We're big fans of London Cocktail Club. We have two bars close by - one by Oxford Circus and another by Goodge Street - so we can always pop in for an after work aperitif. But now that the party season is approaching, we've been hunting down some … [Read more...]
TRAVEL: NOW BOARDING BAR, WEST HOLLYWOOD
by Chrissy Iley Airline travel used to mean pure glamour. I know that seems like a long, long time ago, and it was. It was in the days of the set they called jet, which was the equivalent of the super elite. Stepping on a plane to be as … [Read more...]
TRAVEL: THE IDLE HOUR BAR, LA
by Chrissy Iley I have been known to go to Home Depot not because I was planning to refit my bathroom or even replace a handle or paint a doorframe, just because I love the smell of new things. I find it mesmeric. Imagine my delight to learn … [Read more...]
TEMPLETON RYE, THE DARKROOM + BOB DYLAN
by Chrissy Iley The world’s greatest sommelier, Gerard Bassett, once told me he saw wines as pieces of music. When he tasted a Chablis for instance he saw its light crispness as a piece of Mozart. I’ve often wondered what certain songs … [Read more...]
JJ GOODMAN TEAMS UP WITH SCHWEPPES
The quintessentially British brand Schweppes is championing the renaissance of adult soft drinking for the next generation, by launching a collection of cool ‘kitchen’ cocktails, with award-winning mixologist JJ Goodman. The stylish serves combine … [Read more...]
AMERICAN TEA ROOM & MATTHEW BIANCANIELLO
by Chrissy Iley A few months ago I gave up drinking coffee. My relationship with coffee was as deep and embedded as my relationship with any lover or family member. I needed five strong cappuccinos to get out of bed as opposed to 5k like a … [Read more...]
THE HOUSE OF PERONI RETURNS TO LONDON
If you're feeling a little lull in the social calendar take over, or you're stuck for ideas to brighten up those spring weeks, then the House of Peroni might just have the answer. It is returning to London for May to Lincoln's Inn Fields in Holborn, … [Read more...]
BUSABA EATHAI LAUNCHES NEW COCKTAIL LOUNGE
by Stephanie Hind Since moving to London a few years ago I have been a huge Busaba Eathai fan. It’s one of those restaurants that is atmospheric without being over the top, and the food is authentic but suited to a multitude of tastes. Last … [Read more...]
INTERVIEW: BEN YOUNGS
by Annie Vischer He won his first England cap against Fiji in November 2012 and since then Ben Youngs has proved himself to be one of the bright young things in rugby union. He's part of the squad for this year's RBS 6 Nations tournament, and … [Read more...]
CLEO ROCOS AND AQUARIVA TEQUILA
by Chrissy Iley I used to drink vodka all the time. It was easy. I could make martinis or delight in them being made for me. will.i.am, a few years ago, introduced me to the vodka skinny - vodka, soda, a chunk of lime. He spoke of it as a … [Read more...]
TOM’S KITCHEN CANARY WHARF
by Annie Vischer When December hits, Canary Wharf, the chrome-metal-esque area of London with gleaming skyscrapers as far as the eye can see, transforms into a veritable winter wonderland. As part of the Soho media set, slash weekend Chelsea … [Read more...]
LONDON COCKTAIL WEEK 2013
It's that time of the year again, when London gets ready to celebrate its love of cocktails, with a whole week dedicated to the varied cocktail recipes and establishments on offer in the capital. Here are some of the most interesting concoctions that … [Read more...]
Parrot Bay Frozen Beach
Parrot Bay, the new freeze'n'squeeze range of cocktails are encouraging hard-working Londoners to take some time out to enjoy the remainder of the summer sun, by launching National Shorts Day. It's all part and parcel of the Caribbean ethos. … [Read more...]
You Say Frozen, We Say Daquiri
Weekends are precious at the best of times, just two days to relax, unwind, de-stress and then, come summer, there's all the sunny, socialising pursuits too; bbqs, festivals, picnics in the parks. There's quite literally, no time to … [Read more...]
Living the High Life
School night or not, we simply can't bear to stay indoors these, super warm. days. Which means long walks alongside the Thames (in a bid to cool down) and taking in London's skyline from some of the highest, and most delightful, bars amongst the … [Read more...]
Gatsby Cocktails in Kensington
by Chrissy Iley I had never been to the Milestone Hotel in Kensington. Never heard of it. Where have I been? It’s like walking into a 1920s dolls house. A dollhouse filled with quirky luxury and vast imagination. Inhabited by dolls who like to ride … [Read more...]
Grey Goose Awards Season Cocktail Collection
We're loving this silver-screen inspired cocktail collection as created by GREY GOOSE vodka. And although the awards season may be over for another year, we'll be sipping these Argo, Django Unchained, Les Miserables and Lincoln-based cocktails … [Read more...]
LFW-Inspired Cocktails
It's no secret that London is a city boasting a certain insouciant style. There's fashion to be found in all aspects of the city, including the choice of cocktails. Which is why, for a limited time only the Corinthia Hotel has created The London … [Read more...]
Felder Felder Create Festive Baileys Cocktails
London-based fashion designers Felder Felder, may typically be renowned for their bold, modern and sexy aesthetic, but as style consultants for the Original Irish Cream Liqueur, Baileys® this Christmas the twins have designed three festive cocktail … [Read more...]
Baileys Orange Truffle Cocktail Recipes
We're celebrating the newly launched, limited edition Baileys Orange Truffle with these three autumn-weather worthy recipes. Opt for the warming Baileys Melted Orange Truffle as a naughty chocolate-y treat a chilly winter's evening, the Baileys … [Read more...]
London Cocktail Week 2012
Don’t forget to sign up and get your wrist band for London Cocktail Week, which starts next week. Once again, over 100 of the best bars across the capital will be throwing open their doors to offer £4 cocktails all week to those wearing a London … [Read more...]
Grand Marnier Launch Rooftop Bubble Bar
by Chrissy Iley Last night I drank from a bubble – ginger ale and Grand Marnier – on a rooftop bar. I was sitting inside an actual bubble; a kind of exotic tent with a double entrance so you felt hermetically sealed and experienced strange acoustics … [Read more...]
GQ Men of the Year Awards’ Cocktails
The fifteenth annual GQ Men of the Year awards may have centered around this year's most dashing and dapper gents, and while the ladies' stunning dresses certainly caught our eye, the foodie in all of us secretly wondered what heavenly nectars they … [Read more...]
Bacardi’s Spicy New Addition
Can you believe that the universally loved rum, Bacardi, is celebrating its' 150th Birthday? And in honour of the date, the brand has launched a rather tasty spiced rum called Bacardi Oakheart. It has a distinct flavour that comes from the addition … [Read more...]