Welcome to The Journal
A place to note our travels, share our musings, hot new tips and the most recent must-see, do, go-to places to have caught our imagination; the very best of London and further afield. Welcome to the world of Bon Vivant.
The Best Brunch in London
Handpicked
From fry-ups to baked goods, fantastic coffee, gluten-free options and free-flowing Champagne, read our guide to the brunch in London….
Group Dining - The Best Private Dining Rooms in London
Handpicked
If you’re looking for the best private dining rooms in London, read on for expert tips on where to book…
London Restaurant Openings and News – February 2019
New Openings
A new Nordic bakery in Soho, a healthy food focused restaurant and bakery in Marylebone and two big named chefs…
The Best New Restaurants in London – 2018
New Openings
Tomos Parrys with his first solo venture, Brat; Tom Kerridge at The Corinthia hotel; Ottolenghi in Fitzrovia with ROVI; and…
Jidori Covent Garden
New Openings
We visit Jidori Covent Garden for their menu of Japanese small plates and skewers.
Sticks’n’Sushi Kings Road
New Openings
Japan meets Denmark meets Chelsea at the Sticks’n’Sushi on Kings Road
London Restaurant Openings and News – December 2018
New Openings
A new Indian restaurant in Chelsea from Michelin starred chef Rohit Ghai, Lee Straton opens on London’s Bankside and Chinese…
London Restaurant Openings and News – November 2018
New Openings
More new openings in the Coal Drops Yard site near King’s Cross with a Vermouth inspired cafe-bar, Indian restaurant Tamarind…
Hotel Finca Cortesin – A Stunning Hotel in Southern Spain
Hotels
We check out the gorgeous Hotel Finca Cortesin in Casares, less than an hour from Malaga airport.
Discount Suit Company
Bars & Clubs
We visit Discount Suit Company, a speakeasy cocktail bar in Shoreditch.
Heckfield Place
Hotels
We visit Heckfield Place, a gorgeous country house hotel in Hampshire, just over an hour from London.
The UK Michelin Guide 2019
Restaurants
The results of the UK Michelin Guide 2019 were announced on Monday 1 October. Whatever your thoughts on the Michelin…
London Restaurant Openings and News – October 2018
New Openings
It’s a bumper month of new openings in London – Cecconi’s comes to Shoreditch, Harry’s Bar opens near Selfridge’s, an…