Category: Lifestyle
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Good spirits only: New recipes to inspire your summer cocktails
By now, the UK has had its fair share of heatwaves, and it’s fair to assume summer might be on its way out. But in true London fashion, summer never really ends until it’s 10 °C and we’re all carrying umbrellas every day. So, we’re clinging on to the sunshine (fingers and toes crossed) and…
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The best functional drinks that actually support your health
Who knew all you needed to stay functional was a drink? If you’re new to functional drinks, they’re usually canned (often sparkling) drinks infused with ingredients like electrolytes, magnesium, vitamin C or adaptogens. They’re designed to give you more energy, help you calm down, or even support your gut health – depending on the brand.…
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Review – Voyage by Adam Simmonds: Simple ingredients, refined to perfection
*Please note that this is a review of the vegetarian tasting menu only. Walking into Voyage by Adam Simmonds, located inside the Megaro Hotel right opposite the buzz of King’s Cross station, feels like stepping into a different world. The restaurant’s centrepiece is a bold, squared open kitchen that dominates the space, framed by an…
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Say hello to KERB Social Club, your new favourite hangout place in Spitalfields
There are cosy pubs all over London, but sometimes you want more than a pint and a packet of crisps. You want somewhere you can lounge, graze, play a game or three, and maybe even catch the match — all without sacrificing that sofa-level comfort. Tucked into the middle of Old Spitalfields Market, KERB Social…
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Drink it all in: London’s ultimate cocktail festival is back
In London, drinking is an art form, and we’re all made to feel like amateur artists. The bar scene here isn’t just big – it’s sprawling, majestic, and really quite unlike anywhere else. Every week brings a new opening, and postcodes stack up like an unfinished menu. It’s a good problem to have if you…
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Bottoms up: London’s first alcohol-free cocktail bar is now open
London’s drinking culture is having a moment, and it’s refreshingly free of regret. With 76% of UK adults now cutting back on alcohol, according to KAM’s latest Low&No report, the city’s bar scene is catching up. Now, it’s all about good taste, good company, and still being able to look alive in your 9am meeting…
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Run-tested: the best running shorts for this summer
If you’re a runner, you know when shorts start to fall short of expectations. They might appear well-designed: streamlined cut, flattering fit, even structured enough to disguise the aftermath of a wild Saturday night. But once you start moving, the issues kick in: they ride up, trap sweat, cling in places they shouldn’t, and become a distraction…
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You can now order the UK’s first healthy iPhone
We all know how glued we’ve become to our phones, but how many of us are truly able to do anything about it? The truth is, most of us aren’t. And Sage Mobile is betting that the answer isn’t more willpower – it’s a better phone. The British subsidiary of Techless, Inc. and sister brand to…
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¡Arriba! Some of the best tequila bottles and cans for National Tequila Day this year
Life is about balance – and no, not one Margarita in each hand. We mean the real kind: health and indulgence. Sure, you can’t celebrate every day with your favourite cocktail, but some days are just the perfect exception. National Tequila Day, celebrated annually on 24th July, originated in the United States but has steadily…
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Step inside Shanghai Me: Mayfair’s stunning new sky-high Pan-Asian escape
Today, London’s skyline welcomes a new culinary player with no intention of blending in. Shanghai Me, the long-anticipated Pan-Asian dining concept, officially opens its doors atop the 28th floor of the London Hilton on Park Lane. Positioned above Mayfair in every sense, the restaurant and its adjoining cocktail outpost, Bund Lounge, promise a high-altitude, high-glamour…
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