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Fine food & restaurant storytelling in all its shapes and forms:
Introducing Monkey Island Estate – A centuries old retreat in the River Thames.
The most quintessential private and exclusive hotel in the delightful village of Bray.
Embrace the finer things in life
as we team up with Club Oenologique,
the most significant wine, spirit and lifestyle magazine this decade.
With, arguably London’s most beautiful restaurants: Sketch – Lecture Room & Library and Yopo at The Mandrake; Pan-Asian style festive suggestions from Pan Pacific London and a heavenly hot spot in Hampshire with two new offers at Lainston House Hotel.
A joyful collection of experiences including: Two Michelin-star Ynyshir, Marcus at The Berkeley, Lucknam Park, Great Fosters, Auriens Chelsea, Socius in Norfolk and an AA giveaway.
Introducing Woven by Adam Smith – Bringing a new contemporary and theatrical dining experience to the Dorchester Collection’s stunning country house hotel and equestrian estate in Ascot.
Where to get your champagne or sparkling fix –
from a Japanese izakaya to English country house hotel with 2 fabulous new inclusions of The Aubrey at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park and The Latymer at Pennyhill Park, plus an exclusive event at Frog by Adam Handling.
New to Club – Two new country house hotel destinations on London’s perimeter; Madhu’s at The Grove and MOREISH at Fairmont Windsor Park; stunning staycation and dining solutions for summer from Elite Hotels and two beautiful new dining destinations in Yorkshire at the stunning Grade II listed luxury five-star Grantley Hall.
Proudly partnering with The Sloane Club to give members an exclusive treat
Introducing two exciting new dining venues to the London restaurant scene: CORD by Le Cordon Bleu and Shiok! by Cherish Finden; a new home for Nathan Eades, taking the helm at The Montagu Arms; a fantastic summer event at Idle Rocks in conjunction with Dinings, SW3 and a huge well done to Ynyshir voted the best place to eat in the UK at The Estrella Damn National Restaurant Awards.
Introducing Searcys, the British restaurateur and events caterer. Celebrating its 175th year we are delighted to collaborate with their inspiring collection: 116 Pall Mall (The IoD); Searcys at The Gherkin and Searcys Brasserie and Champagne Bar at St. Pancras International Station.
This week is full of plans to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee including The Goring, The Berkeley, Cliveden, The Lanesborough, Pan-Pacific London, Elite Hotels and more. Together with some very floral tributes to Her Majesty lined up for RHS Chelsea.
Introducing a new exclusive afternoon tea offer for club members to enjoy at the stunning Danesfield House Hotel on the banks of the river Thames Marlow.
Introducing a new exclusive afternoon tea offer for club members to enjoy in Gatsby’s Room at The Beaumont and more great ideas to support Ukraine when dining out.
Five distinctive restaurants with five unique styles around the UK, all providing a wealth of stylish dining experiences.
A delightful new experience awaits members in the app from the stunning Brown’s Hotel, Mayfair – London
#luxuryisanattitude Delighted to bring you all the latest launches, privileges and exclusives for January 2022
#luxuryisanattitude Announcing our ’12 Days of Deliciousness’ advent competition
#Makelifeluxe Exclusive launches, privileges and events for the festive season.
#Makelifeluxe New and inspiring dining destinations of Autumn / Winter 2021 including three new club inclusions, AA announcements, new menus, new designs and more.
Is now the time when we all need to have that awkward conversation – are restaurants, and indeed are you ready for significant changes for 21st Century dining.
#Makelifeluxe Park Chinois presents an exclusive opportunity to enjoy a £75 dining credit to experience one of London’s most opulent nights out. Park Chinois
#Makelifeluxe New and extraordinary places to visit in the coming weeks including: Adam Handling Restaurants, Carbis Bay Estate, Cliveden House, The Pem, sketch and more
#Makelifeluxe Win a dream stay with Singaporean style Afternoon Tea at London’s newest luxury hotel Pan Pacific London, and new club offers
#Makelifeluxe Luxury In-Private – Discover experiences beyond the norm including The Sloane Club, The Mandrake and more.
#Makelifeluxe We’re one week off English Wine Week – with the best in class wines and destinations to try #EnglishSparklingWine
#Makelifeluxe All dressed up with somewhere to go. Discover the grandest dining room in the UK.
#Makelifeluxe Luxury destinations for post pandemic dining including how to supersize your spend at one of the UK’s finest hotels.
#Makelifeluxe Celebrating greatness from gourmet joyriding and al fresco dining to stunning extra special Easter eggs.
#Makelifeluxe Fine dining is ab out to be restored. The green light has been given. Here’s who is opening when and in what capacity for guests.
#Makelifeluxe Weekend delivery offers, CNY, Valentine’s and other surprises for now, and when lockdown lifts.
#makelifelux This week we offer a sneak peek at the most anticipated hotel and restaurant openings of the year.
The big Christmas rethink is here for festive get-togethers with 12 bright gourmet ideas to defy winter blues #makelifeluxe
With the Christmas countdown well underway, this week brings our recommendation of where best to enjoy in leading five star locations around the country from 3rd to 24th December, plus with special treats for members.
New openings, new awards, new offers and something to fill the void of Theatres and find your festive spirit.
Keep calm, act sensibly, and we can all carry on and have fun. Here’s how to ensure you get the best seat in any restaurant with 6 chef’s tables from Gordon Ramsay.
As Christmas approaches, something magical
descends over one of London’s foremost hotels: Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park London, with member benefits available.
Introducing to the Club: Aubaine, a collection of five restaurants bringing together the powerful duo of French culinary creativity and the discerning standards of the London dining scene.
A tartan takeover from chef Dean Banks bring Pompadour by Dean Banks, Haar Restaurant and Dulse to the club; plus a Christmas treat to remember from British Pullman, A Belmond Train.
The Vineyard is known for its special wines, meticulous service and art collections. Now it is channelling that into a new club for good times ahead.
You are invited to a once-in-a-lifetime banquet at The Harrods Table on Thursday 22nd September. Six of the most celebrated chefs will create a 12 Michelin starred meal in a truly exceptional setting.
Introducing an exclusive collaboration with London’s super-prime Culford’s Club – The Private Dining Club offering access to many of the world-class services and facilities at Ariens Chelsea.
New to Club – Surreys Eden for eating out with Seasons at Lavershot Barns; an exclusive signed cook book offer from Michelin star Chef Atul Kochhar; introducing the Whispering Angel pop-up at Searcy’s at The Gherkin for summer; an exclusive private dining offer from Farmacy, London and the Cliveden Literary Festival 2022 Speakers announcements.
Enjoy more than just breakfast at Tiffany’s with the launch of their new afternoon tea menu at the UK outpost in Harrods – London.
Live it up in the city with these two glorious new additions to the club; Jeru and Amethyst both in Mayfair. We make a suggestion on where to push the boat out this Summer with Ugly Butterfly in Carbis Bay and an exceptional event to celebrate English Wine Week in style at a no-dig-dinner at Homewood Park.
Introducing an exciting new opening of Brown’s Supper Club, the Crown Jewels of dining on the new Elizabeth Line, an exceptional vineyard tour and tasting at Bolney Wine Estate, a sneak peek at the early bloomers for Chelsea Flower Show and finally the recipe for the Fortnum & Mason Platinum Pudding competition.
We are delighted to partner with Harrods to take evening entertaining to the next level.
Even when the store closes, you can still step into a gourmet wonderland
in the world’s most famous department store.
Discover the club restaurant offers instore, on every floor.
Start your day and end your week in style with this weeks exceptional partner pairing from Langan’s. A London institution born in ’76, reborn in ’21.
In a wave of initiatives, from bill donations to hosted fundraising events, here’s a line up of how you can do your bit to help support Ukraine when dining out.
A new tasting experience from Fairmont Windsor Park and Michelin updates for Great Britain & Ireland 2022
Featuring: The Unruly Pig, The Angel at Hetton, The Loch & The Tyne, Mei Ume, Chai Wu, Mango Tree, The Northall and DUKES.
#luxuryisanattitude Expand your horizons and check out the finest new openings and Club inclusions for the best dining out for 2022.
#luxuryisanattitude The best launches, privileges and events for the Festive Season
#Makelifeluxe Passionate about discovering the very best fine dining experiences for our members, since 1999.
#Makelifeluxe Discoveries for next week and beyond including exciting events, new club properties not to miss, personal invites and much, much more.
#Makelifeluxe We unearth the best places to dine as restaurants turn themselves into garden paradises; and much more including London Fashion Week, new appointments and sad losses.
#Makelifeluxe Teas are taken to a whole new level by exceptional luxury brands; and creature comforts great and small in our newsletter this week.
#Makelifeluxe Discover why this Italian all-day dining collection is on the upward trajectory with Chucs Restaurants
#Makelifeluxe Enjoy a stay a cut above the rest before London returns to full throttle, including The Goring, The Lanesborough, and more.
#Makelifeluxe Floating restaurants; London’s art scene hots up; what’s after the G7 in Cornwall, and the ultimate gourmet break to Italy.
#Makelifeluxe The best London gourmet stays; walking lunches; new discoveries; Ireland escapes and ‘Mad’ afternoon teas
#Makelifeluxe Today, St George’s Day, we revisit the great traditional British dishes that have undergone a luxury makeover at top restaurants.
#Makelifeluxe Viva la vista – the best outdoor spots for dining opening from 12th April 2021.
#Makelifeluxe Competition: Super-fresh cocktails for a mini party, delivered directly to your door by the Cocktail Market. What more could you want!
#Makelifeluxe with Michelin announcements 2021 and 20 great Valentine’s at home ideas
#makelifeluxe This week we share key trends expected to shape dining out in 2021. #betterdaysahead
#MakeLifeLuxe Back together in time for Christmas with inspiration from The Lanesborough, Browns Hotel, The Connaught, The Spread Eagle, Cinnamon Club and The Vineyard.
The antidote for Covid fatigue – dine at home with sketch and beyond, virtual flight JING Tea, drinks at the Best Bar in the World at The Connaught and the Festival of Light at Quilon and Bombay Brasserie.
Upscale your takeaways; or tuck in to a 20-course feast; take afternoon tea to new heights; plus we’ll show you how to turn a humble squash into a noble treat for Halloween.
Grill it and they will come to Hans’ Bar & Grill, surviving lockdown with 11 Cadogan Gardens GM Ian Richardson, supporting the red alert campaign #wemakeevents and thank goodness for #NationalCurryWeek
Discover the masters of merriment including: sketch – The Lecture Room & Library, Iconic Luxury Hotels, The Dorchester, Alex Dilling at Hotel Cafe Royal and The Lanesborough.
Packed with Michelin star offerings,
we continue to grow our extraordinary curated collection of leading restaurants with the addition of Behind; leave you spoilt for choice with Fairmont Windsor Park’s cuisine collection and bring exciting updates from Jeru and The Tudor Pass at Great Foster.
With three properties new to club: Alex Dilling – Hotel Cafe Royal; Louie Restaurant, Terrace & Bar and Design Restaurant; A fantastic idea for Thanksgiving celebrations and the new look Searcys St. Pancras
Introducing Kent’s New place of cool – fully remodelled, beautifully revived, the 17th Century mansion in rural Kent has been brough back to life as a restaurant with rooms.
Our team joins with you all in public mourning to reflect on her extraordinary reign. May her quiet dignity, grace and compassion never be forgotten.
New to Club – The stunning central London rooftop sun-trap at The Dorchester, the latest revelation in fine-dining-meets-cosy-village-pub, The Star Inn from the team behind Newbury’s Michelin-starred Woodspeen and an exclusive Champagne offer from The Lanesbrough Grill
Daylesford, the bastion of organic British food, introduces it’s latest pub with rooms to its spiritual home in the Cotswolds.
New to Club – Be prepared to see Plymouth in a whole new light with its waterfront transformation, Ocean View at The Dome.
Introducing Savour – A new and exciting food and drink festival arriving soon in the impressive floral grounds of Royal Hospital Chelsea, London, this July 30th & 31st.
This week we bring you debuts of London in Bloom, inspiration for vegetarian week Jubilee celebration suggestions and much more.
This week we partner with two of the country’s most delicious restaurants from the celebrated collaborative duo of Chef Phil Howard and Restaurateur Rebecca Mascarenhas and two of London’s finest five star hotels are the setting for culinary fun over the next few weeks, as they open two gorgeous new dining concepts.
We are delighted to partner with Heckfield Place – one of the finest proponents of five-star sustainability and culinary excellence. Heckfield retraces when grand estates were self-reliant; and is forward-looking on its commitment to sustainability.
Previewing the transformation of sketch Gallery, plant-based perfection from Iconic Luxury Hotels, new AA Rosette award winners and a selection of the seasons best.
Bringing you Valentines, launches & privileges for February from The Carlton Tower Jumeirah, Sorrel, The Lanesborough, Luton Hoo and LaLee
#luxuryisanattitude With details of all the latest launches, privileges and exclusives for January 2022
#12daysofdeliciousness Find out what has been won so far and what is still to be won in our ’12 Days of Deliciousness’ advent competition
#luxuryisanattitude Exclusive new experiences for the Autumn | Winter Seasons and more.
#Makelifeluxe Bringing you launches, privileges and events to enjoy this Autumn | Winter 2021
#Makelifeluxe 
EXCLUSIVE: Get a £20 gift voucher to enjoy at Mathura Westminster Fire Station to celebrate Atul Kochhar’s statement restaurant launching on 20th October.
#Bekind – 8 things all diners need to know;The Sloane Club ‘s a winner and has a new gift for you; Be more Bond at DUKES London; and Billesley Manor Hotel and Spa has had an amazing reboot!
#Makelifeluxe From uniforms made from recyclable plastic to lighting powered by deep fat fryers – meet the restaurant brands investing in a sustainable future.
#Makelifeluxe Afternoon Tea Week starts next week and Brown’s Hotel, a Rocco Forte Hotel are celebrating with a complimentary Afternoon Tea experience throughout August for members.
#Makelifeluxe Experience a cookery Masterclass from Le Cordon Bleu with free competition and discover where to try some of the world’s most exclusive wines.
#Makelifeluxe If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well. Find out how to summer with benefits in this week’s newsletter.
#Makelifeluxe Join us on a voyage of discovery of the best new hotel, restaurant, and gastropub openings throughout the UK in 2021.
#Makelifeluxe 100 Luxury hotels and restaurants with electric car charging points; and other places to reconnect with luxury delights.
#Makelifeluxe 100 Luxury hotels and restaurants with electric car charging points; and other places to reconnect with luxury delights.
#Makelifeluxe The best in gourmet-gifting from treats on the day at home; picnics in gardens to gift vouchers promising designs soon. All you need for Mother’s Day
#Makelifeluxe The vegan revolution is sweeping through French restaurants as dozens of elite establishments get set to rule suprême.
#Makelifeluxe How and what we’ll be eating in the future from four visionaries.
A year in pictures is this week’s round-up looking over what has been a truly extraordinary year.
#MakeLifeLuxe Please get booking luxury dining experiences for your well-being and gifting needs. Thank you, and happy dining as you #MakeLifeLuxe.
BREAKING NEWS – Valentine’s moved for singles. Extraordinary FREE COMPETITION to win romantic table à deux and eligible partner + £90,000 of membership to the world’s most upmarket dating club, Berkeley International. This lockdown, could you find Mr or Mrs Right?
16th October 2020
Enjoy a spot of decadence no matter what tier with The Cove Maenporth, Chucs Mayfair, Corinthia Hotel London and the latest Jolie-Pitt Champagne, Fleur De Miravale.
Leading restaurants adapt to the new rules with some all day treats, splendid isolation both town and country with gourmet stays and bringing back the ultimate roast dinner.
Dining inspiration including the return of the greats such as Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester and Marcus Wareing.
Discover our new website with the finest cafe from Harrods, innovative ways to safe dining at sketch London how to save more that EOTHO at top restaurants and whats new at The Dorchester and 45 Park Lane.
We are delighted to announce the launch of our new website. With a host of new features, you’ll feel like you are actually sitting at the table.
It’s good to be back! With smart money saving dining tips, free gifts, summer drinks and socialising in your own private bubble. Happy Friday!
All you need to know on who’s open, who’s not yet and who never will plus five great French restaurants to celebrate Bastille Day.
Get a Harrods Brut NV dining experience and find out where to dine outdoors right now, plus Covid updates.
Have you got the balance right? Nutrition and Lifestyle Louise Parker @louiseparkermethod gives us some expert coaching
Celebrate Royal Ascot at Home this year with #StyledWithCare and enjoy an exceptional Picnic in the comfort of your own home from The Posh Picnic Boys.
Offering the ultimate luxury staycation ideas, suggestions for Father’s Day and sensational bread delivieries. Featuring: Healing Manor – Lincolnshire; Coworth Park – Ascot and Frankonia The Bread Shop – London.
from: Cowley Manor – Nr. Cheltenham; The Lanesborough – London; Stapleford Park – Leicestershire; The Fish Hotel – Broadway; Foxhill Manor – Broadway.
Luxury Restaurant Guide gets ready with social distancing ideas for the future with DesignLSM and some delicious recipes from Chewton Glen – Hampshire and Adam Handling – London.
This week we spotlight some of the good deeds the hospitality industry is undertaking to support the key workers and vulnerable people during these exceptional times including: Claridge’s – Mayfair, Restaurant James Sommerin – Penarth, Kym’s Restaurant – City of London, Vermilion – Manchester, Oddfellows on the Park – Cheadle, Cotswold House Hotel – Chipping Campden, The White Swan Inn – Pickering.
This week we feature a selection of restaurants offering takeaway service throughout this extraordinary time including: Benares – Mayfair, Hakkasan – Mayfair, The Woolsery – Devon, Flitch of Bacon – Essex, Carters of Moseley – Birmingham, Daylesford Farm – London and The Cotswolds, The Boxing Hare – Oxfordshire, Old Downton Lodge – Shropshire, Caldesi in Campagna – Berkshire, The Crown Inn – Upton.
This week focuses on the extraordinary circumstances the world currently finds itself in and outlines how tirelessly the UK Hospitality industry is working to keep customers safe.
13th March 2020
Featuring: The Lanesborough – London, Belmond Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons – Oxfordshire, Carters of Moseley – Birmingham, Rothay Manor – Cumbria, The Artichoke – Buckinghamshire, Hélène Darroze at The Connaught – London
Featuring: Benares – London, Paschoe House – Devon, Hurley House – Berkshire, Grantley Hall – Yorkshire, Boringdon Hall – Devon
Featuring: Browns Hotel – Mayfair, The Gilbert Scott – St Pancras, The Frog – Hoxton, William Drabble at Seven Park Place – St James’s, Coworth Park – Ascot, Plu Restaurant – St Johns Wood, The Masons Arms – Knowstone
Featuring: Gordon Ramsay Restaurants – London, Belmond British Pullman – London, Roganic – Marylebone, Lympstone Manor – Devon, L’Ortolan – Berkshire, The Game Bird at The Stafford – SW1
Featuring: Petrus – Knightsbridge, Cakes & Bubbles – West End, 28-50 – Covent Garden, The Potting Shed – Broadway, The Oxford Arms – Kirtlington, The Angel – Dartmouth, Bingham Riverhouse – Richmond.
Featuring: Belmond Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons – Oxfordshire, Cut at 45 Park Lane – London, Kota Restaurant – Porthleven, Chewton Glen Hotel – Hampshire, Gravetye Manor – West Sussex, Sketch Gallery – London.
Featuring: The Angel Hetton – North Yorkshire, The Mirror Room at The Rosewood – London, The Nitery by Gizzi Erskine at St Martins Lane – London, The Feathered Nest – Oxfordshire, Marcus at The Berkeley – London, Charlie’s at Brown’s – London.
Featuring: The Greenhouse – Mayfair, Daylesford Farm – Gloucestershire, The Peat Inn – Fife, Helene Darroze at The Connaught – Mayfair, Bombay Bustle – Mayfair, 1 Lombard Street – London, Thyme – Gloucestershire.
Featuring: Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay – London, Inverlochy Castle Hotel & Restaurant – Fort William, Park Chinois – London, Benares – London, Game Bird at The Stafford – London, Farzi Cafe – London.
Featuring: Pacific – Mayfair, Lainston House Hotel – Nr. Winchester, Spring – Strand, The Grill at The Dorchester – Mayfair, Debrett’s – London, Kutir – Chelsea, Lucky Cat – Mayfair.
Featuring: The Devonshire Club – London, Kanishka – Mayfair, Wild Honey – St. James’s, Aviator – Farnborough, Tredwells – Seven Dials, The Swan at Southrop – Gloucestershire.
Featuring: The Harrods Tea Rooms – London, The Ox Barn at Thyme – Southrop, The Woodsman – Stratford-upon-Avon, The Wild Rabbit – Cotswolds, Seven Park Place by William Drabble – London, The Cliveden Dining Room – Taplow, Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons – Great Milton.
