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 – September 2018
New Openings
Tom Kerridge opens at The Corinthia, chop specialists Blacklock opens in Shoreditch, an Argentinian beef specialist opens in Aldgate and…
The Ninth
Restaurants
We visit The Ninth, Jun Tanaka’s Michelin starred restaurant on Charlotte Street in Fitzrovia.
The Best Hotels in New York
Handpicked
In a city full of world class hotels, it takes something special to stand out. From Upper East Side classics…
Garden Café
Restaurants
We visit the Garden Café in the Garden Museum in South London where seasonal imgredients are at the core of…
London Restaurant and Bar News – August 2018
New Openings
It’s August, therefore there isn’t much going on with the London restaurant scene in terms of new openings, but here…
Cora Pearl, Covent Garden
New Openings
The team behind Kitty Fisher’s in Mayfair has opened a second restaurant, Cora Pearl, in Covent Garden.
Roux at The Landau – The Langham London
Restaurants
With a backdrop like the Langham – the beautifully grand, five-star hotel on Portland Place – Roux at the Landau…
The Wife of Bath, Wye
Hotels
Chef Mark Sargeant opened The Wife of Bath, a Spanish restaurant, tapas bar and 6-room boutique hotel in the picturesque…
New Restaurant Openings and News – July 2018
New Openings
Caravan opens in Fitzrovia, Hutong in The Shard celebrates its 5th birthday, Gazelle opens as a food/cocktail combo in Mayfair…
Brat Restaurant, Shoreditch
New Openings
We visit Brat restaurant, the first solo venture from chef Tomos Parry, in Shoreditch.
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…