The best French restaurants in London

Where to go for that je ne sais quoi in the capital We’ll always have Paris… but what happens when we’re, well, in London? The capital is groaning with some of the finest French cuisine this side of the channel, staged in traditional settings that will kid you into thinking you have stumbled into a bar in Le Marais or a bistro in Lyon. From Provençal dishes to Parisian traditions, Monegasque delicacies to the aromas of Alsace, flavours from across France have been recreated and reimagined right here in London. Here’s our…

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8 of London’s best cocktail bars

Head for your favourite tipple at one of the capital’s best cocktail destinations Come rain or shine, there is nothing more decadent or enticing than a cocktail bar. Luckily, London is bursting with some of the finest; from the traditional, dark enclaves of classic hotel bars to high-rise watering holes with panoramic views over the city. Essentially, there is a shaken not stirred base to suit every taste. Here, we round up eight of the capital’s best cocktail bars. 1 Vesper Bar, The Dorchester Intimate and warm, full of cosy…

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The first Karl Lagerfeld hotel is opening this summer

The only hotel fully designed by the late fashion powerhouse is set to launch in June Combining style and extravagance in a way that fully befits its namesake, The Karl Lagerfeld Macau – an opulent, five-star hotel conceived by the late designer – is opening on China’s southern coast this summer. The Karl Lagerfeld Macau, situated at The Grand Lisboa Palace Resort, is the only hotel in the world to have been wholly designed by the fashion powerhouse and former Chanel creative director, from the lavish rooms right down to…

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