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 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.
The Jewel in Italy’s Crown: Lake Como
Style
Idyllic, picture postcard Lake Como draws an A-List crowd. Having grown up here, designer Maurizio Pellizzoni shares his insider’s guide…
New Restaurant Openings and News – April 2019
New Openings
A refurb and a new menu at bubbledogs in Fitzrovia, a new co-working / restaurant space near Old Street, a…
Wild Rice, Soho
New Openings
We visit Thai newcomer Wild Rice, a cool and contemporary addition to Soho’s restaurant scene.
Market Hall, Victoria
Restaurants
The second site from the Market Hall team, this upscale food court in Victoria is a veritable hub of high…
London Restaurant Openings and News – February 2019
New Openings
A new Nordic bakery in Soho, a healthy food focused restaurant and bakery in Marylebone and two big named chefs…
The Best New Restaurants in London – 2018
New Openings
Tomos Parrys with his first solo venture, Brat; Tom Kerridge at The Corinthia hotel; Ottolenghi in Fitzrovia with ROVI; and…