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…
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.
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.