London, England
Pippin’s Restaurant, Kensington
Dining Out
Ria's
Detroit-style pizza, natural wine, and a playlist that makes you want to stay longer than you meant to. Ria’s is unfussy but excellent – deep-dish squares with perfect crusts, punchy toppings, and a wine list that’s short, sharp and joyfully offbeat. Enjoy.
Caia
A restaurant with a record collection. Caia mixes wood-fired small plates with natural wines and vinyl-led DJ sets – and somehow makes it all feel effortless. Go early for anchovy toast and lamb ribs, then slip downstairs for low-lit drinks and music that goes late.
Permit Room
Modern Indian, made for sharing, and staying a little too long. Permit Room blends punchy flavours with relaxed charm: think spiced okra fries, smoky lamb skewers, and cold Kingfisher poured just right. The lighting’s low, the playlist leans late, and the service is quietly spot-on.
Dove
The latest opening from Jackson Boxer, Dove, is moody, modern and quietly confident. Expect clever dishes, vintage glassware, and a soundtrack that lets you breathe. Tucked off Portobello Road, it feels like a secret – the kind you want to keep, but can’t help sharing.
Local Sights
The Design Museum Shop
The Design Museum Shop sells a lovingly curated, ever-evolving selection of gifts, books, prints and objects that reflect the best in a broad range of design disciplines, including architecture, fashion, interiors and more.
Portobello Market
Vintage treasures, antiques, vinyl, and very good snacks. Portobello is a West London icon – busy, buzzy, and best enjoyed with no agenda. Go early for the best finds, or late for the people-watching.
Kyoto Garden
Tranquil, tucked-away and almost too serene to be in London. Kyoto Garden is a little slice of Japan in the middle of Holland Park – think koi carp, waterfalls, and a strong sense of calm.
Hampshire, England
Dining Out
Ball and Wicket
Our family-friendly pub is ideal after a peaceful walk through Alice Holt Forest, with dog-friendly seating in our beer garden.
The Castle
Welcome to The Castle Pub & Dining, an award-winning, authentic gastro pub in the heart of Farnham, serving freshly prepared, quality food on Castle Street.
Inside you’ll find relaxed spaces for drinks, dining and work-from-the-pub moments, plus a light-filled dining room and a peaceful, covered courtyard garden.
The Third Monkey
Independent gastro pub, with a focus on hyper-seasonal British produce, sustainability, and zero-waste cooking, the menu blends refined comfort with bold, flavour-driven creativity.
Local Sights
Jane Austen’s House
Set in the delightful village of Chawton is the house where Jane Austen wrote and revised many of her famous novels, including Pride and Prejudice. The house is now a museum containing many interesting items of memorabilia and artefacts.
Farnham Castle
Dating from the 12th Century the castle is one of the most important historical buildings in the south of England. The castle was the former home to the Bishop of Winchester.
Frensham Ponds
Frensham Common is owned by the National Trust and is a site of special scientific interest covering 1,000 acres. The two large ponds were built in the Middle Ages to provide fish for the Bishop of Winchester’s Estate.
