A visit to the original Ivy in London The Ivy has been a name synonymous with style and an iconic piece of London history. With …
The Ivy, West Street, London
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Grenfell – a film by Steve McQueen
Artist and filmmaker Steve McQueen made a film in December 2017 in response to the fire that took place at Grenfell Tower in North Kensington, …
Prince Alfred Bar, Maida Vale, London
Grade II* listed pub in London’s West End The Prince Alfred in Maida Vale is one of those pubs that needs to make it onto …
10 London Pubs for a Guinness
The best Irish pubs in London for Guinness and St Patrick’s Day Irish pubs aren’t just for St Patrick’s day– it would be rude not …
Espresso Martini Trail in London
Celebrate Espresso Martini Day in style Did you know that 15th March is Espresso Martini Day and if you are in London on that date, …
The Hardy Tree, London
A not so hardy tree in London has fallen What was one of the “secret” places to visit in London is now covering the world’s …
Imperial War Museum, London
Lunch amidst history On a recent trip to London, Colonel Mustard decided to pay a visit to one of his favourite museums, the Imperial War …
Happy Donuts, Portobello Road, London
The Colonel loves his doughnuts. Whenever he is in Glasgow he makes a point of stopping at Tantrum Doughnuts in Gordon Street for a Double …
Slim Chickens, London
On a visit to London, the Colonel decided to have dinner at the Shake Shack Located at Cambridge Circus in London. What he hadn’t realised …
Travel : London’s Smallest Police Station
Could this be London’s smallest Police station? The centre of London, on Trafalgar Square, isn’t the first place you would think of that would have …
Tortilla, Gatwick
Where not to eat at Gatwick Airport Airport food, why is it so crap? They have us there at least 2 hours before and yet …
Leroy, Shoreditch, London. *** Closed***
Is this the cheapest Michelin star restaurant in the UK? Leroy is known for being an affordable Michelin star restaurant, possibly even the cheapest in …
A Guide to visiting Wimbledon Tennis Championships for the first time
Everything you need to know for your first trip to Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London Last year saw my very first visit to the Wimbledon …
Breakfast at The Ritz Hotel, London
Best breakfast in London? After a promise of “breakfast at The Ritz” here, we eventually got there, hurrah! The Ritz has always been one of …
Andrews Restaurant, Grays Inn Road, London
Traditional Greasy Spoon Cafe in London Andrews Restaurant This is a proper London caff, Andrews Restaurant is a cafe that sells just what you expect …
Cheese Barge, London
Barge de fromage! Cheese, we love it. Every visit to London lately has featured a visit to Pick and Cheese – read up on it …
The California Hotel, Kings Cross, London
Where we checked out and got to leave! Located minutes away from King Cross and St Pancras Railway Stations, as well as a short walk …
AFTERNOON TEA AT CAFÉ ROYAL
A Vincent Van Gogh afternoon tea in London Hotel Cafe Royal in Soho, London is where we spent Mother’s Day this year having a Van …
Barbican Conservatory
A hidden gem in the heart of the Barbican Centre A wonderful green space to find some peace and reflection in the centre of London, …
Cheese Conveyor Belt Restaurant in London Pick And Cheese
Cheese lovers heaven in Seven Dials We first visited Pick & Cheese in 2020 and were glad to see it was still there in 2021 …
Food Review: The Ledbury, London
Fine dining without the faff With the news that The Ledbury has re-opened this month, we thought it was time to finally publish our pre-COVID …
Unlimited Raclette in London at La Petite Ferme
A slice of France in the middle of London Staying in London the night before a trip to France to find out all about French …
Treasure Trails around London
Rediscover the City of London with Treasure Trails Whilst researching things to do in London we came across this family-friendly activity. The City of London …
Fischer’s, Marylebone, London – Review
Vienesse finesse in Marylebone Visiting Fischer’s in Marylebone, London is like stepping into a Viennese coffee house. We visited for breakfast and will surely be …