Newsletter Archive
Fine food & restaurant storytelling in all its shapes and forms:
Discover the collification of Sofitel St James, take dining experiences to another level with Belmond and review the AA’s crème de la crème plus more.
Michelin Rhapsody: This Valentine’s Day, as we celebrate love in all its forms, we also raise a glass to the enduring institution of the culinary world.
Galvin Restaurants celebrates 20 yrs – join the party with exclusives & discover secrets in our Chris Galvin chat.
Secrets of Benares: Superstars, secret doors and standout dishes all encased in a glamorous new year makeover.
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with a bite to remember – an exclusive Sip & Savour Hour at China Tang, London.
Introducing the game-changing collaboration that has created and exclusive Cotswold retreat – now available for dining.
Bringing you the feel good factor for the New Year with ways to feel healthy and happy for 2025 that are nicer than ever.
Introducing an exciting new series of wine events in collaboration with The Spectator and new digital experiences to enjoy.
12 Days of Luxury Giveaways: Day 12 – Experience the ‘high-life’ with a year of Lanesborough House Membership
12 Days of Luxury Giveaways: Day 11 – Win a Gaia Spa Day with Afternoon Tea for Two at Boringdon Hall
12 Days of Luxury Giveaways: Day 10 – Win a Michelin dining experience with bottle of Adam Handling Wine at Frog by Adam Handling
12 Days of Luxury Giveaways: Day 9 – Win Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park Champagne Afternoon Tea for two
12 Days of Luxury Giveaways: Day 8 – Win a year’s subscription to The Spectator & a bottle of Pol Roger
12 Days of Luxury Giveaways: Day 7 – A night of Michelin-star indulgence at Gidleigh Park
12 Days of Luxury Giveaways: Day 3 – Win Club Oenologique Premium Membership plus World Whisky Experience
12 Days of Luxury Giveaways: Day 2 – Win a place on any course at The Raymond Blanc Cookery School
12 Days of Luxury Giveaways: Day 1 – Win a Chewton Glen Laurent-Perrier Champagne Afternoon Tea for two guests
Get ready for 12 days of Luxury Giveaways this festive season, experience the luxury of Luxury Restaurant Guide!
The Avenue at Lainston House has reopened its doors with a dramatic new look and exciting dining experience.
Explore Burgh Island – An Island for all seasons plus win a luxurious Burgh Island Escape.
Introducing the best festive menus to kickstart seasonal celebrations with club privileges.
Introducing an exceptional 10 way to add cheer and elegance to this November from the world’s foremost luxury hotels with The Dorchester Collection.
Bringing you inspiration for your new lunchtime favourites and long leisurely dinners, infused with subtle whisky notes to keep you warm throughout November.
Looking for a fresh perspective on luxury? Kim Murray shares the exciting transformation of Cromlix – the stunning five star retreat she owns with husband, Andy Murray.
From Cards to Castles: Explore Andrew Brownsword’s investment in hospitality, revitalising England’s most prestigious destinations.
This week we inspire you with bold culinary innovation, new twinning concepts, grande offers, or serene retreats – what catches your eye?
The AA gathered the culinary elite this week for the industry’s ‘Oscars’, celebrating outstanding destinations before unveiling the prestigious 2005 Rosettes.
Enjoy the Holy Grail of experiences this week, from venerable institutions to two sure-fire brands making their voices heart at opposite ends of the spectrum.
Our pick of the city this week brings you a gorgeous new fine dining restaurant at Les Ambassadeurs Club and exciting new offers from Aubaine.
Enjoy insights into what gives a restaurant the IT factor, enjoy South American flavours to savour, celebrate oyster season and the ultimate Sunday lunch.
Two amazing venues from the dream team David O’Connor and Joe Mercer Nairne, plus not to be missed events for Autumn.
Triple delight from Michel Roux, Tom Kerridge & Michael Caines featuring dishes they can’t quit, amazing events and a visionary’s vineyard.
A journey through time & gastronomy at the Saxon idyll in Devon, Boringdon Hall in both Àclèaf and The Great Hall.
The buzz around UK’s hottest new Japanese restaurant is palpable as world-renowned Chef Akira Back’s first UK foray.
Starhotels, with thirty iconic boutique hotels across London, Italy, Paris, and New York, introduces exclusive complimentary dining.
Defenders of Fantasy – Step inside a a utopia of dining experiences, each with their own beguiling stories.
An exclusive invitation to join James Martin for a summer luncheon at his Cotswold bolthole – The Lygon Arms.
Postcards from The Polizzi Collection, showcasing Hotel Tresanton, The Star and Hotel Endsleigh.
The Prestigious private club Mosimann’s in Belgravia is opening its doors to 50 new members!
Five great summer dining spots to savour sunsets, sips and scenery with exclusive new offers for club members.
Raise a glass to English Wine Week – 15th – 23rd June 2024, celebrating the country’s wines and their wide availability.
Introducing our latest inclusion BiBi for Club Members and a selection of Father’s Day ideas to suit all dads.
Few experiences capture tradition an rituals as dining on Japanese cuisine. See for yourself now that the former members-only destination, The Fuji Grill Sushi Bar, is open to the public.
Experience the revival of Glamour with The Goring’s exquisite restaurant transformation including a delicious new offer for Club Members.
Experience experimentation & escapism with this weeks resoundingly brilliant recommendations: Dinner by Heston Blumenthal and Chewton Glen.
Few restaurants ever achieve the highest accolades as Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester has. It boasts an impressive 3 Michelin stars for 15 consecutive years.
The vibrant Spring season unveils a free spirit of adventure, heralding sunshine, holiday flavours & rediscovered escapes. With floral installations, a touch of the exotic, luxury picnics and more.
London Restaurants with Incredible Art – Celebrate World Art Week with us as we explore dining destinations fusing visual and culinary masterpieces.
Enjoy a breath of fresh air with our out-of-town escapes that are culinary havens including, Heckfield place, new outdoor dining locations and the best of the South Coast.
Exciting update: New luxury experience in app! Enjoy a complimentary Clay Pigeon Shooting and Gourmet Dining Experience when booking for a party of four or more.
Exceptional four-course experience offer at Paris House. Dine in the Parisian house cherished by the 9th Duke of Bedford, and reassembled on his Woburn Park estate.
MasterChef-made chocolate creations available for pre-order and purchase for the finest of Easter treats, plus top tips for an extra special tipple to accompany the most popular dishes usually served during the bank holiday celebrations.
Spring’s 10 best new restaurants – From returning cult favourites to hot launches by iconic hotel brands. These are the essential go-to’s this season including: Cocochine, The Garden Cobham, ABC Kitchens, Josephine Bouchon and more.
Alex Dilling Adds an Extra Course with Champagne to Your Dining Experience. With an intimate 34-seat setting overlooking the curvature of Regent Street, Chef Dilling electrifies palates with his iconic take on French gastronomical cuisine.
From rich playgrounds to ‘free-from’ dining locations and events to ignite all interests this week.
Introducing the crown jewel of Soho’s vibrant culinary landscape: Dear Jackie at Broadwick Soho.
Illustrious London brands are making a powerful impact this season with amazing gastronomic delights.
Our February crushes – This is officially the month to make a wish for something special after all! Including: Afternoon Tea at Cliveden and The Astor Grill in Berkshire, and Il Pampero at The Hari, Belgravia.
The joy of February goes far beyond Valentine’s. This week we bring you news of a fantastic new introduction to the Club, delicious new seasonal menus, a stunning selection of exciting events and a well earned awards.
As The Michelin Guide for Great Britain and Ireland approaches its 50th anniversary on February 5th, we delve into the archives to reveal the most enduring Michelin star restaurants that have truly stood the test of time.
From a super healthy À la carte to a pampered pooch À la bark. Including: Benares, Elystan Street, Kitchen W8, Four Seasons Hotel, Hampshire & Frog by Adam Handling.
Luxury Restaurant Guide and The Sustainable Restaurant Association (The SRA) unite to reshape perceptions of excess, realigning with broader principles of good living.
As we bid farewell to 2023, we trust you’re fully immersed in the festive spirit, and hope some of our wonderful collaborators are part of your merrymaking.
Twixmas and New Year’s Day dining inspiration from: Auberge Du Lac; Olio at Homewood Park; Plate at The Bird; Bishopstrow House and the magnificent Lanesborough Grill.
Ignite festive imaginations this week with a selection of delicious seasonal dining to tempt the taste buds including: The Goring; Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, Seven Park Place and more.
WSH Restaurants continues to champion the style evolution of community-focused dining with their latest addition – a modern take on the traditional thatched pub.
Bringing you the real deals – destinations that bring style and substance year-round, not just on Black Friday. Including: British Pullman; a Belmond Train; sketch London and many more.
A culinary odyssey of festive dining in London and country including Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, The Lanesborough, The Connaught, Heritage, Damson and Paris House.
Savour the season’s magic with our pick of the best pre-festive dining to make this holiday season one to remember. Let the countdown begin:
Once, if you were searching for an edgy dining location, you’d have headed in a different direction. Now, thankfully, Hampton Manor in the West Midlands has it all.
Raise a glass to champagne in celebration of World Champagne Day today (27th Oct) with complimentary champagne for members.
This weeks newsletter brings dining inspiration for the AW 23 season in abundance with new inclusions, new award winners and new events.
For a sensory journey like no other, The Vineyard in Newbury, Berkshire, is launching a brand-new dining experience, The Tasting Room from Friday 20th October – booking open now.
Four ways to experience the best of Bath – Reframing a modern vision of British heritage today, the five star Royal Crescent sparks the imagination for idyllic things to do in Autumn.
Full marks for culinary excellence were awarded this week to latest recipients of five Rosettes – the highest accolade attainable, at the AA Awards ceremony held in London.
Flora meets fine dining as the great outdoors steps inside at the Michelin starred Gravetye Manor for dining throughout November.
Find out all about Swinton Park Hotel – the opulent Grade II* castle sits at the heart of the 20,000 acre Swinton Estate.
A look at the luminaries and surprise partnerships bringing something fresh to dining out this season.
Shay Cooper, Executive Chef at The Lanesborough has a real knack for bringing the best out of each seasons standout flavours.
No matter the weather, there’s always something happening at Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire.
As the Hollywood sign turns 100 we turn the spotlight on the fine dining movers and shakers inspired by the golden age.
After huge upheavals to open last summer, Boys Hall is fast becoming established as Kent’s boutique powerhouse in this less-travelled corner of The Garden of England.
Purveyors of timeless luxury that never stands still – presenting the boutique UK destinations from the LMVH owned Belmond portfolio: Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons & The Cadogan.
24 best restaurants you’ll be happy to shell out for. Our pick of where to enjoy the beauty and authenticity of our greatest restaurants without the price.
The Sloane Club, Chelsea’s illustrious private member’s club gives LRG members exclusive access for luxury privacy; or enjoy the best of both worlds with its cosy neighbourhood diner Sloane Place.
Country vibes, London grooves and coastal rocks: Hotels synonymous with their spectacular locations as well as their food. Featuring: Old Downton Lodge, Ludlow; GBR at DUKES, London and Cary Arms, Devon.
Fairmont Windsor Park, in association with Rathfinny English sparkling wine, has unveiled their first collaboration of an odyssey of complimentary sensory treats – exclusively for Luxury Restaurant Club this summer.
Chewton Glen, a dazzling combination of old and new refinement – and a stone’s throw from the beach. Blooming in beauty. Ethereal in Englishness. Rich in relaxation. But most of all, it’s a place to get away from it all.
It’s all change for the new season with a sublime seven-course tasting menu from one of the best female chefs in the world – Hélène Darroze, plus we bring you 12 of the best countrywide terraces to enjoy this summer.
Start summer in beauty and awe with menus bursting with British botanicals and produce devised by the team at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, or enjoy several special events celebrating English Wine Week.
Auberge du Lac reopens on Brocket Hall Estate for day-to-night sophisticated fine dining:
The best destinations, naturally – this week we bring you menus and venues inspired by nature.
His eponymous collection blends Gordon’s love of theatre, innovation and verve at restaurants in all flavours and sizes.
Explore feel-good dining in all its forms at Chef Michael Caines MBE show-stopping, seriously stylish Devon hotel, Lympstone Manor.
As the pageantry unfolds all around Whitehall, Corinthia London is the right place to enjoy a five-str experience.
Coronation Celebrations – Mark the crowning of King Charles III in London’s Westminster Abbey this May 6th in fine fashion with these quintessential brands.
One of the world’s best hotels has dramatically reimagined its restaurant and garden. Introducing, Montagu’s Mews at The Royal Crescent – launching 27th March 2023.
Get set for the new season of gourmet and gardens – A spring awakening, with two of the best: Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons – a Belmond Hotel and Lympstone Manor
25 years since Olga Polizzi founded her first independent hotel, and now with daughters Alex and Charlie on board, the designer is still taking details to the max.
Introducing Chef Hrishikesh Desai latest creation – the next generation of boutique hotel and luxury gourmet retreat. From 1st April 23, LRG members can enjoy dining at stay privileges at the new Farlam Hall.
Six established destinations to look at in a brand new way including: Intercontinental Park Lane; Enrica Rocca Cookery School; Thompson Restaurant St Albans; The Wellhouse at Lainston House and The Dysart Petersham.
LRG welcome Studio Frantzén, the newest restaurant from renowned Swedish chef
Björn Frantzén, at the very top of Harrods.
Our latest collaboration is a delight to announce; here at last is the new, by-invitation only club,
giving privileges every time you visit
The Lanesborough.
In our latest in our collaboration with Iconic Luxury Hotels, we bring you £200 worth of Cliveden Spa Credit and an exclusive Astor Grill Invitation
The place to be in The Cotswolds: Introducing you to an Iconic partnership between Chef James Martin and The Lygon Arms.
Launched Thursday 02nd February 2023
Enjoy the best of Scotland with ICMI Luxury Collection. From two of Scotland’s most renowned castles; a small luxury country house; a contemporary urban hotel; to a private island retreat with ICMI Hotels.
A new look for one of the world’s most legendary hotels – coming Monday 23rd January: the next chapter of The Dorchester begins with the launch of the glamorously reborn Promenade, Vesper Bar and Artists’ Bar.
It’s a feel good theme with six delicious ways to give yourself a lift including veganuary dining at Holy Carrot; cake therapy at Coworth Park, life through a different lens with Kaleidoscope Collection, seaside escapes from Idle Rocks and two-Michelin star magic with Ikoyi.
Luxury hotel launches for 2023, suggestions for Chinese New Year and a way to spring into 2023 with a magical Meadow afternoon tea inspired by the Royal Parks of London.
Thank you for all your support throughout 2022 – here is a highlight of the year from team LRG
