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…
The Best Outdoor Restaurants in London
Handpicked
When the sun is shining and the weather is heating up, there are few better places to be than London….
The Best Rooftop Bars in London
Bars & Clubs
When the sun is shining London comes to life, and al fresco restaurants and rooftop bars become a huge attraction.
Do You Like Good Food?
Restaurants
Our friends at The Good Food Guide are offering an introductory membership to the relaunched food guide and new app…
New Restaurant Openings and News – Summer 2022
New Openings
Two new restaurants from chef Robin Gill, a new Moët Champagne Bar at Harrods, a fine dining restaurant from Le…
New Restaurant Openings and News – April 2022
Uncategorized
Read our guide to the best restaurants that are opening in London this month. NEW CHEF & MENUS AT ELDR…
New Restaurant Openings and News – 2022 So Far
New Openings
The Connaught Grill and The Delaunay Counter reopen, the world’s best pastry chef opens at The Berkeley, Gordon Ramsay opens…
The UK Michelin Guide 2022
Restaurants
The results of the UK Michelin Guide 2022 are in! Whatever your thoughts on the Michelin guide, it’s the guide…
The Best New Hotels Opening in 2022
Hotels
The world’s best hotel brands are expanding even further over the next year with some stunning new hotels to experience….
The Best New Restaurants in London – 2021
New Openings
It has been a challenging year for hospitality, to say the least, but it didn’t stop new restaurants from opening…
New Restaurant Openings and News – November 2021
New Openings
Bob Bob Ricard relaunches in The City, the Ferragamo family’s Il Borro opens in Mayfair, Hawksmoor opens in Covent Garden…
New Restaurant Openings and News – Summer 2021
Bars & Clubs
A lot has happened on the London restaurant scene over the summer – despite staff shortages and supply issues, the…
The Best Hotels in Portugal
Uncategorized
The rugged coastline of the Algarve is one of Europe’s best holiday destinations but Portugal offers far more than just…