Thanks to Chris Barnard and Red Sangre for the photography and art Round two of mixed drinks inspired by Poldark. Recently I was re-reading Demelza and noticed that Prudie's … Read More
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My friend Kay lives in Highgate and had told me for a while about The Pudding and Pie Club which her neighbours have recently launched and host once or twice a month. We fina… Read More
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It’s Oliver here today with an urgent update ahead of World Cucumber day which is tomorrow 14th of June!
Some of you may already know how much some of us FEAR cucumbers… Read More
I went along to the MyJohnLewis shopping event at John Lewis Oxford Street today and boy was there a LOT of people buying stuff! It was amazing but slightly claustrophobic at the same t… Read More
Ireland is undoubtedly one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. Nicknamed the Emerald Isle for its lush green landscapes, a quick stopover at it, even for a night or two, can… Read More
The man who described Bibury as ‘the most beautiful village in England’ surely never went to Lower Slaughter. I’ve often driven past the road signposted to The Slaughters o… Read More
So we’re all agreed that free, fast wi-fi and power points in handy locations are a essential in a luxury hotel room – and we all like soft, fluffy bathrobes (even if we don&rsqu… Read More
A night in Kensington luxury hotel in South Kensington
Just a few weeks earlier I’d been at the Kensington luxury hotel in central London to drink cocktails at the launch of its n… Read More
Returning to Balans Soho Society restaurant Kensington High Street was like visiting an old friend who had had a complete image change in the intervening years. My colleagues and I used… Read More
The wonderful thing about writing the ALadyofLeisure.com blog is that I’ve discovered so many new places which I would never in a million years have come across otherwise, and the awar… Read More
It is a bittersweet moment when you go to a new restaurant and discover that it has replaced an old favourite. However in the case of The Secret Garden, located just opposite Clapham No… Read More
[Editor’s note: this review of Barts Speakeasy South Kensington was first published in 2014]
In spite of living and working just a mile away from South Kensington and passing through i… Read More
Well – I did it. An entire January’s-worth of alcoholic abstinence.
And yes, it was a VERY long month.
But the surprising discovery for me is not only that I have far grea… Read More
First time novelist Nathan Filer with his Costa award-winning book, The Shock of the Fall
My taxi driver was very excited when I said there would be loads of celebrities at the Costa Book Aw… Read More
In a dark and smoky bar down a small and pokey street in Copenhagen is where my heart lies. It is a bar where the smell of cigarettes and beer lingers ever so faintly; some days more than ot… Read More
If you’re looking for luxury hotels in the Cotswolds The Lygon Arms will be high on your wish-list, and in fact it was on mine for ages. This historic hotel has been a main fixture in… Read More
A new decade. A new era of craft beer. And the beer world has never looked so good. Last year we announced that ‘beer cans are the new record sleeve’, and the past 12 months have… Read More
Cinco de Mayo will be a little different this year. Bars and restaurants are closed but that doesn’t mean you can’t fiesta at home! But before you go loco, make sure you brush up… Read More
It is impossible to walk around the grounds at Middlethorpe Hall York and not take dozens of photos. While the front of the hotel is surprisingly close to the road, a quiet country lane just… Read More
The Hugo Cocktail is one of my go-to spritzer cocktails for warm weather days. The champagne balanced out a slight hint of citrus with the sweetness of the elderflower liqueur. Champagne, sp… Read More
Partied a little too much on NYE? Or simply looking for a healthier start in 2022? Well. We challenge you to participate in Dry January this year and give your body a cleanse — only wi… Read More
It’s here — one of the most exciting times of the year in Chicago. Yes, you know what we’re talking about. It’s St. Patrick’s season! Before we dive into all th… Read More
Time flies, doesn’t it? Because I feel like I was just writing about Memorial Day for last year a few days ago. Then, boom! It’s 2022! Well. Continuing Urban Matter’s beaut… Read More
If you’re a Chicagoan, you know we care about Pride month. Besides the many pride parades to view or join, businesses and restaurants are also actively giving back to the community wit… Read More
Belfast is full of great gin and gin distitleries but what are the best gin bars in Belfast, where do you go to find the perfect serve for your gin in Belfast?
What is the perfect serve?… Read More
The Deer’s Head
On the streets of Belfast’s historic brewing district stands The Deer’s Head, a modernized brew pub with respect to its historic routes in Belfast&rsqu… Read More
Okay, okay. We said “a lot” about this year’s Lolla line-up, but we promise we won’t judge if you still go. Instead, we’re here to make your weekend even more f… Read More
Introduction – What is The Stable Winchester?
The Stable is a chain of pizza restaurants in the UK focused on providing great pizza and cider. It is a great place to visit on a day… Read More
Whether you like a super sweet Woo Woo or a extra dirty Martini there is nothing like enjoying a expertly mixed cocktail with good company. Belfast is bursting with fantastic bars and so man… Read More