Category: Lifestyle
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Review: Voyage by Adam Simmonds offers 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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Strawberry lemonade high: Step inside Swingers’ new Cîroc summer terrace
There are some things you expect from a central London summer terrace: warm-ish weather, overpriced drinks, and no seats available. What you probably don’t expect is a fully walled garden tucked behind Oxford Circus. Certaintly not one that’s attached to a mini golf course, with delicious Cîroc cocktails and a bottomless brunch on offer. But…
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Where to watch the Wimbledon finals in London
There’s something almost sacred about Wimbledon finals weekend. Some are transfixed by blistering baseline rallies, other simply enjoy indulging in strawberries and cream or getting caught up in the electric summer atmosphere. And this year, London is serving up the spectacle in style. Across the city, outdoor screens, hidden courtyards, and pop-up terraces are primed…
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