Tag: United Kingdom
A Taste for Travel: Edinburgh
Updated June 2025 TIPPLES Hoot the Redeemer: Perennial favorite for it’s basement bar imaginative vibes and mixology cocktails (and ice cream machine!) Panda and Sons: One of the literal best bars in the world hidden in a panda themed barbershop. It will make sense once you go. The Virgin Hotel Bar: Excellent interior design, but without the…
Charming Overnight Stay at Hotel du Vin York
We recently found the Hotel du Vin in York on the way to a family wedding and it made an absolutely adorable pit stop for the night. Come to find out, it’s a small chain that I will certainly be seeking for travels to come. Highlights include a gorgeous room, champagne happy hour, delicious breakfast,…
Devonshire Soho: A Culinary Surprise Worth Visiting
The Devonshire Soho has been garnering a ton of attention on social media which always causing a little skepticism after the less than stellar visit to Paris’s Bubble Bliss of similar acclaim. However, the menu looked great, and we were in the area on an off time ~14:30 on a Monday and decided to chance…
Dining at Encore Country Pub: A Stratford Upon Avon Experience
After a long day of sightseeing in Stratford upon Avon, I selected the Encore country pub for the evening’s meal. Full pub on the ground floor, the top floor is more elegantly presented with an extensive menu to match. The people watching (80 year olds on a first date!) and service were both stellar and…
The Prince’s Head- Richmond
If you’re staying in the Heathrow vicinity and want to do something fun, albeit touristy, head to Richmond. A quaint town made famous by the show ‘Ted Lasso,’ the pub is as real as it gets. Be sure to ‘score’ a reservervation in advance, though there were a few available for our night in question….
London Guide: Update
In and out of London A LOT this year, (thanks to the Gentleman), I’ve updated The London Guide with lots of new content, easily accessible in one place. Macarons and Mayhem Guide: London
Apex Temple Court Hotel- London
For a ladies’ weekend who would be bouncing all over the city, we opted for the super central, Apex Temple Court Hotel. Set in a business district, the weekend was quiet with some restaurants closed, but things picked up during the week. A stone’s throw from Covent Garden, the proximity was perfect for getting around…
Wicked Fish- Stratford
One sunny, London summer evening found us strolling along the canals near Stratford. The destination in mind was the Hackney Wick for a pint or two. Surprised to find that it was closed for the filming of a rom-com, we tried a few other spots before realizing it was time to find some food. Pubs…
Serata Hall- London
What’s one to do if you have 33 GBP and a Sunday morning to spare? Head to Serata Halll but be prepared to be part of a birthday and bachelorette extravaganza. Without asking, you’re brought a bottle of white and rose sparkling… oh and a jug of rum punch for good measure! They need to…