The Handbook • 15th May 2023

These 8 Portuguese Restaurants Will Make You Feel Like You’re On Holiday

That July holiday may feel like months off but that doesn’t mean we can’t start dreaming of balmy nights in Lisbon or candlelit dinners in the Algave. For an authentic taste of summer, we’ve rounded up the best Portuguese restaurants in and around London, from Michelin-starred curated menus to traditional pastel de natas.

The Handbook • 26th April 2023

London’s 15 Best Speakeasy Bars

Whether you’re looking for a new bar to discover, the perfect date night destination or want to scour to find London’s best speakeasy bars, we’ve rounded up the city’s best kept secrets. From late-night drinking dens to Champagne bars, bars with flamboyant interiors to cocktail havens, read on to find out more.

The Handbook • 28th March 2023

The Results Are In: London's Newest Michelin Star Restaurants

Last night saw the Michelin Guide unveil its latest iteration of high-end restaurants worth reaching for. The 2023 awards saw four new London restaurants make it onto the list, gaining a Michelin star, two London restaurants had the honour of taking back two stars and a new Green Star London arrival. Read on to find out the new Michelin star restaurants in London to book – providing you can get a table!

The Handbook • 27th February 2023

8 UK Exhibitions Worth Travelling To This Year

While London is often lined with inspiring artworks and leading exhibitions, the rest of the UK’s art scene is often left out of the media limelight. Until now. This month we take a look at some of the biggest exhibitions arriving this 2023. From the latest immersive installation from Yayoi Kusama to the Doctor Who retrospective, these are the eight exhibitions in the UK to look out for.

The Handbook • 4th April 2022

12 Exciting Restaurant & Bar Openings Landing This April

From the new Instagrammable cherry blossom brimming restaurant to Nightjar’s second speakeasy opening, there are some really exciting openings landing this month. Prepare yourself for innovative cocktails, sustainable cooking and a members’ club renovation… Read on to find out more. Returning to its former glory, The Princess Royal opens its doors after a major renovation. The pub, from the Cubitt House group, features a stunning restaurant and bars, as well as two private feasting rooms and fo

The Handbook • 4th April 2022

12 Of London's Best Vegan Restaurants

Finding restaurants that serve vegan options isn’t as difficult as it once was. Even all of the major fast food chains have an option on their menu these days. Finding somewhere that thinks outside of the box and doesn’t serve up deep fried alternatives is a little more tricky. For those wanting something fresh, original and completely delicious, look no further as we’ve rounded up our favourite vegan restaurants making waves in London. From all vegan Chinese restaurants to the fine dining desti

The Handbook • 31st March 2022

The Most Instagrammable Restaurants In London

If your Insta feed is struggling to transition from winter to spring, we’ve got you covered with our edit of the best Instaworthy spots in London that’ll be sure to ring in a hefty amount of likes. From dishes plated up like a work of art, seriously sensational interiors or just a good ol’ brunch, here’s our pick at the most photogenic restaurants in London that will have you reaching for your phone and giving you one of the best Instafeeds of 2021. After all, if it isn’t caught on camera, did i

The Handbook • 30th March 2022

Roasts Are For Herbivores Too: London's Best Vegan Roasts

Sure, most restaurants and pubs serving up a Sunday roast have a veggie offering, but realistically you’re often left with a medley of vegetables blitzed together to form some kind of meal supplement or else a portion fit for a sparrow (seriously, why do chefs seem to think vegans don’t get hungry?) But as with everything, if you rummage through the bad you’ll find some vegan Sunday lunch gems lurking around London. And for the veggies of London, we’ve done the hard work for you by rounding up o

The Handbook • 29th March 2022

Prepare Your Picnic Essentials: 15 Canned Drinks Perfect For Picnicking

Forgo the judging looks you receive when you pull out a bottle of wine at the local park and swap the bottle for a trusty canned wine instead. Yep, canned wine is also hugely popular right now and they are certainly easier to pack in your bag or hamper when you’re headed for a picnic because they can’t break as easily! Spotted these cans at your local supermarket and wondered whether the hype was worth it? Trust us when we say, yes! Yes, they are. The London-based startup, NICE is on a mission

The Handbook • 29th June 2020

The Future Of Cinema: What Will A Trip To The Pictures Look Like Post-Lockdown?

Binging on Netflix’s chaotic documentary Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness or BBC’s drama enthused romance story Normal People was fun at the time, but film enthusiasts across the country are missing their slotted time in front of the big screen. And who can blame them? The cinematic experience is all encompassing. It’s one of the very few places it’s acceptable to drop twenty pounds on a tub of popcorn and large, usually flat, fizzy drink, as well as lavishly spending another fifteen pound

The Handbook • 24th June 2020

12 Of The Best London Art Galleries Reopening This Summer

Tate Modern is an art gallery you no doubt visited during one of your school trips to the big city and it’s one that will stick with you forever thanks to its iconic architecture and entertaining exhibitions. We recently saw the largest collection of Andy Warhol’s work ever seen in the UK make its way to the gallery and due to the outbreak of coronavirus it soon received a virtual facelift, but the effect of the artist’s iconic works and some unseen beauties was still magical. Fall in love with

The Line of Best Fit • 16th June 2020

Nadine Shah is shattering the expectations of an archaic society

Sardonic societal norms and archaic stereotypes are consistently thrusted upon women from an early age, but musicians like Shah are using their thunderous voices and chant-like refrains to try and shatter these rigorous expectations. The follow up of the 2017 Hyundai Mercury Prize nominated album Holiday Destination, Shah’s fourth studio album, Kitchen Sink, is a politically charged open letter to women across the world struck down in their day-to-day lives by a system that constantly belittles

The Handbook • 15th June 2020

Lights, Camera, Action (Almost): The 10 Best Summer Blockbusters Rescheduled & UK Dates

Since the outbreak of Coronavirus film lovers have mourned the closing of the movie theatres and the rescheduling of every blockbuster set to premiere this summer. It’s been hard, incredibly hard. 2020 had high hopes of becoming a great film year and now with the Academy Awards and Baftas 2021 already rescheduled, it’s hard to know who will be lucky enough to walk away with an Oscar. That said, we still have some hit films making a beeline for cinemas post-lockdown. From Disney’s Mulan to Wes

The Handbook • 20th April 2020

Is This What The Future Of Craft Looks Like?

In an age where craftsmanship is constantly evolving, The Royal Exchange decided to explore what the future of art looks like through their brand new installation, centring around the theme of Future/Craft. With the UK in lockdown and every individual practising social distancing, The Royal Exchange’s new installation took to the web, enlisting help from London based design and motion practice studio, XK Studio, to create a piece that’s truly unique. With the virtual artwork in full swing, we m

The Handbook • 11th February 2020

Love Is... We Ask An Artist What Love Means To Them

Love in its entirety is explored in The Royal Exchange’s all-new Love Is… campaign, incorporating mesmerising work by Polish illustrator Justyna Stasik. Having worked with major brands including Apple, Sony and The New York Times, Justyna’s work fuses the universal theme into her work through statement colours, unnatural proportions and female subjects. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, we met up with Justyna ahead of her artistic installation at The Royal Exchange’s Love Is… campaign to

The Line of Best Fit • 5th September 2019

Frankie Cosmos: From DIY to Hi-Fi

The internet is a strange, scary, beautiful thing, and making a name for yourself, especially musicians, in amidst the raucous is seemingly impossible, but it’s thanks to DIY sites like Bandcamp, Soundcloud and, of course, back in the day Myspace, that these walls have started to break down. Frankie Cosmos and others alike stand above this rubble with a sledgehammer, stepping into the hi-fi world. The growth of this New York born band is clearly highlighted in their new emotionally-charged stud

The Handbook • 3rd September 2019

The World's First Half And Half Hotel Has Arrived In London

What do you do when your partner is a minimalist but you’re on the search for somewhere to stay that’s got a bit of a wow-factor? Head to the world’s first ever half and half hotel of course! It often feels like every other building in London is a hotel, all with their unique personal finishing touches and personality traits, but The Curtain Hotel in Shoreditch has gone one step further with their all new suite. Perfectly named ‘So Extra So Chic’, the suite is directly spilt straight down the m

The Handbook • 3rd September 2019

Gingerline Has Just Released A New Batch Of Tickets, EEK!

Beware! You’re about to be catapulted into a tantalising taste adventure, hidden deep inside Gingerline’s secret headquarters. That’s right, the Gingerline creatives have been hard at work creating the next of their latest interactive multi-dimensional dining experience, Chambers_ (no, not a typo). Returning to Gingerline’s Hoxton HQ, Chambers_ returns with a brand-new dining adventure, and even a shiny new name. And in true Gingerline style, it’s super top secret so we’ve just broken down the

The Handbook • 3rd September 2019

8 Unmissable Theatre Shows To See This Autumn

The summer nights are drawing in and we’re super excited for cosy nights in front of the telly with a hot cuppa Joe. But in a bid to not fully turn into a hermit now that the cooler weather is fast approaching, why not escape the sofa and head to one of London’s finest theatres for an evening of theatrics. We’ve rounded up eight of London’s very best theatre shows coming this Autumn, enjoy! Having first been presented back in 2008 at the Summer Olympics and now with more than 500 performances w

The Handbook • 3rd September 2019

5 Of The Best Places To Stay In Berkshire, England

Berkshire. Home to the ravishing races, a roaring music festival, and it’s even the weekend stomping ground of ol’ Queen Liz! Adorned with rolling fields, the River Thames flows through, and you might even be able to snap a photo with royal or two… So if you’re looking for a quick countryside getaway, we’ve clubbed together a few of Berkshire’s very best hotels, happy travels! Nuzzled within 376 acres of National Trust parkland, Cliveden House is truly a beloved gem that’s even a favourite of