City Guides

If you’ve been following us for a while, you’ll know our long-standing love for Clare Smyth’s Michelin-starred restaurant Core by Clare Smyth , so much so that it even made it into our latest Overhyped or Hidden Gem: Second London Edition . So when we heard the chef was opening a more relaxed yet still refined bistrot in Belgravia ( Corenucopia , 18-22 Holbein Pl, London SW1W 8NL) , we knew we had to try it and do a little food review. It may not hold three Michelin stars, bu

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know that Kith landed in London last month. Sure, it’s long had a small (and fairly inoffensive) corner in Selfridges, but now the brand has gone all in, taking over an entire building on Regent Street.

We’re back with our second London edition of Overhyped or Hidden Gem, because one round clearly wasn’t enough. In the age of social media, countless spots are overhyped for the sake of views alone and in today’s economy, wasting money on mediocre food just isn’t an option. Agreed?

Carbone London has been one of the most talked-about and hardest reservations to secure in the city. You’d think the hype is justified — but clearly, it isn’t. The intense over-marketing and manufactured exclusivity might make it feel exciting at first, but eventually people will tire of chasing a table, and the buzz will fade. But is it actually worth it? Let’s take a look:

Stepping into Beirut sometimes feels like stepping into a parallel universe — one where $10 coffees and $12 matchas are completely normal, and no one even blinks. Stay for a week and suddenly you stop blinking too. You just go with it. Is it normal? Not really. Do people still pay for it? Absolutely.

Just when you think Marbella has reached peak perfection, LPM decides to pop in for a two-month takeover.

One of our recent stops was Nouva Pilates, a women-only studio tucked just off King’s Road, super practical if you're based in Chelsea or nearby. The studio is small but thoughtfully designed, with one room housing just 8 reformer beds. This setup gives the classes a semi-private feel, allowing for more individual attention from the instructor, which we always appreciate.

Sometimes you just get tired of ordering another matcha or trying out the latest trendy restaurant, so we thought—why not try something different and fun? Twinning's Tea Tasting in London

Pilates has quickly become the workout of the moment, but with new studios popping up every month, it can be hard to know which ones are truly worth it. After trying out many, we've narrowed it down to our top four favourites.

We are back with our Part II of our London Guide as we had so many more places to recommend!

Our second city guide is all about Marbella, a place we've been visiting for over 25 years! Marbella can be a bit hit or miss, but we're...

We’re thrilled to kick off our BB City Guide in the city where BB was born: London!