Shopping
The neighbourhood has changed a bit since the 19th Century when this fine Arts and Crafts building in Mayfair was built as a workshop for a firm producing leather breeches. Now lovingly restored, 34 North Row (just around the corner...
Hotels
* Now known as Sea Containers London To anyone not well-versed in both the hospitality industry and London landmarks, the name Mondrian London at Sea Containers is just a nonsensical string of words, but it's possible at least a...
Bars & Nightlife
At 80 Columbia Road in E2 you'll find Birdcage, the latest in Charlie McVeigh's stable of boozers for the discerning contemporary market. The Draft House group is now six venues strong, with the selection, cellaring and serving of...
Eating Out
Californians are so darned healthy that the glow of their natural tans and pearly whites arrives several minutes before the rest of them. Even the fast food is healthy out in the Golden State, and after a stint living in L.A., Shoreditch...
Landmarks
Designed in the late 1960s by Hungarian Brutalist architect Ernő Goldfinger, and completed in 1972 as the balloon of high-rise living had already burst under the pressure of crime and poverty; west London's Trellick Tower — Grade II* listed in...
Eating Out
Started by a group of Antipodeans with a penchant for the creative arts, this Curators Coffee venue near Oxford Circus is a sequel to the first popular Studio in the square mile. It's all arts-based — even the house bean blend from Nude Espresso...
Culture
Embrace your inner brutalist with a visit to a classic example of the uncompromising architectural style from the late 1960s. Hayward Gallery is part of the world-famous Southbank Centre arts complex and was designed by a team of young talents...
Bars & Nightlife
Ruby's in Dalston may well be the archetypal example of what the new East London is all about. A discreet location (the basement of an elegantly wasted townhouse), an innovative cocktail list put together by a top mixologist (Tom Gibson) — served...
Bars & Nightlife
Another East London venue to see the potential in a disused Victorian warehouse, what you'll get from The Book Club on Leonard Street largely depends on what time you drop by — although it's all good. During the day, coffee is the drink of choice...
Eating Out
At the vanguard of the hipster revolution in the East End, Bistrotheque still cuts the mustard 10 years later. Carmody Groarke is the studio behind the memorable interior, which features a massive open plan first floor with dining area, rectangular...
Hotels
The Town Hall in Bethnal Green was an unusually grand example of civic building at the time of its opening in 1910, and was considered the epitome of Edwardian style. The Patriot Square property drew further praise for the Art Deco additions which...
Hotels
Each of the 12 boutique rooms at Shoreditch's Boundary Restaurant, Rooms and Rooftop has been designed by Conran & Partners in homage to an important artist or movement. Whether your bag is the YBAs, Le Corbusier or Bauhaus, there's a design for...
City Notes
Trailborn, the hospitality brand inspired by the great American outdoors, opens it latest hotel: Trailborn Highlands a 63-room property situated in Highlands, NC, and within driving distance to the Blue Ridge Parkway and The Great Smoky Mountains...
City Notes
Method Co. are the prolific Philadelphia-based hospitality and development brand behind We Heart-approved projects including ROOST, Wm. Mulherin's Sons, Charleston’s The Pinch Hotel and The Quoin Hotel, Wilmington, Delaware, and are back with the...
City Notes
From Nobu Barcelona to The Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai, New York fried chicken cathedral COQODAQ to the 1 Hotel Toronto, New York-, Madrid- and Los Angeles-based design studio Rockwell Group have a considered knack for conjuring interiors that are...
The Edit
Having his lens focused on the world of Drag since 2012, UK-based portrait photographer Greg Bailey is perhaps one of the foremost visual artists attached to this glamorous corner of the LGBTQ+ community. A gleefully colourful ode to this passion,...
Dispatches
Wellness Trends for 2025: A series of posts designed to uncover the most progressive concepts in wellness for the year ahead. Number Eleven: Digital Detox Retreats. In an era where smartphones are our constant companions, digital connectivity is...
Dispatches
Wellness Trends for 2025: A series of posts designed to uncover the most progressive concepts in wellness for the year ahead. Number Ten: Cognitive Nutrition. As wellness moves beyond physical fitness, a new area is capturing attention: cognitive...
Dispatches
Starting a home-based embroidery business can be an exciting and rewarding venture, offering a range of opportunities to tap into the custom apparel, gifts, and home decor markets. But, one of the most important decisions you’ll make when...
Dispatches
Wellness Trends for 2025: A series of posts designed to uncover the most progressive concepts in wellness for the year ahead. Number Nine: Emotional Fitness Coaching. As the concept of wellness evolves, so too does our understanding of mental...