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Sketch

Restaurants
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Extraordinary Experience

Restaurants

Not a restaurant: a design experience disguised as one
Every room has a different personality
The Lecture Room & Library holds 3 Michelin stars
Theatrical, maximalist, artistic and unapologetic
Our tip: go for the experience as much as the food
VISIT WEBSITE
9 Conduit St, Mayfair, London W1S 2XG

Daylesford

Restaurants
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Brunch Day

Restaurants

London’s version of countryside living
Simple healthy dishes, done properly
Breakfast and brunch are the main event
The vibe is calm, natural, and very curated
There’s also a organic farm shop attached
VISIT WEBSITE
208-212 Westbourne Grove, Notting Hill, London W11 2RH

The Ivy Chelsea Garden

Restaurants
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Light lunch

Restaurants

One of London’s prettiest lunch spots
Chelsea dining in full bloom
Alfresco dining and a terrace that seasonally changes
Our tip: book the garden, go for lunch, and stay longer
British cuisine with international touches
VISIT WEBSITE
195, 197 King's Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 5EQ

Bob bob Ricard

Restaurants
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Ultra-chic Dining

Restaurants

For a romantic night
Dining with a very specific agenda: press for Champagne
Oysters, caviar and champagne place to be
The interiors are pure Art Deco fantasy
Next-level glitzy and indulgent
VISIT WEBSITE
1 Upper James St, Soho, London W1F 9DF

Brasserie of Light

Restaurants
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Brunch Day

Restaurants

London dining with a very visible flair for drama
Dazzling and unapologetically theatrical brasserie
Chic environment for a shopping break
Unique and unconventional vibes
Great-looking deserts
VISIT WEBSITE
400 Oxford St, Duke St, Marylebone, London W1A 1AB

Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club

Bars
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Jazz Night

Bars

London nightlife with serious musical pedigree
The place to go for jazz lovers since 1959
Intimate, dark, and all about the stage
Our tip: book ahead and stay for the late set
The crowd: locals, musicians, and those who know
VISIT WEBSITE
47 Frith St, Soho, London W1D 4HT

Kricket

Restaurants
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Indian Night

Restaurants

Modern Indian food
Small plates made to share
Sophisticated but vintage interiors
Casual, buzzy, and design-led crowd
Our tip: order across the menu and indulge
VISIT WEBSITE
12 Denman St, Soho, London W1D 7HH

Electric Cinema

Visits
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Sunday Funday

Visits

Movie night, but upgraded properly
Sits on Portobello Road in Notting Hill
A vintage gem since 1910
Think leather armchairs, sofas, even front-row beds
The crowd is local, well-dressed, and in-the-know
VISIT WEBSITE
191 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W11 2ED

Japan House London

Art
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Shopping Lover

Art

For Japanese lifestyle lovers
Japan, translated properly, right in Kensington
Minimal, precise, and quietly beautiful space
Innovation, culture, art and cuisine
Always thoughtful, never touristy
VISIT WEBSITE
101-111 Kensington High St, Kensington, London W8 5SA

Lyaness

Bars
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Extraordinary Experience

Bars

One of London’s most awarded bars
Bold, glossy, and slightly futuristic
It feels more concept than classic bar
Curious, design-aware crowd
Our tip: experiment something new and trust the process
VISIT WEBSITE
20 Upper Ground, South Bank, London SE1 9PD

Clos Maggiore

Restaurants
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Ultra-chic Dining

Restaurants

London’s most romantic dining room
Modern French cuisine
Yes, it’s a date place, and it knows it
Exceptional wine list
Our tip: request the conservatory, book early
VISIT WEBSITE
33 King St, Covent Garden, London WC2E 8JD

The Rosebery

Coffee
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Afternoon Tea

Coffee

Traditional but modern afternoon tea
Calm, elegant, and softly luxurious
The menu stays classic with refined execution
Extensive selection of teas from around the world
Contemporary yet classic elegance
VISIT WEBSITE
66 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7LA

Hutong at The Shard

Restaurants
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Asian Vibes

Restaurants

Northern Chinese cuisine with an edge
A must: order the the Peking duck
London dining with altitude and attitude
Romantic and intimate setting
Inside The Shard, with views that do half the work
VISIT WEBSITE
33, The Shard, 31 St Thomas St, London SE1 9RY

Circolo popolare

Restaurants
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Like an Italian

Restaurants

Italian dining with magical atmosphere
The crowd: fun, loud, there for a good time
It’s as much about the vibe as the food
Not for a quiet dinner
Our tip: lean into it, order big, and share everything
VISIT WEBSITE
40-41 Rathbone Pl, Fitzrovia, London W1T 1HX

Mercato Mayfair

Restaurants
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Bite Out

Restaurants

A curated food hall
Different cuisines, one very good setting
For a easy fun lunch
In a deconsecrated 19th-century church in Mayfair
Lively, social, and slightly chaotic vibe
VISIT WEBSITE
St. Mark's Church, N Audley St, Mayfair, London W1K 6ZA

Berners Tavern

Restaurants
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Ultra-chic Dining

Restaurants

One of London’s most theatrical dining rooms
For a romantic night
Modern British menu with a polished edge
Feels like dining inside a curated gallery
What we love: the champagne trolley
VISIT WEBSITE
10 Berners St, Fitzrovia, London W1T 3NP

The Lanesborough

Coffee
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Afternoon Tea

Coffee

Traditional afternoon tea
The setting is pure Regency elegance
A dedicated tea butler guides the experience
The menu covers all the classics
Our tip: take your time and don't rush
VISIT WEBSITE
Hyde Park Corner, London SW1X 7TA

Liberty

Art
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Shopping Lover

Art

One of the city’s most iconic shopping addresses
Our tip: don’t plan it, just get lost inside
For those who like their shopping with character
Christmas shop on the 4th floor
Design-minded and quietly well dressed crowd
VISIT WEBSITE
Regent St, Soho, London W1B 5AH

The Ned

Hotels
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Extraordinary Experience

Hotels

Set in a former bank building
Stylish rooms channelling 1920s and 1930s design
Hosts 12 restaurants and bars
For art, design and history lovers
"Ned's Club": some spaces are reserved for members-only
VISIT WEBSITE
27 Poultry, London EC2R 8AJ

Holland Park

Visits
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Sunday Funday

Visits

Kyoto garden
Jog-break perfect
Squirrel-watching
Relaxing walk
Design museum
VISIT WEBSITE
Ilchester Pl, Kensington, London W8 6LU

Maddox Gallery

Art
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Art Time

Art

Gram friendly
Cutting-edge art
Contemporary and modern art lovers
Flower addict
Internationally-acclaimed and emerging artists
VISIT WEBSITE
9 Maddox St, Mayfair, London W1S 2QE

V&A

Art
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Museum Addict

Art

Decorative arts and design
Light lunch or coffee spot in the interior garden
Stunning Asian art collection
Beautiful interiors
Largest fashion collection in the world
VISIT WEBSITE
Cromwell Rd, Knightsbridge, London SW7 2RL

The Wallace Collection

Art
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Museum Addict

Art

Stunning art collection
Historic London house
Indoor restaurant and bar
18th century French art
Stunning antique setting
VISIT WEBSITE
Hertford House, Manchester Square, London W1U 3BN

Design Museum

Art
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Museum Addict

Art

Inspiring museum
Interesting permanent exhibition
Innovation-seeker
Industrial, product, fashion and architectural design lovers
Located in Holland Park
VISIT WEBSITE
224-238 Kensington High St, Kensington, London W8 6AG

The Goring

Hotels
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Royal Vibes

Hotels

Historic luxury hotel
English country house style
Elegant antique furnishing
Afternoon tea
Decadent lounge bar
VISIT WEBSITE
15 Beeston Pl, Westminster, London SW1W 0JW

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