Drink

The connoisseur’s guide to the worlds finest drinks, with regular SceneCheck reports on the best nightclubs and member clubs in London. From the ideal cocktail bar for pre-drinks to the hottest venues in town and all the exclusive after parties

OneOcean Club

Polo Bar Pop-Up at Barcelona’s OneOcean Club

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The week of 24 August will see two of London’s top barmen – Polo Bar manager Elias Yiallouris and Tanqueray mixologist Tim Homewood – takeover the marina-side BlueWave cocktail bar at OneOcean Club. Voted bar of the year at the London 2014 Lifestyle Awards and Best Mixology at the London 2014 Club and Bar Awards, the Polo Bar maintains a reputation as one of London’s most desirable watering holes.

The Horseshoe Inn

The Horseshoe – restaurant with rooms

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For our first evening at The Horseshoe Inn, we kicked off with some champagne in the bar area, which was laden with leather chesterfields and plump sofas near the fireplace. Dinner was at 8, with an appetiser of pigs trotter mousse, sprinkled with crackling. We feasted on grouse, teal and red deer, all caught locally

Gaucho

Gaucho

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Jodie Jones review the Gaucho Group’s globally-renowned Argentinian beef in the mega-restaurant’s sleek Gaucho Piccadilly venue… Vegans and vegetarians need not apply.

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Review: The Westin Resort & Spa, Whistler

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I chose to stay at The Westin Resort & Spa, Whistler, which is in an excellent location, right next to the mountain gondola, and next to the driving range of the golf course (the latter of which is obviously closed during winter). My room had a view over the driving range, and I could see the heated outdoor swimming pool and hot tub – perfect for gauging when to go down …

The Mayflower Hotel Seattle

Old World Charm in the Heart of Seattle

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The Mayflower Hotel is located in the shopping district, and only a couple of blocks away from Seattle’s Famous Pike Place Market – a must-see for any foodie. The hotel was built in 1927 and has been lovingly restored to reflect a more elegant era.

The Imperial Affligem Fulham

The Imperial: Made In Belgium

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Whether you are dropping in for a quick bite or a long leisurely lunch, there is anything from pastries and sandwiches to sharing platters and Sunday roasts – there is something for everyone at The Imperial

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The Key To New York City: Triumph Hotels

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New York City has long been witness to the pitter-patter of movie premieres, GQ parties, Vogue photoshoots, movie sets, etc and the city has almost grown to accommodate every need of the entertainment industry. And some hotels more than others are more attuned to the needs of this industry that aims to entertain. The Triumph Hotel Group of New York are one such group, a collection of small boutique hotels, that prioritize on comfort and luxury while also providing privacy.

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Chinese Food In London | Royal China

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Stepping in from the unwavering phosphorescence of Bayswater’s bustling Queensway, glistening as a beacon amidst the dwindling December twilight, one leaves the chaotic intricacies of London’s assorted inhabitants and their rituals behind and enters an Oriental spectacle, greedily absorbed by each of the five senses.

Perrier-Jouet Roof Terrace at Sanctum Soho Hotel

An evening on the Perrier-Jouët Roof Terrace atop the Sanctum Soho Hotel

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n epicurean sanctum from which to circumvent the retail mania that otherwise envelops Regent Street. The aptly named Sanctum Soho Hotel provides just such a place, begging the question …why contend with frenzied shoppers, tourists and rush hour commuter traffic, when you could wait it out over a Cognac and Cigar (or a champagne cocktail for the fairer sex), on your own private roof terrace?