dye — located in the former Bright restaurant site at Netil House. Named in...
Bars & Nightlife
The end of summer saw Forza Wine open a second venue in a very prestigious location; the independent South East London restaurant brand choosing the National Theatre as its latest home. Located on the north-west terrace of one of London's most...
Shopping
Embracing ritual over routine, renowned lifestyle brand Earl of East has grown from a market stall in 2014 to an online shop with three stores across London, as well as its own line of home fragrance and bathing products. Located in the Grade II...
Eating Out
Empire Empire joins Harneet Baweja's Gunpowder Restaurant Group, the in-demand restaurant located on All Saints Road, Notting Hill, a disco themed eatery dishing out Indian classics. Put together by Block1 Design — the studio's fourth...
Eating Out
With restaurants in Singapore, New York, Los Angeles and The Venetian, Las Vegas, LAVO has arrived on UK shores, the highly anticipated Italian dining experience from Tao Group Hospitality (Hakkasan, Yauatcha) now open at London's newest luxury...
Eating Out
Chef and restaurateur, Imad Alarnab, re-opens his beloved Imad’s Syrian Kitchen in a larger space at Kingly Court, Carnaby. With room for up to 70 covers, the new space pays homage to his homeland through delicious fare (including a breakfast menu...
Hotels
Locke open their sixth property in London and their thirteenth overall to date, the lifestyle brand having chosen Kensington and Chelsea as home for its latest design-led aparthotel concept. Comprising 121 apartments ranging from studios to...
Eating Out
Following the success of the BAO Noodle Shop, Shoreditch, BAO Noodle Shop Battersea opens in the beyond-iconic Grade II* listed Battersea Power Station, the veritable London landmark that has been reimagined (after much umming, ahing, and...
Shopping
As the vinyl resurgence continues, a new hybrid store concept in Hove takes us back to the days of hanging out in record shops, discovering new sounds and embracing community and collectiveness. Created by a group of likeminded music obsessives who...
Shopping
Furniture and interior design studio, Fred Rigby, have collaborated with conscious clothing brand LESTRANGE for a fourth time, bringing their Coal Drops Yard store to life creating a space that acts as a catalyst for conversation as much as it is a...
Eating Out
With a new location and brand makeover, East London favourite Yeast Bakery is bigger and better than ever, its new location near Broadway Market home to a bakery counter, café area, lifestyle and deli space, as well as the all-important kitchen....
City Notes
“A masterclass in conceptuality,” a hotel that “takes you on a fuzzy trip of vague recollection,” and “a paradise of inimitable escapism.” That’s what we said about Port de Sóller’s impressive Bikini Island & Mountain Hotel three...
City Notes
Hidden in the quiet heart of rural Spain, La Torre del Visco Hotel offers unrivalled luxury and adventures walking in a shepherd’s footsteps across the ancient Aragonese landscape that once inspired Picasso… In the early 20th century,...
City Notes
The world’s first StandardX hotel has opened in Fitzroy, Melbourne, the offshoot of the renowned global The Standard hotels, officially touted as the brand’s “rebellious younger sibling” with an offering of “intuitive hospitality without...
Stuff Crush
See captivating, never-before-published photographs of 1970s and '80s USA cultural hotspots including New York City, San Francisco, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Miami Beach and more in Street Walker, a new publication from revered street photographer and...
Dispatches
Long-time perusers of these pages will know about our love affair with Barcelona’s convention shattering Sónar festival; having just completed the musical programme for its forthcoming 32nd edition, We Heart can already feel the sticky spirit of...
Dispatches
Hotels around the world are constantly searching for new ways to improve the guest experience, and innovation has become a key part of their strategy. Modern travellers expect more than just a clean room and a comfortable bed. They are looking for...
Dispatches
A solid financial plan combines both security and growth, and whole life insurance plays a key role in achieving this balance. By opting for whole life insurance, you not only provide your loved ones with financial protection but also build a...
Dispatches
Wellness Trends for 2025: A series of posts designed to uncover the most progressive concepts in wellness for the year ahead. Number Fifteen: Mental Health for the Planet. As awareness of climate change and environmental degradation grows, an...