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…
New Restaurant Openings and News – June 2018
New Openings
A sibling for Kitty Fishers in Covent Garden, Jackson Boxer opens in Shoreditch, Hotel Cafe Royal relaunches its restaurant, Tom…
Alfresco London: The Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in London
Handpicked
When the sun is shining and the weather is heating up, there are few better places to be than London….
Bar Termini Centrale
Bars & Clubs
We visit new cocktail bar Bar Termini Centrale to try their long list of negronis.
New Restaurant Openings and News – May 2018
New Openings
A new sibling for Gymkhana in The City, Mark Jarvis adds another Mayfair base to his Modern British restaurant group,…
Callooh Callay – Whimsical Cocktail Bar in Shoreditch
Bars & Clubs
We visit whimsical cocktail bar Callooh Callay on Rivington Street in Shoreditch.
Pizarro – Spanish Restaurant in Bermondsey
Restaurants
Pizarro is exactly the sort of place you wish you had in your neighbourhood, nestled away as your little secret,…
Megeve Travel Guide – The Best Hotels and Restaurants
Hotels
Megeve makes a great ski destination as it’s just over an hour’s drive from Geneva – perfect for a weekend…
New Restaurant Openings and News – April 2018
New Openings
Heinz Beck returns to London, Petersham Nurseries opens its restaurants in Covent Garden, Ollie Dabbous opens in Piccadilly and a…
New Restaurant Openings and News – March 2018
New Openings
A ‘dirty’ vegan pop-up, chicken sunday roast in Mayfair, a new Tortilleria in Borough Market and an Eastern Mediterranean restaurant…
Tom Kerridge at Corinthia Hotel London
New Openings
Corinthia Hotel London announces that chef Tom Kerridge will take over its main restaurant later this year.
Harry’s Dolce Vita
New Openings
We visit Harry’s Dolce Vita, a throwback to 1950s and 60s Italy, located next to Harrods in Knightsbridge.
New Restaurant Openings and News – January 2018
New Openings
A new Korean chicken restaurant, an old Chinese favourite returns as a pop-up, an intimate kitchen bar from The Palomar…