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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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A Hedonistic Christmas

by Jeremy Webb

My first choice for a splendid Christmas present is something to warm the cockles of your heart, perfect to celebrate the day and then see in the New Year. A new single malt whisky from a distillery on the land where whisky was first made in 1494 is not a bad place to start. Lindores […]

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It’s all about the bubbles

Our choice of champagnes for this Christmas

This is definitely the season to be merry and no drink expresses joy better than champagne. The famous beverage is thought to have been invented by the French monk Dom Pierre Perignon in 1697 when he applied his “methode champenoise” to the wines produced at the abbey of Hautvilliers. By the late 17th century, as […]

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Coppa Putney

Let’s dawdle all day long

Located on the riverfront and offering a café, bar, restaurant, lounge, terrace and private dining space, Coppa Putney has been a resounding success since it opened its doors less than a month ago, bringing a distinct café culture experience to Southwest London. Coppa has a definite private members’ club feel, without any members club fees. […]

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HUŎ

9, Park Walk. London SW10 0AJ

I am a big fan of Asian food but I must admit I find tedious the fact that most restaurants seem to come out of the same design book with black and red lacquer everywhere, gold trimmings and Chinese lamps; either that or a plethora of Budas on display wherever you lay your eyes. HUŎ […]

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Lavazza Flagship Store

Coffee by design

Having experienced the hospitality and the delicacies served at the Lavazza flagship store in Milan, I couldn’t wait for their London counterpart to open. Spread over three floors and located in a historical building just opposite Liberty’s in the heart of London, this is a beautifully designed space that goes far beyond our normal understanding […]

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Louis Roederer Collection 242

A new chapter in the history of Brut Premier

The first example of Roederer’s new multi-vintage champagne, Louis Roederer Collection 242, is a wine that reveals the power of blending and expresses the direction in which the Maison is taking the brand. With the creation of Collection, Louis Roederer wants to write a new chapter in the history of Brut Premier, one that invites […]

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Roka Mallorca

Cap Vermell seduces the Japanese culinary legend

The internationally renowned restaurant ROKA, famous for cooking by following the ancient robatayaki technique, has taken their contemporary Asian gourmet delights to the Balearic island of Mallorca this summer with a pop-up restaurant at Cap Vermell Resort. Cap Vermell is a luxury retreat Canyamel, on the Eastern part of Mallorca, with an architecture that reflects the style of a traditional Mallorquin hilltop village with references to local art and cultural heritage. Situated in a tranquil valley surrounded by natural beauty, the resort offers a place of escapism creating unique and mindful experiences for all […]

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Ross Lewis

Brings the Irish landscape to your plate

With nearly 40 years working in the business it is safe to say that Ross Lewis, the recipient of the 2021 Michelin Great Britain & Ireland Mentor Chef Award – supported by Blancpain – has seen it all. A big champion of local and small producers, Ross is famous for his quest to reflect Ireland […]

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Dictator Generations En Lalique

Possibly, the most special bottle of rum in the world.

A unique decanter of Dictador Generations En Lalique has become one of the most expensive bottles of rum ever sold. Auctioned by Sotheby’s online, it achieved the exceptional price of £30,000. This is the highest value ever for rum during a Sotheby’s auction. The lot, named “Dictador Generations En Lalique” included the proof bottle handmade […]