SUMMER 2024 - TRAVEL GUIDES
To celebrate the launch of the Summer 2024 collection, we have released a series of travel guides celebrating 12 iconic summer destinations. Discover your road trip starter pack; featuring must-visit hotels, restaurants and more - as curated by Jimmy Choo.
LONDON
WHERE TO STAY
The Twenty Two
Located in the heart of Mayfair, this intimate hotel and members’ club is effortlessly cool. @the22.london the22.london
Chiltern Firehouse
The preferred haunt of London’s A-list, this exclusive hotel and restaurant is housed inside a 19th century fire station. @chilternfirehouse chilternfirehouse.com
Claridge’s
A true London landmark, this iconic hotel is an ArtDeco jewel and byword for understated elegance. @claridgeshotel claridges.co.uk
THE LANESBOROUGH
Overlooking Hyde Park, this Regency style hotel boasts expansive views along with a subterranean spa and health club. @the_lanesborough oetkercollection.com/hotels/the-lanesborough
THE PENINSULA
A new addition to the London scene, this impeccably designed hotel is superbly situated on Hyde Park Corner. @peninsulahotels peninsula.com
WHERE TO EAT
Mountain
Combining chef Tomos Parry’s Welsh heritage with Basque influences, Mountain was recently awarded its first Michelin star. @mountain.restaurant mountainbeakstreet.com
The Dover
Bringing the glamour of a New York style Italian to London, this sultry setting is perfect for date night. @thedoverrestaurant thedoverrestaurant.com
Sessions Arts Club
This romantic dining room is known for beautifully presented food and artwork, both of which change with the seasons. @sessionsartsclub sessionsartsclub.com
Dorian
Thanks to its world-class quality, this neighbourhood brasserie has become a firm favourite with Notting Hill locals. @dorian.nottinghill dorianrestaurant.com
Brat
Mountain’s (big) sister restaurant, don’t leave this Shoreditch hotspot without ordering the Basque cheesecake. @bratrestaurant bratrestaurant.co.uk
BEST SUNDOWNERS
The Berkeley Bar and Terrace
This beautifully designed bar celebrates the classics with a carefully curated menu focusing on vintage wines and spirits. @the_berkeley the-berkeley.co.uk
Flute at Broadwick Soho Hotel
Inspired by the vibrancy of the neighbourhood, this rooftop bar features a wraparound bar with spectacular views of Soho. @broadwicksoho broadwicksoho.com/flute
Red Room at The Connaught
Nestled within The Connaught, this luxurious wine bar is named after its captivating collection of works by visionary female artists. @theconnaught the-connaught.co.uk
The Painter's Room Claridge’s
An ode to the artistic haunts of Provence and Italy, The Painter’s Room is an elegant, Art Deco hot spot. @claridgeshotel claridges.co.uk/restaurants-bars/the-painters-room
Bar Crispin
A bijou bar tucked behind the hustle and bustle of Regent Street, serving seasonal plates and low intervention wines. @bar_crispin barcrispin.com
HIT THE DANCEFLOOR
Sweeties at the Standard
From flawless cocktails to unmissable DJ sets, you’re guaranteed a night to remember at this late-night lounge. @thestandardlondon standardhotels.com
The Box
This revered burlesque club, known for risqué performances, has long been considered one of the hottest spots in the city. @boxsoho theboxsoho.com
Dalston Jazz Bar
This unassuming jazz club, tucked down an east London side street, is one of the city’s hidden gems. @dalstonjazzbar dalstonjazzbar.co.uk
CULTURE FIX
Tate Modern
This colossal museum of modern and contemporary art, located in a former power station on the south side of Thames, is exhibiting ‘Yoko Ono: Music of The Mind' until the September 1st. @tate tate.org.uk
National Portrait Gallery
See history brought to life through photographs, prints and drawings that comprise the world’s greatest collection of portraits @nationalportraitgallery npg.org.uk
Carpenter Workshop
Blurring the boundaries between art, sculpture and design, this contemporary gallery never fails to surprise or delight. @carpentersworkshopgallery carpentersworkshopgallery.com
BEST PEDICURE
Townhouse
Luxurious nail bar with a minimal aesthetic – various locations across London. @mytownhouseuk townhouse.co.uk
DryBy
Beloved hair, beauty and nail bar known for its chic interiors – various locations across London. @drybylondon dryby.co.uk
Nail'd It
5 salons spread across the city in prime locations. This global nail bar has candy pink locations across the globe – including five prime London locations. @wenaildit naildit.com
LOCAL WELLNESS TIPS
Pilates Studio at Nobu Portman Square
This in-demand fitness destination fuses the principles of classical Pilates and high-intensity training. @nobupilatesofficial london-portman.nobuhotels.com/pilates
Aire Ancient Baths
Hidden beneath the 17th century townhouse of J. M. Barrie, the creator of Peter Pan, is a breath-taking spa inspired by Roman, Greek and Ottoman bathing rituals. @aireancientbaths_uk aire-ancient-baths-london
Claridge's Spa
An epicentre of wellness, showcasing healing rituals, a knowledge of restorative body work and the latest bio-innovation to amplify emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing. @claridgeshotel claridges.co.uk/spa
SECRET HOTSPOT #IYKYK
Bar Italia
Italian Cafe in the heart of Soho, established in 1949 - open till late night. A Soho institution, this late-night Italian café, established in 1949, is credited with bringing coffee culture to Britain. baritaliasoho.co.uk
Phat Phuc Noodle Bar
A modest Vietnamese restaurant located in the heart of Chelsea, what this culinary gem lacks in looks it makes up for in flavour. @phat_phuc_noodle_bar phat-phuc-noodle-bar.club
Hampstead Heath
An oasis of calm in the capital, these woodlands and meadows inspired C.S. Lewis to write The Chronicles of Narnia and continue to offer Londoners a bucolic escape from the city. Enjoy a dip in ‘the ponds’ followed by a pint in a local pub. hampsteadheath.net