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 Restaurants in Sydney
Restaurants
From fine dining with incredible views at Quay to woodfired dishes at Firedoor, Levantine food at Nour and the iconic…
The Best Hotels in Sydney
Hotels
With droughts, bush fires and floods, Australia has had a pretty tough of late but the country is very much…
New Restaurant Openings and News – January / February 2020
Bars & Clubs
Hoppers opens in King’s Cross, Dominique Ansel opens in Covent Garden, Portuguese restaurant Bar Douro opens in The City and…
New Restaurant Openings and News – November 2019
New Openings
A Michelin starred chef opens on the 10th floor of The Standard hotel in King’s Cross and Joel Robuchon’s legacy…
Matesti Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Hotels
Set on the banks of the mighty Zambezi river, on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia, Matesti Victoria Falls is…
Singita Lebombo Lodge, Kruger National Park
Hotels
Singita Lebombo is truly a world-class hotel – stunning design and exquisite food combine with friendly service and genuine hospitality…
The Saxon Hotel, South Africa
Hotels
Drawing up to the Saxon hotel is an experience itself, set amongst beautifully manicured lawns and landscaped gardens, the road…
New Restaurant Openings and News – September 2019
New Openings
A new look for Franco’s, the legendary Julie’s reopens and New York’s Maison Premiere comes to the Hoxton Southwark. Read…
New Restaurant Openings and News – July 2019
New Openings
The Standard Hotel opens in King’s Cross, Nathan Outlaw moves to The Goring, a rice-focused restaurant from a three michelin…
Darby’s
New Openings
As Vauxhall’s Embassy Gardens rolls up its sleeves for business, newly opened restaurant Darby’s is deservedly hogging the limelight.
New Restaurant Openings and News – May 2019
New Openings
Bob Bob Ricard’s sibling finally opens in The City, Barrafina Coal Drops Yard opens a terrace and Mayfair favourite Wild…
Bocconcino
Restaurants
Bocconcino opened in 2014 from Executive Chef Marco Corsica, aiming to offer Mayfair both classic and modern Italian dishes.