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Locatelli at the National Gallery Restaurant London Review: High Art Meets High Italian Cuisine
Dec 16th 2025
Locatelli at The National Gallery restaurant in London feels like crossing the threshold from the grand visual world of The National Gallery into a space where food becomes an artwork in its own right. Located on the mezzanine of the gallery’s Sainsbury Wing above Trafalgar Square, this restaurant is the latest venture of the celebrated chef Giorgio Locatelli, in partnership with catering specialist Searcys. The setting is bold: high ceilings, thoughtful lighting, art-filled surroundings. The […]
Michael Caines at The Stafford Restaurant London Review: Modern British Dining in St James’s
Dec 15th 2025
Michael Canes at The Stafford restaurant in London brings a fresh energy to one of the city’s most storied hotels. The restaurant sits inside The Stafford London in St James’s, a property with 17th-century origins and a long history as both a private residence and a wartime officers’ club. Today, it is a five-star destination known for quiet luxury. Michael Caines’ arrival marks a significant milestone for the hotel and for London’s culinary scene. It […]
Labombe by Trivet Restaurant London Review: A Mayfair Wine-Forward Culinary Experience
Dec 13th 2025
Labombe by Trivet restaurant in London feels like a private club of fine wine and bold flavour into the glamour of Mayfair. The venue was born of the partnership between chef Jonny Lake and master sommelier Isa Bal. This is the same duo behind the two-Michelin-starred Trivet in Bermondsey. Here, they offer a narrative of evolution that begins in a classroom French project and circles back to London’s luxury dining scene. The story of Labombe […]
The Best Private Members Clubs in Mayfair
Dec 12th 2025
Capital A List Membership includes access to exclusive clubs and bars, and priority restaurant bookings in addition to many other benefits. For more information please visit Capital A List Membership. London is home to some of the most exclusive, luxurious Private Members Clubs. Mayfair is home to many that are included in that list. Below we have listed the 10 Best Private Members Clubs in Mayfair. The Savile Club Established in 1868, The Savile Club is […]
Best Cocktail Bars in South Kensington
Dec 11th 2025
When it comes to finding the best cocktail bars in South Kensington, you’ll face a blend of sophistication, creativity, and understated glamour. This pocket of West London is known for its architecture and cultural landmarks. However, it also hides some of the city’s most remarkable drinking […]
45 London Member’s Club London Review: Inside Shoreditch’s New Creative Members’ Hub
Nov 25th 2025
In the heart of the Shoreditch district, 45 London member’s club is a new-wave private venue and hospitality house in London. Here, you’ll find a place that fuses work, wellness, dining, and nightlife under one sleek roof. Operated within the Virgin Hotels London‑Shoreditch building, it opened its doors in late 2025 and marks a fresh chapter for the concept of luxury members’ clubs, moving beyond the classic Mayfair townhouse. Walk in and encounter rooftop dining at its […]
The Best Champagne Bars In London
Nov 19th 2025
Capital A List recommends the best champagne bars in London to take your friends for that exclusive night out. There is no doubt that champagne is one of the finer things in life that we all love. However, with the vast amount of champagne bars spread […]
The Best Restaurants With Live Music in London
Nov 17th 2025
Dining out in London is an experience beyond the palate. It offers an array of culinary adventures that engage all the senses. Restaurants with live music hold a special place among these experiences. They combine the joys of exquisite dining with the energy of live […]
Serra Restaurant London Review: Sunlit Southern Mediterranean in Mayfair
Nov 15th 2025
When the newly reborn Chancery Rosewood opened its doors in September 2025, one of its most anticipated dining outlets was Serra restaurant, conceived as the hotel’s all‑day Mediterranean anchor in London. With cuisine inspired by Italy, Greece and the sunny shores beyond, Serra seeks to merge casual conviviality with a luxe hotel setting. In many ways, it succeeds beautifully. Serra was among the first wave of restaurants to launch with the Chancery Rosewood’s opening. It came alongside flagship […]
Nela Restaurant London Review: Fire-Kissed Luxury in a Glamorous Dining Room
Nov 14th 2025
Nela isn’t just a restaurant in London—it’s the kind of place you plan your evening around. Inside the newly transformed Whiteley development in Bayswater, this South American-inspired hotspot blends the drama of fire cooking with the polish of a Mayfair dining experience. Behind it are two names with serious culinary credentials. Chef-restaurateur Markus Thesleff (of Los Mochis fame) and Chef Lello Favuzzi, previously Executive Chef at Mortimer House and L’Anima. The result is a sleek, fire-led kitchen that elevates ingredients without overcomplicating them. The interiors, […]
Humo Restaurant London Review: Wood‑Fired Precision Meets Japanese Minimalism
Nov 13th 2025
HUMO restaurant in London has a quiet electricity— this is fine dining defined by flame, not fuss. Based in Mayfair, the venue is the latest venture from the Creative Restaurant Group (which includes Endo at the Rotunda), helmed by chef Miller Prada. From the outset, HUMO stakes a clear claim: no gas, no electricity, only a four‑metre wood‑fired grill and carefully chosen woods that impart smoke, nuance, and depth. From the outside, HUMO is discreet and […]
74 Duke Restaurant London Review: A Polished French Brasserie in Mayfair
Nov 11th 2025
74 Duke restaurant in London is a gleaming new Parisian-style brasserie in Mayfair. It feels like walking onto a movie set of chic French dining. From its honey‑leather banquettes and ivory paintwork to impeccably uniformed staff, the space radiates elegance and intention. But beyond the veneer lies a restaurant trying to harmonise style with substance—sometimes succeeding, sometimes only flirting with depth. The interior feels curated down to the last detail: glossed tables, classic brasserie mirrors, […]
Kudu Restaurant London Review: A Taste of South African Braai
Nov 10th 2025
Kudu restaurant in London is one of the most intriguing and quietly luxurious dining destinations. Born from the partnership of South African chef Patrick Williams and Amy Corbin (daughter of restaurateur royalty Chris Corbin), Kudu opened in 2018 and has since helped redefine what a food-lovers’ hotspot is. Rooted in South African culinary tradition, but refined through a contemporary London lens, the restaurant is part of the wider Kudu Collective, which also includes Kudu Grill, […]
Cubanista Bar London Review: A Hidden 1920s Cuban Speakeasy in South Kensington
Nov 08th 2025
Cubanista bar in London is one of the more intriguing cocktail dens in the city. It is a Cuban-inspired speakeasy tucked behind a red telephone box in South Kensington, serving as the covert lounge of Paloma Club. It’s the kind of bar that doesn’t shout its presence; you have to call to get in. Step through the phone booth, and you enter “Casa Isla,” a nostalgic, moody retreat filled with tropical rhythms, vintage flair, and expertly made […]
Best Cocktail Bars in Chelsea
Nov 07th 2025
When it comes to the best cocktail bars in Chelsea, few neighbourhoods in London can rival the area’s timeless sophistication and creative flair. From secret speakeasies hidden behind red telephone boxes to elegant brasseries shaking up seasonal signatures, Chelsea’s bar scene offers something for every kind […]
