Emyr Thomas, Author at The Bon Vivant Journal

The bedrooms at St Pancras Renaissance Hotel

St Pancras Renaissance Hotel – A Gothic Masterpiece in London

The most dramatic of entrances leads to a lobby of mammoth proportions but which manages to refrain from feeling too cavernous. The London hotel features 245 guest rooms split between ... Read More

Emyr ThomasMay 3, 2013

BaselWorld 2013 – Luxury Watches

Few events capture the imaginations of luxury watch aficionados quite as much as the one that began last week in Switzerland – BaselWorld 2013. The event witnessed some impressive timepieces ... Read More

Emyr ThomasMay 2, 2013

The London Guide From Bon Vivant

We hope that our members and readers enjoy our regular blog posts – we try to make sure we tell you about the best venues and experiences to help maximise ... Read More

Emyr ThomasMay 1, 2013

The World's 50 Best Restaurants Awards 2013

The San Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards winners have been announced for 2013 to the excitement and intrigue of chefs, critics and the media the world over. Last year’s ... Read More

Emyr ThomasApril 30, 2013

The Best Champagne Bars in London

Oscar Wilde Bar at Cafe Royal Oscar Wilde Bar at London’s latest luxury hotel, Café Royal, has been restored to its original Louis XVI style and it looks stunning. The ... Read More

Emyr ThomasApril 29, 2013

The dining room at The Gilbert Scott restaurant

The Gilbert Scott Restaurant – A British Classic

Set in one of the most architecturally dramatic buildings in London, the dining room has an overwhelming sense of grandeur and occasion, yet manages to be elegantly casual at the ... Read More

Emyr ThomasApril 26, 2013

Negozio Classica Primrose Hill – A Lovely Wine Bar and Shop

Primrose Hill is one of London’s prettiest neighbourhoods with gorgeous townhouses, quaint streets and ample green space. Its main shopping street is lined with cute cafes and boutiques and Negozio ... Read More

Emyr ThomasApril 24, 2013

Sushinho City Restaurant Review

*Sushinho has now closed – visit Mark Hix’s Hixter that took over the space* Tucked just inside Devonshire Square, the new city outpost of Sushinho (previously just of King’s Road ... Read More

Emyr ThomasApril 22, 2013

Radio Bar at The ME London

We’re not graced with much warm weather in London, but when the sun does shine through, we maximise every possible ray of sunshine. One place you’ll want to be this ... Read More

Emyr ThomasApril 20, 2013

The Clerkenwell Collection Concept Store

The Clerkenwell Collection has recently launched in London’s Clerkenwell Neighbourhood, describing itsels as an ‘omnichannel destination store’. The concept store is a collaboration between Ve Interactive, Thinkers HQ and a ... Read More

Emyr ThomasApril 17, 2013

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