Category Archives: Heart London Magazine

November 25

ESCAPE LONDON – PorterHouse Shrewsbury, not your first point of call

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PorterHouse Shrewsbury is set in a stunning little town and just steps away from the breathtaking Drapers Hotel where we were staying. The pretty building looks like it used to house a carriage way for horses. The venue inside splits into three, a stunning bar buzzing with trendy clientele and beautiful decor one side, a […]

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November 21

ESCAPE LONDON – Panoramic views and exquisite food, at Alfresco’s Brighton

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Call me old fashioned but there is still a part of me that if I eat in Italian restaurant I like to encounter an Italian waiter/waitress/server. Alfrescos here in my home town of Brighton does not let me down, from the first ‘Buongiorno’ to the last ‘Ciao’ it’s enchanting. Situated in a perfect nigh on […]

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November 11

LONDON EATERIES – High end glamour at Gaucho, Charlotte Street

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Charlotte Street is one of London’s pretty Streets, set just off Tottenham Court Road and right in the heart of central London.  This little street is bustling in the evenings and full of trendy bars, as well as cool restaurants.  It is on this Street that Gaucho is set, although this restaurant is actually a […]

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October 28

London Eateries – The Fable Bar and Restaurant; A Must Visit!

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With so many bars and restaurants in London, it is often very difficult to decipher which you should take the time to visit and which will be a waste of time if you do. I was lucky enough to visit The Fable Bar and Restaurant recently and let me tell you now…this is definitely in […]

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October 22

ESCAPE LONDON – Drapers Hall, rich history, stunning surroundings and perfect service!

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The drive from London to Shrewsbury took over 3 hours, but the moment I set eyes on The Drapers I knew it was worth every single second! As soon as you see the stunning exterior of Drapers Hall you fall in love with it and when you step inside, that love only solidifies. The 400 year […]

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October 22

ESCAPE LONDON – The West Park Hotel – Elegance, Luxury and First Class Service in the heart of Yorkshire

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Situated close to the Yorkshire Moors and the Historic Roman town of York lies the historic spa town of Harrogate and the West Park Hotel. Since I have never been to Harrogate or the Yorkshire Moors, and the last time I visited York I was 8 years old, I jumped at the chance of a […]

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October 05

LONDON EATERIES – Gallery Mess, splendour and class right in the heart of Chelsea

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Gallery Mess restaurant is attached to the Saatchi Gallery, the restaurant is set in a beautiful square of quaint shops right behind Chelsea’s trendy Kings Road. As soon as you enter the square you are greeted with a beautiful sight, the front of Gallery Mess is set in a beautiful red brick arch with pretty […]

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September 16

LONDON BARS – Oyster perfection at the Rib Room Bar and Restaurant, Knightsbridge

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The Rib Room is situated in the heart of the upscale area of Knightsbridge in London, near to trendy Sloane Square and is joined to the 5 star hotel, The Carlton Tower.  As you enter the beautiful bar you are greeted by well dressed staff, who are as eloquent as they look and extremely attentive. […]

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September 16

ESCAPE LONDON – Beautiful countryside, a friendly welcome and special touches at La Fosse in Cranbourne, Dorset

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The drive to Cranbourne from London is about 2 hours, half of which is through pretty country lanes, sadly by the time I left it was dark so I did not get to see them.  Driving through the winding country lanes at night made me realise what a city girl I am, as it took me […]

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September 16

BEAUTY – Get your Lash Perfect experience at Lash Bar, Marshall Street

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If you are anything like me, then you are obsessed with thick, long eyelashes and thus Mascara is a Godsend! However, applying and reapplying Mascara on holiday can be a bit of a pain when you are enjoying a lovely beach holiday, so I decided the best way to fully enjoy my holiday was to […]

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