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Scarfes Bar at the Rosewood London

My kind of place to while the evening away

If you’re looking for a place with the ambience of a drawing room and the sophistication of a gentleman’s club to sip on a cocktail and while away the evening, look no further than Scarfes Bar. Evoking a convivial and sophisticated yet intimate atmosphere, and located a short distance from London’s Covent Garden, Scarfes Bar is the place for those looking for a bit of mischievous glamour.

Taking its name after the renowned British artist and caricaturist Gerald Scarfe, whose original artwork adorns the walls and is encompassed within the cocktail menus, the bar has become an institution on High Holborn since opening in 2014. Featuring a roaring fire, a collection of cosy velvet armchairs, shelves filled with over 1,000 hand-picked antique books, and live jazz playing each day, the ambience at Scarfes Bar carries a whisper of speakeasy intrigue – elegant, intimate, and just a little wicked.

From the left, Gibson Please, Garden Smash and No7, just three of the 22 cocktails on offer at Scarfes Bar.

The current inventive cocktail menu has drawn inspiration from the history and exalted traditions of cocktails…

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Camille Charmont 2022 and Camille Volibarts 2022

A tribute to a woman of strength and spirit

Renowned Champagne house Louis Roederer releases its 2022 vintage “Hommage à Camille” wines: Camille Charmont 2022 (red) and Camille Volibarts 2022 (white). The woman behind the brand, Camille Olry-Roederer, was nothing short of extraordinary. She took the helm of Champagne Louis Roederer on the sudden death of her second husband in 1932. Her energy, ingenuity […]

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Love on a plate

Swoon-worthy restaurants for St Valentine’s

Valentine’s Day is an occasion for romance, red roses – and refined dining. One of the best ways of sealing a relationship is by sharing the pleasure of exquisite food. As a couple, few things beat the delight of enjoying a gourmet experience together. Our expert team of Epicureans have selected five of the best […]

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Liquid Gold

L'Or de Jean Martell 1715 – Assemblage du Lapin

Founded in 1715, the oldest of the “big four” cognac houses, Maison Martell, is renowned throughout the world for the finesse and elegance of its cognacs. Among their most celebrated expressions is the exceptional L’Or de Jean Martell 1715, a cognac named after the House’s founder Jean Martell, that exemplifies the quintessence of Maison Martell’s […]

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Shake it or Stir It

Cocktails to dazzle your guests this Christmas

Ever since cocktails became a thing in the roaring 1920s, they have been a symbol of coolness. Actors, artists, socialites, heiresses… the most chic There is something quintessentially chic about cocktails. From the paraphernalia around them – shaker, glasses and garnishes – to how cool one looks drinking one, cocktails have been a symbol of […]

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Festive Tipples

No more mulled wine

It’s that time of year again, when we want to be creative with what we offer our friends and loved ones when they come to visit. There’s the challenge of appealing to everyone’s tastes, not appearing as predictable as pigs in blankets, and seeking out something unique, without being so off-piste in your choices that […]

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Nobu Cape Town

Possibly the best fusion food in South Africa

Over the last decade, Cape Town has become famous as a gourmet destination with many international names opening an establishment there, maybe encouraged by its cosmopolitan reputation, maybe because of the abundance of glorious produce in the region, including incredible wines. Joining this group of high-dining propositions we find the internationally renowned Nobu, which has […]

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Lily Bollinger’s Living Spirit

The Champagne Maison reveals its very own seven-year itch

“I drink Champagne when I’m happy and when I’m sad. Sometimes I drink it when I’m alone. When I have company, I consider it obligatory. I trifle with it if I’m not hungry and drink it when I am. Otherwise, I never touch it – unless I’m thirsty.” Who doesn’t know Madame Lily Bollinger’s well-worn […]

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BAR DES PRÉS

16, Albemarle St, London W1S 4HW

Mayfair is well known for having some of the best restaurants in Europe speckled all over its streets, in between luxury fashion, watches and jewellery boutiques. One of these gastronomical treasures is Bar des Prés, which may sound familiar as the original restaurant, located in Paris, became famous for serving only raw food. The London […]

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The Glenturret 50-Year-Old

A collector's dream

Built on an unparalleled history, The Glenturret Distillery has an extraordinary provenance, second to none in Scottish whisky. Originally owned by Sir Patrick Murray of Ochtertyre, the distillery is mentioned in the purchase records of the Barony of Ochtertyre as far back as 1763. Today, The Glenturret still nestles in its original location on the […]

Gourmet, Travel

Buddha-Bar Montenegro

The heart of the Adriatic heats up

Founded by French-Romanian restaurateur Raymond Vișan and DJ and interior designer Claude Challe,the Buddha-Bar first open in Paris in 1996 and quickly became one of the hottest places to see and be seen in the French capital. The success was such that soon there were Budha Bars sprouting up all over the world, from Marrakesh […]

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LIVING THE BRUNCH LIFE

The Laslett, Notting Hill

Notting Hill, a part of West London synonymous with movies, markets, carnival madness and a certain blue door hosts an eclectic mix of residents and visitors, all of whom are attracted to this area for its lively ambiance, eclectic history, and colorful market. On a beautiful sunny Sunday, while taking a stroll in search of […]